The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-04-06
Influence In High Places.

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Influence In High Places.
Governor Henry G. Stuart OF Vir-
ginia, next presented by DIR. Cecil,
spoke briefly on the importance OF the
Bible and its influence. With the dec
laration that men in high places in
councils of the States and the i-ation
are guided by it. Governor Stuart In
troduced Secretary Daniels.
Mr.. Daniels, speaking in an easy.
even tone, voice which could be
heard distinctly In all parts of the
large auditorium, dweh upon the i'm
portance Of the Bible as an influence
for good, as an invaluable guide, and
upon the importance OF the WORK
being done by such organizations as
the Bible societies
Secretary Daniels declared there are
no accidents, no happenings, under
Gods scheme. He declared 1t was no
accident that Patrick Henry had
spoken his memorable words: no hap
pening that 1t was the pen OF JEFF
ferson that produced great docu-
ment 1t was no accident that Vir-
ginia was the mother OF presidents;
no accident that there has just been
enacted a piece of constructive legis-
lation that means the independence
of banking territories.
Built ON Faith In Bible.
Mr. Daniels. tracing the influence
of Virginia and Virginians who are
restoring the Old Dominion to Its
place of leadership to Its source. trac-
Ing the inspiration of these men TO
the spring from which they drank.
declared the Inspiration and the in
fiuence to be due to civilization which
had been builded upon Firginia's faith
in the Bible.
He emphasized the fact that Vir-
ginia had given to the world the two
greatest generals in two great wars
Washington and Lee. Other great
gifts by Virginia to the nation and
to the world he declared to be due
to the nation and to the world he
declared TO be due to the influence OF
the early study Of the Bible, the
worlds greatest book, by those who
had come to Virginia that they might
worship as they saw.
After making a comparison OF the
cavalier of Virginia and or North
Carolina, with the Puritan OF New
England. Mr.. Daniels said 1t was a
people that observed the Sabbath rig
orously. an orthodox. church-g going,
scripture-loving people that made a
great Commonwealth
Plea for United Action.
He uttered q strong plea for united
action by the churcheS that the IN
fiuence Of the great book might be-
come greater, and concluded by CIV
ing his idea Of how the Bible should
be read. He declared that he does
not believe 4 reading of the Bible.
chapter by chapter. from Genesis to
Revelations. through the year gives
the inspiration and aid that selec-
tive reading does. He concluded tnat
the careful reading of a chapter. TAX
ing from 1t the nugget Of appealing
truth. and holding It. is the Bible
reading that brings blessings
Secretary Daniels was compelled to
leave Immediately upon concluding
his address that he might catch a
train to take him back to Washing
ton. where important matters awaited
his attention.
Special music by a quartet and
prayer by Rev J. J. Scherer preceded
the introduction by Mayor George
Ainslie, who made brief statement
the financial needs OF the
society for keeping up its work.
The receiving of an Offering and OF
pledges subscribing funds for the So
ciet>s aid, was followed by the sing
ing OF stand Up. Stand Up. for Je-
sus," and the beneddction was pro-
nounced by Rev. J. w. Morris.