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pedagogy, psychology. evangelism and
methods.
The instructors and lecturers will be:
Rev. A. j. Rowland, Philadelphia, Pa.
Rev. George T. Webb, Philadelphia, Pa
Rev. W. E. Chalmers, Philadelphia, Pa
Rev Samuel G. Neil. Philadelphia. Pa.
Miss Anna Edith Myers. Philadelphia.
Pa: Rev. E. NJ. Stephenson, D. D., Har-
risburg. Pa; Rev. A. B. Withers, Bridge
port. w. Va, and Mr.. Wilson Holmes,
Granville Ohio.
The lecturers will follow the themes dis
cussed in the following text books: "The
Sunday School Teachers Pupils 'The
Sunday School Teachers School, "Child
Study for Sunday School Teachers, y
Sunday School Teachers Pedagogy" and
1.-The Baptist Teachers Training
Manual the last named covering in a
brief way all the subjects treated by the
lecturers.
All will be welcome to attend any or
all the sessions of the school. 1t is de-
sired. however, the Sunday school work
ers enroll for such part OF the work as
they intend to take up, or for such
sessions as they expect to attend
Students who attend at least twelve
lectures and whose note books pass a
satisfactory examination will be granted
certificate, counting a credit toward the
diploma for the advanced teacher train
ing course, issued by the Interna tional
Sunday School Association and the Amer
lean Baptist Publication Society Credit
will also be given those who attended
previous lectures in the course outlined
in the Baptist Teachers Training Manual,
upon submission of their lecture notes.
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PrapfrS for the
mo8len18
Christians Of England and
America Asked to Join in
Observing October 16.

~ EADERS of mission interest in
~ England and America are asking
~ the Christian people of both coun-
tries to observe October 16 next as a
day Of prayer for the conversion of
Islam to Christianity. The date is the
one hundredth anniversary of the death
Of Henry Martyr, the Christian pioneer
in attempts to convert followers of
Moslem. The appeal to America comes
from English churchmen, and is in
dorsed by leaders of all religious bodies
in this country. Private prayer, fam
lily prayer where such remains and the
holding Of public meetings for general
prayer are asked.
The appeal points out the decadent
character of political states holding to
the teachings of Mahomet, and states
that Henry Martyrs work. regarded as
hopeless in his day, has by no means
gone for naught. Persia, Egypt and
Turkey have changed. There is on at
present a stirring race for leadership
In the Sudan between Christianity and
Islamfsm, and a Christian propaganda
that has been carried on for twenty
years in Arabia is now being removed
to Cairo. the central city Of Islamism,
where almost more students in it are
trained than in all other centers to-
gether. to make of that city headquar-
terS for a Christian movement for the
conversion of Mahomet's followers It is
declared that some conversions have
been made, and that Mohammedans are
far less bitter against those of their
number who. change than formerly.
Hospitals and medical dispenSarieS are
being employed as powerful missionary
arguments.
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@orkimgmen ann Spare Uime.
An elaborate 9nquirp Gntereo Qpon tt
fino Out @bat Tbfp Do 0Nitb st.

greater details include ones salary,
whether wife works. whether children
do SO, how long time allowed for lunch
con, what a man usually pays for lunch.
if smokes. whether cigars. cigarettes or
pipe: if drinks. whether beer or whisky;
if carries life insurance, what summer
outings cost him, if goes to theater, how
often and what price seats usually Sc
cured; what newspapers and magazines
reads what clubs belongs to, what are dues
and how much paid: if church member,
what contributed-in short, every possible
thing a man may be or do.
The bureau explains that 1t does not
seek to invade private rights to do with
his own as he wills. but that the giving
of the information does no injury and
may help others. Suggestions are asked
from workingmen how, in their Judg-
ment, others may help them. and espe-
cially how churches may do so. Records
are to be kept of answers from various
states and cities, so as to find out whether
geography cuts any figure in affairs OF
workingmen.
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Open Cir 5erbites

