The Eugene guard., March 21, 1925, Image 10

THE EUGENE GUAED
Page Ten
LESSON "TEXT IS 40 DAYS AND ASCENSION
Differences Between Literalists in Bible Study and Modernists Are Pointed Out
By Teacher
The International Uniform
Rundnv School Lesson for March
' The Forty Uays and tho
Ascension. The Kver-l-iriuf
Christ. Luke 24:30-53.
Bv WM. E. CILllOY, T. P.
(Kilitor of The CongreRationalist) .
inilOUE ia Jesus;
Where l heaTen;
Where la the right hand of
God? Where la God'a throne?
These nr the questions that In
evitably arise in connection with th
slory of Christ's Ascension. (
Who can conceive of the glory of
(he (iod of this whole universe? Who
can dream of the mysteries that, lie
in the "beyond"? And who can es
timate what marvels of association
may be between our world and tho
vast worlds that ara now bejor.d our
ken?
There are two thsorlea, or concep
tions, of the Bible prevalent today
among men and women of aqnal de
votion to Jesus Christ.
The one group, sometimes called
"literalists" or "traditionalists," holds
to the verbal Infallibility of the Bible
with all intensity.
The other group, sometime called
"modernists," distinguishes the essen
tial spiritual truth of Scripture from
the mass of detail.
The latter group finda a human
element in the Bible. In fact to
many It would have seemed amailug :
that traditions should not have grown
up around so wonderful a lite as that
of Jesus of Nazareth.
As a matter of fact there were in
ancient writings many strange and
miraculous stories told of Jesus that
arc not found in our New Testament
They have been excluded from
' what ia called tha "canon" of Scrip
ture. Tha "canon" was selected by
human agency.
In excluding many stories of the
' miraculous in determining tha limits
i of tha New Testament as w have it
today, did those who formed the can
on include soma things that might up
on much tha soma basis have been
i eluded?
These are question that Christian
scholars hav had to face with hon
est and open minds.
Tha truth la not, and never has
been, In danger. Full Inquiry and
discussion ara tha means of establish
ing truth, and' of correcting error.
Ingersoll, and critics like him,
thought that under their attacks tha
Bibla was a passing book, but open
minded study and inquiry hava given
It stronger anchorage in tha world's
life than ever before.
Soma have found In the story of
the Ascension a reflection of an age
when men believed that the earth was
flat, and of the ancient idea of the
upper air as peopled by spirits in
successive stages, or strata, of heav
en. f3omo lay stress upon ths fact that
neither Matthew's Gospel nor John's
makes reference to the Btory of tha
Ascension and that Mark makes only
a brief reference (Mark 10:10) to
Jesus being "reoelred into heaven."
But this Is clear. Tha New Testa
ment, rot ouly In a limited reference,
which may, or may not, hava been
influenced by tradition, but in all
its texture, proclaims the fact of
Christ's eternal Intercession.
His resurrection life is a life that1
unites earth and heaven. He not
only came to reveal God, the Fath
er, but He has lifted our earthly
life Into eternal communion with the
Father.
Nor need tha method of Christ's
return to tha Father trouble us. If
God lifted up tha divine Christ, be
fore tha ayes of tha amazed dis
ci pies, just as our lesson says. It is,
no mors wonderful than Innumerable
things that God Is doing through
the laws that men ara gradually dlo
coTerlng. V
It does seem a mistake, however,
to base largely upon a single pass
age such hopes of a return of J'hiik
jOJ- JIM -3-j.W"V
TEXTl Luke 24:36-63.
And aa they thus spake, Josus himself stood In the midst
. of them, and salth unto them, Peace be unto you. i
But they were terrified and affrlghtod, and supposed that
they had seen a spirit '
And he snld unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do
thoughts arise In your hearts?
