has just retired from the Viceroyalty of India, represented the home view; his sympathy was largely with the native Indian races, and his policy was steadily in the direction of Indian home rule, throwing more and more authority into the hands of the Indians; a policy so bitterly opposed, especially in the matter of jurisdiction of native judges over English residents, that Lord Ripon's good intentions were in a large measure defeated. Meanwhile there is an evident uneasiness in England about the situation in India; the native Indian press is becoming more and more outspoken against the English Government, and an agitation is pervading some classes of influential natives which the English believe to be the outgrowth of Russian intrigue.-Chr. Union.

A GREAT TRUTH.-That was a great truth tersely stated by Bishop Keener in his address to the deacons at the Baltimore Conference: "We want men not so much to lecture against sin, but to live against it." "Lecturing is easier than right living, and censoriousness more prevalent than righteousness. A holy life speaks better things than wordy platitudes. A young missionary, in relating his experience before the Board that accepted and sent him abroad, said: I passed 'I through bitter years of skeptical unrest, hunting up every possible objection to the Christian system; but there was one argument I could never answer— the consistent, godly life of my father.' 'The life has a voice more eloquent than human speech, and a power as irresistible as eternal truth itself." " New Orleans Christian Advocate.

In the morning I must see the face of God before I see the face of man, or undertake any duty.

THE HEATHEN WOMAN'S PRAYER.

A heathen woman lay dying,

From wasting fever and pain;
And death's damp dews were gathering
On her brow like mist of rain.

Beside her a Christian sister
Sat, holding her icy hand,

And whispering words of comfort,
Of rest in the better land.
She told her of Christ, our Saviour,
Who died lost sinners to save;
Who left His bright throne in glory,
And triumphed o'er death and grave.
The weary eyes slowly brightened,

As these words of wondrous love
Fell into that heart of hunger,

Like manna, fresh from above. "And is this for me?" she faltered, "This Saviour, so kind and good? Did He leave His throne of glory? For me shed His precious blood? Will He save a dying heathen,

One steeped in darkness and sin? Will His blood cleanse my uncleanness, And for me a mansion win? "For you, dear sister, He suffered,

For you, bore death on the cross; That He might bring you this blessing, All else He counted but loss. All who thus trust in His mercy,

Shall surely find pardoning grace. Believe in His name, my sister,

And soon you will see His face."
And there in the gathering darkness,
With the Angel of Death close by,
That dying heathen woman
Sent up her piteous cry:
"Saviour, I am weak and sinful;
Help me while I pray to Thee!
Cleanse my heart, oh, cleanse me wholly !
Let me from all sin be free!"
Here she paused; her breath grew shorter;
Faintly burned the lamp of life;
And the soul seemed surely passing
From this world of sin and strife.
But the brown and shrunken features
Lighted up with wondrous love;
For the eyes, once dull and lifeless,
Saw the unseen things above.
But a moment-then the vision
Seemed to vanish from her sight;
And the millions of her sisters
Pleading for the gospel light,
Seemed to pass in slow procession;
Then, with strength not born of earth,
Her whole life went out in pleading

For these souls of priceless worth.
"Far across the waste of waters
Christians live, who love Thee, Lord;
Send, oh send them to my sisters,

That they, too, may learn Thy word.
Send them quickly, for they're dying,

Those for whom the Christ hath died; Worthless idols long they've worshiped : They know nothing else beside.

Hear, oh blessed Saviour, hear me !
Bid them hasten, with all speed,

To the Christless millions dying-
Dying full of sin and need."

Here she ceased. The prayer was ended.
Death set free the prisoned soul;
And the friend who sat beside her
Knew that it had reached its goal.
"Send me, Lord, for I am ready,"
Here and there we hear the cry;
"Let me bear the gospel tidings,
To the millions ere they die.'
Shall we stay them? shall we hinder?
Are there Christians here who dare
To hold back a child most precious,
Who has heard that dying prayer ?
Life and Light.

LITTLE CHILDREN.

"Of such God's kingdom is," He said who took
The children in His arms, and would not let
Them go unblessed away. And once He set
A child 'mid those proud hearts who could not brook
The second place; the Master bade them look
Upon the little child that wist not yet

Of first or second, and their strife forget.