~HREE open-air evangelistic meetings
w are to be held tomorrow afternoon
in various parks of the city at 3 o'clock
under the auspices of the District Chris
tian Endeavor Union. Rev. Hugh T.
Stevenson, pastor of Bethany Baptist
Church, and chaplain Of the 1st Regiment.
National Guard Of the District of Column
bia. is to preach in Franklin Park. while
Rev. C. H. Ehlers, pastor of the Fiji
teenth Street Christian Church, will be
the preacher at the service to be held IN
Stanton Park Mr.. N. w. Preston OF
Nebraska will speak at the service In
Washington Circle.
+ X *
Rev. C. Everest Granger, pastor Of
Gl1nton-Temple Memorial Presbyterian
Church. with Mrs Granger and their
daughter, has returned to the city from
a vacation spent at Cold Spring Harbor
n. Y. The pastor will occupy his pulpit
tomorrow morning.
The Northminster Young Peoples So
.cietv of Christian Endeavor will formal
ly organize a junior society of Christian
Endeavor tomorrow at o'clock. Mrs.
Samuel A. Bauer will be in charge Of the
new organization.
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Aaron--one who has once for all entered
into Holy OF Holes carrying in His book
Of remembrances the names Of all His
believing children; and at Gods right
hand ever stands as their Intercessor.
Mediator and Advocate. I'VE have not
an high priest which cannot be touched
with the feeling of our infirmities. but
was in all points tempted like we are, yet
without sin.'' He died to satisfy the
divine law: He lives to intercede for
transgressors of that law. He bears on
his shoulders the burdens of our sins. We
are near His heart. for He died to redeem
us, and now lives to intercede for US. He
was bone Of our bone, flesh of our flesh:
He is now one whom no accident can
injure, no misunderstanding can ALLEVIATE.
no death remove: for He ever liveth to
make intercession for us.
II you would get the most from prayer
take Christ at His word.
'And all things. whatsoever ye shall
ask in prayer, believing, We shall re-
ceive"
He hath accomplished all things, and
will make good all His promises to the
children Of men.
The atoning work is done,
The victims blood is shed;
And Jesus Is gone.
His peoples cause to plead.
He stands in heaven their Great High Priest,
And bears their names upon His breast
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Jar. Tosburgb Dere .

- Ely. DIR. GEORGE B. VOSBURGH Of
N Denver, who has been occupying the
pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church during
the absence of Rev. DIR. Greene, the pas
tor, is regarded as one of the strongest
preachers of the Baptist denomination
who has visited Washington in many
years. He will preach each Sunday in
Calvary until DIR. Greene returns from
Vermont, about October 1.
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Rev. John F. Fannon, pastor of the
Catholic Church at Newport, Md, will
take up studies at the Apostolic Mission
House. at Brookland. and assist the pas
tor at ST. Marks, Catonsville, according
to an assignment just made by Cardinal
Gibbons.
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Mrs Muir. wife of Rev. DR.. ]. J. Muir.
who has been visiting with relatives and
friends in New Jersey and Rhode Island
during the clergyman's absence in Eu-
rope, has returned to Washington
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~ HURCHES are trying to find out
WI what workingmen do with their
spare time. A bureau Of social
service. SO called. but known to he identi-
fled with the home mission boards Of the
churches, has just sent out to labor
unions, labor leaders and thousands of
individuals inquiries that are in great de-
tail. These inquiries undertake to learn
the average workingman's disposition OF
his time when off duty. what he does
with his money when he does as he
pleases and what are his social relations.
Especially are the inquiries directed along
educational and recreational lines. Men
are asked to withhold their signatures
from the answers IL they prefer to do so.
The inquiries go into each day Of the
week. including Saturday half holiday
and Sunday. OF course, a man is asked
nationality, age and religious affilation.
IL any; his trade, rate Of pay and
whether married or single. But far
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Prayer, Power, Promise.