Behold my bandB and my feet that it is I myself: handle
ms, and Bee; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye Bee
me have. -
And when he had thus spoken, he showed them his hands
and his feet
And while they yet .believed not for, joy, and wondered
he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
And " they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of a
honeycomb.
And he took It, and did eat before them.
And he said unto them. These aro the words which I spake
unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be
fulfilled, which were written In the law of Moses, and In tlfe
prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
Then opened he their understanding, that they might under
stand the scriptures.
And said unto them. Thus it is written, and thus it be
hooves Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day.
And that repentance and remission of Bins should be
preached In his mime among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
And ye are witnesses of these things.
And, behold, I send the promiBe of my Father upon you:
. but tnrry ye In the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with
power from on high.
And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted
up his hands, and blessed them.
And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted
from them, and carried up Into heaven.
And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with
groat Joy.
And were continually In the temple praising and blessing
God. Amen.
In the sky, as have been constantly
disappointed.
. Only recently we have seen the sad
spectacle of deluded people staking
everything upon the coining of Christ
and the end of the world. Their,
conviction that they knew the day
has not saved them from delusion.
We mis-read the story of the rcsur-
rectlon and the Ascension unless wo
arc led to the living Christ.
The assurance that He lives and
the manifestation of Ilia life, in us
are tho deepest tilings that roliirion
has for us. If wo have found Him
we need not trouble over speculative
questions or nbout tho times and
scusous.
At The Churches Sunday
First Baptist.
Corner of Eighth and Pearl street.
Charles B. Dunham, pastor, Arab
Hoyt Baa, music director. Bible school
I meets at 9:45. W. It. Lord, supenln
j tendent Morning worship 11 o'clock.
! The pastor will preach the sermon.
! Arah Hout liae will sing as an of
i fertory solo, "Lead Kindly Light"
I (Llddel). At 8 p. m., Mrs. Deinarest
will glva an address in tha arniory.
The intermediate young people's so-
cieties meet In the auditorium of this
. church at 6:18. At the same hour the
1 senior young people's socitles meet in
the post room of the arniory. Tho
closing service of the evaneelistic
campaign will be held at 7:80. Do not
miss hearing Mrs. Demarcst in this
last sermon. Our Tegular prayer and
conference meeting will bo held on
Thursday night at 7.S0.
in. Tho pastor will speak on the sub
ject "Ilow to have n successful re
vival.' loung people'a meeting 0:45
p. ni. All young people invited, ltev.
Clinton Chapman of ltainicr. Ore. will
preach nt 7:80 and euch eveuing dur
ing the week. llev. Chapman will
preach the old time gospel In an In
teresting way. Bo sure and hear him.
The singing will bo a port of tho re
vival. So come and bring your friends.
Central Presbyterian.
Corner Tenth and 1'esrl. net. A.
II. Saunders, minister. Prof. John B.
Siefrrt, choir director. Mrs. Hnth
llnvis (.'leaver, organist. Funclny
schnnl at U:4t, under the leadership of
li. A. Hnults, general iitpcrlntrndent.
(Jood music, reverent Bibla study, and
Miirm. Iinppy fellowship are nutstand
ilij! features in this part of our chiinh
v. rk. Let us enroll you as on of onrj
reunlar attendants. Morning worship
at 11 o'clock, the pastor's theme be -i
in- "The Ise of Life." The quartet
wi 1 sing 'M.'onre Weary Soul" (ii!
bert) aud Mr. Jones' solo will be th
utiit-r of our ftpecinl musical numbers
nt tnis service. In the evening our
people will participate In the Dcmsr
eM revival services at the armory.
There will be no Christinn Endeavor
this evening, but tho Westminster
leniciie will meet at 0:80 for the usual
service. Prayer meeting Thursday
evening nt 7:80. Our miil-week service
brings a blessing to all who attend.
Topic for consideration "The Mission
of Christianity," discussion led by the
pastor. A cordial welcome awaits
thoiie who attend our services, and we
will he glad to have you make this
your church home If not now affiliate.l
with some other.
