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All money should be remitted by register ed letter, post-office order, draft or jheck. Address all communications and letters to T1IK CHB18*T1AN SUM, Raleigh, 2. C. THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1898. Man may be able to relieve you of physical pain, but God alone can heal the soul. Many of our church members might profit by reading and prac ticing the parable of the sower. In our prosperity let us praise God for His goodness, in our adversity let us look to Him for help. He who devotes his life to good works will certainly reap a bountilul harvest of good fruits. He who does not appreciate the goodness and love of God is not fit companj’ for any respect able human being. The person who complains about the natural condition of • things, should remember that he is an entirely dependent being. It you are not a Christian, you have never grasped the oppor tunity to experience a single peaceful day’s life in this world. • An indolent, indifferent church member is a greater hinderance to the advancement of God’s cause than is an active man of the world. God is willing to help in every time of ueed, but a man should not be so hoggish as to expect Him to do the work that justly falls to his own lot Unless you try to do some good in the world ; you ought to have enough respect for good men to get out of their way and let them have full sway. The man who becomes druuk and lies out in the ditch of cold nights will sooner or later be re lieved ot his chill, but the cure will prove even worse, if pos sible, than the disease. Therg never was a time when the followers of Christ might do more telling and profitable work than at present. We need to put on our strength, and the only way we can do that is to put out our strength. By exercise of this power we gain power, and such power as the world most needs. How often do we hear men complaining that theirs is the hardest lot in the world. They have to work harder and longer than any body else, and get less for it. They have more sacri fices to make, meet with more trials and temptations, and have lewer joys and pleasures than anybody else in the world. They are restless and discontented themselves, and make other peo ple unhappy by their continual bemoanings. And how seldom do we hear men rejoicing over the successes and happiness that are theirs. E%rery one has some thing to be thankful for, and he is acting the part of an ingrate who fails to express his grati tude to Him who has so often blessed him. We love to hear men rejoicing over the goodness of the Lord toward thetn. It is a benediction to be in tnteir pres ence. They are always con tented, happy, and successful themselves; apid they make life brighter and fuller and better for those with .whom they come it) contact. a “xiiisTiUAt imrnrrE.” \ We take-pleasure in present ing to our readers this week an other suggestion for the Conven tion to take into consideration at its April meeting. It is from Rev. S. B. Klapp, who writes as follows: “I have been thinking of the necessity tor a Ministerial Insti tute in our Convention. A place where all our ministers can meet and consider the most important theological subjects, in the most practical, simple and beneficial manner. It is highly important that we understand systematic, theoretical and critical theology ; but we need a more thorough knowledge ol the practical—ap plied theology. We as ministers need the most thorough prepara tion possible tor the gospel min istry. It is of vital importance that the greatest issues of gospel light be imparted to the gospel teacher. We need that upon the Scriptures poured into the mind and heart. We might undertake this work as a Summer Bible School, for a higher and closer study of the Bible, and for consultation as to. pastoral work. We need such a school as this: a place, time and program arranged with our best teachers at the head. Eton Col lege would be the place, at the close of the commencement would be a suitable time, and those prolessors who have been teaching on important theologi cal lines all the year with some ol our best ministers in the field, such as Drs. Staley, Barrett and Long, Bros. Holt, Wellons,Clem ent, and Butler, whose souls are full ol practical work in the gos pel ministry, would be suitable leaders. We, as ministers are entitled to an annual vacation, and it would be an interesting season in the year’s experience to spend at least two weeks at the close of the commencement with the brethren in this work. If the brethren of the Convention could see the necessity of this work and consider its propriety at the coming session it might be well. It might be well for this matter to be considered through the columns ol The Christian Sun belore the Convention convenes. Brethren what think you of this matter?” Youngsville, N. C. Like the other suggestions, we deem this as eminently worthy ot our consideration. Some may say that it is not necessary for the Convention to take any ac tion upon the question of a min isterial Institute: it can be or ganized aod put into operation by individuals who are interest ed in the work, without burden ing the Convention with its con sideration. Free, it could be set on foot without originating in the Convention; but inaugura tion and endorsement by the Convention would give weight and impetus to the movement that could