The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-18

Baptist literature which in originality,
breadth and elevation OF thought and
clearncSs, beauty, brilllancy and forca
OF expression. SURPRISES this epoch
making address. Tho doctrine OF It rs
the doctrine of Pauls cpistle to tho
Galatians---that Magma Chnrta Of spii.-
it%al emancipation. The beauty, SPLEEN
dor and rhythm Of some Of It's pas
shEes so hypnotiaed and etherialized
mo for time that could scarcely
| tell whether / was in the body or out
| Of the body.
For three reasons Insist upon Civ
Ing supreme emphasis to the two prin-
| clplcs so clearly and eloquently ex-
| pounded by Drs. Buchanan and Null
Inns
H. They are the most radical and
characteristic principles of Baptist be-
| lief. The divine Inspiration OF tho
! Scriptures, the deity OF Christ, His SUI
1 ferings and death--aH all Insufficient
atoncment for the sins of men-justi-tl
hcation by faith, regeneration by tho
Holy Spirit, the resurrection OF tho
dead and the final Judgment are doc
tElnes as truly accepted and as fervent-
~ preached by other Protestant de-
nominations as by Baptists.
"2. Personality and competency In
|
soul liberty, and soul liberty is the ir-
ropressible and uncomprom.sing enemy
of state churches.
3d. The doctrine of Individual compe-
tency and responsibility is Fundamental
IN tho creed of democracy, and the
signs of'the times indicate that tho
world Is moving rapidly in the direc-s
ton OF universal democracy, both IN
church and state.
We should permit nothing to dam
pen the ardor of our zeal FOR mis-
sions. TO go into all the world ana
i preach the gospel to every creature
is the one purpose for which the
churches exist. To Baptists, under God,
oelongs the glory OF beginning the
| grand enterprise of modern missions.
We can scarcely eXaggerate tho
need Of multiplying and improving our
denominational institutions OF learn
Ing, and especially our theolos ical
Summaries. But these institutions VIII
not be multiplied and strengthened,
as they deserve to be, until the masses
or our Baptist people attain to a clear
CT understanding and profounder ap-
probation OF tho things which are
Z most vital in their creed.
The most loyal liberal, steadfast
supporters Of our Baptist colleges,
universities and theological seminarlea
are tho men who have the most vivid
conception and the flrnlest grasp of
those radical principles which underlie
our denominational structure, and rem
der us the peculiar people that we arc.
The conviction Is rs deep in mo
} as 1t Is possible for any human con-
viction to be, that fidelity to these pril-
, cipleo Is not sectaran bigotry, bur
J fealty to truth and God. I shall go to
my grave believing, with all my heart
2 and soul. that In seeking to maintain
! and promote their growth, through
churches, Sunday-schools, institutions
) OF learning, missionary organizations
: and denomnational literature, we are
, doing a work on which God smiles and
) over which the angels and the redeem-
ed In heaven wa rejoice forever.
Birthday - Thursday.
Will you pardon a brief personal al
fusion, as I close the last formal adj
dress shall ever deliver to this bodyl
Yesterday was my birthday Just sew
enty years ago l first saw the light OF
day. Fitty-siX years ago gave my
, heart to Christ and was buried with
Him In baptism. Forty nine wears ago
with fear and trembling, and counting
myself one of the least OF all saints
: entered the Christian ministry With
out the least affectation, T can say
that have not deserved the many to-
kens OF esteem which my bre thren
have bestowed upon me. I am deeply
!, conscious OF the fact that L have not
done all that l might have done 70,
: the furthcrance OF the OBJECTS 70,
which this convention was organized
Lind myselef. In my old age, standing
Tar below the ideal to which have
: asplred. But unworthy as have beer
;. and am to-day, I thank God that in,
saviour has not forsaken me. and tina,
can look calmly and even Joyful,
: into the future !
: railing health has compelled me Il
retire from the pastorate, but as lone
as my lips can speak, shall continue
: 70 proclaim TO spiritually lmpoverish
ca world the unscnrchable riches 81
Christ Brethren sometimes remLt
! me OF my 'palmy days My quick re-
c ply Is that my palmy days are no.
) IN the past, but in the future. The
: land OF the palm is on the other sllt
: or the river. I cherish, the hon,
mat when the time Of m,
G departure 1s at hand, shall pa s,
f over the inky stream ana rest in III,
e shade OF those royal trees-Ciod's en-,
Dlems OF strength and triumph"
n 57fFt aln
c ROYAL 4ARCANUNl MEETING.
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