Church of God.
Third and Mniin i mreet, .Mamie
Bisconer, pastor. Hible whonl 10 a.
in., K. A. Fogies, superintendent.
Classes for all ages. Preaching 11a.
Trinity Lutheran.
Corner Hutu and Pearl. Overt
Skllbred, pastor. Sunday school every
.Sunday l:43 n. m. All in Amerlrnu
and a graded school. The llitile clss
la aniiona to have a full number on
Sunday. Prepare tha 18th chapter of
the Acts'. Services Suulay 11 a .in.,
In Scandinavian. Vocal solo by T. (I.
Ksnrhus. The sermon will be based on
John I), K-Ui "Verily, verily, I any
unto, except ye eat the fli-sii of the
son of man and drink his blood, ye
have not life in yourselves," The cir
cuit meeting of the state of Oregon
will be held at Silverton. 24-Jtl in
other words. Tuesday, Wednesday anil
liiurtilay this week. The congregation
nnd the ladies' aid must send tkn
delegates forh, and In addition you
are urged to go as many as get off.
The St. Johns Lutheran congregation
of Silverton invites you. Uev. I.inseth
is the pastor o( that congregation, and
hp loves the Eugene people, so Jllt
come along. The meeting opens on
Tuesday morning at 10:80. tliir con
gregation will also decide Sunday
morning It tha evening service ahill
be postponed so as to permit a union
service wit the Itetliests Lutheran
congregation In Ianebo.
Seventh Day Adventlst
Seventh and Choruelton. F. M.
Longliery, pastor. Phone t'10 .1. Sab
bath school tl:l."i a. m. (.'hurrh ser
vices 11 a. m. Young People's meet
ing. 8 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednes
day, 8 p. m. SuiKlay evening services
nt 7:45 p. in. The subject for tha
evening will be an illustrated lecture
on the "Acts of the Apostles." Over
sixty beautiful slides, public welcome.
Falrmount Presbyterian
Fifteenth street and Villard. Sun
day is Christinn stewardship dsr
with us. The sermon will be on Ibis
of a program for a rural church.
. Special music for this service Is pro
vided, including the junior boys choir
under Mrs. Iavis. Sunday morning:
Church school at 0:45. A recently
organised class for young married
women meets in the league room.
! Another recently organized class
meets in the parsonage parolrs at
the same hour composed of college
students, teachers and other young
people. The round table plan of teach
ing or leadership is carried out in
their plan, including a social evening
once a month in soma home. I be
theme for the 11 o'clock hour will be
"Exposition of the Great Supper,"
or 'Homo Compelling Influences."
Special music by the choir. . 4
is Formally Dedicated in Corvallis I "unt.Mu,eb,V ftuT
I 'Riii i -. "Spired b Km- i
! I about th. Z?.,H 7 "'l
Creswell Church of Christ -Os;ar
A. Cooper, minister. An
other 'great crowd heard the sermon
InRt Sumhi.v evening on the subject,
"How the Christian People of Ores
well rnn Unite." The minister stated
that Christian unity was a practical
and Scriptural theme, and that real
unity among Christian people must
come, lie also said, that unity could
not he btouglit nbout except upon a
foundation that was common to all
profoHsing Christians. Next Sunday
evening it is hoped that a union serv
ice of all the Christian people may
be held at which the subject of unity
will be further discussed. The morn
ing services will be ns usual and the
nermon will be on, "Christ the
Truth." '
Croswoll Methodist
"Can we Know the Truth?" will
be discussed by Itev. J. II. Irving at
the Creswell Methodist church Hun
day morning. "With Brains Sir," will
be the title of the evening address to
young thinkers.
