BX 9S75 1393. ■ LIBRARY OF CONGRES& Shelf ..d)e... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A HANDBOOK United Brethren in Christ. BY E. L. SHUEY, A.M. REVISED AND ENLARGED. i A HAND-BOOK UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. FREPARED BT E. L. SHUEY, A. M. rev:- :<(Jbd. DAYTON !> Bebthbbm Pi Bi.mim . . ISM JOT C ONGR taif IwAtMINOTOWl 1= ^%*j# Copyright, 1885 s 1889, and 1893, By W. J. Shuey. fVef rerace. T\ N Intelligent understanding <>f the character of the rclig- •**»■ ious denomination to which he l*dongs is important to fttian. In a Chnreh like cur own, in which the members so fully direct the policy and methods, all, even the youngest, should be instructed in its history and work, its if>les and government. A Ml knowledge of our Church's • — it> Btmgf th, and BO - principles and methods of work, — cannot fail to enlist the enthusiasm knd to make them more devoted to r terests. To the young people of the Church who desire a knowledge life, to those who have not access to more extended books, to others who desire in a brief space an outline of the <>f the denomination, this little Hand-book is i, with the hope that, in part, at least, it will meet their - bslioTed thai such ■ oompendinm, brief enough r»-ad in a short time, jrel roll enough to give theeseentiaJ It i< difficult ii. |] spac to present more than a slight outim mpt. therefore, has been made Uie incidents <>f the history snd the rk and doctrine bemg collected from larger From the- . this Hand-hook en prepare to the men Chun lit Preface to i\e\\seb n&itioip. T^HE reception accorded the Handbook of the United ^ Brethren in Christ since its first issue, eight years ago, has been beyond the highest anticipations of its projector. The important changes in Church life and government, made as each year passes, render a revision necessary from time to time. Every effort has been made to have the book what is most desired,— a brief statement of all things essential to an understanding of our Church life and his- tory, and a concise compendium of its work and workers. It is hoped that all— pastors and people — will find it adapted to this object. Dayton, Ohio, May 3U 1893. i Goipteipts. !NE 7 Origin 7 9 nfnsnion of Faith 15 Polity 19 .turn ou Moral Life 21 \t 24 -titution 24 Outline of the Church Government 29 Memb er ship - 29 Ministry Others 31 Conferences 35 Departments of Church-Work 38 Sunday-Schools 38 40 The General Board 41 Woman's Missionary Work ... 46 Church-Erection 50 Publishing House 50 Educational Work 54 itorical Society 58 Young People's Christian Union 59 N 62 i< il Tables 64 era] Officers 64 • ral Church Boards 68 leatkmsJ Institutions 70 Church 71 rical Outline 71 Growth in Me m be r ship sneral Coof ej 72 Organisation Of Annual Conferences 73 of 1890, bj B 75 B :i to preach against the lifeless formality of the church, which had been thought sufficient by both ministry and people, and in the midst of which he had so long lived and worked. lie therefore urged the necessity of a new birth and of experimental godline- 8 HISTORY AND DOCTRINE. While Mr. Otterbein was thus preaching, and establishing prayer-meetings, in which the lay- men might have better opportunities for labor, Rev. Martin Boehm, a zealous Mennonite, hav- ing himself experienced a similar change of heart, was engaged in a different field in the same work. At a ' ' great meeting, ' ' held about T766,* in Isaac Long's barn, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, both these ministers, with many others, were present. At the close of a very earnest sermon by Mr. Boehm, Mr. Otterbein arose and embraced the preacher, crying, ' ' We are brethren ! ' ' These words sug- gested, a number of years later, the name for the new denomination which finally sprang from this meeting. From this time these brethren, with other ministers, all Germans, traveled extensively in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland, preach- ing to all that a vital union with Christ, in heart and life, is essential to religious growth. Otterbein himself was, in 1774, settled over a congregation at Baltimore, Maryland, which had withdrawn from the communion of the German Reformed Church. Here he remained until his death in 1813, directing and superin- tending the work begun in his young man- hood. It was not intended, at first, by these fellow- *See Life of Otterbein, by Prof. A. W. Drury, D. D.. pages 117-122. HISTORY AM» DOCTRI* 9 work a new Church, but simply d the people to the importance of con- ion, or the new birth. While working with this purj vera! years passed. Later it decided to call a conference of the minis- ted to the work to consider the best means of uniting and establishing the believers in the new life. This gathering was held in