not possibly be im parted to it Py individuals, how ever prominent and influential. That such an Institute would be highly beneficial will, no doubt, be conceded by all. The annual meeting together of min isters who are working along the same lines, and the mere ex change of ideas incidental to such contact would of itself be helpful—even apart from the more systematic work of the In stitute. However, the regular study and research, the lectures and open conferences would be the features of the annual gath ering. No one knows as much as he ought to know ; for no one has improved all his time and talents as he should ; and such a season of study as is contem plated in the above suggestion would be an education to all who attended—to the most scholarly lecturer as well as to the most ignorant listener. The place suggested—Elon College—is a very appropriate one; for it is our centre of learn ing; we have there all the lec ture rooms needed ; a good li brary and reading room would be exceedingly helpful; and it is a healthful delightful place to spend one’s summer vacation. The time—just after com mencement—is also appropriate. Our ministers could let their va cations begin with June, could go up to the commencement, and then remain over for the Institute. We cannot speak authorita tively, of course, but we believe that the officers of the College would allow the ministers to use the Dormitory where they could board at cost, and live as cheap —and some cheaper than they live at home. Brethren, what do you think of it? Send in your renewal for Sun. Interesting Notes. —We enjoyed short calls last week trom Revs. J. D. Wicker and S. B. Klapp, of Youngsville, N. C. —Mrs. Joseph Fix and Master Willie are in the city visiting Mr.. Jno. Fix, at the A. & M. College. —Rev. A. P. Barbee favored us with a new subscriber to The Sun last week. Cannot other pastors do so too? —Rev. C. L. Jackson will con duct a series of revival meetings at the Christian church here in May.—Burlington News. —Miss Lucy Barham, of The Sun office, spent last Sunday with friends in Cary. She was Bell. —Messrs. N. A. Kime and H. K. TrogdOn have opened up a large stock of goods in the new Trogdon building.—Liberty Cor. Asheboro Courier. —Revs. J. W. Wellons, J. D. Wicker, S. JJ. Klapp, and L. I. Cox kindly*remembered us with renewals from their. fields last week. >They all report their work in good condition. —We appreciated a call last week from Bro. A. B. Cook, Jr., of Franklinton, N. C. He brought us the sad news of the death of his brother Howell’s wife. We extend our sympathies to the be reaved. —Very interesting services were held yesterday at Christian church, in the - morning Mrs. Beamon and Miss Florence Har vey sang a very beautiful duet. At night Miss Harvey sang a solo. Miss Knox’s prelude was said to be ‘fine —Suffolk Pro gress. —Rev. R. H. Holland writes us that there will be regular ser vices at the Holland church next Sunday—sermon at n a. m., and missionary meeting in the even ing, at which time, either Prof. Roberts or Prof. Smith, of the B. M. I., will deliver an address on missions. accompanied Nannie —We have received the fol lowing invitation: “You are cordially invited’to be present at the Eighth Annual Debate, be tween the Philofogian and Clio Literary Societies, of Elon Col lege, on Fiiday evening, April the eighth, at eight o’clock. Col lege Chapel, Elon College, N. C.” —We were delighted to have Rev. Dr. Frank S. Child, of Fairfield, Conn., with us one night last week. He was on his way to Elon College where he is delivering a series of lectures. Dr. Child is an able preacher and lecturer, and is also the author of a number of popular books. Elon is fortunate. —Rev. W. J. Laine, of the Christian church, who has been quite sick recently, has been ad vised by his physician to give up his ministerial work and go south for his health, which he will soon do. Mr. Laine is high ly esteemed throughout this sec tion for his excellent Christian character, and will carry with him the best wishes of a host of friends for his speedy restoration to health and strength.—Suffolk Herald. —We spent last Sunday with Bro. Wellons at Durham. We were sorry to find our Bro. suf fering considerably with hoarse ness. We lectured for him at his church Sunday morning, and he was hoping to feel well enough to conduct his night ser vices. We believe that the Dur ham church is in a much more hopeful condition now than it has ever been. There are acces sions to the church about every month. We rejoice with Uncle Wellons and the brethren there over their growth in numbers and usefulness. —We call the attention of our readers this week to the new ad vertisement of Messrs. Dobbin & Ferrall, who are successors to the old firm of W. H. & R. S. Tucker & Co. Mr. Dobbin has been with the old firm over thirty years, and Mr. Ferrall was with them for sixteen years. So the new firm starts out with an experience that gives them a thorough knowledge of the busi ness. They know how to buy and how to sell in order to meet the wants of their customers. We trust that when our people are in the city they will call on Dob bin & Ferrall first for anything in their line. Orders by mail will receive prompt and honest attention. —The revival meeting* at the Memorial Christian Temple are increasing daily in interest and attendance. Last night a large congregation heard the Rev. P. T. Klapp, oi Elon College, N. C , preach a stirring sermon. Ser vices will be continued daily throughout the week, beginning at 2.30 and 7.30 p. m.