Grace Lutheran
Corner 11th avenue East nnd Ferry
Sts. II. Trautmann, pastor. Sunday
school at 0:45 a. m. Divine service
11 a. m. Topic of the sermon will be
the question of the disciples: "Is it
I?" Midweek Lenten service Wednes
day evening 7:45, Topic to be discuss
ed will be the fifth word of Christ on
tho cross: "I Thirst." A cordial welcome.
First Methodist Episcopal
J. Franklin Unas, D. 1)., Minister,
Sunday school nt 9:45. Dr. Hunt, su
perintendent. Youug people's meet
ings in the evening at 0 o'clock. The
high school group in the baptist
church, and the University group in
the nrmory. The pastor's morning
sermon nt eleven will be on the
themo "Wronging the Soul." This will
be n messngo of vital- importance to
the young people of the church. Spe
cial music under the direction of Mr.
Evans, Afternoon sermon lecture in
the Armory by Mrs. Dcmarest. Again
in tho evening at seven-thirty in the
same place. This will be the last Sun
day of the campaign. Do not miss
these happy, inspirational services.
AH the regular weekly and Sunday
services of this church will be resum
ed this week. Prnyer nnd praise ser
vice on Thursday evening at 7:110.
Then on next Sunday, morning and
evening services as customary. ' -
First Christian
Oak and Eleventh streets. E. V.
Stivers, pastor. If we hold up our at
tendance in Sunday school this Sun
day, it is imperative that each mem
ber who is in the city be present
Sunday. Tho absence of the students
occasioned by vacation will deplete
the atteudnnce some. Let us make a
special effort to , attend. Sunday
morning the special solo will be given
by Miss Hazel White, the number be
ing "Face to Face." The sermon
Sunday morning by the pastor iff on
the subject, "The tears of Jesus." The
Sunday morning sermons deal with
special events in the life of our Lord,
leading up to the great Enster ser
vice. Sunday evening the choir will
give the special number. I he scr- ;
mon-lecture Sunday evening, is the
anniversary sermon of the ministry of j
Dr. Stivers. Nineteen years ago he j
preached his first sermon on March j
L'llrd. Since that time he has deliv
ered a special sermon ench year on
the Sundny nearest that date. Those
who have heard him the six sermons
preached in Eugene will know what
to expert. The sirmniiR arc always
filled with humor nnd nre always en-1
I New Church Building
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: l I i..-,-1 1 i f'kaiatlii, nkiiiwri rla c InnnJ - 4-n M-.4- tli. t a.rlo ' nf a ofl Han. tlu ' I."
This is the new Corvallis 1 Christian church, designed
recently dedicated. Rev. Clarence W. Reynolds Is pastor.
joyed by tremendous crowds. . The
subject this time, "The Preacher "as
a Fisherman" or "will a preacher
swear?" Do not fail to hear this ad
dress. We extend a special invitation
to the sportsmen of this city., We
extend our usual invitation. V.
Falrmount Christian
17th and Columbia Sts. Sunday ser
vices as follows: Bible school meets
promptly at 9:45 a. m., followed by
communion and sermon by the pas
tor at 11:00. Every minute of the
Sunday school session is interesting,
and the attendance is increasing.
Sermon topic: "pommuning With
Christ," being a study for young
Christians. Christian Endeavor
meets at 6:30 in a really interesting
helpful service. A live- song service
at 7:30, followed by the evening Ber
mon, on the subject, "Christjbe Cor
ner Stone."
First Congregational
Fred J. Clark. Minister. 10 n. m.
Sunday school. 31 a. m. Sermon:
"The Meaning of Life." 6 p. m.,.Y. P.
society. 7:1(0, Book sermon using Wil
liam Allen White's new book, "Wood
row "Wilson."
t theme, and the Board will make its
annual ninvnsH in Hie nfteriHiiin. The
i work of the year is passing under re
view ii i hi me responsibilities for the
new Church Year is in the fore
ground. With the steadily increasing
population in Faironiuiu, district ami
Eugene, this coming year promises to
be the best tho church has ever ex
perienced. Tho Endeavor meets at
0:30 and all are invited. Tho Bible
Hchool is doing excellent work and
meets at t:45. All are welcome to alt
cugrnicsprlngflcld Free Methodist
Ono block west of tilenwuod Sta
tion, in West Springfield, l.illiun
(iray, pastor. Sunday nchnnl ot 1:-I.".
