ion is in brief the "cash nexus" in this world, and heaven or hell in the next. The very raison d'être of Christianity is to fight this tendency by implanting divine impulses in us towards real brotherhood in this world.-James Maurice Wilson, Head Master of Clifton College.

standard in order to lessen the apparent shortcoming. It is therefore well for all to accept this exhortation concerning the need of constant dependence upon Christ for His continued guidance

in all their services."

We accept these remarks as another indication of the concern of English Friends for the preservation

PHILADELPHIA, ELEVENTH MO. 29, 1884.

FRIENDS' QUARTERLY EXAMINER for Tenth month has just been received. Its contents are more than usually varied and interesting.

The subjects of Editorial comment are, the great importance of a sound Gospel ministry in every Christian church, and the value of silence before the Lord as the true basis of worship of the unseen God, and as a fitting prelude for the preaching to the Word in the demonstration of the Spirit; not so much as affording opportunity in which a sermon may be composed, but rather as opportunity in which the voice of God may be known. Be not silent to me, lest, if Thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit' (Ps. xxviii. 1)." The concluding paragraphs of this brief editorial essay are as follows:

"This subject has been afresh brought before us by the recent document from the Yearly Meeting on Ministry and Oversight, addressed to its subordinate meetings, bearing on these two inseparable subjects-worship and ministry. Whilst setting forth the value of silence in religious worship, it enjoins that this be not an empty form, but an opportunity for reverently drawing near to the Lord, seeking to be led of Him. It is in this respect mainly that the ministry amongst us differs from that of others. In no case may it be the dry preparation of an address on religious subjects, but a living testimony to a living Saviour which must be borne (as the Address states). ' by those who dedicate to the Lord all the powers of their being physical, intellectual, and spiritual-with a single eye to the glory of God.' If this condition of soul were more fervently sought after, and, by God's help, attained to, can we doubt the continuance of a living ministry amongst us, owned of, Him who putteth forth His servants, and gives them ability and discernment for the work?

"In this day of earnest zeal and ready speech it needs that this true standard of Gospel ministry should be borne witness to, as distinct from the gift of teaching which is so largely and profitably exercised in our midst; and we rejoice that so clear a note has been given upon the subject in this Yearly Meeting Address to its individual members. However dwarfed our condition, and however short we may come of the standard we uphold, we can never improve our condition by lowering the

sweeping innovations. Among the dangers of the present time in the Society of Friends, none appears to be more manifest, or perhaps more serious, than that, with a lessened valuation of silent waiting as the right and best attitude of preparation of heart and mind for worship and religious service, the dependence of ministers and worshipers upon the Holy Spirit may come to be too much substituted by "earnest zeal and ready speech" without power from above.

"Christ as our Shepherd" is another of a series of animated and instructive articles by Mary E. Beck. Again, in it, we have an echo of the words and thoughts just above referred to.

"Nothing must be allowed to come between the sheep and the Shepherd, or blunt the influence of His voice.

"Even when the things are lawful and harmless in themselves, the question requires always to be considered, How do they affect our hearing of the Shepherd's voice? Yes, and even in Christian work, this ought more to be weighed than it often is. I do not say it unadvisedly, that work for Christ sometimes comes between us and Christ.

Worldly bustle is not the only kind of bustle that intercepts the voice; religious bustle does the same.

It is in solitude that this voice sounds clearest, sweetest, fullest; and though He calls us to work and abound in work, yet we must keep in mind the danger to which excessive work, without intervals of solitude, exposes us. The political platform is not the place for hearing that voice, but sometimes the religious platform proves no less a snare. The crowded meeting, the eloquent speech, the fervent appeal, the hearty music, are very enjoyable, but they are not without their perils. The Shepherd's voice may perchance be lost in the excitement of human feeling.

"To go out of hearing of that voice is fatal to our following Him, but even when we keep within hearing, we must be on our guard lest in the con

fusion and mixture of other sounds the one dear

voice should lose all its power and sweetness."

the yearning of the shepherd to bring back the lost sheep. . . . And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders rejoicing. And when he cometh

home, he calleth together his friends and his neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me, for I have found the sheep that was lost.'

And all through the mountains, thunder-riven,
And up from the rocky steep,

There rose a cry to the gate of heaven,
"Rejoice! I have found my sheep!"
And the angels echoed around the throne,

"Rejoice, for the Lord brings back His own."'

reading the lives of such men as Fletcher, of Madeley, George Fox and John Woolman, we find that and conditions of those whom they addressed, and their ministry met in a remarkable way the needs

"A foreshadowing this of that glorious day when there shall be one fold and one Shepherd,' when 'He that scattered Israel will gather him and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock' (Jer. xxxi. 10). We are so apt to think when we have wandered and begin to realize our peril that it is our cry of distress alone that can move the Shepherd's heart to pity; that all the sense of grief and sorrow is on our side; our prayer rings out in the darkness: have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek Thy servant;' whilst all the time the compassionate love of the Saviour has gone forth to meet us, grieving over the loss of His own, and searching for them as a mother searches with sorrowing steps for her missing child. O, if we only saw what our wandering costs him !"