at Baltimore, when it was decided to continue the conferences as might seem best. lly, in 1S00. the societies interested in the ement united and formed the "United hren in Christ." with Mr. Otterbein and Mr. Boehm as bishops. GROWTH. From iSoo to 1815, the Church rk being solely among the Germans. As many <»f its members emigrated to Ohio and the West, they carried forward the work, and 3l0 a new conference was formed west of known as the Miami. From this were formed, in 1S1X and the years fol- Qg, the Muskingum, Scioto. Indiana, and other con fere: Among the men prominent in the move- ments of this and the succeeding period, be- S Bishops Otterbein and Hoehm. were Christian Newcomer, < Meeting, Andrew :. Henry Spayth, and Henry Kiimlc 10 HISTORY AND DOCTRINE. The zeal and devotion of these and other earn- est men were abundantly rewarded. The first General Conference met, June 6th, 1815, near Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, in a small log school-house. Fourteen ministers were present, from four states. After much prayer and deliberation, the Confession of Faith was adopted, together with a book of discipline, containing rules and directions for the govern- ment of the Church. About the same time a new period of growth began. The Church, hitherto composed exclu- sively of Germans, began to find earnest sup- porters among the English settlers west of the Alleghanies, and these conferences gradually became English. The growth was now more rapid, for the field was wider. Ministers and people were zealous in spreading their beliet farther and farther. As they emigrated north and west, new churches and new conferences were formed, and the succeeding decades showed marked growth. The Church, which in 1820 had about one hundred and fourteen preachers, with thirty-six itinerants, and perhaps ten thousand members, included in 1845 ^ ve hun- dred and eightj-one preachers and about thirty- six thousand members. In the earlier years John Russel, Joseph Hoffman, John McNamar, and others, and in the later years Wm. Davis, J. Griffith, W. R. Rhinehart, J. J. Glossbrenner, D. Edwards, and HISTORY AND DOCTRINE II many others contributed to the establishment ot the work of the Church and of its principles. This was the period in which the position of the Church was taken on many of the great moral questions which distinguish it; and the men of the time were worthy of the work. The efforts of the Church during these years largely expended in the country districts, the ministers for some reason avoiding - the towns and cities. Each itinerant had many appointments, traveling from one to another, hing at private houses, in barns, school- houses, or wherever opportunity offered. His salary was small, often but a few dollars, hut he was always honored, and the people every- where received him with kindness and hospi- tality. The increasing growth of the Church led to the adoption, by the General Conference of of the Constitution, which from that time till [889 was the basis of the legislation of the ii> general conferences. This same growth had led to the establishment, in [834, of the rious Telescope^ and the beginning of the Publishing House of the Church. It was but .1 little later, in 1X45, that the first steps in our ational history were taken, and the fust colleg opened in 1 s 4 7 . But progress was not yet stopped. Peeling that the Church is to -pel to all the earth, the Mission- ary Society - aized in 1853, and the fust I 12 HISTORY AND DOCTRINE. missionaries were appointed a year later. In 1875 the women of the Church began their act- ive, aggressive work in the Woman's Mission- ary Association. From the early catechetical schools had come the Sunday-schools, first or- ganized about 1820. To supply their wants were begun the Children' s Friend and Mission- ary Visitor, and later the various Bible lesson- helps, now so important a part of our work. In this series are included Our Bible Teacher ; Our Bible- Lesson Quarterly, Our Inter- mediate Bible-Lesson Quarterly, Lessons for the Little Ones, Bible-Lesson Pictures, and Our Little Pictures for our Bible-Lessons. In 1889 the Quarterly Review of the United Brethren in Christ was established by order of the General Conference. It is a magazine of high grade and with most excellent editorial department. During its first term it was edited by Rev. J. W. Etter, D.D., but the General Conference of 1893 placed the editorial manage- ment in the hands of the professors of Union Biblical Seminary, referring the question of its continuance to the trustees of the Publishing House. One of the most striking movements of re- cent years has been the development of the work among the }^oung people of the Church. This took the form of the organization of societies for