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all Greek literature, from the simple con-
ception in Homer to the caricatures of
Aristophanes or Lucian. They were also
used as prayers to obtain benefits or
avert wrath upon the assumption that
by them favor could be purchased for the
porous. On the other hand. they were
regarded as thank offerings. and the
fasting on the flesh as partaking Of the
table of the gods. Il Cor, X:20-21) Nor
was the higher idea of self-devotion of
the offerer wholly lost. (See hampton
lectures 1Sa3)
STRAINING.-When Paul and
Barnabas heard what was being done
they were Mortified. Rending their gar
ments. in token of distress, they ran
amcng the people. seeking to restrain
them. (Verses 14-1S) This they did by
speaking to them. a difficult task, be-
cause of the difference of language. The
address on that occasion was forceful
plea against superstition and idOlatry.
They declared themselves to be but men,
preachers sent to turn people from the
vanities of heathenism to the service of
the true God. whcm they represented as
the Creator of all things (Gen., i:1.)
This theistic doctrine. the fundamental
principle of Judaism. distinguishing 1t
claimed in opposition to the views Of the
deity held by the people. This living
God. moreover. they announced as bene-
violent. bestowing all manner Of blessings
on his creatures. making himself known
by his works. (Rom.. i:cO) The address
was well adapted to these deluded people.
and produced the desired result, although
purpose.
STONING.-The Lystrenians did not
like TO be thwarted In their plans and
prevented from their holiday and banquet.
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"Gen. Howard's Testimony"

Those who had been most prominent in
proclaiming the advent of Zeus and
Hermes were probably not a little
ashamed. In the sulky revulsion of their
feelings. and with a somewhat uneasy
sense that they had made themselves
their error On those who had innocently
caused it. The case was made worse by
the arrival of certain Jews from Antioch
and Iconium with the express purpose of
arraying the. populace against the preach
ers A tumult was easily raised. (Verse
19) Paul was stoned, and when they
thought he was dead, they dragged him
of the very temple to which they had pro-
posed to conduct him. This conduct was
by no means surprising. If the two
strangers were not gods it was but
natural to believe that they were des-
picable pretenders. If their miracle was
not a sign of divinity it might be assigned
to the malefic arts.
REVIVING.-It appears that Paul
had not labored altogether in vain in Lys-
ira. Some had believed in Christ through
his preaching. One of the converts made
on that occasion was young man, who
afterward became a travelling companion
with the apostle (Acts, XVIII, and who
Tim. iv:2), as the Scripture intimates
and church history declares. These new
made disciples were gathered about the
body of the apostle as 1t lay on the
ground (verse 9O), when Paul revived, for
he was not dead. His enemies having de-
parted, he arose and returned to the city.
During the remainder of that day and
evening and on until the next day they
remained. offering such comfort as was
possible and gathering up their strength
for further service for Christ. Paul was
learning what the Master meant at the
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beginning of his career (Acts, ix:16).
PREACHING.-Perse did not
diminish the ardor of the apostles. Called
with high and holy calling, sustained by
a living faith. they were ready. If need
be, to die for the Lord Jesus (Acts xx:24)
Assured of the abiding presence and per-
petual support of Him whom they served
(Rom., viii :30, they followed his counsel
passing from city to city with the good
word of life Matt, x:23J Oru text in
forms us that Paul and Barnabas depart
ed next day to Derbe to preach, that aft
erward they returned to Lystra, to Iconi-
um, and to Antioch in Pisidia (verse 2D.
preached to win men to Jesus. But they
were careful also to instruct and COM
fort the new disciples (verse 22), who
greatly needed comfort. The persecution
would naturally alarm them, and they
were therefore made to know that tribu-
iation was means of grace Oh Tim.
in:12). 1t was no life of ease, but one of
suffering that he portrayed (Rom.. viii:17).
REFLECTIONS.-Th lesson pre-
sents the dark side of the apostolic min
istry. There was bright side, which, IL
sketched, would have given account Of
the conversions resulting from the preach
ing of Paul. and the love shown toward
scarcely mentioned. 1t pleased the Holy
Spirit to dwell rather on the untoward
things, the idolatry of the Lystrenians.
their fickleness and cruelty, and the at
tempted murder. But the record of these
things is immensely valuable to after CEN
turies. Any man can keep good codrage
in prosperity. But all need support In ad-
versity. The scenes portrayed to us here
will strengthen every heart In the hour of
trial. Besides, the divinity Of our holy
religion is attested by the sacrifices made
In its behalf by its earliest advocates.
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popular tradition they cried out: THE
gods are come down in the likeness of
man." This they said in their own Ian
guage, which the apostles did not under
stand. The words were taken up and re-
peated until the whole town heard the
announcement, and crowds, with mingled
astonishment and delight. filed the
streets.
NAMING.-Convince that the apos-
ties were gods in human form, the people
distinguished them from the multitudes
of deities and gave them names (yerse
12). AS Barnabas was older and proba-
ably more dignified, they called him Jupi-
ter. taking him for the supreme divinity,
whose Greek name was Zeus. This name
that Jupiter had often been incarnated.
AS Paul had been the spokesman. and as
his bodily presence was inferior to that
of his associate e Cor, KID, he was
named Mercurius. The god of that name
was supposed to be the orator who rep
communication between mortals and i'm
mortals. The people were probably led
to this procedure by the tradition that
these gods had once travelled in disguise
among them. awakening an expectation
that they would appear
sACRIFICING..The shouting Of the
people had soon reached the ears of the
priest of Jupiter. Procuring bulls and
garlands, he proceeded to the temple.
which stood before the gate of the town.
and, accompanied by festive crowd, pre-
pared to offer sacrifices in honor of the
two gods who had entered the city
(verse 13). In those days heather sacri-
fices were universal 1t is difficult. how
ever, to reduce to any single theory the
various ideas involved therein. Often
they were looked upon as gift or tribute
to the gods. an idea which runs through
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w. H. Evans. William E. Sidell. c. G.
Myers, Mrs. III. E. Monroe, 7. E. Phil
lips and Rev. J. N. Armstrong.
The Women's Prayer League OF the
mission Is differed as follows: Mrs. Fred
Beall president: Mrs. Jennie Williams,
vice president; Miss Nellie Briscoe, secre-
tary.
These officials are assisted in the ac-
tivities of the mission by a splendid corps
of Christian men and women, who gladly
devote their time. talents and means to
the work of uplifting and blessing the
poor, the friendless. the dissipated. and
even the criminal classes.
The principal lines of work pursued by
this organization are:
1. A gospel service in the mission hall
every night In the year.
g Open-air services on the streets
when weather and circumstances permit
3. Gospel wagon services Sundays from
May to October 81 Of each year.
4. Free supper services for homeless
men Sunday and Wednesday evenings
from October ] to May 81 of each year
at pm.
5. Providing clean cots and free baths
for homeless men.
g. Providing a free breakfast Of coffee
and rolls every morning for all who lodge
in the dormitories.
Z. Aiding poor families through the
winter months with food, fuel, clothing
and rent money.
s. Holding cottage meetings.
9. Securing employment for idle men
and women.
10. Visiting the homes Of the sick and
needy.
Among the workers at this mission are
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Paul's First Missionary Journey.
Acts xiv:6-22.

