New-York tribune., 1904-08-13
MORGAN ON THE DEVIL,
IN UNUSUAL SERuON.
Other Features of the Conference at
Northfeld Nearing the End.
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East Nortild. Mass, Aug. 12-With only
days remaining at the General Conference for
Christian Workers the general atmosphere OF the
place is becoming intense and expectant. Already
plans are under way make the last Sunday the
most enjoyable day OF the whole gathering. Dr..
C. Campbell Morgan is deliver the two main
addresses OF the day and other speakers sched-
ued for every other available hour. that all who
come for the single day may hear many as
possible OF the conference leaders
Special music will also be one OF the attractive
additions 10 the customary programme, and Reg1-
nald r NcAu organist of the Presbyterian Church
Of the Covenant. New-York. Will probably play the
pipe organ at the praise service at 10 O'Clock
The OF the splendid two manual pipe organ.
which has done much 70 inspire the musical
side OF the conference. was obtained for this
mer through the courtesy OF Colonel ]. G. Estey.
OF BrattebOro. treasurer Of the Northheld Semi
nary. The organ itself IS OF medium size, and is
adapted the Auditorium IT has 1872 pipes weighs
5000 pounds. and is valued at about 5000
In conjunction with this the well selected North
field Hymnal'' which George c. Stebbins. OF Brook
yn, has prepared especially for the Mortified work
has been used throughout the gathering Many of
the most popular hymns which are sung here daily
were written by Mr. stebbins and under his dig
niied but sympathetic direction the singing this
period OF the conference is much better than at the
beginning. Assisting Mr.. Stebbins leader is
Lewis S. Schaeffer. OF East Northfeld. who re-
ceyeI his musical education at Oberln College
Mr. Schaener and Mr.. Srsbblns are kept thor
oughly busy owing to the large number OF meet
ings which ". r Moody has succeeded in making
the daily routine At the sunrise prayer meeting
this morning DR.. H G. Weston spoke; az o'clock
Dr. Morgan gave q lecture on Genesis; az Il
o'clock the Rev w T. McElween. of the Shawu1ut
Avenue Church. Boston. preached; at o'clock DR..
Morgan Iectured; at 4 o'clock the Rev Thomas V.
Moore OF Omaha Neb., made an address; az $50
O'Clock T. s Inborden. principal OF the Joseph
Kearby Brick Industrial and Normal School Of En-
field " c. and at o'clock the Rev. F. s. Webster
gave the final address OF the day.
As might be expected from q body or picked
teachers and orators all OF tbs addresses were
good but the most unexpected and dramatic was
the O clock lecture on the devil BY Dr. g Camp
bell Morgan. After few Introductory remarks.
Dr. Morgan undertook 70 explain the subject OF
mis- sermon. after the explanation given In the
Word Of God
The extstencs OF devil SAID ALr. Morgan Is
q comforting thought because II affords the human
race relief from the dreadful charges which could
otherwise be brought against IT.. The Iact et tne
Ievil an alien influence swaytns mankind. accord
Ing 10 Dr. Morgan. lessons the e1orui'y ot the
fall. Human nature Is not bad as many church
writer's would have Us believe Sin Is an tnporra-
ton into this world. II was not here II tne oe-
ginning and Is not an Unborn characteristic OF
mankind 1t IS the result OF something rom with
out and that something Is the devil Lns only
proof we have for this however. IS IN the Bin1e
There though. you find the personality OF the
devil as clearly taught as that OF Christ himself.
Dr. Morgan gave mathematical explanation o.
his creation
The devil" said he. must have been created
by God but hs vas not created devil
He then used Scripture 20 show that The esvn
was formerly rebellous angel cast out OF heaven
In the passage. The angels kept not their first
estate.' Or. Morgan interpreted estate as SOW
ereignty field which they ruled The eeVA
sought a new field. which was the world IN sun
ming up the characteristics OF the devil he saidi
F,rst-He undoubtedly was angel
secoHu-Apa- o LAu.'I ,j-,, S1fi+Cr'S --eTsr,ar-
about ruling in he'll was untrue as the devil did
not even rule there: he was not master % his Own
ThtrdIFie was neither ornniscent nor oulnipres-
ent. He could not 90 in New-YOrk and Chicago
at the same time HIS influence could be scattered,
however. and he had lot of little devils tc do his
Fourth-He needed the cooperation OF nsD-
and he got Il
In conclusion Mr.. Morgan tried 20 show his
diencs how TO cope successfully With his majesty.
You cannot hght him in your strength
repeated Mr.. Morgan You must not only submit
To God in order 70 resist thu devil. but you must
submit TO God and resist the devil"
DR.. MORGANs ADDRESS
Following Is the substance OF Or. G. Campbell
Morgau's address on The Holy Spirit delivered
Tuesday afternoon in the Norrhdeld Auditorium:
The Spirit was not vet given; because Jesus was
not yet gloriAed- John Vii, SO.
These words constitute part OF an inspired expo
sition that Iell from the lips OF our LORD on 2
memorable and interesting occasion The whole OF
EXPOSITION aud it reads thus: This spas he Of the
Spirit, which they that believed on him were 70
Jesus yet glortAed''; and the commence
95 % Mat al iaf paree WoP se o Jesus 9 do e " o 1
constitute the exposition. This spake ne OF the
Il H or 0rdsr @ that We en- may come INTEL &nsgspE % E and sl,g with
historic sigrifcation then OF the personal aFpI-
Take the historic signihcation for one or two mo-
meuts- The Spirit not yet" says John Now. what
die ha m a 2
of God before then Indeed. II you take your Old
Testament and go through It carefully you VIII ind
from beginning end OF your Old Testament You
God was known in old Testament times as a spirit
Of wisdom as a spirit OF might The sptr,is ,, Of
I doubt whether you Will md any hgurStLye Ian
Soas So nd also in th 6d The m I s9t OF God
is in the old and you hnd Him all the way through.
speaking OF the Spirit Of God and the work and mis-
sion and message OF Jesus: could say The sPiriss
difference and !t Is for US to discover what that I5
God IS to he found IN the Old Testament as some Of
US Pave oeen seeing seen & IN our a SF1ins % s[g9es = & 5s
IT down say. as a perfect stranger. and begin 70
before 1 am brought into the presence Of the Spirit
of God I read here IN the very first chapter OF
and the earth And the earth was waste and void;
and @ darkness was upon the face Of the deep and
the face OF the waters" There. within few
6d s men 1 6 6sds S we're TO the per@ey @ a "a e
with that writing OF Moses: they were perfectly ia
cerning the Spirit; they were familiar with psalms
that breathed out deep religious experience IN such
me, . Cod There were some senses IN which
5 SP en h9S r6SR al h9 & aR@ o 0Ss %
with men. and yet John said the Spirit not
yet because Jesus was not yet glOrifed.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OLD AND NEW
ence of desree and dference nee Of continuirv ier
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