Christian work in the various con- gregations. In June, 1890, a convention was HISTORY and DOCTRINE. |;; called at Dayton for the organization of a denominational young people's society. Care- ful consideration resulted in the formation oi the Young People's Christian Union. This union is composed of the various young people's Christian societies of the denomina- tion, each congregation being- left to decide for f what shall be the form of the local organ- ization. This fraternal plan has resulted in very great stimulus to the work among the young people of the denomination, and the excellence of its organization has been shown by the adoption of its methods in other denom- inations than our own. The General Confer- ence having recognized it as a department of the Church, the growth will be more marked in the future. In response to the evident desire of a large part of the Church for some improvements in ►vernment, the General Conference of 1885 inted a Commission of twenty-seven min- - and laymen "to consider our present Confession of Faith and Constitution, and pre- 5Uch a form of belief and such amended fundamental rules for the government of this Church in the future as will, in their judgment. be best adapted to secure its growth and effi- ciency in the work of evangelizing the world." Certain limitations were at the same time placed upon the Commission. It was also to present its report to the Church for approval or 14 HISTORY AND DOCTRINE). rejection by the members. This Commission met in 1885, made a series of changes, and deter- mined upon a plan for submitting them to the Church. For nearly three years the subject was debated, and in November, 1888, by a vote of the requisite number of the members, the forms submitted were adopted. By the ratification of the General Conference of 1889, these be- came the expression of faith and the law of the Church on May 13th of that year. This action of the Church was followed in the summer of 1889 by an effort on the part of fifteen members of the General Conference, who withdrew from its session on the adoption of the revised Confession of Faith and Constitution, and their adherents, to gain possession of the church property in various parts of the country. This led to a series of actions in the civil courts and a thorough examination by them of the entire question of change. After many trials, the results are with the majority, and though not finally settled, the Church already has recov- ered its losses, and is moving more speedily than ever. ' During the later years, the Church has been occupied in the development of the various de- partments of its work. Many of the men who have been influential in these movements are Still living, earnest in their endeavors, and honored by their fellow men. The growth con- HISTORY AND POCTRINK. 1 .'> tinned, the efforts to hold the early zeal and devotion are unbroken, and the mission of the Chureh — to maintain deeided positions on all lions of Christian life — is daily fulfilled in the work of its people. In iSSS there were fourteen hundred and ninety itinerants, with two hundred and four thousand five hundred members, contributing about one million of dollars for church- work. Notwithstanding the secession of 1889, amounting to probably ten thousand, the re- ports for 1892 show 4,234 organized churches, with 1,544 itinerants, and a membership of 03, contributing over a million of dollars for the various departments of the Church, which have been materially enlarged in many directions. CONFESSION OF FAITH. Aik'I-tkd 11 Yon., 1888.— Kaiiiikii Bl iiik QkXX&AL Conns* , 1889. In the name of God, we declare and confess before all men the following articles of our be- lief: ARTICLE 1. Of God and the Holy Trinity. We believe in the only true God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost ; that these three ae — the Father in the vSon, the Sou in the Father, and the Holy Ghost equal in essence 01 ng with the Father and the Son. 16 HISTORY AND DOCTRINE. ARTICLE II Of Creation and Providence. We believe this triune God created the heav- ens and the earth, and all that in them is, visi- ble and invisible ; that He sustains, protects, and governs these with gracious regard for the welfare of man, to the glory of His name. ARTICLE hi. Of fesus Christ. We believe in Jesus Christ ; that he is very God and man ; that he became incarnate by the power of the Holy Ghost and was born of the Virgin Mar}' ; that he is the Savior and Media- tor of the whole human race, if the}' with full faith accept the grace proffered in Jesus ; that this Jesus suffered and died on the cross for us, was buried, arose again on the third day, as- cended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God, to intercede for us ; and that he will come again at the last day to judge the living and the dead. ARTICLE iv. Of the Holy Ghost. We believe in the Holy Ghost; that He is equal in being with the Father and the Son ; that He convinces the world of sin, of righteous- ness, and of judgment ; that He comforts the faithful and guides them into all truth. HISTORY \M> DOCTRINE. 