CONTEXT-Paul' address to the
Jews at Antioch In Pisidia led to his ex-
pulsion from the city (Acts, xiii:6O). In
company with Barnabas he journeyed
eastward to the neighboring province of
Lycaonia, and visited the chief city and
capital, Inconium (verse u. There he
spoke In the synagogue, and many be-
lieved. But certain Jews who rejected the
message prejudiced many against the
gospel. Hence. there was q division and
strife In the city, some holding with the
Jews, and some with the apostles. An
attempt to mob them led Paul and Barna-
bas to leave the city and retire to Lystra,
a smaller town not far distant, where
they preached. One day while Paul was
speaking an fmpotent man in the audi
ence manifested great interest, and Paul.
observing his steady attention and evil
dent faith, directed him to stand upon
his feet Immediately the man was cured,
and he leaped and walked in the sight of
all.
DEIFYING.-The province Of Lyca-
onia was the scene of more than one
poets had given to the world of letters.
One of the most celebrated of these,
recorded in the beautiful tale of Philemon
and Baucis, was said to have occurred in
that immediate neighborhood. Unsophis-
ticated by the prevailing infidelty, the
people who had witnessed this wonderful
miracle supposed that they were once
mere favored by a visit from the old
gods. (Verse H. In conformity with the
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complete. report Tuesday night OF the
conduct of the exhibition, which were
unanimously adopted.
The fellowship committee. the main
work of which will be to visit the sick,
was announced to consist of the follow
ing members: r. W. Lawrence, Ernest
c. SaltZman and j. l.. Prim.
Third Anniversary Celebration.
The third anniversary of the birth Of the
Gospel Mission will be celebrated tomor-
row. There will be three services-11 am.
at the Ninth Street Christian Church, 9th
and D streets northeast; 3 pm, in the
Gospel Mission Hall, 1870 Pennsylvania
avenue, and 7:3O pm, in the NICK endree
M. E. Church, Massachusetts avenue be-
tween 9th and 10th streets. Miss Sara
Wray. woman evangelist will speak at
each service, and the Baltimore Gospel
Trio will sing at each service. George W.
Havell of the Peoples Mission will lead
the singing. He will sing solo at the
evening service in McKendree Church.
The Gospel Mission was organized three
years ago the first of this month by a
number Of experienced rescue mission
workers. who realized the great need that
existed for aggressive religious effort in
the neighborhood of 18th street and Penn
sylvania avenue northwest. An executive
committee was appointed. consisting of
George w. Wheeler, chairman Capt. J.
S. Mewshaw. secretary; H. d. Gordon,
treasurer; Rev. T. w. Pierson, evangelist,
and A. H. Tyson, singing evangelist, and
Saturday evening, May IL, 1909. the first
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service was held at 1890 Pennsylvania
avenue, where the mission is now located.
Seven persons at that service knelt for
prayer and declared themselves earnest
seekers for a better life.
OF the original management. Mr.
Wheeler continues to serve as chairman
and Mr.. Gordon as treasurer. The execu-
tive committee. charged with the respon-
sfbility of the work, is constituted as fol-
lows: George w. Wheeler, chairman: s.
NJ Croft, secretary: H. d. Gordon. treas
urer; H. W. Kline. ]. c. Muncaster, B.
Milstead, j. E. M. CAN'T, J. s. Mewshaw,
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Tenth Anniversary.

