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9 Dr. Geo. Soltau, Rev.Otis 6. Dale, Rev.R. N. Adams, Rev. G. N. Luccock and Rev. Grant Stroh Speak. Exaggerated Reports of Local Gonditions Undoubtedly the C ause of Small Out- of-Town Attendance. While there are some unfortunate circumstances in connection with the Bible Conference which have adversely affected the attendance, there are a goodly number present, and the interest manifested in the daily programs is more intense. The program as provided by the committee is of exceptional merit, and all who are connected with the conference are to be congratulated on the splendid success of the affair, outside the single exception of attendance, which has been small (comparatively speaking) owing to exaggerated reports of certain ail- ments of which there are a few cases in the city. Thursday Morning. Dr. George Soltau. “Baptism of the Spirit.” " The first use of this phrase is Theme, Mathew 3:11, “He shall Baptize you in the Holy Spirit.” This is John the Baptist’s phrase. The second, Acts 3:5 “Ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days hence.” This is Christ’s use-of the phrase. John states two facts which are world wide “Behold the Lamb of God Who taketh away the sin of the world,” and “He shall baptize you in the Holy Spirit.” The coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost was to dwell in, in-fill and empower. Not so in the Old Testament. Then there was no dwelling in individual, hence the coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost was the beginning of new dispensation. First Cor. 12:13 is a most important text; “For inone Spirit we were all bap- tised into one body, A past fact, " not a blessing to be asked for at the moment of the surrendered will, ‘We become members of the mystical body of Christ. This is conversion or regeneration. “And we are all made to drink of one spiritual drink. This is spiritual experience. This was the joy of the disciples on the day of Pentecost. There are eight phrases of the work of the Holy Spirit in the experience of individual existance. First, born of the Spirit; second, sealed with the Spirit; third, in-dwelling of the Spirit; fourth, in-filling of the Spirit; fifth, the empowering:sixth, teaching; seventh, guiding; eight, emptying of infirmities. our The in»aweiling is not a new fact, not a second blessing, but merely a recognition of the fact. The in- filling of the Spirit may seem to be a new truth, like a third blessing. It comes through allaying hold on the fact through faith. To be led by the Spirit is a fuller truth, where? Salvation is a small part of our religion. Led out into the service and its reward is a fuller life, quite different from a life of mere pleasure and personal enjoyment. In these days we hear much of the doctrine of “speaking with tongues.” Those who pretend to have this gift appeal to the scrip- tures, particularly to the book of Acts, to the passage “All spake with tongues.” The movement is world-wide. In the early church it was an emergency gift to meet the case. Paul says the gift is not to be coveted and not to be used except when someone is present to interpret. These people, among whom are the Holy Rollers, are self- deceived and demon-possessed. Thursday Afternoon. Rev. Otis G. Dale, pastor-evange- dist of Presbytery. aneapolls. Theme, “The Relation of the Church to the Crisis of the - Na- tion,” A nationa) ou every hand. The great prob- lems of the nation are coming to a focus-point. They all converge upon . the issue of the perpetuity of the nation itself. “Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean,” is in the finess fire. Can a Christian demo- cracy endure and perpetuate its blessing to posterity? The real reasons for alarm are mainly three: First, the rapid growth and dominence of cities. At the present rate of growth, within fifteen ‘years, there will be ten million more people living in cities of more than 8,000 inhabitants than all the rest of the country. Second, the flood of immigration pouring - into our land from South- ern Europe, a million a year. Third, the changing basis of lite. The foundations of our beneficient insti- tutions were laid by man- of the simple protestant faith, who believed that men live-not by ~bread alone. But we are rapidly getting off‘the faith basis and upon the bread basis, This is our crisis time. We had one, and a revolution from the mother country saved us. We had another and the war of the rebellion resulted in holding the