The lowliest heart's writ highest in God's book.
O little hands, and trustful, guileless eyes,
O faltering lips so ignorant and wise,

O sacred childhood! When we think how soon
The world will jar the music out of tune,
Pitying we end, who reverently began,
Because the child must grow into a man.
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SUMMARY OF NEWS.

GREAT BRITAIN.-Parliament reassembled on the 19th. In the House of Lords the Government was assailed by the Conservatives with questions concerning its intentions in the Soudan. Earl Granville, Foreign Secretary, replied. He said that the Government had left it entirely to Lord Wolseley to decide whether to proceed at once to attack Khartoum, or to delay until perhaps next autumn. It was believed that he would decide to postpone aggressive operations. In the House of Commons, W. E. Gladstone made similar statements, adding that the present situation does not allow the Government to make overtures to El Mahdi, because such might defeat their own object. Sir Stafford Northcote gave notiee that he would move a vote of censure, in the form of an address to the Queen, representing that the course of the Government respecting Egypt and the Soudan had involved a great sacrifice of valuable lives and heavy expenses, without any beneficial results; making it necessary that the Government should recognize and take decided measures to fulfil its responsibility to insure good, stable government in Egypt and in the portions of the Soudan necessary for Egypt's security. Gladstone subsequently named the 23d as the day for debate on this motion. Another member gave notice that he would move an addition, that it is incumbent on the Government to take hold of Khartoum with a view of promoting civilization and commerce in Central Africa. It was announced that Canada and four Australian colonies had offered to the Government military assistance for the contest in the Soudan, and that the offers had been accepted.

On the 20th, a royal message was presented to Parliament, calling out the reserves and ordering the embodiment of the militia. The reserves consist of sol

diers who have completed their first term of service of six years, and have been allowed to return to civil life, but are liable to be summoned in an emergency to serve another six years' term. They receive sixpence a day as a retaining fee. The militia are a different body, and have not necessarily ever been in the army. The wife of James Russell Lowell, the American Minister, died on the 19th.

The Home Secretary, Sir W. V. Harcourt, received on the 18th a deputation of unemployed working men, asking of the Government relief. They said that they did not desire alms, but employment, in which they might give value for the bread they wanted. They disclaimed all sympathy with Socialistic propaganda. The Secretary said the condition of the unemployed work. men eminently deserved attention. The Government was not inclined to treat the matter in a spirit of dry economy; but the best method of relief was a very difficult question. Experience has shown that it is unwise to attempt to relieve distress by inaugurating public improvements. He promised that the Government would look closely into the matter, and perhaps try to stimulate the local philanthropic bodies to afford larger temporary relief.

The Cabinet, it is said, at a recent meeting, con. sidered the means of raising a credit of £2,500,000 for

after that time they would be much embarrassed. GERMANY.—The Congo Conference held a session on the 23d. Several delegates made speeches lauding the African International Association. The American Minister withdrew his proposal to extend neutrality beyond the Congo basin, and the other American delegate, Gen. Sanford, withdrew his proposition for a railway to Vivi, saying that he had advocated it solely for the benefit of the International Association, but that the friendly feeling shown by the Powers fur nished every reasonable guarantee respecting the communications necessary to develop commerce on the Congo. The delegates were in complete agreement respecting the text of the final act. A slight difference between Italy and Turkey was adjusted, two small amendments were adopted, and then the final act was accepted. The final sitting was expected to be held on the 26th, when the final act on parchment would be signed by the delegates. The Powers not represented in the Conference will be allowed to give their adhesion to the act if they so desire. Turkey is the only Power represented in the Conference which has no treaty with the African International Association.

The treaty under which Germany assumes a protectorate over the Samoan Islands has been published. It provides for a Council of State composed of the German Consul, two other Germans and two Samoans, empowered to establish laws in the interest of native and German residents. A German officer will act as adviser of the King, and as judge in all penal matters concerning Germans. Prisons are to be built for German offenders. The King undertakes to establish a police force to protect the Germans, the expenses to be met by taxes on the Germans and the amounts derived from fines and prison labor. Germany may with draw from the agreement by giving six months' notice.

