The Washington times., 1913-04-26
CHURCHES UNITE IN
PRAYERS FOR CHINA
Reborn Nations President
Started Plan With Order for
Day of Worship.

Prayers for China will be offered in
nearly every church in Washington to-
morrow. The special unity of prayer
for the Christian welfare of the new
republic is the result of a proclama ton
by President Yuan Shat Kai of China
setting aside tomorrow as a day of
prayer for all Christian citizens of the
new republic.
Such proclamation from the head of
a nation which thirteen years ago was
intent upon numbering all Christians
found within her borders in the fulfill
mont of an order from the throne to
the viceroys of the various provinces,
is looked upon by the heads of the
Christian church as hardly less than a
miracle. The response to the proclaula-
tion setting aside tomorrow as day of
Christian prayer was immediate.
Includes All Denominations.
Bishop Harding, of the Episcopal
diocese of which Washington is a part.
Immediately upon authorization of the
report Of the proclamation, ordered that
all Episcopal churches offer up a special
prayer tomorrow for the Christian well
fare Of China
Other denominations are not behind
the Episcopalians. Prayers will be Of
fered by Methodists Baptists, Presby
terians, and others for the welfare of
the nation which has been the chief
subject of missionary effort since mis-
sion work began in America. Church
men look upon the proclamation of
President Yuan Shat kai as an acknowl-
edgment of one of the greatest mis-
sionaries victories since mission work
was started.
At o'clock tomorrow afternoon a
special service of prayer for China will
be held in Bethlehem Chapel of the
nfh lro1 A mil ha .he.I
by the Rev. Arthur NJ. Sherman, of
Jankow, China, on the new Chinese re-
public, and the outlook for religion and
civilization in China
VIII Preach On Lords Day"
The Rev. John Compton Ball. pastor
of the Metropolitan Baptist Church will
deliver a sermon tomorrow morning on
THE Use and Abuse of the Lords
Day" The sermon is one of a series
on the Ten Commandments. In the
evening DR.. Ball will preach on why
and How We Honor Our Parents"
There will be the ceremony of baptism
at the evening service
How / was Nexed In Virginia" is
the subject for the sermon tomorrow
evening in Centennial Baptist Church.
The Rev. E. Hez Sven will preach.
The Rev. c. Ernest Smith will deliver
Thomas' 'a CHURCH % on "A souis s Transfigu- m M
ration" At night the Rev. c. Herbert
Reese will preach on Service and
Rank" The seats at the evening ser
vice are always free and visitors are
welcomed.
Revival Meetings Start.
Mrs. Sophie Lichtenfels, who is pop
ularly known In New York as Sophie, |
The Scrubwoman,' will begin a series |
of revival meetings at the Gospel Mis- |
zion, in John Marshall place. begin |
ming tonight. Mrs. Lichtenfels has |
met with remarkable success in her
evangelical work. Her methods, of |
speaking are unusual, but most ef-
fectiye, and the subjects of her ad-
dresses are original
Evangelist ]. F. Hoskins, of New
York, will be the principal speaker be- 4
fore the Washington Temple Congre- /
cation tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. /,
His subject will be Refuge From the |
Storm" This is the second question |
on which the evangelist has addressed |
the congregation since its formation /
several months ago.
In keeping with the request of the !,
provisional government of China and /
the requests of the various missionary
boards of the United States, a special |
prayer meeting will be held tomorrow |
afternoon by the congregation of Shi- |
lob Baptist Church. The Chinese AM
baEsador, his official family and other
prominent persons have been invited
to attend the services.