"But none of the ransomed ever knew, How deep were the waters crossed!

Two correspondents have, to our regret, shown uneasiness in regard to some expressions in these columns concerning the wines spoken of in the Bible. The correctness of those expressions is, we believe, sustained, not only by a careful examination of the Scriptures themselves, but

through,

Ere He found His sheep that was lost."

"Life's Discipline and Training" is the title of a serious and reverent meditation by E. R. Alexander. It is followed by a Sonnet, "Faithful unto Death," without a signature. Its theme is the Pompeian soldier, whose skeleton was found where he was stationed on guard at the gate of the city, when it was buried under the ashes of Vesuvius. Faithful to death he was, yet shall he wear A crown of life unto the end of time, For in their hearts do men the memory bear Of this example of a death sublime. Thus through his death he lives, and with this prayer That we through death may live, I pen this rhyme. Professor Edwin Davenport gives a very wellwritten account of the visit of Lord Coleridge to Haverford College. It consists in part of a full report of Lord Coleridge's admirable address to the students; the substance of which was placed before our readers shortly after its delivery.

"The Holy Spirit's Guidance " is the subject of a short but pithy paper by Priscilla Burlingham. It ends thus:

"Some us can thankfully recall periods in our soul-history when God has sent to us by His servants 'a word spoken in due season,' whether of warning, reproof, encouragement, or comfort. In

thority and scholarship of those acquainted with the ancient languages, and with oriental usages, ancient and modern. On the part of those who take an opposite view, a difficulty seems to grow out of an entirely unnecessary ascription of the term "poisonous," in the abstract, to alcohol, and to everything containing it, in any quantity and under all circumstances.

It does not appear likely to be desirable to prolong the discussion of this subject at present. Two facts only may be here mentioned as bearing upon it.

Chemists have long known that the common way of raising bread involves a fermentative process. Yeast, which is itself a product of fermentation, induces a change in some of the starch and sugar of moist and warm flour, resulting in the conversion of a portion of it into alcohol and carbonic acid gas. These permeate the dough (a little leaven leavening the whole lump), and the gas expands it into a light and spongy condition. Small as this amount of alcohol is, a company was once formed in England to try to collect it from bread made on a large scale. Although, moreover, it must be very much driven off in baking the bread, yet it must necessarily be "handled" by all who make our daily bread.

Secondly it is not more correct to designate

BALTIMORE YEARLY MEETING.

The Meeting for Ministry and Oversight convened at 10 A. M., Sixth-day, Eleventh mo. 7. About forty were present. Thanksgiving and supplication were offered by Amos H. Hill, Huldah Rees, and Mary S. Elliott. J. B. Braithwaite spoke briefly upon the words, "Abide in Me." S. Adelbert Wood spoke also, and the certificates of visiting ministers were read (mentioned by name editorially last week). Dr. James C. Thomas prayed that those laborers for the Lord might be enabled to deliver His messages in the demonstration of the Spirit and of power. The meeting then proceeded to the reading of the annual Queries

and the answers to them.

The answers to the 1st Query, as to diligence in attending meetings, were all clear; also those to the 2d Query, as to care to wait for and act under the ability which God giveth, and as to soundness in Christian doctrine.

J. B. Braithwaite was glad that we recognize the need to wait for the special call to each service, as well as the general call to be preachers. J. B. Crenshaw believed that we need a fresh anointing for every service. Mary W. Thomas: Our meeting. without pre-arrangement, is a constant testimony to the headship of Christ. We should wait on Him for power and for the message, and expect it, and it will be found to be a word of God to some hearts. When it is delivered, we should sit down. Allen Jay would ask the elders to consider whether the Lord would not have them say a few words in meeting in prayer or testi. mony.

Dr. R. H. Thomas desired that we might not only maintain our testimony to the headship of Christ, but manifest His power in the testimony. "Are ye able to drink of the cup that I drink of and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with ?" There must be an humbling of self, even to the death, and also a filling with His spirit. There must be not only a consecration to the Lord, but also a laying down our lives for the brethren. We are always being prepared for some greater service as we submit fully to Him in that which is before us.

S. Adelbert Wood: If the Lord gives us a subject beforehand, we should study it carefully; but if He does not, we should go forward, trusting in the Lord, and He will not fail us. Huldah A Rees gave thanks for the preparation obtained by a prostration before the Lord and study of the Bible, waiting on Him for the message.

