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NEWS FROM THE FIELD. BERKLEY. A new broom sweeps clean, an<: new type prints clear. Wondei where the editor'got the money t< buy all that new type that makes such an improvement in The Sun. Must have bought it on the instal ment plan. W e wish to extent * congratulations on the improvement made, and to offer best wishes for increased circulation. I notice some of our friends are bumping up against the church en tertainment proposition. Wondei if they never ate ice cream at s church Entertainment and also joined in a necktie and apron party in / quondam days—especially Elon col lege school days. . As recollections of the past crowd upon me, .there come numerous incidents to mind, very enjoyable ones, that took place at church entertainments. We art . not advocating them, though,neither are we crying out against them; we are In favor of direct giving, indi rect giving, one-tenth-part giving, as-the-Lord-has-prospered-you giv ing. If the young folks want to raise some money for the church anti at the. same time have a good, socia ble time, I see no harm in it, be cause I’m not so far removed from youth as to have forgotten those good, enjoyable tunes. I have been very much interested in the accounts Brother Johnson has been giving of his work at Greens boro. It seems to me that his suc cess in raising money has been phe nomenal. I would like very much to get him down here to teach me how. The church here has a six hundred and fifty dollar debt on it, that I would like to get paid. I think if Brother Johnson was down here he would soon wipe out the debt. I like to read of the success of others, and wish we had a lot more of them. What we need as a denomination, or religious body, or whatever we may call ourselves, is more men, educated men, common sense men, working men, men who do not mind doing a lot of hard work for little pay. The second Monday in January the Chris tian Ministers’ Association met in the wrter’s study in regular bi-monthly session. The members present were Revs. P. S. Sailer, J. W. Harrell, H. E. Rountree, N. G. Newman, R.H. Peel and the writer. Subject discussed, “The Reforma tion Period, as given in Fishers History of the Christian Church.” We are sorry that more of the min isters of the Eastern Virginia Con ference do not come and take part with us in these meetings. We need to get together occasionally for self improvement and comparison of notes. The next meeting will be at the Memorial Christian Temple, Norfolk, the first Monday in March, the time having been changed at our last meeting to meet the convenience of some who could not come the sec ond Monday. Brother N. G. New man will designate to the various members of the association some special work to present at next meeting, and we presume that he will send notices of said work in course of a few days. The woirk in Berkley is showing dome signs of hope. The prayer meeting and Sunday school have been increasing recently in num bers, at whieh we are made to1 re joice. The prayer meeting is the test of spiritual strength in a church and the Sunday school is' the hope for the future. We would much prefer a large crowd at prayer meet n * and a small attendance on Sun day than the reverse. But we can not always have our preferences,and s) the only alternative is to make the best of conditions as one finds them. We have some Laodiceans here, and some good, faithful, act ive workers, but no second blessing sanctificationists. Mr. Joseph M. Harper, father of Prof. W. A. Harper, died at his home in South Norfolk January 20, after a short illness. Mr. Harper was formerly a member of the Christian church, but withdrew several years ago. His funeral was conducted from Liberty Street M. E. church by his pastor, Rev. S. 3. Lambeth, D. D., and the re mains interred in Magnolia ceme tery. Our condolence is extended to the bereaved family, with the prayer that the Everlasting Arms may be about them as a support in this time of trouble. Herbert Sctiolz. P. S.—Was pounded by my con gregation with a thirteen-doll:! r purse Christmas, for which I am grateful. H. S. ANTIOCH. Sunday, January 17, I was at Antioch. We had a good meeting, and I trust we will be able, by the help of the Lord, to do much good there this year in saving souls and in building up the Master’s cause. Everything seems to be alive. I found the Sunday school at work and I believe they are doing much good along this line of work. I find there, like it is nearly every where else, many out of the Sunday school who ought to be in it, many young men and ladies who could accomplish much for themselves and their fellow man if they would take hold of the work and consecrate themselves to the Master and His cause. But the great question is, How shall we manage to get them to take hold of the work? We often lose sight of those outside of the church and Sunday school, in the interest of the good of those in the Sunday school and church. Several years ago I visited a home. The head of the family said to me: “You go to see the saved, but us poor sinners you never come to see.” I felt