—Norfolk Landmark. —Messrs. Cross and Linehan are leading cldthiers and gents’ furnishers in this city; and when our readers desire' anything in their line they may be sure of being suited at their store. That their prices are reasonable and their goods durable we can bear witness, for wtftrade there our selves. In addition to the large stock that they^arry, they also have suits made to order, and guarantee the fit. Give them a call when you are in the city. They have been in the business long enough to know how to please. Read their advertise ment in this issue of The Sun. —Rev. W. T. Herdon recent ly sent us in a number of renew als and new subscribers to The Sun from his new churches in the Valley of Virginia. ,The Dr. has been doing a great work for the Christian church up there. As one result of his labors three new churches have been organ ized, and he expects t6 feave a house of worship built at each point during the year. Brethren, this work is made possible by the support a few have given to the Christian Missionary Asso ciation. Will you not take a ten 'dollar membership this year, or get up one in your church? nanaMaaauaawaMuaMaaaamaaamuaat Correspondence. Oar Norfolk Letter. As Mr. Barrett is busy in a meeting, l have undertaken to write the Norfolk Letter for this week, which with your consent may take the place of his. We are in the midst of a gra cious meeting in the Memorial Christian Temple, which has been in progress now about two weeks. The pastor is aided by Rev. P. T. Klapp, of Elon Col lege, N. C. There have been quite a numher of conversions and several sanctifications, and the blessed work is yet in prog ress. Bro. Klapp has done good work, and the Lord has used him in bringing many to the light. I wish while I am writing to say a word to those who do not know where they stand as to a definite Christian experience. I find many, alas, very many, of those whom I meet personally, are without assurance as to their own salvation, and with your kind consent, I wish to say a word to The Sun’s many read ers, whom I have not, and can not, meet personally, as to their own assurance of their personal experience. Perhaps you think I come to you needlessly ; that all is well with your souls. To those who have been born of God, and are assured of the fact, I come not, but to the many in our churches who are not saved—who have not regeneration even—I come, and I trust with a message from my Master. It may be that you will will ask : "Are there any in our churches professing to know the Lord who have not the wit ness of the Spirit to their new birth?” If I could only tell you of the many cases with which I have come in contact, perhaps you would groan in agony over the state of our churches, and it does not seem to be confined to one denomination. As I have said above,we are in a series of meetings in our church at this time, and pepple of many denominations afe with us. The meeting is devoted principally to the saving of sinners-—to soul winning. 4 Many have professed Christ for the first time, but alas, how many now can only say: **1 am a church-member”, but cannot truly say: “According to the Word of God I know that fbave passed from death unto 1ile— that the witness to the new birth is within. To all of this class of church members I want to say : “I beg you to read again -I John 5; to and 13, and 1 Cor. 1:18. The life in Christ is a blessed one, and always brings with it a dis tinct experience, but it is sad to note how few there are who, ac cording to their own confession, ever press on till this distinct ex perience is reached. So many are able only to say: "I hope I am a Christian, but I must con fess I do not know it.” Recently I asked Prof. Moffilt and Ret. N. G. Newman if they knew of any passage of Scripture which indicates, even in the re motest way, that we can be Christens and not be conscious of brand they both said they knew of no such passage. I have asked1 a similar question ot oth ers but in no case have I found a single person who would attempt to show that there is any such passage of Scripture. Now surely if there be any such pas sage, some one ought to be able to find it and point it out to those who claim that all true Christians know of what, God has done for them in. saving them from their sins. I cannot believe that my Heav enly Father is so cruel as to give me eternal Hie and then keep » knowledge of that glorious fr* from me. He told the peopl. <o whom John wrote in i John 5 : 10 that they should know the fact. He said : “He that believ eth on the Son of God hath the witness in himselt.” Again in the 13th verse ot the same chap ter, he says: “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God ; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may be lieve on the name of the Son of God.” You can readily see how important a knowledge ot one’s salvation is, as otherwise the seeker might always fee seeking for the forgiveness of sin, in which there could be no rea on, if he had already been forgiven. Again, if we could not know that we had been torgiven.how could we ever thank our Father, for in the very nature of things, we could not thank Him and praise Him for what we have been for given places us? Possibly this state of things in the