The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-08-03
EXCITEMENT AT BETHANY.
1t Did Not, However, Interfere with
the Regular Services.

the Regular Services.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BETHANY PARK, Aug. 1.-The usual
large crowd of second Sunday at Bethany
was thrown into state of excitement
when the news came of the wreck on the
interurban line two miles north of Brook
Ign. People on the grounds who were ex-
pecting friends were wild with anxiety
and when the car arrived with the victims
Of the wreck there were tears of sympathy
and tears Of relief shed by the people who
1ocked to meet them. Some of the women
dressed in white were literally covered with
blood from cuts and scratches from the
broken windows and seats. The excite
ment that prevailed at the park for a time
did not interfere seriously with the pro-
gramme of the day. One of the best Sum
day schools ever held at Bethany was held
this morning, with the evangelist, James
Small, acting superintendent. w. II.
Salye, Of Cincinnati, was appointed secre-
tary and read the following report:
Teachers for the day, ]. b. Sdener, Col
T. p. Smith, John Baptist, Indianapolis;
Walter S. Smith, Arlington; Electa Chase,
Wabash; j. w. Kilburn, Washburn, ILL.,,
and j. l.. Thompson, Hebron"
The collection for the day was $2505 and
1t was estimated that there were 800 in the
school. Just before the services of the
morning a solo was sung by Miss Sadie
Jones, of Columbus, which was greatly en-
joyed. The address Of the morning was
given by b. G. Deweese, of Bible College,
at Lexington, KY. The theme of this adj
dress was Christs purpose in coming TO
this world. The speaker first asked the
question, What qualifications on the
heavenward side did Christ possess which
fitted him TO reveal the Father?" He said
in answer to this that Christ came from the
Father, was going back to the Father, was
trusted by the Father, shared His secrets,
was one with Him in the redemption of
humanity and was therefore fully equipped
to reveal the Father to the world. In
speaking of the relation that Christ bears
toward the world that fitted him TO reveal
the Father to US he quoted the scripture of
the Word becoming flesh and dwelling
among us. Christ hungered as We do, was
weary and often longed for human SYM
pathy just we do, but He comes closer
to our lives than that; He knew men, and
never made mistake in judging them, but
the most important qualification Christ had
was that in all things He glorified God and
revealed the divine sympathy for all who
need help. The closing thought of this adj
dress was that the real purpose of Christ 8
coming was to take the redeemed, when
they are fitted for 1t, TO better place.
The dinner hour showed better than any
other time in the day how many people
were on the grounds. Many groups were
scattered about the park eating in picnic
fashion and the large dining room was
filled to its utmost capacity three or four
times. over SIS worth of one-meal tickets
were sold at the hotel office.
AT 2:30 ID. m. the large audience was ad-
dressed by John L. Brown. author and
the editor of the Christion Companion. Of
Louisville, Ky. The subject was Glory
ing in the Cross" In the introduction Mr..
Brown said: I'VE are all liable TO glory
in something, but we cannot glory in an
education, because il is not eternal, insan-
ity might take it from us; We cannot glory
in friendships, they may prove untrue.
Homes may be broken up, money cannot
buy eternal life" Then giving the reasons
why we may glory In the cross, he said:
1--WE glory in the cross because il Is God s
way OF saving the world, because the cross
has elevated woman to her proper sphere,
because ii is our only comfort in trials and
DEATH The speakers closing thought was
that we glory in the cross because II is the
only thing that promises eternal life.
Following this address the Lords supper
was observed in the usual impressive man
ner. The threatening rainclouds caused
many TO leave before the evening service.
The sermon at y. m. was delivered by
]. +. Findley, of Chicago. Tomorrow is
the opening day of the school for preach
ers and large attendance for the entire
week is expected. The members of the fac
ulty have not all arrived, but will be here
for the opening session OF the school.