the force of his remark, know ing that it was a fact, but I said: “Do you think I act that way? If so I am sure I never would have come to see you.” I believe that the successful, pastor must visit those out of his church if he would build up the Master’s cause. Let’s look a little more this year after those who are out of Christ dnd I believe the harvest of souls will be greater than in any year in onr past history. Un (Saturday mgnt Deiore tne od Sunday in January I had the pleas ure of staying with. Capt. John H. Beaton. Brother and Sister Bea ton, like many of us, are nearing their journey’s end. But they have been faithful soldiers in the army ol Jesus and their faith is strong and their prospects are bright for a home in heaven, with their loved ones gone before and with Him who loved them and gave Himself for them. It is a great privilege as well as a pleasure to visit these dear people of God. May the Lorjj bless them abundantly and give them many years yet to live with us to glorify God in their bodies and spirits which are His. I8UE OF WIGHT C. H, I was at Isle of Wight C. H. in the afternoon. Met a large congre gation. Had a good meeting. I am well pleased with the dear peo ple at this place. It is a working little church. The Lord helu us all in our;, el forts to do good. H. H. Butlkr. Salinas, P. R. Letter. The old year passed away and the new year came while we were en gaged in a scries of meetings at Santa Isabel. In our judgment the time was opportune for a large at tendance and a good meeting. The moon was large and clear and the people were unemployed. But this great opportunity was lost to all ex cept a very few, the great majority choosing the gambling and billiard tables, cock-fighting and other sins rather than to hear of the blessings of the gospel. This, is the hardest town in which to create an interest in religious things we ever saw. It there are to be many souls saved in this town, there must be much care ful work and importunate prayer. But let no one think that our meet ing was a failure. ■ A few heard and expressed themselves as being glad. And we believe that in this wicked town we have a young man who, in the future, will make us ■ 11 rejoice. The following sentences from one of his letters will explain: “This letter is to say to you that I have much joy in Christ. I de sire to do all that He would have me to do, and I am willing to be persecuted for His sake. I want you to baptize me just as soon as it is convenient, for I know I am ready. I want-to preach, too. I can say something about what Christ has done for me.” This boy- has always been faith ful in attending all services in his town whenever he could. I believe God has called him to be the mes senger of His word to dying men. And is it not marvelous how God calls so many out from among the poor and despised of this world to be the sweet interpreters of His truth? We can hardly think of a greater blessing to the work than to have God call native workers and fill them with His spirit. The obe dient minister called of < God is a blesssng to the church and the world. I had rather be the hum ble minister called of God, having my steps ordered by ^im, than to be the president of the greatest re public in the world. No other office is so high and holy; no other joy is sweeter than that which comes to the minister’s heart; and no one has greater responsibility. No wonder thnt many have spent sleepless nights in contemplating the call. Our work in Salinas and Jauca continues to be interesting. The mid-week services are conducted by one of the nati ves. Of course it is little that they can do, but their willingness to do what they can is encotiraging to me. The Wednes day night meeting was conducted here the past week by one of the members. The lesson was from the parable of the Prodigal Son. This is certainly one of the most interesting spoken by o.«r Lord. The leader spoke chiefly about the younger son, his need, the return and joyful reception given by a lov ing father. It would, have made the heart of every reader of these li.ies glad to have heard the leader expressing his gratitude to God for being safe in his Lather’s house. Of the older son in the parable very little was said, but to me it is very suggestive. Our Lord seems to have unfolded the history of the church with this character. Wo can see him port rayed in the action of the Jews in regard to accepting the Gentiles into the church, anil we.scc him today in the opposition and in difference oil the part of the church toward missionary'enterprises. This older son is a good subject for a missionary sermon. He knew about his brother’s sins and how hi had wasted his substance. How different and admiring his life would have been if he had made an effort to go and tell his brother how Jiis father loved him. He did noth ing, and was sorry that he returned. Very different was the father s character! He must have been look ing for his son’s coming. O that we might have a greater love for our lost brothers! We meet in well-built churches where all is ease and comfort, too often forget ting that our brothers are in want, without churches, and millions wit! - out.anyone to tell them that God loves them and is anxious for them to come to Him! T. E. \V hitk. Salinas, P. K., Jan.