The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-13

| "our churches in trying to grasp the
situation have achieved some successes,
but many failures
1--WE have in our great cities today a
congregation of forces which ! believe
are gathered together 10 build the king
dom OF God on earth as never before.
one OF the largest opportunities offered 10
you is 10 be found today in the mixed
condition of the population found in the
cities.
"In New York rs to 80 per cent of the
population are of foreign birth and /
believe that we have great mission
among these people. | believe the city
is not only OF evil. but of good: not only
of the church but the open door. We
are called amid these mixed conditions to
carry the lofty principles OF the Master,
which finally must prevail.
Continuing. the speaker dwelt, In most
eloquent way, on the growing indiffer-
ence on the part OF the churches and a
growing cynicism on the part of those
outside the churches. What do you
suppose the men who never enter the
churches Of New York care about creeds
and theological discussions" he said.
The future OF the church does not depend
upon creeds.
DIR. Cadman then pictured In most
realistic way the work of evangelzation
which has been accomplished in the west
end of London, i'm Birmingham and in
Edinburgh. What they have done i'm the
here" he declared. 81 believe I'm fed
Grafton of the churches 10 stand for the
coming Of the kingdom of God in our
cities"
Continuing. DIR. Cadman lauded the
Episcopal church for what II has done. He
said: I'm establishing our missions we
may well follow the example of the Epis-
copal church, which in New York reaches
more people than any other church and
has Its work count for more. IL spends
great deal OF money. but IL spends Il
wisely, and II mans every district OF that
great city and always has church with
an open door for all classes Of men who
would steal away from the cares OF the
world for n few minutes Of silent COM
munion with God. In Dr. Greers church
In New York they expend SlS5,0O0 annually
In parish work and the Episcopal
churches In New York last year spent
nearly s20o0,0Oo in establishing their work.
What the city needs TODAY Is the ON
ployment OF all kinds OF agencies that
will evangelze tho town. There must be
an intelligent administration Of the
churches IN congested centres. I can't
tell you about Pro-idence and Boston. but
can tell YOU about New York and
Brooklyn. You pass from the Rennais-
sance TO the Reformation when YOU pass
the BROOKLYN bridge
In conclusion Dr Cadman dwelt. I'm
most brilliant and Illuminating way. on
the type OF n minister necessary for the
evangeliza tion OF n city.
In conclusion Dr. Cadman dwelt in a
most brilliant and Illuminating way. on
the type Of n minister necessary for the
He must be-" dc declared. the kind
of n minister 10 strike the note OF faith.
OF hone and OF courage. n man not afraid
TO express his convictions lie must.
moreover. he broad and sympathetic.
Preaching was never more IN. demand
than II is today but 70 must have not
only Intellectual distinction. but spiritIal
insight and power and upon all Christian
service today there must be the print OF
the nails. n r. not enough 90 have
mere gift % hurncv and intellectual
strength. There must be I'm us utter
abandonment 10 the will Of God
Dr Cadman's address was ptnctuated
throughout with scintillations Of wit and
oratorical flights OF cloqucnce, which
renders a mere report of it-titteriy made
quate 10 give ~ Justice
Prolonged and frequent applause. how
ever. testified TO tho enjoyment OF his
hearers.
The address was followed by other solos
by Miss Read and Mr. Rcukcrt, ~ fol-
lows. 20. Swallow. Swallow. Flying
South" Foote. Miss Reed. encore Jap
anese Love Song" Thomas: Evening
star" from "Tannhsus.r Magner Mr..
bert.