The tenth anniversary of the organiza.
ton of the Methodist Episcopal Church
at Brightwood Park will be celebrated,
during next week. At the Sunday morn,
ing service tomorrow the communion wilE
be administered by the Rev. H. R Nay-'
Ior, who was presiding elder Of the WASH
ington NJ E. churches at the time the
church was organized in 1899. The serv-
ice in the evening will be the anniversary
Of the Epworth League. An interesting
program has been arranged. 1t Will In
clude short histories of the general and
the local leagues. This will be followed
by an address by the president of the
Washington District Epworth League.
William A. Morris. The new officers. who
were elected Wednesday evening-presi-
dent, H. g. Omohundro: first vice presi-
dent, Miss Mabel c. Sands; second vice,
president, Frank J. Metcalf: third vice
president, Mrs. d. G.. I,eizear: fourth vice
president. Miss Elizabeth Ritchie: secre-
tary. Miss Nellie W. Preston, and treas,
urer, Miss Nettie Beal-will be installed
at the close of this service. Tuesday even
ing there will be free entertainment in
the church.
The prayer meeting Thursday will be
held in the main room and will be pre-
ceded by a service of song, led by the
Epworth League choir of Hamline
Church, consisting of about thirty mem-
bers Perhaps the most important feature
of the weeks celebration will be the re-
union and general social Friday evening,
to which all former pastors and members
are invited. Rev. Drs. E. l.. Watson and
Joseph E. Smith were pastors of Grace
Church while the Brightwood church was
a mission. Both have signified their in
tention of being present Friday evening.
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Europe, and a number from India and
South Africa Its ultimate aim is the
union of all Presbyterianism One day
will be given to a Calvin celebration, an
other day to education. when Rev. DR..
Wallace Radcliffe of this city will speak
by appointment upon Public Education
and the Church in the United States
Anniversary Address.
Rev. DR.. Wilbur p Thirkield. president
of Howard University, will address the
Epworth League anniversary meeting at
Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church to-
morrow evening. DR.. Thirkield spoke be-
fore the Y. M. c. A.. at Alta ntic City, N.
j.. last Sunday.
Song Service.
special song service will be given at
Grace NJ. E. Church, 9th and streets
northwest, tomorrow evening. Rev. Frank
Nj. Thompson, the pastor. will make a
brief address.
Rev. DR.. Allison.
Rev. DR.. John Lee Allison, pastor of
Gunton-Temple Memorial Presbyterian
Church. will speak at Central Union Mis-
sion Monday evening at o'clock.
Open-Air Meetings.
opeIl-dlT SOSpeI meetings Tor Y1ddiSh
speaking people will be held in Washing
ton June 8, 10 and II by Philip Sidersky,
who will give a stereopticon lecture in
front Of the Central Union Mission each
evening. These meetings will be held un-
der the direction Of a committee which
will represent the various churches and
Christian Endeavor societies Of the city.
Brook1and Brotherhood.
Prof. George s. Duncan, who has spent
a number of years in Europe, lectured
Tuesday night before a meeting of the
Brookland Brotherhood A large audi
ence welcomed the speaker. Prof Dun
can talked about ancient and modern
Egypt, and In an interesting way told
of the old and the new civilizations and
Of the developments Of the country. He
illustrated his lecture with a large num-
ber of pictures and photographs depict
ing scenes along the Nile and in cities
Of Egypt. Henry M. Forker entertained
the company with several vocal selec-
tions. Plans for the horticultural and
auspices Of the brotherhood in the au-
tumn are being rapidly made. and the
indications point to a very general In
tention on the part OF the citizens of
Brookland to take part in the exhibit.
This will be held in the spacious base
ment rooms of the Baptist Church. and
list of prizes has been arranged to
be awarded to the persons making the
best showing in the various lines. Fred
Barnes, the chairman Of the committee
having the exhibit in charge. made a
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Luther League.
st. Marks Chapter.