nation intact. The crisis today is civil and is one that cannot be successfully passed through anything as easy as war and as cheap as blood. It will require a “living sacrifice.” The whole problem is primarily a religious one and the solution of this great problem lies with the church. The disciples of Christ are the “Salt of the earth,” “the light of the world,” and the church is the agency for making disciples. The Gospel of the Lord, Jesus Christ, is the only seed that pro- duces fruit of enduring rightousness —it is the power of God unto salva- tion for man—and for a nation. The problem of home missions is the greatest national problem of the generation. The great need is for a “new patriotism,” that will make men give their lives a living sacrifice upon the alter of their country and their God. i This will 1ean a type of aggres- sive evangelism not yet tried by our church. The church has the means and the promise of power. In order to overtake the task, three things are necessary, primarily: First, a more practical adoption of every local church to the needs of its com- munity. Second, christians must consecrate their means to their God. The present income of our mis- sionery agencies is totally inadequate to overtake the-problem. The re- sources of the kingdom of Christ, under the gospel dispensation, in view of the gospel commission, cer- tainly ought not io be less than the law dispensations. Thursday Evening. Rev. R. N. Adams, D. D., super- intendent Home Missions for Min- nesota, North and South Dakota and Nebraska. Subject, “Home Missions.” The largest audience that has yet assembled at the conference was present last evening.. Professor Martin opened the meet- ing with an enthusiastic and delight- ful song service. Rev. W. S. Ward presided. NCCEATIVE DACE Dr. Adams spoke in part as fol- lows: crisis is recognized | proportion required under the old|* REV. W. H. MATTHEWS, Pastor of - First Presbyterian Church of Grand Forks, N. D. Rev. Matthews Will To- night Deliver His Stereopticon Lecture on “My Trip Through the Holyland.” ThisEvening’s Program. Rev. E. R. Akers will preside. 7:46. Song service, Prof. M. C. Martin. 8:00. Address by Mr. A. M. Locke~, Secretary of the Min- nesota State Sunday School as- . REV. GEO. SOLTAU, of London, sociation, on “The Training of Sunday School Teachers. 8:30. 11:00. Who L Making Instructive Talks Daily, at the, Conferenee __Saturday Morsing. 'l‘omorrow Evening. Rev. William H. Matthews, pastor of the Fmst Presbyterian church, Grand Forks, N. D., will deliver a stereopticon lecture on “Palisfine,” t.hat ]zmd and showmg many fine pietures wk sch he took. giving an accolmt of his recent visit to 9:00. An addréss by Mr. A. M. Locker on #Ttre-Sunday Schom -as an Insttutton.™ 10:00. Rev. W. H. Matthews. “Difficulties in the Christian Life,” Dr. Soltau. Sacred Concei‘t at § o’clock. . When Jesus commissioned his disciples to give the gospel to the wotld, he promised them power; a power greater ~ than all opposing forces. He also promised them His personal leadership. What is required of the church in carrying out the plan of the Lord for saving the world? Only one thing: that isto obey orders. These are not many nor unreason- able. The first command is to pray. “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.” What a difference - would soon be made everywhere if this prayer were fully answered. What a differ- ence it would make in the nation, state, city and home. Jesus also commanded, “Go into all the world and preach the Gos- pel to every creature.” And He commands His church to GIVE. The chuich is thus to be advanced, be blessed and to be a blessing to the world. The work of evangelizatiom was to start 'at Jerusalem. This put the stamp of the Saviour’s approval upon city evangelization, after which the church was to move into home mission fields, into Judea, and pass on into Symaria, partly a foreign field, and not to stop until the world was encompassed. This plan is still to be followed. A missionary in the western part of the state, was one day asked what he was doing out there on the prairie. He replied: I am recruiting members for the city churches.” And this is largely true. The first great responsibility of any nation is home evangelization. This is a home mission republic and must be kept so in order to be a safe base of supply from which to carry the gospel to other lands. What is the responsibility of the Presbyterian church in the home land? It is responsible for its full share in the