The Washington times., 1912-07-23
DISPLAY ADS TO
WIN SOULS FINDS
FAVOR OF CLERGY
Local Pastors Believe Bible
Should Be Presented in
L Dignified Manner.

Publication Of chapters Of the Bible
as display ads" in newspapers, a
method advanced by a prominent Chi
cago clergyman as the means Of propa-
eating Christianity and saving souls,
has the hearty Endorsement of the
Washington clergy, with few excep-
? tions. Those few who do not thorough
ly agree with the display ad" method
refuse to sanction the plan because they
believe that the advertising should be
done IN a conservative and dignified
manner. They think that the plan to
publish chapters of the Holy Book in
the columns of newspapers in conspicu-
Gus position and in slightly larger
type than the regular news item
print" will work wonders for the good
OF Christianity.
The Rev. Benjamin Mickle- Brown, the
Chicago clergyman who voices his faith
in the display ad" method declares
that two souls were saved by 500 ad
which he inserted In a Chicago daily.
The ad was headed Gods Work. and
contained st. Paul's epistle to the Thes-
salonians. 1t Is the Chicagoan's opin-
ion that the word of God will do the
work If circulated
... Would Do Great Coed.
The Rev. Charles w. Currier, one of
the best known Catholic priests in the
country, who is in charge of the Catho-
lie Indian missions, Is one who also
thinks that the proper presentation of
the Bible in the columns of news
papers would do a great deal of good.
1T Is an ideal manner in which to
The w9rd of resSns Sf tSs Rr
words of the Apostles will have its
effect providing it is given to the read
er in dignified manner"
manner of Scriptural advertising" says
Rev. DR.. e. v. REGISTER, formerly one
of the division superintendents Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South OF
of the Mt. Vernon Place Church
'There is no doubt that the words OF
the Bible If presented to the sub
scrbers Of newspapers will reach a
great many persons who never attend
church. All that is necessary is to
have the word Of God presented tc
these persons and their salvation will
be worked"
Read the Sunday Papers.
1T is a very good way Of teaching
the people who don't attend church
what the word of God MEANS" sait
the Rev. ]. H. De Pue. of the Wash
ington Presbytery, who is organizing 6
CnuECn IN CleVeldnQ fdrk. OH Sun
days there are hundreds of persons wht
stay at home and read the newspaper
instead Of attending church services
Could 1t be possible to present the wore
of God to them through the columns
of the papers hundreds of the unbeliev
ers ana irreligious would be brough
into the fold"
II think the manner Of advertising
suggested would be economical to tn
churches" said the Rev. Ulysses s. Ed
wards, pastor Of the A. NJ. E. Churcl
Of Frederick county. Md. ut is tru
who would, not otherwise hear tn.
word of God would be reached through
the columns of the press. Sunday, es
pecially, hundreds observe the day b.
reading newspapers instead of goini
TO divine services. These delinquen
ones could very easily be reachet
through the newspapers they read pro
viding the Biblical text was presente'
to them in such a manner as would at
tract their attention"
Would Have 1t Dignifed.
The Rev. H. e. Brundage, pastor o
the lexington Presbyterian Church
declares that while religion should no
be undignified by clamorous antics h
believes a great good can be accom-
plished by advertising the Scriptures
II am not a believer in certain buI
lesque methods used to advertise tn
work of the church,, said DIR. Brund
age, but l do believe with the use c
proper judgement that would confin
this method of Biblical advertising t
conservative scale that wonders ca
be accomplished in reaching those VIII
do not go to church to hear the wor
OF God"
The Rev. Frank T. Benson. of tn
Rhode Island Methodist Protestar
Church, is an ardent supporter of tn
plan. "I think this new idea-assuredl
Il is new to me-is a good plan. Ur
doubtedly 1t is the ideal means c
reaching those of the irreligtous VIII
scoff at the word of God when the
hear 1t and those who refuse to hea
It. The newness of the plan will caus
readers of newspapers, especially thos
who do not hear the Scriptures frol
pulpits, to become curious They wi
read and that is all that is necessar!
IT is a plan in conformity With the az
iVancement of the times"
advertising pays-I have tried it,
said the Rev. E Hez Sven. pastor
the Centennial Baptist Church. IF
were rich or the rich would supply II
with money l gladly would pay lars
sums to have Bible verses printed 1
advertisements in the daily newspaper
of the country, for Gods word will les
the people to salvation"