The shadows of the cross found Christ
in communion with the Father. The
strength of that conference causes
Jesus to praise God for the persons to
whom the gospel had been revealed
The Master was satisfied with the Faith
ers plan. Yea, more, He thanks Him that
the principles of revelation were based
upon mans need. humility and teachabIe-
ness. 1t was a subject of thanksgiving
that the babes" could understand
Chrst's message. All that 'the wise
and understanding of Christ's day need
ed-as today-is the removal of pride.
prejudice and partisanship ii they would
see the truths of God. Revelation eXaits
God; discovery exalts men: hence many
men grope around in the darkness hoping
to find some other way of salvation when.
if they would come like a child to our
Father. they would rejoice not only at
the accessibility, but at the conditions
of understanding Jesus, which have been
fixed by the gracious will of God.
In the struggles of life We come to
realize the resources of our strength.
Facing the shadows of the cross the Mas
ter was strengthened by the fact that
.'ail things had been delivered to Him by
the Father" so that Jesus knew that He
was equal TO the task to do all things
for men that they need and to teach
them all the facts concerning the Father.
one Spirit unto the Father" There is no
approach to the Father except through
Christ. He is the Way, the Truth and the
Life.
The power that Jesus received from the
Father enabled Him to give the gracious
invitation that has thrilled all hearts
by its message of Come unto me all ye
that labor and are heavy laden, and L
will give you rest"
The disappointment that Christ expert
aucad uf ha Mt nf hn s.ifi k.eN
Him to sympathize with those who were
suffering because of pharisaic exactions.
The sweep of Christs sympathy is not
limited by those who were bearing tie
burdens of false and untrue faith. His
heart beats in sympathy with all that
are burdened and He longs to give relief
TO them. just as much as He did to those
who We're bearing the burden of legal
observances by which men sought TO
put God in their debt. IL your religion
is a burden. then drop it and come TO
me, says Christ, and / will be your resi-.
Jesus himself offers you rest by giving
you the privilege of entering into His
service, learning of Him by taking His
yoke upon you to work with Him. The
yoke of Christ means submission to His
WILL service with Him and strength
from Him to do His will and
work In the Christian life we do not
have to toll alone. for with Christ's yoke
upon us the Master walks by our side.
teaching. training and helping us do our
work. His presence with us helps US
to be and do so that We come to realize
that His yoke is easy and His burden
is light" (Greek-good for you). because
He is with us. He who is our peace.
who has secured our salvation. gives US
power to conform our lives to the Divine
will. The rest Christ promises is one for
our souls. Sleep will restore our weary
bodies, but Christ alone can restore the
soul He still invites with the words
that breathe the Fathers love, Come
unto me all ye that labor and are heavy
laden, and l will give you rest
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: pastor and pfo}>lfM8E;
mr. Braskan1p's s
5frl11o11S

<<~ HE Moral Insight Of Jesus" is
nI the subject Rev. Bernard e.
~ Braskamp is to preach on In
the Church of the Covenant tomorrow
morning, at IL o'clock. Already many OF
the members of the church who have
been out of town during the summer
have returned to Washington, and it is
expected that the large congregations of
the summer will be still farther increased
In the evening, in Covenant Tent. at
Park road and Mount Pleasant street.
Rev. Mr. Braskamp will preach on Life $
Speciality the musical service of the oc-
casion being led by Mr.. Hoover as the
director The vocal soloist of the occasion
will be Mr.. Arthur Deibert.
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fled as Nicodemus put it to the fact that
Jesus was a teacher come from God.
for no man could have done those
miracles or signs except God was with
him"
The ministry of neither John the Bap-
tist nor our Lord had satisfied the tickle
populace, who failed to recognize the
signs of the times, and rejected John
hecause he was an ascetic and Jesus be-
cause of His social friendness. The citi-
zen. city or country which rejects Christ
is doomed. The individual, community or
nation that will not serve God shaH per-
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day to enter Virginia Christian College at
Lynchburg. where he is to prepare for
the ministry.
Friday evening. September 20. the First
Conversational Society (section Al will
hold its annual installation service and
banquet Mr.. Rexford l.. Holmes, presi-
dent of the District Union. will address
the gathering. The following officers will
be installed: President, Arnold p. Yerkes;
vice president. Elizabeth l. Russell; re-
cording secretary. Elmer V. Griggs: COR
responding secretary. +. Sterling Nash:
treasurer. Roger ID. Marsden: delegate 10
the District Union. Miss Sarah E. Davi-
SON
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Ann 1Rom====

