The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-19

the wisdom of Solomon. can establish and
maintain equality and absolute justice
among men. We must look TO the per-
suasive power and influence Of the Chris
tan church to bring them 10 complete
realization of their true relationship to
each other; to their primary duty to
deal fairly with one another; to carry into
the various relations of life the principles
of that brief and splendid code, the gold
en- rule.
No political law can maintain endur-
ing relations of amity between capital
and labor No human law can bring
them into such harmony as perpetnally
to avoid friction and collision. The Chris
ton church can do more than all the
measures framed by the hand of man to
maintain Industrial peace, for It teaches
the brotherhood of man and inspires men
with a sense of justice and fair play,
which is the ultimate foundation of good
relations II men do not have in their
breasts the spirit of divine law. there is
little hope of enduring concord.
Doing Much for Peace.
"The Christian church is doing much
for peace everywhere; much for the
preservation of good order among the
nations of the earth. We are spending
millions upon millions to keep our armies
and naves abreast of our national needs.
We are spending sums annually which
would mpoverish many governments, In
preparing the indicate the national honor
upon land and sea, should occasion re-
quire But we find in the quiet influence
Of the church a more potent agency for
the preservation of international peace
than the strongest military and naval
forces of the most powerful govern
ments upon this earth The church de-
mands that the cruel sacrifice of life
and property by war shall cease. 1t in
sists that the methods of adjusting diff
ferenees between nations shall be an i'm
provement upon the old method of eompos-
ing disputes between barbarous peoples
The church stands with Intelligent firm
ness for the determination of fnterna-
tional questions in the tribunal Of reason.
1t believes in the potency of moral sua-
sion. 1t believes more in the efficacy of
debate in the supreme chamber where
justice presdes than in the appeal to
might which is made upon the field
among the many beneficent influences
which Methodsm has set in operation
there is nothing which has better claim
to our consideration than its educational
institutions, its colleges and universities
Young men and young women. educated
within their wholesome atmosphere, carry
into the world the highest ideals which
were there incucated. These institutions
are not only uOl1S very lllpoTldHl Noih'
but many Of them are doing it under
great difficulties AS rule they are en-
dowed with more zeal than money. They
should have an abundance of both. Their
necessities strongly appeal to every friend
of the church and to all who seek to adj
vance the welfare of their country.
Reference to American University.
ut may not be inappropriate to the oc5
casioA to speak a word In support of the
American university, in the success of
which all Methodists should feel par
ticular interest 1t is not strictly Meth
odist institution yet Methodsts are in
sympathy in Its. management and con-
troll The Methodist Episcopal church has
taken leading part in its construction
and endowment. 1t has placed upon 1t
the seal of its approval. If the institu-
ton shall fulfill the hopes of its found
ers, 1t will be fraught with great good
to the entire Christian church, and to the
country as we'll. 1t will be of special adj
vantage to the cause of Methodism, north
and SOUTH great institution of learn
ing, fostered by Christian denominations
at Washington should prove to be
powerful influence for good. Such an in
stitution will enjoy exceptional sadyan-
tages. Its professors and students Will
have access to the nations libraries,
great now and destined to be the fore
most in the world. There the opportun-
ties for literary and scientific research
will be unsurpassed. Many millions have
been spent and Will be spent by the gov
eminent In support of its Libraries and in
broadening the opportunity for develop
ment in every branch of human -knowls
edge.
my brethren, our lines have fallen in
pleasant places We live In a; fortunate
hour in the history of the world A great
nd ln q