New-York tribune., 1902-05-19

minister in every denomination probably has
preached at least one sermon, but the treat
ment Of it at the hands Of DR.. van Dyke was
as fresh and stirring though no other man
had ever expounded IT. No man could go from
that audience and feel Indifferent to the claims
OF Christ upon him-claims Of allegiance or
claims OF service.
The exposition OF the words: 'I am the door,
so simple that a child could understand IT
"a door opens in for welcome and rest and
safety and worship. according one is think
ing Of home, a fortress or a temple; It opens
out one goes forth to labor, to battle, or to
service for Christ. Jesus Christ the centre Of
faith, the heart of the Gospel, evangelstic work
and home missions-these were the pivots upon
which the truths OF the sermon were fastened.
Freedom Of thought through Christ, Christ the
door Of our affections and sympathies, and the
door through Whom the best powers of effort
and action go out into liberty-these were the
divisions of the discourse No one who listened
to DR.. van Dyke yesterday wonders at his
popularity or his power among the thoughtful
men and women who listen to his preaching in
the Brick Church or elsewhere. Every one who
heard his eloquent tribute to the Saviour of
mankind Will share in the deserved tribute
which Herrick Johnson paid to his loyalty to
truth when he named him moderator last
Thursday.
KEYNOTE OF HOME MISSIONS.
Both DR.. Dyke. in the Assembly Church,
and Dr. Johnson. in the Brick Church. sounded
the keynote Of home missions, which re-echoed
throughout the churches Of the community. To-
day the Home Missions Centennial proper be-
gins. At p. there viii be special service
devoted to home missions. with the Rev. DR..
Wilson Phraner presiding. The Rev. DR.. George
2. McAfee and the Rev. Dr. Lyman Whitney
Allen, representing the board, will take part in
the devotional exercises Dr. Phraner. TO
complete his eighueth year has spent the last
twenty-five a member of the board. Three
addresses will be given with these topics and
speakers: ITO the Alleghenies.' the Rev. Dr.
Henry c. McCook, of Philadelphia; From the
Aleghenies to the Rockies" the Rev. DR.. s. ].
Niccolls, OF St. Louis From the Rockies to the
Pacific" the Rev. Edgar P. Hill, of Portland.
Ore This evening there will be a conference of
home missions in the Central Church.
Tomorrow morning. at 10 o'clock. the work
Of the last year viii be revle we'd. The report of
the standing committee on home missions will
first be read. This will be followed by four ad-
dresses by the chairman of the committee. DR.
John Dixon, assistant secretary of the board;
DIT. Richard s. Holmes. of Pittsburg, and DR.. E.
B. Cobb, of Elizabeth, n. ]. Several home mis-
sionaries will also speak briefly. and DR.. Wilton
Merle Smith. a member of the board, will pro-
nounce the benediction.
In the afternoon there will be a fellowship
meeting, a; which DR. Dyke will preside,
and addresses will be made by the representa-
tiVes of the other boards Of the church, and
from several other home missionary societies
In the evening the meeting viii be held in Car
hegie Hall The topic will be The New Cen
fury" and the Principal address will be given by
ifeSident Rooserelt Dr. van Dyke will also
speak and DIT { L. Thompson. the secretary
ol lhe board Will make the closing address.
Inc overflow meeting in the Central Church
VIII have for It's Presiding officer DR. George
l. spihlng' a member Of the board, and the
speakers VII include DIR. van Dyke, DR.. 5. Hall
Young, OF Alaska d. NJ f. Caldwell Of Porto
Rico; Dr. > F. Wishard. of Utah, and the Rev.
Charles r. Richardson. Of Montana. 1t is hoped
that the President viii also say a few words
to the people who 90 th're because they are un-
able TO gain admission tt the main meeting
Wednesday viii be For9gn Missions Day The