EGYPT.-The fall of Khartoum and Gen. Gordon's death having removed the main object of Lord Wol seley's expedition, the whole plan has been changed. The advance on Berber along the Nile has been abandoned, and the troops recalled to Korti. Col. Buller, who evacuated Gubat on the 13th inst. and withdrew to Abu Klea, is also ordered to Korti; but at the latest accounts, he had been obliged to halt and intrench at Abu Klea, on account of attacks made on his forces. Reinforcements and means of transportation are being sent to him from Korti. Gen. Stewart, the previous commander of this detachment, who was wounded in the battle of Abu Klea on the 19th ult. died on the 16th inst.

DOMESTIC.-The Senate has passed a bill authoriz ing the President to negotiate for the purchase from the Creek, Seminole and Cherokee Indians of their interest in the Oklahoma lands; the Anti-Foreign Contract Labor bill; the Texas Pacific R. R. land grant forfeiture; the Agricultural and Post Office Appropriation bills. The House passed the Diplomatic Appro priation bill, and one providing for the allotment of lands in severalty to the Indians on the Umatilla Reservation in Oregon.

A number of Gen. Gordon's dispatches to the Government from Khartoum, of dates from Ninth to Twelfth month, are published, showing that he continually urged that assistance should be sent; and

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THE CAUSE OF CHRIST,

This cause is the most sacred and honorable of any that invite the service of man. It does not promise riches or honor in this life; on the contrary, Christ gives us warning that we may, if faithful in His service, be called to suffer ignominy and poverty. But He promises an infinite reward in the world to come. All who are connected with His cause should depart from all iniquity; they should recommend the religion of Jesus Christ by showing in their lives that excellence which the precepts of the Gospel demand.

In particular, I think the minister of Christ should be an example both to Christians and to sinners. He should be a thoroughly converted man. His will should be lost in the will of God. He should, like Timothy, seek not his own interest, but the interest of the cause of Christ. He should have good judgment in the things of the Spirit of God. He should be able to walk so circumspectly that none could find just occasion to reproach the cause of Christ on his account. He should be an unselfish man, seeking not his own good, but that of many, that they may be saved. He should not be a lord over God's heritage, but an example to the flock. He should win souls to Christ, and he cannot do this by levity, nor by austerity, nor by tyranny, nor by attempting to drive men into that

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which is right. He should show that his heart is full of tender love towards those that are in the darkness of sin. He should be able to reprove with meekness, so that it should appear that though he should be compelled to tell people their faults, he does this because he desires their salvation, and not because he would be glad of an opportunity to wound them.

From whence comes the sufficiency of the minister of Christ? That sufficiency comes from the grace of God. Can we find men that are perfect for the work of the Christian ministry? We dare not say that such is the case; but we should find men who understand how high are the demands with respect to the character of those who minister in holy things. in holy things. And we should find, not only those who understand this, but who are resolutely and earnestly striving to attain to this perfection of Christian character.

How should we act in the case of those who propose to enter the Christian ministry? Paul, in writing to Timothy, names the qualifications which they should possess, and then directs that these persons should first be proved. Before they fill places of the greatest importance, let them show that they are men of integrity and moral worth in an humbler sphere of action. Those who are selfish and ambitious will revolt at this, but those who have the cause of God at heart, and who are really called of God to take part in His work, will be glad

to begin in an humble manner, and to gain a thorough experience in everything pertaining to the work of Christ. Perhaps nothing will go farther to show the real nature of the call which a man may profess to have to the Christian ministry, than to see that there is a burden upon his soul with respect to the sacred responsibilities which he proposes to undertake; feeling from the depths of his heart that God will hold him responsible for what he teaches. I think it of the highest importance that he should have a clear understanding of what the Holy Scriptures teach, both in regard to the plan of redemption and the nature and destiny of man. Also the relation that the Law and the Gospel bear to each other.

I have been led to write the above by hearing many times, ministers take false ground which they could not sustain by the Holy Scriptures, and on such premises preach what they call the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Battle Creek, Mich. Second mo. 5th, 1895.

