Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-22


very much pleased by the invitation and
they all will avail themselves of the OPP
portunty to shake hands with the chief
executive.
Mr.. Albert Hammet presided this morn
ing. An opening devotional service led
by Rev. A. w. Gross who was followed by
several other ministers who made brief add
dresses offered prayers. Rev. Robert w.
Whitney of Milford. Mass. delivered the
address of the morning on The Call of the
Ministry to the Youth of Today" He said
in part
In his history of the Cathedral of Char
tiers. the Able Bulteau stated that some
times a thousand men and women We're har-
messed to a cart to draw some heavy bur
den. Men of noble blood. used to luxurious
life. were eager to drag heavy loads of ma
terials needed to build the beautiful cathe
dral. In that era religion was the chief in
terest in human life. Education was large
ly in the hands of the church and the most
gifted young men became monks or priests
In the early days of New England religion
| also had the leading place in life. Churches
We're established in every settlement. to
which the people eagerly came, and Har-
ward College was founded in 1896, that the
people might continue to have learned
ministry.
To-day the situation is different. Many
new avenues of labor have been opened.
and a large number of gifted young men
are now engaged in the arts and sciences,
the trades and professions. who in the olden
days would have entered the service of the
church. Religion is necessary part or
mans life. The church has highly i'm
portant place in the moral and spiritual
education of man. but the call of the min
istry is not for those who seek power and
wealth. but for those who wish to serve
their felloW-men and God. Let us consider
some of the opportunities for service which
call the eager and devout youth Of today
to the work of the Christian ministry.
Inducement to Young Men.
First, the literary work of the clergy
man leads many young men to enter the
ministry 1t affords leisure for reading and
study. The minister is expected to be ac-
quainted with the best periodicals and
books of the day, to be familiar with the
greatest authors of all ages and to give
his people the garnered results of such
knowledge.
Again, the ministry affords the ener-
getic young man a great chance to exer-
else the virtue of public spirit. A wise
clergyman, in town or city, will take a
broad view of his work. He will be the
friend and helper of all the people and will
soon become one of the most widely useful
men in the community. His position gives
him great advantage. 1t secures him the
confidence of the law-abiding and religious
and selfish motives. 1t assures him the CO.
operation of all good men, He should
study the things needed for the veal and
progress of the community and urge these
needs in all right times and ways.
LAS o. ristian minister young man
will find many ways to serve the cause of
philanthropy. Christianity is on the side of
human progress. 1t strives to realize on
earth the universal brotherhood of man.
1t is in the world to right the wrongs of
humanity, to remove oppression, to over
come injustice, to give to every man the
right to life, liberty and happiness"
The speaker explained in detail the ad-
vantages of a minister's career, both to
| himself and to the world. His closing
words were:
1.-The ministry calls for the best young
men, 1t needs men of religious convictions,
dauntless courage and spiritual insight 1t
seeks men baptized by the spirit of God,
eager for a life of service and tireless en-
deavor. For such young men there is am
pie place and work. Our churches need
their services, our ministers will give them
hearty welcome and our people will zeal
ously work with than, to speed the coming
of the kingdom ofSsDd
After this address the delegates discuss
ed the subject iintroduced by Rev. Mr..
Whitney. under the I'VE minute rule.
The Afternoon Session.
The presiding officer of the afternoon was
Rev. DR.. Henry N. Couden. the blind chap
lain of the United States House of Repre-
sentatives He opened the meeting with
few remarks and a prayer. The first hour
was devoted to al devotional and song serv-
ice, led by Rev. DIR. I. P. Booth of Norris
| SPIRIT and the Christian Ministry" was
read by Rev. Anthony Bilkovsky of Bali-
more. The reading was such as to hold the
undivided attention of those present. 1t
was theological exposition, clearly and in
structively developed Following it there
was a period of general discussion.
Rev. R. Perry Bush of Chelsea, Mass, Will
preside this evening There will be a de
voiionaI service, followed by addresses by
Rev. DIR. McGlaufiin of Atlanta, Ca; Rev.
Dr. Stocking of Lansing, Mich, and Rev.
Mr. Powers of Buffalo. N. Y.
The convention will continue, with meet
ings every day. until Wednesday, October
%. The time tomorrow morning and after
noon has been assigned to the Woman's
Centenary Association. The regular bust
ness of the convention will not come up be-
fore Saturday
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