Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-08

that the Woman's Auxiliary to the board
OF missions has not only been doing a
most helpful work along another line, but
has been fostering a greater missionary
Zeal.
"During the past year have had several
conferences with the clergy regardfne, the
form alton OF a communicates f.IInwshin
an THIS diocese ] have for many years felt
the need of such an organization. Amid
all our parochiJl efforts today the Conmu-
hcahtS are the one clasS who are most
neglected. After their baptism and con-
Hrmdti0n they are. as a rule left 10 Them
selves. II take their place side by side with
the other members Of the congregation
and there our deep spiritual needs are
overlooked. while We Of the clergy pass
them by. 10 devote the greater part of our
time and attention to the unbaptized and
uncDuverted.
Mark. brethren. do not mistake me in
supp"sins that We should neglect the
many or that w should in the slightest
OeSree relax our efforts 10 convert the I'M
converted: or that We should fail to SYM
PatHlze ttrderIy with those of the outside
world. whose highest ideals are far below
our highest: or that should cease to in
terest them in forms of church work and
social progress which will bring them in
touch. however remotely. with higher
th1nSs and more hallowed associations:
put L do say, and say most earnestly that
our cifief anu greatest efforts. especially in
these days, ought to be given to the SDr-
tual education and growth Of those who
confess 'hrist. ana who therefore, are the
only ones capable of comprehending the
mysteries OF the kingdom OF heaven as
they are set forth in the New Testament
Cathedral of Washington.
Let me now turn to speak of the
Cathedral of Washington for 1 want all
our clergy and laity to understand fully.
and thus be qualified to explain to others
the very unusual circumstances under
which il originated
Years before there was any bishop or
diocese OF Washington there already ex-
listed cathedral foundation of Washing
ton How much or how little this at
tracted the attention Of outsiders TO Wash
fngton l cannot say-no one can say-bl,t
certainly widespread interest was created
IN the cathedral. the subject was generally
discussed throughout the church land was
donated. plan was adopted and slI5 can
had been subscribed by generous lady for
the erection II u cathedral school for girls
bg .i,r the diocese was formed the respon-
sloillty was laid upon the future bishop
whoever he should be. of taking the lead
IN the building up OF this great cathedral
foundation.
different kind of activity and church In
huences flow. and with our American gifts
for organization and cooperation we be-
levc that new capacities and oppor-
tunitieS for usefulness Will be deyeIOped
out of cathedral foundations which Will
greatly strengthen and develop the life of
our church in these United States
But a cathedral will fail in its purpose
unless it is first of all a great mission
ehurch and center for missionary actiyi-
Ties. great center for educat ional facili-
ties OF various kinds. a great historic wit
ness for Christ and the continuity of His
church- Nor can We expect the blessing of
God upon our efforts unless We place such
needs as these before mere material neces-
sites
Ana this Is our answer to all those who
are murmuring impatiently that we do not
make more speedy progress IN raising funds
ior the cathedral land. for the equipment
OF the cathedral school, for the buildinp
OF the cathedral itself
The Christian method we are nattentiv
surviving 10 follow is necessarily slow 1t
IS sure TO be misunderstood by all save
Ihose VINO remember that no lasting foun-
ualions OF any Christian work can be laid
IMAM that which is laid. which is Jesus