The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-03-28
AMONG OUR EXCHANGES.

oratory wherein multitudes of intricate chemical and
biological processes always going for the good
OF The sceptc who denies the miracles record
ed in the Bible would, if he consistent, cease
wondering at the marvels of natural science and ply
steal processes.
The Congregationdlist.-The "Polychrome Bible"
which essayed to indicate by different colors the
of the composite parts of the Old Testament
is not likely to be completed, and calls to mind re-
mark of Professor George p. Fisher who, on seeing
the first sheets in colors, said ''These coors will
fade" They have faded, but the Word of God in
plain black endures
PittSburg Christian AdUocdte.-The people who
have carefully followed the revelations made during
the last year of the financial methods in vogue among
high fnancers of various sorts have had occasion to
remember Mr.. Dooley's definition of high finance"
when he said it neither burglary obtaining money
under false pretense manslaughter but judcious
selection from the best features of these arts.
Herald and Presbyter.-The Neo York Sun is said
to be responsible for the statement that two-thrds
of the men, and at least half of the who pass
ed the recent teachers examination in New York are
Jews" We have some doubt of the accuracy of the
statement, but what is its bearing upon the question
of the Bible and religious teaching in the public
schools?
Herald and Pres5yter.-A speaker at a recent meet
ing in Princeton urged ministers to preach the Cos
pei and let current questions, particularly those in
vOlving contention alone. He said:
"The layman resents being required to sit silently
in the pew to hear the personal views of the preacher
subjects about which he feels that he has right
to different opinion, and with which, perhaps, he
has wTestled to the extent of WEAKNESS during the
week If the pulpit is robbed of authority, it is
by the failure of the preacher conine himself to the
exposition of the authoritative Word of God
Christian InteHgencer.-There never was a period
in the history of the church and the world when pray
urgently needed in behalf of those who are
to be the influential, controlling force in moulding
living in a time when the tendency is strong to-
ward purely secular and materalistc philosophy of
life, when money-making and pleasure-seeking are
made the supreme end of endeavOr. Therefore, it is
of vital Importance that in seats of learning
Christ and Christian living should be exalted and
spiritual aims made paramount. The powers of
darkness everywhere at work. exciting the worst
passions of men, and operating with demonacal cum
ming and cruelty, while the followers of the Prince
of Peace pushing the campaign of truth and
Righteousness all the world. What need, then,
that the in the ministry shall be strong faith
learned in the Scriptures, mighty in prayer wise in
counsel unreserved in conservation plains of the
Lords host who shall lead Israel to universal victory
Surely the church should respond with devout and
fervent zeal to the appeal Pray for your schools and
colleges and seminares For for those who teach
and for those who taught!
The new British Cabinet, whose power the late
elections in Great Britain have real and effec-
tive, is composed religously Of "mixed lot" The
premier, Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman like his
predecessor, Lord Balfour, is Scotch Presbyterian.
The Marquis of Ripon, lord privy seal, is Catholic
Mr. Morley who presides Indian affairs, would
probably class himself among agnostics. Mr. Angus
tine Birrell, at the head of the educational depart
ment, is the of a congregational minister and Mr.
Loyd-George, who becomes president of the Board
of Trade. is the leader of the movement i'm Wales
which resisted the foisting the Established Church
schools upon a Free Church constituency. Sir Henry
Fowler is also distinguished Nonconformist.
Hon. Virgil A. Lewis State Historian and Archiv-
isl Of West Virginia, has been appointed associate
member of the public archives commission of the
limited States dufies in connection NTH tho