Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-02-28
CHURCHMEN URGED
TO STOP b|CKER|NG'
Or. n. c. Swearingen, Modera-
tor Of Presbyterian Assem-
bly,, Hopes for Unity
SPEAKS AT FIELD DAY HERE

t" end "bickering' among theinselve,
over the collapse Of the tnterchurct
World Movement
The appeal and the hope that all may
be "imbued with the spirit ~ unity
we're expressed by the Rev. DR.. II. G.
Swcsring"u. moderator Of the General
Assembly Of the Presbyterian Church.
l'r. Swcaringen spoke briefly in Cal
vary Church. Spruce street near FIJI
teenth. Later he made formal address.
emphasizing the great opportunity now
before the Church. at luncheon in the
Bellevue. Stratford
The moderator was the principal
speaker here at the observance of Tres.
byterian Field Day. one of series of
events being held along the Atlantic
seahoard to give impetus to plans of the
Presbyterian Church.
Many persons. DR.. Swearingen said
AZ calvary Church, seem to believe the
executive board Of the church was re-
sponsibIe for the denomination's en-.
trance into the 1nterchurch World
pi'yNtt ihlc WHICH
lions of dollars were poured
Tho executive board, the modera tor
asserted. twice advised against entrance
into the movement and twice the
General Assembly failed to heed the
advice. The General Assembly voted
81 900, 900 as the Presbyterian Church, 8
share in the work, and later gave
500, 600 more.
Praises Movement
pr. Swearingen said some were dis.
contented over the new era movement.
but he praised the idea and asked
where tn" Presbyterian Church would
be nov, IN these expensive days. IL II
were not for the movement.
In his address at the bellevue. STRAIT.
ford, The moderator said the year 1921
will be known in history as "thc year
ot disillusionment.' contrastaed with
1910. the hectic year of balloon PROS
perity, sky high prices. p.ofiteering and
extravaganza.
DR.. Swearngen said the church is
the only optimistic institution in the
world at present. The church is con
fident, he said. and knows It has the
message that the world requires
Some other institutions are whis-
Ting to keen up their courage" DR..
Swearingen asserted, but the church
really believes it's note Of hone. Bust
ness langushes, politics is confused and
walks softly. afraid Of its
shadow.
No one appears to know just what
IS going to happen. Everybody is watt
ing to see what will transpire. In
other circ les the general attitude is
represented by the interrogation point.
But the Church is confident and as
sured. Its eyes locke upward and its
hope is set forward. 1t knows il has
the message the world requires; IL
knows its teaching contains the solu-
ton of the worlds problems II has
confidence in its divine Lord.
and sees eyerywhere multiplied demon.
STATIONS Of the Indispensable nature of
His principles and program IL mankind
is ever 70 get on. The Church i. a
pretty good institution TO hold to and
support just now
Union Is Goal
Discussing the question of church
union, the Moderator said it is n goal
to be sought, but that 1t will not be
reached by resolutions or conferences.
THE thing that will bring the
churches nearer TO each other is work
ing together" he said. Doing the
big tasks that make an appeal far
broader than any merely denomination
interest will do more than all else COM
bined to make the churches conscious
IF their oneness and to promote their
actual unity"
Turning to labor and capital. DR..
Swearingcn said both sides ar. insist
ing IN rights. whereas Christ said little
1bout rights. but emphasized duties. The
'ur"st way for any group TO insure their
rights. he said. lis to lay themselves
put in concern for their dutics.'
The moderator saw hopeful signs in
the present state Of international rcln-
tons. which, he declared. were, until
recently. under the dark domain of
Tn" ethics Of Christianity
are now making their way as factors
IN international relations. he said.
One of the fundamental problems this
now faces. the moderator con-
inued. is that Of the religious educa-
ion Of tho rising generation. Free IN.
,titutionS rest on two bases, he said.
general Intelligence and general virtue.
The nation is taking care of education
md ON the church is responsibility for
.nrals strengthened by religious con-
,i"tionI.
In a rapid survey of the financial
trrds "f ,h" Presbyterian Church, DIR.
Swcaringen aid the time had come to
adopt a scientific budget system. The
,um Of Sl4, 300 900 Will be needed for
h" fiscal year beginning next April. he
aid.
Urges Correct Thinking
Correct thinking on vital problems,
hccked by the experience Of the past,
: Of the highest Importance I'm ac-
the work the church must
10. in the opinion Of DR.. Lewis s.
fudge. Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian
hurch. whn spoke on How Church.
nan Should Think" before th" minis
ors and elders in Calvary Church.
Faulty and misguided thinking in
the affairs Of either church
" STATE cannot but result in catas-
ronhr, said Dr. Nudge. lie pointed
o the plight of Russia as horrible
Aamrle brought about by thinking on
he purt of its leaders which, however
incere il might be, was fundamentally
nsounl
There were two meetings in the aft
rnoon, one for the discussion Of budget
nd net h"ds at the Calvary Church and
he other A. the same hour in the Tenth
'rr-h, tcriau Church., Seventeenth and
,prucc streets, for the Women's Pres
yterian Missionary Society.
Thrr" will bc a mass meeting for ,
9th men and women IN tn" evening at
O'Clock At the calvary Church.