The subject Of the meeting at st.
Marks Luther League Wednesday even
ing was Lutheran missions in Madagas-
car. There were several novel features
which characterized the meeting and
made it very enjoyable as we'll as in
structive. A geography lesson on NADIA
gascar was conducted by the leader, Mr..
Bonde, Two anthems were rendered by
the bows choir, and Miss Murray sang a
solo. A number Of Bible references and
prayers were offered. A paper was read
by Miss Gummel and an address by II. r.
Fellinger. Both discussed missions.
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by Miss May Windsor. chairman OF the
special committee of the Christian En-
deavor Society. which was recently a2-
pointed to provide A remembrance for
the pastor on his birthday.
At the close of her remarks Rev. Mr..
Stevenson made short address, in
which he cordially thanked the En-
deavorers for their kindly thought OF
him. Miss Emma wilkins. president OF
the society. also made few brief re-
marks in which she spoke of the work
of the organization and the. wish OF
the members that the pastors worlc
may go forward with much success.
Later refreshments were served and a
social hour was spent.
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Presbyterian Brotherhood.

Columbia Chapter of the Western Pres
byterian Church held its monthly meeting
Wednesday evening. At the close of the
business meeting an entertainment was
given. consisting of readings and vocal
and instrumental selections.
The program was as follows: Piano
solo. Miss Charlotte Klein; clarinet solo,
Earl Golden; readings. w. Spencer Arm
strong; violin solo. Miss E. B. Graham;
duet. Dr. and Mrs. J. r. Barber; solo,
Harry II. Campbell Mrs. A. w. Mer-
chant was accompanist.
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Brotherhood Of st. Andrew.
Local Assembly Meeting.