church may be questioned—yfiu may doubt it, but I tell you it is even more alarming than many stty>pose. I may be classed as a “crank”, and if so, it will be but a just re turn to me for what I said of oth ers in the days of my unconvert ed church- membership. I thought people who had such no tions wpre “cranks”, but now I know I was the crarik in fact, and now I know what I was, I am not, but a new creature in Christ. Call me crank , if you wish, but I must tell you, you are in the dark—I may in fact ’know more about this matter than you think, and even then know not very much. I spent nearly twen ty-five years in the church, an active zealous church worker, and lived according to the stand ard now so generally recognized, a blameless lite, but'in tact I al ways ielt I needed something, and at times felt alarmed because of this lack in my spiritual expe rience. I even spoke o&this fact to some ministers of the gospel, but they quieted my leafs, telling me that I was all righf, and so did many other professing Chris tians. Now I feel that I am in deed His child, and as such I mean in an humble way to be a watchman on the walls of Zion, and God helping me, I will nev er encourage any one to think they are saved when they do not know it. If you do notlcnow it, is not a fact, because the Spirit bears witness to the truth, and if you were converted, He would give you the witness, and that witness would be true. It is a fatal mistake on the part of min isters and Christian workers generally to encourage epnitents to profess faith in Christ before the Spirit gives them the witness. Only one year of the many have I been a Christian, but since God spoke peace to my heart I have not needed an an gel to tell me that 1 am the child of God. There are many in our church es that confound Regeneration with Sanctification. Only last evening when I asked a man if he had the witness of the Spirit to the new birth, he replied: “I am not sanctified—if I knew I was a Christian that would be sanctifi cation, would it not?” And I said, “No.” Then said he, “I have never known I was a Chris tian.” I could but respond in my mind, “No sinner ever knew it •either.” He was not a member of the Memorial Christian Tem ple, but I give you this incident to show you what sort of gospel tias been preached to that man, or at least how he has heard the gospel. And what is true of him, alas is true ol so many in the professed churches ot our day. I do know that all professing Christians should have the wit ness of the Spirit to this new birth. I know He gives the wit ness to his people, tor he has giv en it to me. Every one who will make sure of eternity with Jesus must have this witness to the new birth—to the new life in Christ. Now, "dear reader, jf in the light of theae facts—these truths from God's own word—you pre fer to go on in the same old way without assurance, there is a sad 1 day coming to you, and it may not be far away. Bear in mind that 1 am talking of the New Birth. Have you 1 had such an experience—have you been born again? Have you eternal life abiding in you? If you do not know it by the wit ness of the Spirit, then go as a sinner and give yourself to Him —'Seek forgiveness at his hands, and fake him at his word. Be lieve the work is done, for hq has said, “He that cometh unto me, I will in no wise cast out." Then come on that promise, and come now. “-TU so tweet to tru»t In Jotut— Just to take him at bis word.” Will you do it? Will you do it now? Weighty question is that —decide it in the fear of God. Emily S. Barrett. Elan College Note*. 4 Here come these Notes again. They crowd themselves into the busy student’s life on Monday morning, and seem in the midst of unprepared lessons to demand our first attention. Students very often put off much of their Satur day’s work until Monday morn ing ; so our readers must pardoh any defect due to lack of time, for these Notes simply will not go (PI on any mail later than the 9.30 train—it seems that they are afraid of being thrown into the waste basket. The delegates to the State Convention of the Y. M. C. A., which convened at Asheville, March 10-13, reported a very pleasant and profitable session. It was a pleasure to many of us to be among the rock-ribbed mountains and breath the exhil arating air. It was a delight to tear ourselves away from the busy routine of school, and min gle with these consecrated men of God. Here we found a deep ening of our spiritual life. The Young Men’s Christian Associa tion is a great power in the Christian world. It reaches men whom the churches cannot touch. This grand organization has shown that there is a practical side to the Christian life. The Christian men of our land are beginning to realize that religion means something more than “sailing on flowery beds of ease” —it means work ; it means lifting up our fallen brother. If some of us would spend less time in dis cussing what we are going to do after we get to heaven, and de mote more of our moments to the saving of fallen men, I believe we should find more genuine joy in our religion. The active, ag gressive Christian wears a brighter smile on his face be cause of his true-hearted, whole hearted life. Yestesday at 3.00 o’clock p. m., a Memorial service was held by the Y. W. C. T. U., in honor of Miss Frances E. Willard and Gen. Neal Dow. Mr. L. L. Las siter gave an address on Miss Willard, and Prof. Atkinson