J.usephlno Lee, superintendent. Harry
Ensign, nssifUtu.t. Classes tor nil. It
Is on the grow. Morning service at
11 n. in. Subit:t, "Judas, the Be
trayer." Old fashioned nnd interest
ing testimony following the preach
ing, you can take part in this, and
enjoy it Mo. li Verne Pugh will
solo. Also a solo by "Baby Bob I'ugh"
j piiiRrr. i lie yomiK
people's mreting nt 7 p. m. Will be
i led by Esther Ie. Evening service
at 7:-l Special song at this service.
The midweek meeting will be Thurs
day at T :. There will be a Tuesday
' prnyer meeting announced at tho Sun
day service. The lady pnstor will per
! form marriage ceremonies, and visit
j the sick anywhere at any time. Bring
(jour babies to this homey church and
! feel nt home.
Emmaus Luthoran.
n Second uvenue west near Blair
boulevard. Henry Iverson, pastor.
There wilt bo no services Sundny. on
account of the int!donmee tings which
are being conducted by Hev. Vammen
of I.os Angles at the Bethesda Luth
eran church, Danebo, to which alt aie
invited. Ladies Aid society will meet
Thursday nfteruorn at the home of
Mrs. .1. S. ElR.iard. Prayer meeting
Thursday evening at eight o'clock.
Springfield Methodist Episcopal
Sunday night: "What th Church
means to the Community," will be
the theme for a short sermon follow
ing the fireside hour, nt 7:30, at which
i ing the fireside hour, a! 7:Ht. nt which
a study will be giveu on the slides1
"The Preacher as a
Fisherman"
or
"Will a Preacher Swear"
A Sermon-Lecture Sunday Evening at the
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Onk niul Eleventh Streets
Celebrating the .
Nineteenth Anni
versary of the
Ministry of Dr.
E. V. Stivers
A sermon filled with
items of interest of
out-door life, humor
ous incidents and in
spiring truths.
The house will
be crowded to
the doors.
Come early for a
good seat
V..'l: .' ?l
i
Dr. E. V.' Stivers
who celebratea the 19th AnnU
vrary of hit ministry next Sunday.
bear him. He' is respected by all that
know him, for his conservative expo
sition of the mooted ideas advanced
by many. Evangelistic services at 7:30
by the pastor. AH are invited to any
and all of these meetings.
r understood, ,r,a",:'
know it f. ,w, imhM .
.tud. .nd shed 'lul'i
rad.n of Iot, !." ,b' Ustiw,
whether there b. f , ' " "
present conqueri, g., .
I was struck tod.. 2i .v
histor.o rearch, Z
. aoctnnes of an old wlu' " "'
removes the burden of the , .,1!,,'k''
t my slu-stnined inul in .
ruira oy a Ho v Ood n "'""
scholorshin v,. " lr 1...
the classic scenr. "l:'t
arena moved and tau, t th i""
made conscious of ,. ." 1
that divide Him frm " 8 "Mnri..
the more if lr"?. th.. .1,
would . :
anwing of n.y faith in hi
let mo sen l, it " fu
land stand for ,e: hw
I His gracious per. i nil
stretched to eo... .... . M
"It 1. llBA. B '. .
Army rf ... u .. Mini
' T, tnat cm be
see daily and hourly a, ,hfv-
that tt,ta;h
cover the most needy.
a k-dd vi uur wprK cont nuti t k '
'. of th.,e.l Ip,ritWj.
world S l srnrr " w 01 lot
BRAMWELL BOOTH SAYS WORLD
. IS IN BAD MESS AT PRESENT TIMEl
There la Hone for Christianity In Future, Head of Salvation
Army Declares, However
First Unitarian
East Eleventh avenue at Kerry
street. Morning service nt 10:45
o'clock with sermon by the pastor..