^lb, 190.4. C-noert of Prayer for Mission! for February. BY REV. emiby k. mailin'. Topics:—Porto Rico. The Bi ble and missions. He established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Is rael, which He commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children. That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born, who should arise and deck.re them to their children. That they might set their, hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep His command ments. And might not be as their fath ers, a stubborn and rebellious gen eration; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not steadfast with God.—Psa. 78:5-8. Sing: . “Holy Bible, Book divine Precious treasure thou art mine.” TOPICS FOR PRAYERS Thanksgiving for the marked progress of our work in Porto Rico. Prayers that the physical health and spiritual power of our mission aries there may be maintained. Prayer so money may speedily come to the treasury that Sister Baily may be sent to that needy field. That the large numbers under Christian instruction may be soon brought to full consecration to Christ. That the native Christians may be consecrated, Spirit-filled, ener getic, faithful. Sing: “Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah.” BIBLE READING. Leader:—Give some Biblical ex amples that make plain what should be the measure of our inter cessions for our missions and mis s'onaries. Responses:— (a) With Faith, Mark 11:24. (b) With Importunity, Luke 18, 1-8; Luke H, 5-10. (c) Unceasingly, Acts 12, 4-11. L.—Why should all missionaries and all Christian workers take the Bible, as the foundation and inspir ation of their work? R.—(a) Because of its power, Rom. 1, 15-16; 1 Cor. 1; 18. (b) Because it is alight giver,Psalm 119, 130. (c) Beciuse of its excellence, Psalm 19, 7-11. (d) Because it can not fail in results, Isa. 55, 10, 11. (t.) Because of its .everlnstingness, Isa. 40, 8; I Peter l„24-25; Mark 13,3k; Psalm 1 !»;«»•/ Sing: “Sing them over-again to mo, Wonderful words of life.”. Five minVto Papers and Talks Bible authority for missions. Our Porto Rican mission. (See Oetober Xovember number of The Chris tian Missionary.) The needs of our Porto Rican mission and the. church’s obligation to it. Men's Churohgoing. So you arc not going to church this morning, my son. Oh, yes; I sec. “The music is not good.” I hat’s a pity. J hat s what wo go to church for, to hear the music we demand. “And the pews are not comfor table.” That’s too bad; the Sabbath is the day of rest, and we go to church for repose. The less we do through the.jyeek the more rest we clamor for on the Sabbath. ’ “Phe church is too far away, it is to\far to walk, and I detest riding in a street car, aiid they re always crowded on the Sabbath. This is, indeed, distressing. Some times when I think how much father away heaven is than the church, and that there are ho conveyances on the road of any description, I wonder how some of us are going to get there. “And the sermon is so long always.”. "All these things are, indeed, to be regretted. I would regret them more sincerely, my boy, did I not know that you will often squeeze into a stuffed street car, with a hundred other men, breathing an incense of whiskey, beer and tobacco, hang to a strap by your eyelids for two miles, and then pay fifty cents for the privilege of sitting on a rough plank in the hot sun for two hours longer, while in the intervals of the game a scratch band will blow discordant thunder out of a dozen misfit horns right into your ears, and come home to talk the rest of your family into a state of aural paralysis about “the dandiest game you ever saw playod onjthat ground.” Ah my doy, you see what staying away from church does. It. develops a habit of lying. There isn’t one man in a hundred who could go on that witness stand .and give under oath the same reasons for not going to church that he giv es to his family every Sunday morn ing. My son, if you don’t think you ought to go you wouldn’t make any excuses for not going. No man apologises for doing right.—Robert Burdette. Rich with no very great things, but with the little daily self denial, the speaking a cheerful word when the heart is weary, the patient, steady performance of duties that come witlf every returning day_ little things, and yet they contain the riches with which God is well pleased.—Rose Porter. Heaven has as its chief attraction the continual presence of God. One who loves God longs to he with God in>aven But we 'can*he with God, and be one with God here and now. Do we think , f that truth? If we did. we sh„„l, have heaven’s chief attraction in the present. John Wesley says “Mnnv indeed, think of being happy ^ God in heaven; but the being \mnw with God-on earth never E their thoughts.” The being ’ stantly one with God ought m»t t be ignored by us as a duty „ fallen short of as our highest* ’ •!r lege,—S. S. Time*. g ““ |m'"
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