The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-26
INTER RACIAL COUNCIL.
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tai Declaration Of Independence made
colonists. That awful conflict which
FLASHED at Sumpter and cliInaxed at
Appomattox gave us a united Repub-
lie.
And now what of the World Wide
War just closed? When on the fir
ing lines of the bloody fields of
Flanders, where sectional lines were
broken down, those who wore the
grey and those who wore the blue,
side by side gave up their lives for
safe democracy.
Waterman, what of the night? The
Signs of the Times indicate Gods
dealings with the nations. This Peace
will come, 1t must come, because Je-
sus prayed. Thy Kingdom CONC on
earth as 1t is in Heaven"
The wiry politician cannot bring 1t
about, hot head leadership among
white and black are but stumbling
blocks, hate and prejudice like flames
in our bosoms only damn the soul
Mr.. Chairman. as Messengers of the
King OF Glory, we are to work to-
gether and pray together until the
dawning of this day of universal
A peace built upon righteousness and
justice. A permanent peace that will
brothers of one common origin and Of
one common level.
be stern and Just with the oppressor
and infinitely tender with the OPP
pressed. A peace that will vindicate
the right and overthrow the wrong.
A peace that will recognize all men as
brothers of one common origin and of
one common level.
Brethren: 1t is now the hour of
morning glory. men are Interested as
Arise, and meet the task before you.
for "the hour is come"
Swords will be beaten into pillow
shares. spears into pruing hooks. bat
places, cannon balls will be exhibited
in public museum as instruments of
torture and birds will build their
nests in the mouth CT cannon warb-
ling forth their sweetest songs.
Let us hope for such peace as
one has best expressed, Peace in the
quiet dales, made richly fertile by the
blood of men; Peace in the woodlands
wales; Peace in the crowded towns,
Peace in a thousand fields of waving
grain, Peace on the wind swept down,
Peace in the highways and flowing
lanes; Peace in the whirring mart,
Peace where the scholar thinks and
the hunter roams;
Peace, God of Peace, Peace, Peace
in all Of our hearts and in all of our
Concluding Rev Wilson's appeal
eight children of Dickson Orphans
Home rendered several numbers that
were pleasing and highly, enjoyed Eyed;
Told Me to Do" standing In Need
of Prayer" and ooh Mary Don't Weep
No More" The children were in charge
of the Rev. W. L. Dickson, president
of the home. After rendition of these
songs the Rev. DR.. George w. Truett,
the most eminent character of the
Baptist host. in the south. was In,
troduced, whom the chairman said
needed no introduction.
DR. Truett had, been detained in a
funeral of a decease member of his
church and asked for an apology for
In his address he spoke Of the burn
ing message delivery by the Rev. Will
son and that the address would touch
the heart of all men and songs rend,
cred by the Colored people should
never die, as Rev. Dickson has said
these songs belong to the Negro race
and that the white, folks could not
sing them as you do But we wish
that they could" was his reply.
The speaker then turned his energy
toward Negro progress. Negro pro-
g world n emerging sSsh from Snder the yoke
of bondage a little more than fifty
six years you have accomplished much
aside from which you are helping the
white Baptists in this and all other
states of the union to preserve faith
in the new testament May Gods word
strengthen you.
Here he quoted in driving home a
point Ine WOTuS VI liN idlC ipOCfNVi
T. Washington whom he said was one
of the greatest benefactors to the
white as well as the black race. He
said that man could not hold anoth-
er man down in ditch unless he re-
manned down with him.
In speaking of leadership DIR. Truett
? placed special emphasis on the minis
terry by saving the preachers should
be clean men, pure of heart, refined,
dignified and manly. And that every
white man who sees an injustice be-
ing done to black man, woman or
child should hasten to their side in
! defense and black men should DO
the same.
In conclusion DR. Truett expressed
a deep sense of appreciation for the
presence of so many Colored people
| and the reception accorded and also
willingness to return the visit In
May or probably in June to the Col
ored church.
Macedonia sextette rendered Swing
Low Sweet Chariot" after which the
meeting adjourned.
Visiting Negro ministers present ana
| OCCUPYING seats in front row were:
! DR.. j. w. Bailey. Texas Evangelist;
DR. d. A. Scott, Rev w. L. Dixson.
DR.. c. Columbus Harper. Rev. Dennis
| Of st. Mark Baptist church, Rev. VIM.
McIlveen, assistant pastor Macedonia
Baptist church. Rev VIM; L1ncoIn'
Rev. Cooper, Rev. VIM. Taylor, PRINT
tive Baptist church and Rev. shelton
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