The Detroit times., 1914-04-06

1.-The Rev. Earl b. Rice. in Burns-ave.
Methodist church. Sunday morning.
An = talk on "The church and her
children" The church must seek
TO understand the motives and de-
stres OF the younger generation. The
m0Qern church ought to have ade-
Quate equipment tor caring for ali
: its young people and guarding them
against the temptation peculiar to
youth ana childhood"
THE Christ idea has not made its
entry into all hearts--far from IT,"
said the Rev. WiIiis A. Moore, In the
Church Of Our Father. but It IL
coming. II Is coming for this nation,
and when 1t comes. and the triumph
IL complete. II shall again he written
I. that in the fullness Of time this ma.
tion selected q pure woman of rare
spiritual attainment and so wrought
that the angels OF heaven chorused
the glad tidings of great Joy which
should be to all people because the
Christ OF this nation had been born.
We must never turn our expectant
eyes forward III We are to be true to
God, and for today we are TO live the
faith that each one OF us, each hu-
man soul Is anointed Of God to some
special work OF unique and important
value 10 the life of the world
Nineteen new members were re-
ceived into the First Baptist church
following the morning service, by the
pastor, the Rev. Thomas j. villers,
making an even half-hundred within
three weeks.
~ claim this as day OF triumph
for Jesus Christ" declared the Rev.
Frank Foster Fftchett. in Grand Riv-
crave. Methodist church. "The idea
OF universal brotherhood is en-.
throned In our hearts and this can
mean but one thing-that Christ has
won."
A. E. Burgess, lecturer for the
international Bible Students associa-
ti0n, speaking in Wayne costls, Cass-
ave. and Bagg-st., Sunday afternoon
said, that the common idea that the
end OF the world meant total destruc-
ti0n, Of the universe and of the race
is not substantiated In the Scrip
tures,4 and he gave numerous quota
ti0ns from the Bible In support OF his
argument. Mr. Burgess declared that
the Bible points out the ultimate de-
structi0n OF Satan and of all who
wilfully transgress the laws and just
requirements of the great Jehovah
"The day Of Jesus triumphant pow.
or in . unifed following is coming"
declared the Rev. Edward H. Pence,
In FOrt-st. Presbyterian church. Each
day witnesses Q closer knit unity Of
purpose among those who acknowl-
edge HIS olordship and none so dread
the day as do those who are mar
shaled against Him and the ideals of
His kingdom"
"The observance Of what we call
Palm Sunday, not as date on the
Christian calendar but In its deeper
significance, gives assurance OF at
least three things-a candid confes-
sion Of the mastership Of Christ. un-
quenchable enthusiasm for his honor
and exultant Joy In the permanent tri.
umphs Of his Kingdom" said the Rev.
ave. Presbyterian church. 1T has
II borrowed colt through the gates
day bears now the credentials OF .
king"
The Rev. Olin M. Thfasher. in Hell.
en-ave. Baptist church. pointed out the
difference between inside and out
side cleansing of sin. II fear we have
many who have succeeded in having
their names enrolled In the church
lists who know little or nothing OF
that inner cleansing Of which the
prophet speaks" said Mr.. Thrasher.
''They attend church when, convent
ent, they are found at social func-
tions Of the church when convenient.
they contribute Of their means when
convenient, they perform some other
religious stunts when convenient, they
look sanctimonious when they con.
slider that the thing to do and It IL
convenient, In fact, any religious
work, any Christian activity, any
thing that would aid the cause would
not be convenient. The old nature
seems to be In It's usual place and do
ing business at the old stand"
Judged by the standards OF the
world, Jesus life would be counted q
failure" said the Rev. Chester b. Em.
erson, In the North Woodward-ave.
Congregational church. "Jesus perish.
ed, . victim of the society He did not
correct. And yet, time honors Him
as the only king who has survived ob.
livion.'
The Rev. G. j. Sharp, an evangelist
noted for his rapid talk" lived up to
his reputation for uttering 800 words
to = minute In the mems mass meet
ing in the Y. M. c. A. Sunday after.
noon. At the close Of DR.. Sharp's ad-
dress on "Wanted--a man." four men
went forward In profession of faith.
Residents of Fairview crowded the
Jetferson-ave. Baptist church Sunday
evening, for meeting held in behalf
Of the proposed branch Y. NJ. G. A. for
Fairview. Addresses were given by
the pastor. the Rev. B. r. McDermand,
A. A. Higgfnson and others. and much
enthusiasm was shown for the project.
Palm Sunday In the Roman Catholic
churches OF the city vas observed