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A’ 1 W-’ 'V < CHRISTIAN HRRALD. 6 w—--------------------------- —--------------------------------------------- -* 1 < , ■ - ■ - n ' ' ■ ’ "............................... , Correspondence. should appear in our as Lu1 take away as-fe as-. Letter from Australia."" may be, the reproach that we are under because of its public appear M elbourne , A ustralia , ance. I am conversant with the Aug. 5, 18S3. belief of many of our representa Dear Bro. Floyd: tive preachers and teachers, and I It affords me great pleasure to knew that they do not accept or hear from you and to learn that you teach either Darwinian or Theistic are pressing on in the good work. evolution. On the contrary, the It is with delight that I go back two strongest and most complete with you to our college days, and overthrows of both that I have especially to Bro. McGarvey’s room discreet in all they said and did, as seen were written "By men who re- where we hacT such those who are to give an account ceived the intellectual training en-. <zActs.” I often thought how hard to God —-taught them to feel their tirely -among us.— J.—refer.to the the work was that we had to do, responsibility. No Christian par Problem of Problems by Elder but I suppose that it came so hard ents should rest satisfied to come Clark Braden and the Problem of to me because it was new and I ..and. .Hereafter» no(, been trained to think so ^WorTSTthis. Even with all this, Human children may in hours of tempta by Dr. H. Wilford Hall. The first closely as I should. I shall over tion, be thrown off their guard, and is a moral and religious presenta remember Kentucky, and especially sin in the sight of God. Job was tion of the subject and remarkably the old university and my college —argument ■ The m-atex. - —-much—scattered, second is a most complete and was, at the close of each feast to yet I know that we will meet again. send and sanctify his children, rise masterly scientific argument, show “ Go into all the world,” says the early in the morning and offer a sin ing that there is no scientific basis Master, " and preach.” This will offering for each of them. As ren for the theory, when the facts of separate us for a time, but I feel science are properly interpreted. that the time will not be long. dered by Scott. •' Oft a? these rounds of social- joy ex If any one wishes to read a most The months to me pass away as a overwhelming overthrow of day. pir’d, Th© pious father holy rites required ; Herskel, Darwin, et. al., let 'them Since I came to Melbourne I find By due oblution cleans’d, the filial band, procure this work and they can llie-wnrk muph harder than the For solemn sacrifice around him stand. have that pleasure. country churches of Kentucky. When rising with the morn, the prince I wish to have it understood that There are so many things to be ly sire Disposed the atonement on the hallowed the Christian church does not be done that it is a continual rush all fire, lieve or endorse the teaching of the the time, day and night. I have For every child a costly victim bias'd— article mentioned above. They do received one copy of the C hristian For every child the fervid prayer he not attempt to improve upon the H erald , and am very much pleased sais’d ; Forgive my children’s sin all-gracious divinely inspired history of facts with it, and will take pleasure in as presented in the 2nd and 3rd sending you iteinsTof news from* Po *er, If some loose moment’s gaiety of heart chapters of Genesis. Genesis will this land that you may know how E’er said to piety and God depart !” be intelligently accepted and be we do/ I also hope to get you some Time rolled on, and thus lived lieved when the “ Descent of Man ” subscribers. Job, prosperous and happy, honored and “ History of Creation ” are The work is going on steadily and revered a blessing to his child- looked upon as the rubbish of a here. There have been two new ten and to all in that region of past age or referred to as proof of churches built this year in the country, loved of God, blessed by the ridiculous vagaries that men suburbs of Melbourne, and a more him, and by him protected from all have accepted. general interest is being awakened evil, from all adversity, from all In the love of truth, in the hearts of the brethren ; yet R. H. Moss. the wiles of Satan, as Satan very we have much work before us and well knew. Enjoying thus the are greatly in need of energetic Notice to Delegates. friendship and protection of God, preachers. 1 am glad to learn from confiding Job fondly hoped to oc Bro. Floyd: I desire to request all delegates the papers that the brethren are cupy this lofty eminence, till ripe making such great strides in old age should bring him in peace and others who mav attend the America in bringing sinners to the to his grave. But alas • a sad change State Meeting, which convenes at this place October 3rd, to notify me truth. I wish that they would came ; of which in our next. by postal card at as early a date as take better care of them and get possible, so that arrangements may them all in some way to do some A DENIAL. be made for their entertainment. thing for* the Master while under C enterville , O r ., Please state when you will arrive his service. So many take for Oct. 11,1883. and whether by train or other con granted that all they have to do is veyance. Those who write in time to come into the church and they Editor Herald ! In the weekly Oregonian of will receive a card before leaving are safe. I feel that I was made Aug. 31st, appears an article head home introducing them to the safe by coming to Christ and doing ed “ Development of Mart/' written family that will entertain them as he commanded; but I have not by S. C. Adams, of Salem. We, as during the meeting. If any write forgotten that if I wish to oontinue a people, have been called iAfiuels too late to receive a reply they will safe that I must be about my Master’s business and still do his on account of it already. I there please report at the church. commandments by -doing all the fore deem it important that a pub- J. W. S priggs . £ood I sao, so that all along my U q denial of our belief in suohi Or -} +1 iw, Job’s ten children, three daugh- ters and seven sons, seem Id” have" all settled around him, and to have been prosperous, social and happy. The family custom was for each son upon each recurring birthday, to write his brothers and sisters to come and feast with him in his own house; and have a real enjoyable lively time. Job had taken great pains to train them in the fear of teaching journey I may be happy. The church at Hotham, where I KffiKOvVqneAuliiHg, is being blessed — by many being added. I have been about six months with the church, and while the work has been heavy and my health has been poor, yet I have spent a happy time presenting the gospel and persuading men to turn from evil. Seventy have been the result thus far; fifty of them’ by faith and baptism, and the and still we have crowded audien ces and many more we are expect ing to decide for the Lord. AH the churches are having additions also. From the Watchman you will be able tosee how things are -going. — I have not had time to send to the Watchman or any of these papers a report yet. Farwell for the pre sent wilH “ffie“ hopFThat bless and prosper you in every good work. Yours in the hope, .__ „ __C. A. M oore . _ — - —------------ Letter from Eden Valley. E den V alley , W. T., Sept. 9, 1883. / Hear ~Brb. FloycFT Perhaps a few items from this part of the Master’s vineyard would be of some interest to the readers of your most valuable paper, we send the following. We are having regular preaching once a month each by Bros. T. M ___ Morgan and E. A. Ladow. Our numbers have been increased re cently. Bro. W. E. Pedigo, wife and daughters, and Bro. John Wat son and wife united with us a short time ago by letter; and while, doubtless, your town (Monmouth) will miss them greatly we feel that they will be a great help to us. Also Bro. C. J. Wright and wife, having moved from Spangle and settled in our neighborhood, united with us by Jettef of which the fol .lowing are true copies: S pangle , W. T., Aug.jB, 1883. To the brethren of the Church of Christ we sendeth greeting : This is to certify that our Bro. C. J. Wright is an able minister of the gospel and a member of the church at this place, and is in good standing as a member, minister and neighbor; and as a minister we take great pleasure in recommend ing him to the brethren wherever he may chose to cast his Jot as being able and faithful. He has been with us for near three years, aiiLl uudt/X Ills piLixxrhixi^ our con*