The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-06-06

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him, and were devoted and constant
He did not repek but drew them to
him. and used them in carrying for
ward his work
3. The first declaration of his Mes
siahship was TO woman, not to the
Sanhedrin, nor to Nicodemas, nor to
the Twelve
A. His first appearance after his res
direction was TO a woman-the news
being conveyed to his disciples by
Mary.
3. The Apostles used women largely
in starting and carrying forward the
work in the churches after the COM
mission had been given by Christ to
them.
s. The first convert in Europe was
a woman-an Asiatic woman from
Tnyatira furnished the foundation
stone for the great church at Phillip
From his source the Gospel has come
on down to us.
Jesus intended woman to be a great
factor in the propagation of the
Gospel throughout the world. This is
clearly shown by the Scripture and
by providential dealing in the history
of the church. Men are to take the
heavier work. the preparation for, and
the public preaching of the gospel,
and to be pastors of the churches. but
women are to labor with them in the
Gospel" in the sphere in which the
Holy Spirit has placed them, both at
home and in the foreign field.
The most marked characteristic Of
Christianity is the change it has
wrought in the home, and in the po-
sition. and influence of women in rela-
ton to family life. She clasping the
child in her mother arms, is the first
to get at it with the Gospel of her
heart. / remind you of her value and
need here. Then, too, the Book speaks
of a woman's converting her husband
to Christ, by her course of conduct in
the home. even when he will not hear
the Gospel preached in the church
Cultured Christian women who really
represent Christ in the home are the
greatest need of the age. And more
especially are they needed in heather
lands. Only women missionaries have
access, at first, to the homes of the
heather, and are permitted to speak to
the wives and mothers, and daughters
in those homes. And, remember, wo-
men are not, at first, permitted to at
tend the public preaching.
Upon each of the girls and young
ladies before me l would urge three
things:
First-That you become cultured
Christian woman in the home, and la
Dor there with Christ in the Gospel.
The highest honor / could wish for
your. and the greatest blessing. is for
Christ to say concerning you while in
Producing you to His friends in Heav-
en-, These are the women who labor
ed with me in the Gospel"
2. Work vigorously in the Woman $
Missionary Society of your school. and
of your church. l would here speak
of the organization of the Woman $
Missionary Union of the Southern
baptist Convention. seventeen years
ago. and fits wonderful growth and
influence in the raising of nearly one
and a quarter million of dollars, $751;
900 of which was given last year; and
would emphasize the influence OF
these local societies in the stirring UP
of the churches, as a whole, in behalf
of both home and foreign missions.
g. Lastly-I would urge you each
to ask the personal question: Does
God want me to go to the foreign
field? Some years ago a young woman
came to me and said: Pastor, pray
for me; / am struggling with great
question, and it must be settled right.
In a few days she said; 1T is settled.
am going as foreign missionary.
For ten wears, now. she has been an
honored and useful missionary in
China-Miss. Julia *. Mackenzie, of
Yang Chow.
The congregation then sang "On-
ward Christian Soldiers" and the
benediction ended the interesting and
valuable services.
The Expressive Recital.
The recital given Saturday night at
the Baptist University by the Depart
ment of Expression was most credi-
table one and was greatly enjoyed.
The pupils were assisted by Mrs. wade
r. Brown, Mrs. Laura Anderson, Prot
A. G. Jackson and Miss Lillian
Decker, accompanist.
Each young lady deserves praise for
the clever work done, which is
tribute to their talent and the ability
of their instructors.
The following program was en-
joyed by the large audience In at
tendance:
Reading .. . Selected
Miss Lillian Timberlake.
The Soul of the Violin. M. M. Merrill
Miss Corinna Chisholm.
Solo-The Bandolero stuart
Prof. Jackson.
What William Henry Did
Miss Eta Jordan.
Revenge of Hamish. .......... Larier
Miss Mollye Walters
Marp of the Winds. ......... Abt
Mrs Brown, Mrs. Anderson.
Erin Go Brah C. Howard
Miss Lena Markham.
Aeolf, The Martyr ..... Marchmont
Miss Lucille Withers.
SoIo-June .H H. A. Beach
Mrs Wade r. Brown.
Ole Misses
Miss Bessie Ashcroft.
There we're many compliments paid
the young ladies for their artistic
work, and the event was a splendid
introduction of commencement week.
The general culture certificate pupils,
members of the Expression Depart
ment who will receive their certifi-
Gates today are Misses MolIye Walters,
Lucille Devereaux Withers. Lena Clevc-
| land Markham, Eta Sue Jordan.
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