spoke on the life Gen. Dow. Miss Long, by request, sang a very beautiful solo—the solo which was sung at Miss Willard’s funeral. The service was very impressive. The Temperance Union has a strong band here. Dr. Frank S. Child, as an nounced in the Notes last week, is delivering a course of lectures here. He lectured Saturday morning on, “Sidney Lanier,” the late Southern poet. His lec ture Saturday evening was on, “Witchcraft in New England.” Both of these lectures were scholarly, masterly and of rare literary value. The Dr. is a thorough student of literature. He also preached two eloquent inspiring sermons, from the Col lege pulpit yesterday. Mr. D. J. Sipe, who was call ed liome a few days ago, by the death of Jus brother, returned Friday night. We are glad to have him with us again. Now the bell calls us to our duties in the class room, and we must not prolong these Notes. Another week’s work is before us : each do his part well. These beautiful spring mornings, with their singing birds and bloom ing flowers are supposed to di rect one’s mind from the study of text-books to the writing of poetry. I. W .'Johnson. March 21, 1 AS. Did you ever hear anyone bringing charges against his neighbor, when there was really no foundation for them ? Such a person either has not the right conception of his duty to his fellow man, or he has a soul within him that is too blackened and sin-besmirched to be fit for occupying the temple which God has made. Our prayer meeting last Suo day sight, though the darkness and rain kept a few away, was well attended, inspiring and spir itually helpful. It was a season ol refreshing and many felt that it was good to be there. It was led by Deacon Wm. T. Parker, followed by Bros. I. A. Luke, A. L. Holland and others. Bro. J. E.- Vincent will lead us next Sunday night. - Dr. Holland who was reported suffering with neuralgia, is up and going again, and Mrs. R. H. Holland is much better with her cold and cough. We are greatly troubled at the condition oi our pastor, ivcv, W.'J. Laine. His health is not much improved, and he feels it necessary to go farther South. His appointment will be filled next 4th Sunday. It will be quarterly meeting with us. Ser mon and communion in the morning, and mission exercises in the evening. Brethren and sisters from other churches are invited to be with us. Prof. Smi&t, of Berkley, Va., is ex pected to be present in the even ing at 2 o’clock, and give us an addree on the subject of missions —home and .foreign. Prof. Smith is a good speaker and will en tertain, and instruct us on the grand subject. •o R. H. Holland. March 15,18SS. Berea Items. Some weeks ago the little son of Bro. J. E. Hall, and grand son of Deacon Wesley Hall, was accidently kicked by a frolic some colt and sorely wounded, but has now fully recovered. The third Sunday ult., Mr. Lorrice W. Hollowell and Miss Bessie" Portlock were united in marriage by their pastor, Rev. M. W. Butler. The obsequies were performed at the home of Bro. C, L. Hanbury, near Great Bridge, In the death of Bro. S. J. Nichols (of- which notice has been given) the church lost one of its faithful and loving mem bers. Bros. Jno. W. Creekmore and Lafayette Curling, with their families have recently moved to Berkley, Va. We miss them very much in our Sunday school and church services. Our Sun- * day school continues full of in terest. The superintendent has recently purchased a very nice library, with which the school is much pleased. Bro L. J. Hall who has been sick for a long time, is at this writing no better, but rather growing Worse. He has our sympamy. Rev. M. W. Butler, our pas tor,was unable to fill his appoint ment 1st Sunday inst., but Rev. Slaymaker of the Presbterian church kindly supplied for him. He gave in an excellent sermon from these words, “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.” A good impression was made uptim the hearers. We learned at this time that Mrs. Butler was sick also. It seems that the hand of affliction is fre quently laid upon Bro. Butler's family. He surely has the sym pathy of his parishioners in this section, fair often do we hear words of deep feeling expressed. We are pained to hear of the protracted disabilities of Rev. W. J. Laine. Many hearts in this community feel a deep in terest 1n him and wish his speedy restoration to health. We were glad to see the Pul pit Corner of The Sun on the 3rd inst., the picture of Rev. H. H. Butler, and to read such in spiring words from his pen. He was our much esteemed pastor for eight years and still lives in our hearts. - M. W. Hollowell. March 15,1896. -1* Warerlj Holes. The work in my field is mov ing along smoothly at present. We held our second quarterly meeting at Bethany the fourth Saturday and Sunday in Feb. The conference on Saturday was fairly well attended and the busi ness agreeably transacted. On Sunday we had a good congre gation and held a pleasant ser vice. The Holy Ghost manifest ed Himself to us in special sweetness ^md power which made it delightful to wait upon the Lord. On the 11th of March, Sister R. T. Moss was called from labor to reward. The deceased was 51 years, 11 months and 25 days. Her death was-very un expected as she was ill only about three days. She was the victim of yellow chills which are very fatal. Hardly one year has elapsed since her husband pass
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