Dr. Jas. C. Thomas: The chief preparation is of the messenger, rather than of the message. Our whole past life is a preparation, and personal experience, as well as study, should be availed of. The difficulty is often in the lack of faith in the meeting. "He could not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief," is true of some meetings.

Eli Jones: "One is your Master, even Christ, and all ye are brethren." Realizing this, we should be careful not to bring discredit on the family by extravagances. Mary S. Elliott spoke of the wonderful blessing on the labors of Baltimore Friends in Virginia. The answers to the 3d Query were clear as to unity. J. B. Braithwaite had recently witnessed the desolating effects of disunity. We should always put the best possible construction on the acts and motives of others, and if we feel injured by a brother, go direct to him alone. Several praised the Lord for the love and unity that prevails, and prayed for its continuance,

The answers to the 4th Query were clear as to setting good examples and endeavoring to educate families in Christian simplicity. J. B. Braithwaite ex

pressed a concern to meet those accustomed to speak in meeting; a committee was appointed to arrange for it.

At 4 P. M. the Yearly Meeting assembled, the men in the lower room and the women in the upper.

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In the men's meeting J. B. Braithwaite offered prayer. Seth C. Rees referred to the prayer of Jesus that they all may be one; that the world may believe that Thou hast sent Me." May this be fulfilled in us, that the world may believe in Christ. Where there is a division, there skepticism flourishes. S. A. Wood: It is grand to hold the truth, but far better to have the experience. It is well to believe in the guidance of the Spirit, but far better to be fully given up to be guided. Let us say: "Father, here's my hand; take it and lead me."

Names of Representatives from the Quarterly Meetings were called; several absent. Dr. Jas. C. Thomas prayed for a blessing on those gathered. Minutes of ministers were read, being the same as in the meeting on Ministry and Oversight, and again a very cordial welcome was extended to those with and without minutes.

It was decided to have a devotional meeting that evening at 8 o'clock, and at 8.30 A. M. and 4 P. M. on subsequent days of the Yearly Meeting.

Supper was prepared in the meeting-house for all who desired to remain, and many did so and enjoyed the social intercourse of nearly two hours before the devotional meeting.

This was opened by Dr. R. H. Thomas in a few words of exhortation. About ten prayers followed in quick succession; several spoke briefly on full consecration and trustful reception of the needed blessing, and the meeting closed with numerous testimonies to the Lord's abounding goodness, and praise to Him for past, present and future blessings.

Seventh-day, Eleventh mo. 8th.-The most important business of this day was the reading of the Reports of the Pastoral Committee and of the Educational Committee. Account was given in the Pastoral Committee's Report of the work in eleven Monthly Meetings. The following are extracts from that Report:

"Most of the Monthly Meetings have, in accordance with the advice of the Yearly Meeting, appointed co-operating committees to assist the members of the Pastoral Committee in the work.

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Baltimore.-A series of twelve meetings was held in Baltimore early in Twelfth month, at which we had the company and Gospel labors of John T. Dorland, Jr., of Canada. A concern arose in our Committee in Baltimore for more personal work in our meeting, and some visits have been paid to our members and attenders, but not so much has been done in this line as would be desirable.

Washington.-Washington Meeting has received seven visits. We believe that it is important that this little meeting should be more frequently visited, for it labors under peculiar difficulties. We feel that at the Capital of our country, where so many from all parts of the Union are found, Friends should have a strong growing meeting.

"We would recommend the continuance of a Pastoral Committee, believing that such a committee, to take into view the whole field of work in our Yearly Meeting, is of great importance; also that the subordinate meetings should be again advised to appoint co-operating committees in order that all our concerned members may be found united in prayer, united in work, striving together for the faith of the Gospel."

The Report of the Educational Committee was

satisfactory. The work of this Committee is now more systematic than in former years, under the belief that all the children in the Yearly Meeting should come under its notice and care, so that none may miss the advantages of a good practical education at the right age. This last is very important, for often through want of means a child has been kept at home during just those years when knowledge is most easily acquired. Then again advice in the selection of schools is often advantageous, and parents should be encouraged to make some sacrifice for the education of their children.

In all parts of the Yearly Meeting where children have been sent to Westtown and New Garden, the good results are manifest. The association with children from different parts of our Society is almost as beneficial as the superior mental training received. It can also be noticed how much loss has been sustained by those whose early education has been neglected.

The committee has assisted in sending 8 scholars to Westtown and 2 to New Garden, and the Miles White Beneficial Society has sent I scholar to Earlham, I to Westtown and 6 to New Garden.

There are 73 children in the Yearly Meeting between the ages of 6 and 15. Very nearly all of these are now at school. Of the 61 between the ages of 15 and 20, only about two-thirds are at school, the others have gone to work. The sum of $1200 was asked for to continue the work of the Educational Committee. It was continued, to report next year; and John Nicholson, Joseph P. Elliott, I. Brooks, Jr., Caleb Winslow, M. Carey Thomas, John Griffith, Thomas Mackenzie, Jr., were added to the Committee.