e11dr HATEVER of value from the joys of
wv vacation the fellowship with people who have
come into during the be used to the bes
advantage put service Immediately with the beginning of
the work the fall The purposes study intelligent
" the word of God to dilgent in the little kindly
service of every day. help give opportunity to others
having taught them the life of Him who makes all life
glorious will all take their place with passing emotional i'm
pulses of other days unless Immediately given opportunity
for sch development will them active factors in
dailv fe The hour of coming together to take
the work which fellowship together makes delightful
crisis which will determine what the fruits of disciple
ship will be through the year ahead. .
RALPH WELLES KELLER. )
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dead: "The law Of God and the promise
Of Christ" And Earth, feeling this inn
pulse. this influence, has framed her laws
after His law and fashioned her ethics
after the teachings of the Christ. while
the Old Testament promises concerning
Him have been the basis of Jewish hope
and Christian comfort during the long
centuries that have intervened since their
utterance.
II. THE THEME OF THE NEW TES-
LAMENT.
The theme of the New Testament Scrip
lures is the fulfillment of Gods promises
in Jesus Christ. The world could believe
in a God of love. but it could only reach
the conclusion that He was such by
course of reasoning. Then Jesus came
and men knew that God was love.
All that God had promised was fulhlied
in Him. He was the answer to every
heart need, the key to the life problem
of the race, for the promises of God in
Him are yea. and in Him amen. All
that God had promised to the errlng sons
of men found and finds Its accomplish
ment in Jesus Christ.
III. GOODNESS. AND THE WORD
The way to know the will of God is
from the Word OF God. There have been
no mighty moralists. no true reformers.
no great missionaries. or soidlers or the
common good" who were not saturated
with the Word of God. It has been well
said. 1T has civilized more men than law,
conquered more than the sword and
comforted more than all the philosophies
Of earth combined. The only abiding cui-
t,,re and civilization is found in the Bible
nations. No man is unlearned or igno-
rant who reads it; no man or woman bad
who follows its precepts"
Word Of the everlasting God,
Will Of His glorious Son;
without Thee how could earth be trod,
or heaven itself be won?
w. BACK TO THE BOOK.
As drunkards. tired. at last. OF drink.
turn for relief to some refreshing spring.
neglected in the hours Of revelry, and
find. in drinking from its healing and re-
storing waters. the thing for which their
thirsty souls so long have craved, 50 this
old world is slowly turning back. sick Of
it's -worldliness, to lave its sin-blistered
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should be, Lord
teach us how to
pray" Unless We
are taught by the
Spirit concerning
the things we have
need Of. our Pc
titions cannot con-
form to the scriptu-
raj idea of prayer.
In the beautiful
and e xpre s s i v e
words of James
Montgomery We are
told that
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terry as a candidate for the ministry. The
Central Church, it is declared, has thus
two men entering the ministry, one young
woman about to go to foreign missionary
field, two missionaries already in the for
eign field and two representatives in the
home mission field.
Rev. DIR. W. r. Wedderspoon, pastor
Of Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church,
has returned from his summer vacation
and Will occupy his pulpit tomorrow at
both morning and evening services.
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LII IL n Va AAAo SSSN
mony given Him by
the Book of God.
What does the
Bible say con-
cerning Him?
There are many
reasons why men
delve in the mine
of material. re-
ligious, historical
and philosophical.
to be found in that
m ost wonderful
Book. Some sin
cerely seek for
Evening star., 1912-09-14

ITIES are the storm centers of civil
U ization. The first city was butt by
~ Cain. murderer. The evidence oi
the success OF Christianity was given to
John on the Isle of Patmos in the vision
of perfect city. The first efforts OF
Christ to win the cities failed. Our les
son. which marks a turning point In the
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:CbrlStiatr GnDeahor
Rotes

OFFICES have been mailed to the
~ societies giving the Bible reading
~ for the quiet hour" meeting Oc-
tober 8, and similar notices Will be mailed
shortly giving the references for all of the
"quiet hour" meetings to be conducted in
October.
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Mr.. John A. Davis, former president
OF the Beta Society OF the Ninth Street
Christian Church, will leave the city Mon
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Masters ministry,
opens up w / t n
Christ's criticism
of tho citi e s
wherein most of
His mighty works
were done, because
they repented not.
The miracles of
our Lord. which
w ere performed
because of His
C o m p a 8 s ion for
men in need, were
the Masters ere
dentialS that teSti-
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Gptnortb League
Topie
"The Attestation of Scrip
ture (Bible Study Rally
Day.. Mark, 1:1o-11; Mark,
o:2-8; John, I:45; Luke,
"a: :27.
REV. SAMUEL w. CRAFFLIN.

- He supreme revelation of the
ll Bible is Jesus Christ, and as We
~ come to the Bible study rally
f1ay. it is most fitting that we stop to
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Judgment and Mercy.
Matt. IL :2O-.3o.
Golden Text-Come Unto
me. all We that labor and are
heavy laden and | will give
YOU rest. Matt. IL :2S.
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TOPIC:
Getting the Most from Prayer.
PS., 34:I-22.
Unexpressed Prayer.

