Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, July 27, 1907, Page 1

“* T VOLUME 5. NUMBER 8 BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, -SA’lI’URDAY EVENING' JULY 27, 1907 THE BIBLE CONFERENCE IS DRA | called the gospel of the Holy ‘Ghost. There are two kinds of enthusiasm: The pre-Pentecostal, which is like foam and frul‘h; the post-Pentecostal which is sincere and lasting, There must be fire in our religion. Fire has great functions in this life. | Geologists inform us that fire has |shaped this world, It is equally iimpormm to have fire in spiritual | life. Jesus baptized with spirit and I fire. We mustbe fires, but God kindles them. We need it beeause the world doubts our faith. Let us litt our experiences to the level of the Bible, We need presence of fire because of the sorrow in the world. Some regard the world a mad-house, where men have found mania the ;n‘\mral law. Men are eating the - e (fire of sin. They do not know the REV..J. R PRATT, D. D., | danger, and like maniacs, they do President of Alhany. N, Y Linked to God Bible Conference {ave are in league with omnipotence. e {Dark days lie on ahead, but one Last Evening’s Session. | of life’s tremendous certainties is in Owing to the temporary illness | the final victory of Christ over all -+ not seem to care. of Rev. M. C. Martin, the song ser- | e€nemies. vice was directed by Rev. A. L. Men may struggle for money, for Hall-Quest. Scripture quotations | knowledge, for political fame and by the congregation, and prayer by fail, but the Christians shall wear Rev. N. A, Gilchrist formed part of crowns. We need no other leader the preparatory service. than Jesus Christ. He is our Henry ‘The first speaker was Dr. Luc-|of Navarre whose white plume cock, who spoke on John 1:3,"Where | leads to victory. God Dwells.” Lack vents our giving fuller substance Mr. Luccock s To the question: est Thou?” Jesus answers, ' and see.” And the God’s dwelling. 1. In the world of of space pre- report. In Dr. Coyle gave a most vigorous address, and added, by his earnest- aid: ness, deep conviction of the presence “Where dwell- | of the growing power in the confer- Come | ence. finds seeker The service closed with prayer and singing. Saturday Morning Session. ‘The early service at 6:30 was con- ducted by Dr. J. R. Pratt, and was well attended. The theme centered |around the intimate indwelling of of Christ in the human life. It was one of the most precious hours of the conference. | The regular morning service was pre:ldcd over by Rev. Jamieson of Duluth. Heavens.—This is the mystery, the fascinating unknown abode of our dead loved ones. Man seeks to fathom earthly mysteries and to skirt the most shores of knowledge. But man’s king has a This is true even in astronomy. But in maun’s conscicus- ness is the realization of some hi_u,her sphere, the great mystery world. The Bible says little about heaven, | but we know God is there. Heaven| The devotional exercises were is peculiarly delightful, because it is‘couducted by Rev. Fleming of Long a dwelling place of persons of con- | Prairie. genial companions| Dr. Doyle spoke on John 15:5. 2.—In the material world.—God is | Always speak the truth especially at everywhere. He is interested in all the time of truth. phases of our lives. God is Jesus said, I am the vine; ye are weaving of our joys and sorrows, a | the branches. What suggested this beautiful pattern for his glory. figure we may never know, but it 3.~In human hearts. presented a wonderful truth, spoken contact with people. The monastic by a being living in this life and We must be | eternity. like Moses, close to the people. | The branch When he separated himself from his people by ill temper he lost the ; privilege of entering Canaan. outer- limit. the realm of | Bt -He comes in method is not natural. life, if it would must live on the vine entirely. Christ says, without Notice | Me ye can do nothing. This life the parables. We should be like may be nbidiug rest if linked to Henry Drummond’s acquaintance Christ. “Thou wilt keep him in who reminded men of Christ. \pex[ect peace if his mind' is staid Dr. Campbell Coyle of Duluth!on thee.” The fruitage of the branch spoke on Acts 2:13. This book is;is not its care, only the abiding in honor the vine, = ~ 3 3 3 Y REV.W. S, WARD Pagtor of First Preshyterian Church, Crookston MINNESOTA HISTORICAL FORTY CENTS PER MONTH Tomorrow Will Close One of the Most’ Pleasant Religious Gatherings in the History of the North Half of the State. * Much Credit Due to the Committeés Who Had the Preliminary Work in Charge. 