solution of the Morman problem; which is a live issue, for in Kansas City the Mormans have a Sunday school of 1,000 children, city in the United}‘ States We are also responsible far our full part in the solution of the negro problem, for there are 10,000,000 of the negroes within our land. There is no greater problem confronting us as a nation than that of immigration; and we must do our part in evangel- izing the hosts of people who are coming to our land. Rev. George Soltau. “An Exposition of the Epistle of Jude.” This book is up-to-date. It was written by a Jude to those who are “called,” and “kept for Jesus Christ,” Fitst, there is an exhortation to contend _for the true faith once for all given to the saints. Two dan- gers confront the church: first, turn- ing the grace of God into selfishness; and second, denying Christ’s author- ity. Four illustrations of these evils and their punishment are given, A pre-historic fact shown in the case of Sodom and Gomorrah and then the deluge. The way of Cain was to substitute culture for revelation. Balaam prophesied for hire, serv- ing the one who paid most. The sin of Korah was likened to broad churchism in which claim was made “we can do withoit Moses and Aaron.” Men in the| church who Tive ‘selfish and worldly lives are next described, and art called hid- den rocks, clouds withcut rain, trees without fruit, ‘wandering stars for whom is reserved the blackness and darkness forever. The conditions here described are found today, especially in England and Germany. The epistle closes with the follow- ing instructions: One, build up yourselves and your faith, especially by reading the Bible: two, pray in the Holy Spirit. Ask Him what to pray for. Three, keep ourselves in the love of God. ' Four, look for the mercy. of the Lord Jesus Christ unto life eternal. Friday Forenoon, and they also have three or four preaching places and they are working in nearly every in Minneapolis, | Rev.-S. A. Jamieson presiding. as a Revelation of Ideal Friend- ship.” Philippians is one of the simplest books in the new testament. Itisa personal letter, consequently not a doctrinal exposition. In it there is no word of blame, but it is made an occasion of thanksgiving = for donations sent to Paul while in prison at Rome. The Christians in that city were neglecting Paul. The pastor at Philippi is sent to call with a gift from his church, and this letter is his “thank you,” and gives an insight into tbe Apostle’s great heart of love. The Epistle is not subject to analysis, and is this one of the chief charms, the outpouring of the warm heart of the Apostle for their kindly remembrance. There are four ideas which mark every friendship: one, confidence; two, counsel; three, ideals; four, gratitude, and these are all found in this Epistle. Each puts its domi- nating quality one of the chapters. First, confidence. We find this in the first chapter, Paulshows his confidence in God and in God’s purpose toward the Philippian Christians that he who had begun a good work in them would- carry it on to the end. Second, counsel. There are two “lets” in this chapter; an inlet and an outlet. - “Let this mind be in you which is also in Christ Jesus,” and “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory.” The Dead Sea has no outlet, but an inlet. Consequent- ly its waters are bitter: while the Sea of Galilee has both inlet and outlet and its waters are sweet and wholesome. Some take in all that is possible and-give out nothing, Three,ideals: This quaility of friendship is found in the third chapter and nowhere is Paul shown to greater advantage. It is said that Paul grew theo- logically but it did not change his doctrines, Four, gratitude. This is clearly setforth in the fourth. chapter. Paul appreciates all that is done for him Rev. George N, Luccock, D. D. Theme, “'Thfe Epistle of Philippians There are few .things better than appreciation. It 2 delightful : MNNESOTA HISTORICAL | SOCIETY, Horsehide Promises to Be PUZZLE—IS HE GOING TO HIS GRANDMOTHER'S FUNERAL? iz Owing to a misunderstanding, The annual baseball game of the city officials vs. the county officials will be played on ‘the diamond in the down-town baseball park Satur- day evening at 6:30 o’clock, and there is going to be a whole lot “doing” between now and_ then in the nature of preparation for the contest. Last year the city officials and the county officials played ball and the city officials simply walked all 'Over ~the representatives of the county—in fact they beat them to a