The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-01-17

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as to the Lords supper. along with the
sad facts which II must bring to our
minds, there is in II a note OF JOY, be
cause he who was dead liVetN forever,
and that which he did on the cross
enables us to receive the forgiveness
of sins and the hope of a blessed eter~
nifty,
While there is no scriptural com
tnand by which Christians have been
led TO organize their work, according
to modern plans. we do not think
there is any necessity laid upon us to
have such a Still there is a
scripture which would seem to Justify
various forms of missionary organizes
ton. When the disciples tthe sew
enty) We're sent forth to do missionary
work. they returned with Joy, say
ing, Lord even the demons are subject
unto us in thy name The annual de-
n~ominational gatherings are very much
like that. for in them reports are
made of the progress OF missionary
work at home and abroad. and steps
taken to "lengthen the cords and
strengthen the stakes" OF the various
enterprises of Christ's kingdom. In
these meetings Christian people come
together for worship, for feasting, for
planning. for fellowship. and the in
spfrattonal value of them is beyond
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festivals, according TO present day
needs.
II is a pity that so many men find
themselves too busy to attend the vari-
Gus annual meetings of their denomi-
nation The idea seems to prevail that
the meetings are largely for the
preachers and a few others who have
certain responsibilities nut upon them
by the churches. but there is great
need in All religious gatherings for
larmen as well as preachers. II our
laymen would attend the annual meet
ings in large numbers, many OF the
problems Of the missionary and edu-
cationa1 boards would be easily solved.
There are men OF great wealth who
never attend the general meetings OF
their denomination. who II. they could
be brought uIraar the influence Of such
inspiring reports and addresses as are
TO be heard AT those meetings. would
seek the privilege Of relieving the
boards OF many burdens. rather thar
having to be plead with 10 do even a
measure OF their duty.
The Passover was @rvnn primarily TO
protect the first born of the Israelites
In the night when the angel OF Jehovah
passed through the land Of Egypt for
the punishment Of the Egyptians. and
10 commemorate among the rsraelites
their deiiverance from the bondage OF
Egypt. Tvpical,y the Passover was de-
signed to shadow forth the great facts
and consequences OF the Christian sac
rifce. As the blood on the door posts
and Iintels Of Hebrew homes protected
their FIRST born from the destroying
angel, so "the blood ~ Jesus Christ
cleanseth us from all sin" Those who
object to preaching the blood of Christ
as the means Of our redemption. and
talk of it as a. religion of the, sham
bies, do not preach the gospel which
Paul evidently believed In. Our golden
text 's~"Our Passover Also Hath Been
Sacrificed, Even Christ"
sueR~sti0ns For Round Yebtc Discussion
/. How the Passover affected the
reckoning OF time by the lsraelites.
2. The signtfce nce Of the Passover
3. The festivals observed by the
Jews Of today
4 The Christian festivals
:. The attitude OF laymen toward De.
nominations gatherings