The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-12-12

Text OF Message TO Japan
Following is the message which DR.
sidney Quick and Or. Smaller Math-
ems. AS ambassadors from the
OF America, win carry to
Japan.
"To the Brethren Of the Churches OF
RAJ Christ in Japan. Greeting:
sg The Federal Council OF the
3@t hprchex of Carist in America has
u ,}esegates two OF our most honored
ssnd beloved representatives to convey
A'e you the assurance of our love un-
geigned and of our prayers In your
sshehaif
I'LL Professor Smaller Matthews, doe
@Asef Of divinity. ia the dean. of the Di-
5aeSstnity School Of the University OF Chi
sscago. an author widely known among
seAis, whose standing will he Immediate
recognized when it IS remembered
wv hat he Is at this time he president OF
:ss he Federal Council,
s THE Rev. Sidney L. Quick, doctor
ssssg divinity. scarcely needs introduce
tion To you. for he has been a profess
! eor iii the Doshisha University of
8slapan for years Since his return TO
81 America. however, he has been inv!t
'44d TO our most prominent puipits, has
d Secured hearing for the cause ~
Japan by the foremost men Of our
sisation, and returns TO you not only as
your brother. but entrusted with the
duty of representing, with DR.. Math-
ews, The millions Of Protestant Chris
81 @ YOU those who by right OF intellec,
nd spirit are well qualified to speak
for us
Assurance Of Abiding Interest.
& We beg to assure you, dear breth-
sF9een, Of the interest with which we have
a@eaoted the recent progress OF Japan.
Il hat ancient and venerable nation. in
All the arts and sciences. We have
snarked the quickening Of your intel
iectnal life With eager hand you
Rave Rrasped what other peoples could
* s,ifer for the enrichment OF your
ssvhougbt, and i'm turn you have contrib
@ssfted 10 the thought life of The world
Fhs inspiration Of ethical desire also
md in the elevation of your moral
life have realized the transcendant
Il asfEniicaHCe of moral values In these
L Fields Of your activity, industrial in
sAfellectual, neral America has noted
9our answered aud purposefu} prog
NsTsss, but the deepest profession of
Sfuur interest and sympathy has been
bs reaching out eager hands 10 God
E Beyond ali else the spectacle OF.
I'll apan if its seeking after Christ has
Nsnoyed and SIN moves our hearts
Sgs# There was day when liberation
&Ts eemed the ideal relation Of those
gsSssv hose creeds were not phrased in the
%eame forms of speech II Japan. has
s]9a4ade proEress. so, too has America.
Il For ali who accept the Lordship of
as1 shrist- whatever may he our minor
K differences. our attitude is not now one
$tf mere tolerance. chill and aloof, but
Ii NJ sympathy. tender and ardent II
ITS with sympathy toward you. beloved
n brethren. that We send our messen-
N gers to you We are persuaded that
S&~hristianity makes ITS largest poss BILE
ssgvntribution 70 ths peace aud prosper
N fly Of the world, not when II under
ss takes by her organized ecclesiastical
bodies to solve the complex lrohleras
VI civilization.
y Privilege Of Absolute Trust.
II She does better far when she leads
4 men 10 her affairs and as best she may
Il heips them TO learn the privilege Of
\ J bseiute trust in Christ her Lord. and