frappee. The city officials have not forgotten the enjoyable sen- sation experienced by the winning of the game last year and they are anticipating another winning this year. “Old Hoss” Conger. is trying out his county candidates in the back yard of the court house and it’s safe to say that no one will get on the team who doesn’t know an inshoot from a “hollygoster” ball, John Bailey has been. running as candidate for county treasurer for three days and has already reduced his weight fifteen pounds, so it is safe to presume that he will be in good condition Saturday evening. Wes Wright, Arne Solberg and the rest of the candidates for nomi- nation at the primaries. have also béen “going some” and as far as thing to know how to be grateful. The Philippian church was purest in life, soundest in doctrine; and most abundant in liberality, yet this foremost church of the Apostalic age has entirely ' disappeared. But it did not live- in vain. 1t brought forth this wonderful letter of friend- ship, a monument higher than any cathedral spire. Rev. Grant Stroh. Theme:. ‘“The Self-Revelations of Jesus as Shown in the Gospel Accord- ing to John.” In this book we have a series of revelations of Jesus as the incar- nate word and we have also in the subject for this morning what Jesus said of Himself, and how He reveals Himself that men may know Him as the Son of God, In an analysis of this book with this thought in view, we have first the prologue, 1:11-18, in which Jesus is shown as the pre-existance’| word, the true light and the incar- nate word. : From 1:19 to 1:51 he reveals himself to His diciples as the Lamb of God, the Son of God, the Messiah, the King of Israel and the Son of Man. In chapters two to twelve, He reveals Himself to the Jews, Samari- tans and Gentiles as Creator, Giver of Eternal Life, Messiah, Universal Judge, Bread of Life, Fountain of Life, Light of the world. Son of God, The Door, The Good: Shepard, BIG BALL GAME SATURDAY;‘ CITY VS. COUNTY OFFICIALS Annual. Combat Between These Skilled Hindlors of the ‘Are for Worthy Parpose. a Battle Royal.—Proceeds PR WA the game was advertised for Fri- day afternoon. The battle will be waged Saturday evening. physical conditions is concerned the whole county team ought to be in fine fettle. It is somewhat different with the members of the city team. How- ever, Mayor Pogue has had a strenu- ous year of it and it is safe to presume that his physical condition is about tight. However, City Attor- ney Gibbons and Chief of Police Knox are in a condition that would tival the prize porkgr at a. county fair, and they must needs take off some of their averdupois if they wish to play in Saturday’s game. President Gould, being the head of the new lumber company, is always in good condltion. City Clerk Maloy will probably not play, but he will undoubtedly be present to lend his usual moral sup- port to Mayor Pogue. Judge A. Gilmour of Blackduck has been engaged to have charge of the Kangaroo court and the spec- tators are warned to be decorous or there will be trouble with the punish- ment of prison staring them in the face. The net proceeds of the game will be devoted toward paying the balance due on the Chief Bemidji monument. Everyone should attend the game as itTs for “blud” and mo quarter will be given at any stage of the proceedings. The Resurrection and the Life, The Son of Man Glorified. In chapters 15 to 17 He reveals himself to His Apostles as Lord and Master, Preparor of Heaven, the True Vine, the Sender of the Holy Spirit and the Revealer of the Father. In chapters 18 and 19 He reveals Himself to the world as the sacrific- ing Lamb of God. Again, in chapters 20 and 21, He reveals Himself to His disciples as the Ascending One, the Commis- sioning One, the Bestower of Bless- ings, the Sign Worker, the Object of Supreme Love and the Chief Shepherd. George Soltau, D. D. Theme: “What is Sanctification?” Text John 10:36. “Say Ye of Whom. the Father Has Sanctified and Sent Into the World that He hath the Devil?” And also John 17:19: “I sanctify my- self.” The first use of any word in the scripture goes far toward settling the future meaning. - The meaning of the word in connection with the Lord is caught in other places. It is not as given by some modern interperters. It does not mean a cleansing and peculiar condition of holiness. For and from what was Jesus sanctified? Before all things as the Eternal Son in the eternal past, J_esus was. The first known in history is that the Word was Continued on Last Page