From The (London) Christian.

A STRIKING CONVERSION.

BY E. PAYSON HAMMOND.

R. S.

In the year 1876, at the invitation of ministers in Washington, District of Columbia, I held a series of Gospel-meetings which lasted twelve weeks. Washington is called "the city of magnificent distances," ," and churches as well as individuals are much isolated. It was but slowly that the people came together in the daily prayer meeting. In answer to many prayers, however, the Holy Spirit came down on the great evangelistic gatherings with mighty power, and many remarkable conversions resulted.

Amongst those converted was the well-known Major Hall. He was a popular man among his companions. He had frequently held offices of trust under the government of the city, and was a member of a fashionable club. He was confessedly addicted to the vices common among men of the world. One day, walking down Pennsylvania Avenue, he met his old friend General Crittenden, who said to him: "Major, I have been converted; if you come to Dr. Rankin's Church to-night you will hear me relate my experience." The Major at first thought his friend spoke in ridicule, but he soon discovered that General Crittenden was in dead earnest. After no small persuasion he consented to be present at the evening meeting.

General Crittenden related his spiritual experiences on that occasion in a manner which moved many hearts. He had been a leader in the Northern Army during the Civil War, and was a man of much ability. At the time of his conversion he was practising as a lawyer, and with his Christian wife attended Dr. Sunderland's church. He told how his son's conversion in the meetings had attracted him to them, and how, at last, his proud heart had yielded to Christ. As he spoke, not a few were moved to tears. Major Hall, however, instead of

being softened, seemed to be greatly incensed. When the inquiry-meeting was announced, and his wife urged him to stay, he said, "No! The General has made a fool of himself. I will have nothing to do with such meetings." He went from the church straight to a place of fashionable resort, where he gambled all night. Next morning, instead of going home he went to a hotel to breakfast, and afterwards slept there till late in the afternoon. Then he returned to his evil associates.

Meanwhile his wife had set apart that day for fasting and prayer for the conversion of her husband. In her agony of prayer she cried out, "0 Lord, if need be, take from us by death our darling and only daughter, if so my husband may be led to Christ." No assurance of an answer seemed to be vouchsafed, and she continued to plead: "0 Lord, take from us our first born and only son, who, with his sister, has given his heart to Jesus in these meetings, if that is needed to lead my dear husband to Thyself." Still no answer seemed to be given. Almost in an agony of despair, she cried out, "O God, lay my dead body across his pathway, if need be, to keep him from stumbling into hell. Thou didst give Thy Son to die for him; if the sacrifice of my life is also needed, I freely give it." No sooner had these words fallen from her lips than she felt, like Daniel of old, that while she was yet speaking, God had heard and answered her prayer. She rose from her knees filled with joy, and ran across the street to the house of a Christian neighbor, to whom she said, "My husband is going to be converted, and he will join Dr. Black's Church on such and such a day." They said to her, "Why, you are beside yourself; where is your husband?" "I do not know," she replied; "but I know he is going to be converted; God has answered my prayer.

That same night Major Hall was among his companions, and had gambled till daybreak, when sud denly he threw down his cards, and saying, "I have played my last card," he turned upon his heel, and went to his office, under terrible conviction of sin. He hunted up a Bible, but he knew more of Blackstone than about God's law and Gospel, and he could find no comfort in turning over the leaves of the sacred book. He remained in his office, however, till five o'clock in the afternoon, having been there from daybreak, trembling all the time at the foot of Mount Sinai. At last he went to a friend's house, and told him of his distress. He at once brought Dr. Black, the pastor, who pointed him to Christ, explaining to him the Saviour's finished work, and urging him to pray God for mercy and forgiveness. He did so. His prayer was heard and answered; peace and joy filled his sɔul.

Major Hall came to the meeting that night. Some one said to me, "There is Major Hall, do you know he has been converted ?" "Indeed," I replied. I left the platform, and said, " Major, I hear you have become a Christian; is it true?" "Yes, it is." "You are well known in Washington; if you would stand on that platform, and re