The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1915-10-30

preparation OF Jesus for his public
ministry. IN the silence Of the desert.
but not without the presence Of the
tempter, he worked out his program
itor the kingdom. It was not to be by
the glory or physical conquest, or by
material power. that the world must
be won for the kingdom, but by the
preaching OF the word. so he gath
cred about him few choice sous,
gave them his message, and sent them
out to preach.
The kingdom has not yet come.
therefore the word must still be
preached. Never were the opportuni-
ties of the ministry greater than they
are today. The young man who fails
TO give Mis- question consideration
thereby shows his inability to measure
the potentialities OF the only organiza-
ton benevolent in its purpose. ana al
the same time worldwide in its aim.
Other organizations are time servers.
They may be benefit to society. Just
Jas many things that are temporary
ARE nevertheless essential. But the
lone organization which comprehends
the whole human race in its efforts to
uplift and save and bless is the church
of Jesus Christ. The great opportun-
lity which the church offers to young
men OF strength today. say 1t advis-
ledly, Is In her need Of ministers. We
live In q fast and changing age, in a
world enlarged but unefied by the
scientific and historical method APP
piled to every line of study and inyes-
tigation. And nothing has escaped the
scrutiny OF thoseNwho are not willing
to accept the label Of past age for a
things value to our generation. We
have made our way through the most
distressing period OF this reconstruc-
Ition process. The materials are in
our hands for constructive work.
Never was the need greater for wise
leaders, nor the future Of the church
more hopeful, IL such leaders can be
found.
4 In speaking Of the larger blessings
awaiting the church because OF the
richness of spirit and scholarship OF
our generation, passSr made this
statement to me: II can see better
pasture on the other side OF the river,
but dare not undertake to lead my
flock across, lest they drown in the
stream A beautiful way Of giving
depression to the situation, and most
pathetic IL true. And If not true In
this brothers experience, there are
many with whom it is true. And here
lis the tragedy of the situation; not
Ionly the shepherd of the sheep but
members Of his flock see this better
pasture, and unless safely led they
Will attempt to cross alone and found
lcring in waters too deep for them,
many will perish. 1t is not therefore
merely q matter of little better feed
ling; in many cases it is question of
life and death. And the church needs
for its mighty modern task the larger
life which this better pasturage will
bring.
WE need ministers Of scholarship, as
we'll as conservation, and the latter
i should go without saying. The call is
to young men of college training, with
the students attitude and vision. The
need is for men who can grasp the
i Significance of the great movements Of
4 the day, and who can relate himself
j helpfully to them. The unparalleled
world movement for prohibition, which
even the great war seems to be pro-
noting. Movements for religious edu-
Il cation, for world peace, and for the
outstanding Of the whole social or
der, which the war seems to have
), paralyzed in every nation of the earth
! except in our own America. Even
here the Jingoes seem to be in the as
tendency. There is need Of preachers
in the pulpits Of our country right now
! who shall be able to quiet those who
have suddenly discovered our unpre.
paredness to fight the nations Of the
world exhausted already by war, and
;. wanting only peace with us. There Ii
: danger that our heated discussions
I, shall create an artificial dog days, ant
: superinduce rabies in the American
, dogs OF war.
We need ministers who can face the
whitening blight Of criticism, who car
: overcome the deadening influence q
conservatism, who can counteract til,
: fatal power Of materlalism, who ca,
Withstand the chilling blasts o.
rationalism. Men who can conquer
these ism-devils, or whatever kind O
devil that dares lift It's horny heat
against the progress OF the might,
spiritual kingdom of our Lord. The
call is to the task Of adjusting tn,
church to it's modern problem unit
y shall meet successfully the impac
OF worldliness, and wage an aggres.
sive campaign for Righteousness. o
Holy Spirit. call thou those whom
, thou wilt call.
Editors note: This paper by the
Rev. Mr.. Bond recently read before