There was on Seventh-day an interesting devotional meeting, lasting from 4 to 6 P. M.; after which a simple supper was set out in the adjoining rooms, and all were invited to partake. (This was done each evening except First-day.) At 8 o'clock, P. M., J. B. Braithwaite gave a most interesting account of his recent visit to Constantinople, including the establishment of a Monthly Meeting of Friends there. He then went on to tell of visiting several points in Palestine and Syria. Two large wall maps illustrated the lecture.

First-day, Eleventh mo. 9th.-At 10 A. M., J. Rendel Harris addressed a large class in the school-house, comparing the church to a "palimpsest," where the original writing had been partially obliterated and written over with words of little value. Quakerism is primitive Christianity brought to light again.

Another large Bible-class met at the same time in the meeting-house, under the lead of John Nicholson. At II A. M. the meeting-house was filled to overflowing. J. B. Braithwaite, Josiah Dillon, Seth and Huldah Rees and Mary S. Elliott all spoke interestingly. Another meeting at the Mission House at Federal Hill was attended by J. B. Crenshaw, Sarah W. Newlin, S. R. Neave and Samuel Rogers, who all took vocal part.

Large and satisfactory meetings were held in the Yearly Meeting-house at 3% and 8 P. M., and at Federal Hill at 71⁄2 P. M.

Second-day, 10th.--The devotional meetings at 81⁄2 A. M. and 4 P. M. were seasons of much interest, the number and variety of personal testimonies to definite blessings received were very helpful to those who were still undecided, and most encouraging to the fathers and mothers in the church.

In the business session at 10 A. M. the Queries were considered. At 8 A. M. there was a public meeting on Home Missions and Bible-Schools. After some interesting discussion as to the best methods of studying the Bible and teaching, Wm. Braithwaite was called on to tell of the mission at Bunhill Fields, London.

He told of its small beginning eleven years ago, and how it had steadily grown, until it has now a commodious brick building, and has been recognized as a Friends' Meeting. He referred to the fact that there are now 30,000 men in Friends' Adult Schools in England, and 3000 of them in Birmingham, under the superintendence of Wm. White, a Friend, who is also Mayor of the city. Most of these schools have a savings bank, a beneficial society and a temperance society connected with them. Others followed in very interesting remarks.

Third-day, 11th.--The usual devotional meeting at 8 A. M. was earnest and solemn.

A. M.

A joint session of men and women was held at 10 The London General Epistle was read; also the report of the Miles White Beneficial Society, and the minutes of the Representative Meeting, including the report of the Baltimore Association of Friends, and the report of the Executive Committee on Indian Affairs, to which the usual appropriation was made. The report of Committee on Foreign Missions was read, aud also that of the Baltimore Association of Friends to Advise and Assist Friends at the South. (To be concluded.)

KANSAS YEARLY MEETING.

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Evening Session. Devotional Meeting in the lower room as usual. In the upper room the Indian Committee, with others interested in missionary work met, where, after reading some minutes of past meetings, and attending to some preliminary business, several of the missionary workers were called upon to address the audience. T. H. Stanley was first as the oldest Indian missionary present. He spoke mostly upon the effect of the work of the past upon the Indian as tending to elevate him, that his heart was still going out after the red men. He was followed by Franklin Elliot. His interest in missionary work was so intense, that he wanted all to be interested too. He described the character of the people, and the work to be accomplished among them. And though his heart was enlarged to all the world, he does not want us to forget the Indians on whose lands we now live. They have been driven, or have gone back to the mountains and left this land to us. He lives in the centre of the Indian Territory. His labors have been mostly with the Absentee Shawnees, and Pottawatomies. When he went among them first he asked a chief when he could have a meeting with his people, and was told "tomorrow night." The arrangement was then made for the chief to come and bring his people to a meeting at that time. The time arrived, but no chief or other Indians. After waiting some time one or two came. He talked to them and appointed another meeting. Not one came. "Shall I quit and go home, or shall I try again?" He had an impression that he must try again. The next appointment there were six or eight came, and then he thought he had got a start, and was feeling very highly exalted, when a whoop" was heard near by, and every Indian jumped and ran out to where a dance was going on. His pride went down at once. He saw how little they cared for Christianity. But he persevered, and by and by he began to have congregations that would stay, and who became interested so much, that some of them joined the Society of Friends, after a mode instituted by himself for the occasion. He persevered in his missionary work amongst the two tribes till he has got a Monthly Meeting made up of converted whites and Indians.

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Steamboat Frank, a Modoc, and a recorded minister in the Society of Friends, was then called to the