New-York tribune., 1901-08-03
PHILOSOPHERS OF LIFE.
MR.. MORGAN CONTRASTS THEM AT
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES THYSELF''
AND SACRIFICE THYSELF"
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBuxE,I


peared at the Bible conference wearing light over
coat 1t is sufficiently warm to-day however, to
prevent the need of wraps, but not hot enough to
be uncomfortable.
The large audience of the morning scattered to
their tents halls in the afternoon. or drove to
Winchester. Mount Hermon Lovers Lane or
rested under spreading tree with Bible in hand
work out the problems by the master
teacher at the service in the Auditorium.
The best work of the conference is done in the
quiet of the room in the distant grove alone or
with friend, when says to himself and to
his God Il will live the life outlined In the sermon
just heard read for 1t is known that sOne of
the most effective results have been accomplished
through reading the reports of the meetings in the
newspapers and magazines.
Many pastors came here with members of their
churches that they may hear first hand what
mas stirred the preachers own heart and changed
his life. The experience of the Rev Mr. Elsins of
New-York mentioned in this column yesterday Is
a case in point His summer with some of his
young men at Camp Mortified. which he there
described. a blessing alike to clergyman and
his friends
Mr.. TOwner led the singing again this morning
He is favorite with the college men, and is likely
10 prove himself such with the older people He
has formed volunteer choir and next Monday will
Desln musical Institute. The morning sermon
Tas delivered by Mr.. Morgan, who Is to preach in
the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New
York. on Sunday At the Round Top meeting the
Rev James B. Ely. of Philadelphia. the secretary
meetings In seven tents II that city. told what Is
being accomplished there. The Rev DR. Arthur T.
Pierson, of Brooklyn, y. Y, who has a summer
home here. delivered an impressive sermon Few
ministers have Dr. Persons ability to get from
the Bible treasures such a wonderful number of
things new and old. He is a remarkable sermonizer
and gifted preacher
Mr. Morgan based his sermon on the conversa-
ton between Jesus and Peter. as recorded in
Matthew xvi, 30 and - in which Peter rebuked the
nCfap for
Get thee behind me. Satan" He then said, in
substance.
, two con conversations with Peter First-The discov-
Thou art the Christ the of the living Cod
simon son of Jonah TSsn t6 5t5sSed art thou
renee of thought to the new purpose of the Church
took Him and TsbuRed IKE fHGn5 Hm
cb fTo the the parting Of the ways The dis
amazed az this teaching. quarrelled among them
Jesus, fallen and ideal humanity Here we see The
antagonism, which is permanent between the two
spare myself Peters protest was the IaIeIses
ng OF angry ana Shortsighted affection, 1t was af-
suffer: His affection was angry. The word means
bsoae conenee S not s seST loy for that has
sighted 1t was blinded by the blood of the cross;
1t had no view of the resurrection. Peters Ian
guage was the common philosophy of fallen man
rsy vas ,, DaSfd Sf upon nrst niscGgcePton of the
9aty Is 70 yourself mans first duty is to
instrumentation
Of the value of sacrifice; tal this will be failure
H can an rb be s gained IL by dying Third
waonged thee he says TO Jesus; (b) they
Jesus refused to listen to Peter. because He saw
peteTs words % satan the real enemy was
OF men-ease. fame, wealth pomp and not the
rbs 9r rst IoarPeacs fo e. rest Joy glory honor
These two eGnceptions-spare thyseif and sacrifice
devilish and the second CHRISTIAN. and the senTch
ing ing test te-day Is Are you sparing Yourself, are
vice are you giving TO Others-Satan's or Christ
SONGS AND SINGERS OF NORTHFIELD.
The power of Christian song Is recognized in
Northheld. D. L. Moody appreciated whatever
agency could be employed win men TO Christ.
and he secured the best talent that he could obtain
have charge OF this feature Of his services Sv-
eral men and women were associated with him in
this capacity. Sankey. McCranahan. Bliss. Steb-
bins. Towner and Jacobs among those best
known. The last three named are to lead the sing
ing AT this conference. Mr.. TOwner and Mr. Steb-
bins already here, and Mr.. Jacobs is expected
soon. Mr.. Sankey who has rarely missed a con-
ference here, is present. and he is greatly
missed by those who nave been drawn nearer 10
the Good Shepherd through his ministry.
Miss Ellen c. Wood. of Camden. y. J.. a warm
friend of Northfed and its many lines of activity.
has recently prepared interesting article on
Songs and Singers of Northaeld.' from which
two three incidents are taken:
A hymn rarely has wide usefulness unless set
TO adequate music and TO Mr.. George G. Stebbins
belongs the honor OF writing the tune 10 which
Saved ny Grace has been sung solo. duet and
chorus A beautiful story Is told of this hymn. A
young lady from Christian home in Pennsylva-
MIA. but with ambitions for the stage joined a
travelling theatre troupe; she became a popular
actress. but tired of the life and longed for
home and its quiet happiness one day In Chicago.
when in this frame of mind she started for a walk
In Lincoln Park. In passing. she attracted
by large gathering of people on the street, and
drawing nearer. she found company from the
Bible Institute singing,
3 And | shall see Him face TO face
She listened. and her heart softened and she gave
herself to her Saviour. She back to her
home and from the old family pew told her story
to her friends.
MUSIC AND POEMS FITTED.
Mr. Stebbins has singular facility composer
in fitting his music the poems he selects His
Take Time be Holy Is beautiful instance of
this also In the Secret of His Presence" which
was written I'm and had Its first introduction to
the public a year later, when II was used solo
I'm Mr. Moody's great mission in London. IL be-
came such a favorite with the China inland mis-
sionaries that the Rev. Hudson Taylor asked Mr.
Stebbins 20 write Il INTO four part harmony for
general use among them. Not until Mr.. and Mrs
Stebbins had sung this In three continents did
they meet the author OF the words. Ellen Lack
smith Garah in Allahabad. india. where they all
were engaged I'm evangeilstic work.
For many years Mr.. Stebbins assisted by
Mrs stebbins in the singing of duets. Few who
heard them will forget their rendering of Though
Your Sins Be as Scarlet. l Will Make Them White
as Snow Behold What Manner OF Love the
Father Hath Bestowed upon U.s." This latter
hymn was always a great S1vorite with Mr. Moody.
Those who were present at the General Conference
In 1895 Will remember that Mr. Moody frequently
called upon the Mount Hermon Quartet TO sing
Mr. StebbInss THE Shepherd True" One day he
read a part a letter from a visitor of previ-
Gus summer In which these words occurred:
THE Shepherd True has been ringing through
my mind since heard it last summer and
has hean 4
have II again" said Mr.. Moody. he waved the
forward.