Notices have been issued for a meeting
Of the local assembly Of brotherhood
chapters to be held Monday evening In
the Sunday school room Of the Church
Of the Epiphany. G street between 18th
and 18th streets northwest, at which the
address will be delivered by Rev. Robert
Johnston rector Of the Church Of the
Savior PHILADELPHIA
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day evening, at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Biggs, 1858 Evarts street.
Enthusiastic and encouraging reports
were received. The election OF officers
resulted as follows: President. w. E.
Springer; first vice president. Mrs. E. c..
Powers; second vice president. 8. d.
Boss; third vice president; Miss jose
phine Patten; fourth vice president, Miss
Bessie Oliphant; secretary, r. w. Werth /;
treasurer. A. E. Ohander: junior league
superintendent. Mrs. I. Newby: pianist,
Miss Naomi Lynch; assistant pianist,
Miss Mae Saunders.
Dumbarton.
The chapter gave flower social Fri
day evening at the church. The rooms
were beautifully decorated, very pleas
ing effect being secured by twining the
pillars with ivy and flowers. The pro-
gram consisted of vocal, piano and violin
solos. duets and trios, rendered by the
Dumbarton Choir Club and others.
Among those who took part were Mr.. Rol-
Inns, Miss Offutt. Mrs. J. B. Shreve, Miss
McGinnis, Mr.. Byrne. Mr.. Stanton, Mr..
Barnes, Miss Thurmond, Miss Cornwell,
Miss Craig, Miss Birch, Miss Rowen,
Miss Miller. Mr.. Adrian, Miss Moss, Miss
Meadley and Mr.. Murray. About 175
people were present. The receipts will
strong financial basis, and to help the
league in paying it's pledge Of 800 to-
ward the church debt.
Walter Gillian of the Y. NJ. c. A. led
the meeting Sunday evening.
The annual election of officers was
Tuesday. The following were elect
ed for the ensuing year: President, Louis
P. Hieston; first vice president. w. H.
Houghton: second vice president, Kate
Gillian; third vice president. Mrs. L. P
Hieston: fourth vice president, Miss Le-
liza Bagley; secretary. Miss Mable Darcey
and treasurer, Mr.. Rohner.
Petworth.
Petworth Chapter Is one of the
youngest chapters in the District, both
as regards the age of the chapter itself
and its members, the greater part of
whom are under twenty years of age.
Under the direction of President Sylves-
ter the young people are learning to take
hold of things in a manner that would
do credit to those who are much older
The annual election of officers took
place Monday evening. The following
were elected: President. ]. M. Sylvester
first vice president, Roswell J. Hal,.-.,-
beck: second vice president. Thomas
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The twelfth annual meeting of the En-
worth League Union of Washington city
and vicinity of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South will be held in Epworth
Church. 7th and A streets northeast, Fri
day and Saturday of next week. A ses-
sion will be held for the seniors on the
first day. The junior mass meeting will
be held the following day. A conference
of the junior workers will also be held on
that date.
Rev. DR.. Wallace Radcliffe. pastor of
the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church, will address the seniors at their
session Friday evening on "A Washing
ton Sabbath" The meeting of the juniors
at o'clock Saturday will be addressed
by Rev. Selwyn K. Cockrell. pastor Of
Marvin M. u. Church South.
The program for the session Friday
afternoon at o'clock includes: Devotional
exercises conducted by Rev. II. L. Biv-
ems; reports of president, vice presidents.
secretary-treasurer, superintendent of
junior leagues and committees; open con-
ference for pastors and leaguers: election
of officers; benediction. by Rev. DR.. B.
W. Bond.
Devotional exercises. conducted by Rev
w. d. Keene; selection, by the choir Of
Epworth Church; installation Of officers
by Rev. DR.. Forrest ]. Prettyman, presid-
ing elder. of the Washington district, M.
e. Church South; benediction by Rev. G.
II. Fielding.
The Junior mass meeting win be held
Saturday afternoon at o'clock. The pro-
gram. besides Rev. Mr.. Cockrelrs address
on Helpers ALL includes: Song service;
devotional exercises. conducted by Robert
Anderson; chorus, st. Paul Juniors; solo,
Matte Clark; benediction, Rev. p. w.
Jeffries.
The junior workers conference will be
held at 4 o'clock. The order Of business
is as follows: Special subject for con-
sideration, "A Model Junior League"
five-minute talks as follows: 1.-THE Devo-
Department of Practice" Mr.. l. A Rich
ards: Department Of Instruction" Miss
Lille ". Imhoff; Department of Mission
airy Work." Mrs. r. E. L. Smith; open
conference, subject for general discussion,
How to Overcome Difficulties in Junior
League Work.
E. F. Brown is president OF the union
and DR.. II. r. Moore secretary and
freasIrer.
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Boys Brigade.
Chaplain-in-Chief.

Rev. W. l. McKenny, chaplain-in-chief
Of the United Boys Brigades of Ameri-
ca. who was assigned by the last con-
ference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church to the pastorate of the Wesley
M. E. Church of this city. has already
met many Of the organization here. His
presence will be great help to the Boys
Brigades of the local division. Two of
the most successful brigade companies
were organized and maintained under
DIR. McKenny's direction at the Broad
way NJ. f. Church of Baltimore, and it is
expected that a company will be formed
at Wesley in the fall.
"Gen. Howard's Testimony"
The following statement. entitled Gen.
Howards Testimony" appeared in the
last issue of the American Brigadier,
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successful evangelists. splendid singers
and other men and women who are equal
ly Jealous In the effort to aid their fei-
ow-creatures.
The report for 1908 showed the follow
ing results. Number of services held, Al:
attendance, 1883: conversions reported.
5S
The report from January | to April 80
1909. Is as follows: Number of services
held, III; attendance, 9.1S4; conversions
reported. 55.
Chairman Wheeler says:
1T has long been the hope of the man.
agement to give each morning at $50
| tin cup of good coffee and two large
rolls to patrons of the dormitories as a
protection against the free-lunch counter
| of the saloon. God has now given us
| this privilege. so that every week day
morning we send out to labor or to find
| labor men who have had a bath, clean
| bed and a light breakfast for the nominal
price of 10 cents. Those WHO have the
money pay in that amount. those who
| are penniless doing some work about the
mission in payment
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Conpanv 3.

Company of st. Marks Church will
continue one week after Field day. hold
ing its last meeting June s, at which time
the medals for its members attaining the
highest efficiency will be awarded. This
Neeting will be of a social nature and
the members friends will be invited
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st. Margaret's.

The members OF the Junior Brother
hood Chapter OF st. Margaret's Church
have raised money for the purpose of
supplying new clothing for little deaf
and dumb protege who Is an inmate Of
the Episcopal Home for Children in Ana
costa