8:00 Popular Concert... PROGRAM EVENING SESSION, SUNDAY. EVANGELISTIC DAY. MORNING. 11:00 Regular services in the churches. Dr, Pratt will speak at the City Hal Methodist Ohurch. 2:30 Young'People's Mass Meeting at City Hall 2:30 #fen’ “Addresses by Several Speakers. 7:45 Song Service.. 8:15 Closing Sermon. AFTERNOON, 2 at the Park. EVENING. President of the Conference, Presiding. Conducted by Rev. J. R. Pratt, D. D ' Led by Rev. M. C. Martin «..Rev. G, N. Luccock Officers and Committees The following is the list of officers of the Conference for the ensuing year, which were elected at the executive meeting held yesterday afternoon: President, Rev. F. J. Barackman, Thief River-Falls. First Vice President, Rev. J. A. McGaughey, Two Harbors. Second Vice President, Rev. S. E. P. White, Bemidji. Corresponding Secretary, Rev. Treasurer, Rev. N. A7 Gilchrist, Moorhead. A. L. Hall-Quest, Blackduck. Crookston. Committees Program—Rev. Grant Stroh, Warren, chairman; Rev. W. S. Ward, Crookston; Rev. Dougald Mclntyre, Finance—Rev. S. A. Jamieson, Duluth, chairman; Rev. N. A. Gilchrist, Crookston; Rev. Sharpless, Fergus Falls; Rev. Fleming, Grand Rapids. Entertainment and Recreation—Rev. N. A. Gilchrist, Crookston; Rev. S. E. P. White, Bemidji; Rev. Alfred Hall-Quest, Blackduck. Advertising—Rev. S. E. P. White, Rev. Ward, Rev. Sharpless, Rev. Findley, Mr. S. A. Blair. The entertainment committee was empowered to select as members of the committee two citizens of Bemidji. the vine. The life must be in positive com- munion with Christ. Is this prac- ticed? The strongest and sweetest lives are so lived. This life may be one of extraordi- nary power and prayer. Christ answers our smallest prayers if we abide in him. Men have forgotten to pray. Answer - to prayer is not our normal experience. This is be- cause we do not abide in Christ. This life must be one of uncondi- tional surrender. The branch can- not live alone. The individuality of the branch becomes asslmlla.ted with the vine. This life must have its expression of life through the vine and reveal the vine. The vine does not bear foliage; only the branches. We are placed here to serve Jesus Christ. This is a privilege and a responsi- bility. A season of prayer, led by Dr. Luccock, followed this beautiful and help(ul address. “Progress in Revelation,” by Rev. W. T. S. Spriggs. Miracle is the extended applica- tion of natural law. God’s method is the simple one. The form- ation of the earth is a natural pro- cess, and God has followed the same easy method in the revelation of himself. It is the same as the revela- tion in science. Jews were the mediums of revela- tion. Three distinct stages. 1. Age of Prophets. 2. Revelation 1n_the Son, one that men could understand. Reve- lation™ by incarnation. A material representative by means of whom we discovered the peisonality of God. 3. Revelation"of God b‘y ‘his Spirit. God gave the world ‘the spirit to round out the.revelation of himself. Present work of 'spirit is illumination, us is leading us into a deeper knowledge of God. Has revelation ceased? External revelation has ceased, for the truths have all been shown; but revelation is progressing through exploration of these truths. Jesus Christ is an eternal surprise. ) Rev. Grant Stroh gave a study of the book of Exodus. Exodus continues the story of re- demption as begun in Genesis 12. In Genesis the plan of redemption is by the family of Abraham. In Exodus the plan is by other chosen nations. See Genesis IS5. Divide both geographically, one to fourteen in Egypt: fifteen to eith- teen toward Sinai; nineteen to forty at Sanai. First, Goshem and Wilder- ness by the Red Sea. Second, Wildernesses of Shur and of Sin; Wilderness of Sinai. The chosen people redeemed, 1:7- 13; Preparation for redemption. 7:14- 12:39, redemption accomplished; 12:40 end results of redemption. There is the preparation of the people and of the deliverer. Moses made two ‘mistakes at this -time. He tried to deliver before he was commissioned. Later he refused: to deliver when God commissioned him. Redemption was-accomplis hed by plagues and the Passover. Purposes of the plagues: To show supre- macy of God; to down the Idols; to redeem Israel. The results are three-fold. Preservation, privileges and pre- sence of God. They were - preserved from the Egyptians and the Amelekites. Among the privileges, find God’s covenant with the people. They become God’s own people and are given the priesthood. There are three views of God. The spmc of God in ING TO CLOSE God in mystery (He is afar off.); God on the mount (God