= O get the most from prayer we
must know what prayer is. The
very first PRAYER of every heart
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His watchword at the gate Of death;
He enters heaven with prayer.
There was a meeting of a number of
ministers assembled for the purpose Of
discussing difficult questions One of
the questions that came up for discus
sion was how the command to pray
without ceasing' could be complied
with. Various opinions were given,
but they seemed very unsatisfactory.
and at length one of the number was
appointed to write an essay upon it.
TO De read at the next meeting; which.
being overheard by a female servant.
she exclaimed: What! A whole month
waiting to tell the meaning of that
text? 1t is one Of the easiest and best
texts of the Bible"
Well. WELL" said an old minister.
Mary, what can you say about it?
Can you pray all the time?'
"Oh, yes, sir"
What, when you have so many
things to do?"
why. sir. the more l have to do,
the more l can pray"
. Indeed! Then let us know how it
is; for most people think otherwise"
"wen. sir" said the girl. when I
first open my eyes in the morning /
pray Lord. open the eyes of my under
standing. and while 1 am dressing 1
pray that / may be clothed with the
robe of righteousness, and when ] have
washed l ask for the washing of re-
generation. and as / begin to work
pray that l may have strength equal
to my day; when / begin to kindle up
the fire / pray that Gods work nlay
revive in my soul, and as l sweep
the house l pray that my heart
be cleansed from all impurities
breakfast / desire to be fed with the
hidden mamma and the sincere milk
of the word, and as am busy with the
little children / look up to God, as my
Father. and pray for the spirit Of adop-
ton. that I may be His child, and SO
on all the day. Everything do fur.
nishes me with thought for prayer
Enough. Enough" cried the old
divine; "these things are revealed to
! babes. and often hid from the wise and
prudent. Go on Mary. pray without
ceasing:. and for us. my brethren. let
and remember that He has said. The
meek will He guide in judgment"
After this little event the essay was
not considered necessary.
servants who could preach so excellent
a sermon. but whoever wrote 1t has
made clear that it is possible to be in
a constant prayerful frame of mind.
Would you get the most from prayer.
then pray without ceasing." and at
the same time attend faithfully to all
/ the duties of life.
/
Intercessory Prayer.
Thou by whom come to God,
| The Life, the Truth. the Way,
The path Of prayer Thyself hast trod;
| Lord teach B how to pray.
Christ stands as the intercessor be-
tween God and man. When we pray
let US never forget that we have an
advocate with the Father.
| In the Old Testament scriptures we
are told Tat when the high priest
entered the most holy place he carried
on his shoulders and breast the names
| of the tribes Of Israel-on his shoulders
| to represent that he bore the burden
Iof their sins and infirmities-upOn his
breast to represent his love and care
i for them as next his heart.
! We have . high priest greater thar
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# mHbunoap SCHOOL Iessor1
MIA Bp Rep. !Nugb a. @teoenson. VI

ish is the lesson taught by Christs ooa-
dc mnaticn of the cities.
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prays to himself. Prayer should never
be anything more nor less than sincere
communion with God, and the thought
Of choosing language to please others
should have no place in the heart. yet
nearly every one who prays in public is
concerned much more about pleasing the
audience than he ought to be. Let the
whole heart be in the prayer, and there
will be little room for thought about
pleasing men. And in that way we will
get the most from prayer.
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Penitential Prayer.
Prayer Is the contrite sinners voice
Returning from his ways.
While angels In their songs rejoice
And cry, Behold, he prays."
The prayer Of the truly penitent sinner
is one that God always hears and al
ways answers. Christ came to seek and
save the lost.
saith the Lord; though your sins be as
though they be red like crimson, they
shall be as WOOL
The prodigal returning is received with
open arms. The act of returning is the
penitents prayer. In the parable Of the
lost sheep Christ utters these comfort
ing words for the penitent soul:
Il say unto you. that likewise joy shall
be in heaven over one sinner that repent
eth. more than over ninety and nine just
persons, which need no repentance"
The reward Of the penitent's prayer is
salvation. everlasting life, and that is
surely getting great deal from prayer.
After conversion he can, by prayer still
gain in knowledge of the divine life and
render better service to Him from whom
his salvation came.