Frank Fay Eddy. Sermon topic: "A
Saint nnd Two Heretics." This ser
mon will bo a study of saintliness ns
illustrated by Joan of Arc in the esti
mation (of Bernard Shaw and Mark
Twain. The soloist at the morning
service will be Kathleen (Powell, con-,
trolto. The church school meets at
the close of the morning service. In
the Houud Table class the subject of
discussion will be the "Rise and Fall
of First Civilisations" based on Win
wood Rende's exposition in the "Mnr
trydom of Man.'
Bible Standard Mission .
707, Pearl street. Fred Horn-j
sliuh, pastor. Mrs. Alfaretta Wood, 1
assistant pastor, Miss Ivorita Wood, ,
musical director. Services every Tues
day and Friday evening nt 7:45. Sun
dny school nt 10 a. m., Vivian Den
nis, superintendent. We have a splen-;
did corps of teachers and officers '
with classes for .everybody from six
years to 100 Sunday morning at 11.!
.1. It. C'onlee, dean -of the Bible Stan
dard Training school will preach. His
subject will bo "The Nine Gifts of
the Spirit.' Mr. Conlee has had 20
years experience as a Bible toacher,
nnd is ono of the best poRted men on .
the Pacific const on the doctrines ad- j
vanned by the "Latter -Ka.nV move
ment started in lOOii, nnd is consid-
ered ns nn authority on the subject ;
he will preach on. Everybody ought to
By MILTON BRONX ER
(NEA Service Correspondent)
LONDON, March 21. the world is
in a sorry mess people are rest
less and unhappy but the teachings
of Christ bring healing and salvation I
and, therefore, General Bramwell
Booth, head of the Salvation Army,
today declared himself to me to be an
optimist.
It's an important message because
General Booth is an important man.
As the head of a religious organiza
tion which pursues its unflagging ac
tivities all over tho globe, be id in
close touch with what men and wo
men are thinking. And as the Sal
vation Army concerns itself especial
ly with the humble and the lowly.
General Booth understands what the
mass of mankind are thinking.
From all over the world dally and
hourly the reports come to him from
his trusted lieutenants. The great
organization, tho great preacher, the
kindly-faced, white-haired chieftain,
who knows the world as n vicar
knows his parish, Baid to me:
"I am of a hopeful spirit as to the
future of Christianity or, as I prefer
to state it, of Christ. '
"There is no doubt that the world
is still a prodigal; it has left the
Father, cast off His restraints and
abandoned His laws. The result is
a sorry mess, a mess only too appar
ent aliko in the moral, the intellectu
al, the spiritual spheres. But I can
see that- it is a restless, hungry and
unhappy;' world, not perhaps alto
gether without discernment as to the
cause of its miseries.
"The churches of every name seem
to me to be too much occupied with
themselves, occupied, that is, with
the maintenance of their own num
bers and learning and' influence, too
little alive to the appalling needs,, of
the people ns a- whole, and too little
confident in the power of the mes
sage of Christ which thev have to
deliver. ; They do not see how really
powerful tho weapons ot their war
fare may be in their hands, how de
structive of the forces of sin are the.
high explosives within their control.
"I do not know thnt I have any
special authority to speak to the
churches of the United States, but if
I hnd I think I would say your great
need is iutensity, enthusiasm, confi
dence in yourselves nnd your own
doetrim) the Truths you teach.
"I rejoice in the mnn benevolent
activities of one kind and another
which the churches maintain, but it
is necessary to recall the familiar
truth that movement is not the same
thing as progress, and that interest
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backache. 1 have a good appetite and
am gaining in weight. Taking this
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