heralded); God with the people (God present). Notice instructions about the taber- nacle as the type‘ of Christ. Rey. 21 and 22. The service closed wifh prayer by Judge F. A. Watkins of Carlton. See REV. S. E. P. WHITE, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Bemidji REV. ALFRED HALL-QUEST Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Blackduck Special Council Meeting. A special meeting of the council held last evening, the street com- mittee, together with m. M. D. Stoner, were instructed to investigate a new proposed road to run from the M. & L. track east on the section line of Section 51, between Nymore village and the city of Bemidji, east one mile; north one-quarter mile, then east one-quarter mile. The committee so appointed is to report at the next meeting. The council refused to allow the Danville and Kasper company the use of the streets for carnival pur- poses. The matter of additional sidewalks was laid over until the regular meet- ing to be held Monday evening. NEWS FROM LAKE SIDE AND GRAND FORKS BAY People Living on Beautiful Lake Be- midji Are Enjoying Their Outings to the Utmost. July 26. Miss May Evans of Minto is a guest at the Titus cottage at Lake Side: Mrs. W. H. Higham of Lake Side is spending a couple of days with friends at the Bay. Miss Zoe Hall of Grand Forks has arrived to be the guest of Martha Williams at Lake Side. . Misses Geraldine and Ernestine Jacobi are visiting a few days at Lake Side with the Misses Titus. Dr. Selby Vance of Lane Seminary, Cincinnati,~ is visiting at Grand Forks Bay, the guest of J. Walker Smith. Miss Margherita Chase was a pas- senger on the noon train today re- turning home after a delightful two weeks’ visit with friends at Grand Forks. Mrs. C. M. Cooley has returned from her trip to the coast and will spend the balance of the summer at the Bay. July 27. Dr. Vance, who has been the guest. of Walker Smith, left this morning for aneapohs, where he will occupy the pulpit in one of that cities prominent churches. Robert Foote, Joel Bixby and Tams Bixby, Jr, of Red Wing, Minnesota, pitched a tent on Dia- mond Point - last evening. They will enjoy camping life for a short time, and" will be joined by Mr. and Mrs. Tams Bixby later. A merry party started out in' the Swallow, with their lunch haskets, from Grand Forks Bay this morning |- and went to the Mississippi outlet to picnic and explore the woods for blueberries. -The party consisted of with their guests. s Markham Sunday Dinner. Remember that you can take your family to the Markham hotel- and partake of a fine Sunday dinner which will be served.at 6 o’clock to- morrow, . Don’t: bother wu:h home 7 cookmg, when nice ved so the Templéton and Gordan families, | MANY ELKS WILL 60 TO =23 STATE MEET NEXT MONTH Stillwater Making Great Preparations-- Bemidji Will Go After Next State Meet. Stillwater, Minn.,July 26.—(Spec ial to the Pioneer.)—At a meeting last night of the general and sub- committees,enthusiastic reports were # presented of the preparations for the annual meeting here of Elks of* Minnesota on Aug. 7 and 8. The local lodge and the citizens of Stillwater are working hard to make the meeting a success, and the indi- cations are their aspirations will be realized. Advices point to the gathering of a large body of Elks. -The Twin Cities will turn out big delegations. St: Cloud is coming strong with N r:\\ unique band. Bemidji will be he; with boomers in an effort to capture the meeting for next year. Duluth and other lodges of the state will be on hand. There will be at least four bands of music. = The badge will be a souvenir, and | will be a beautiful one. The design | will be an oxidized silver key on | purple background with an Elk head ! and clock with the hands pointing to X1, the hour when all good Elks are 'expected to think of their ‘“absent brothers.” The lettering on the badge will b . The lodge hall will be for the visit" ing members. The business sessions will be held in the Auditorium. The local committee of ladies on- recep- - tion will have the Auditorium halls for the entertainment of visiting women. The forenoon of the first day will ‘be devoted to reception.- There will be an excursion on the St. Croix, .. .. the steamer C. W. Cowles and barge ‘Venus having been chartered for the- . ogcasion.” There will be a visit to. the state prison. In the evening there will'be a balloon ascension: a.nd moonlight excursion. The morning of the second daL there will be a parade of local . and. visiting Elks. In the "afternoon ever xtherewxl.lbe comic bile and camage rides. In the ' —