17 ARTICLE V. Of the Holy Scriptures. We believe that the Holy Bible, Old and New Testaments, is the word of God ; that it reveals the only true way to our salvation ; that every true Christian is bound to acknowledge and re- ceive it by the help of the Spirit of God as the only rule and guide in faith and practice. ARTICLE VI. the Church. We believe in a holy Christian Church, com- 1 of true believers, in which the word of (rod is preached by men divinely called, and the ordinances are duly administered ; that this divine institution is for the maintenance of worship, for the edification of believers, and the conversion of the world to Christ. ARTICLE VII. Of the Sacraments. We believe the sacraments, Baptism and the Lord's Supper, are to he in use in the Church, and should he practiced by all Christians; hut the mode of baptism and the manner of observ- ing the Lord's supper air always to he left to the judgment and understanding of each indi- vidual. Also, the baptism of children shall he left to the judgment of believing parents. The example of washing of feet is to be left to the judgment of each one, to practice or not. 1 1$ HIvSTORY AND DOCTRINE:. ARTICLE VIII. Of Depravity. We believe man is fallen from original right- eousness, and apart from the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, is not only entirely destitute of holiness, but is inclined to evil, and only evil, and that continually : and that except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of heaven. ARTICLE IX. Of fustification . We believe that penitent sinners are justified before God, only by faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and not by works ; yet that good works in Christ are acceptable to God, and spring out of a true and living faith. ARTICLE X. Of Regeneration and AdoptioJi. We believe that regeneration is the renewal of the heart of man after the image of God, through the word, by the act of the Holy Ghost, by which the believer receives the spirit of adoption and is enabled to serve God with the will and the affections. ARTICLE XI. Of Sanctification. We believe sanctification is the work of God's grace, through the w r ord and the Spirit, by which those who have been born again are sep- HISTORY AND Dl I in their arts, words, and thoughts from enabled to live unto God, and to follow holiness, without which no nun si rd. ARTICLE XII. (if tin- Christian Sal, bath. We believe the Christian Sabbath is divinely pointed; that it is commemorative of , Loi urertion from the grave, and is an Mem of our eternal rest; that it tial the welfareof the civil community, and to the permanence and growth of the Christian ".reh. and that it should be reverently ob- holyrest and of social and public worship. ARTICLE xm. Of tin Future State. We believe in the resurrection of the dead- judgment : and an eternal Is in which the righteous dv. and the wicked in endless pun- lent. POLITY The Church of the United Brethren in Christ « off-shoot from any denomination its W in view the accompllsh- rion. It did not aru f Tr trine, for it p, radically new doftrinei kind. [< 20 HISTORY AND DOCTRINE. are those of other evangelical churches, and its theology is Arminian. It enjoins the ordi- nances presented by the Scriptures and fol- lowed by the Christian churches in general. Its founders united to emphasize the need of consecration of soul to God, and of personal ''religious certainty, ' ' and this has been its spirit. In its administration, it is distinguished as a body in which the power is almost equally divided between the ministry and the people. All officers hold their place by consent of the members, expressed by vote either directly or by representatives. The people choose the local church-officers, who form the majority of each official board, and the delegates to each general conference. The quarterly conference elects a lay delegate to the annual conference. The annual conference chooses its presiding elders and other officers. The general conference elects all the general officers and boards of the Church. But one order of ministers is recognized — that of elder. Bishops and presiding elders are chosen from among the elders simply as super- intendents. In supplying the congregations with minis- ters, the "itinerant system" is the adopted method. All pastors are subject to settlement and change as determined by a committee, consisting of the bishop and the presiding HISTORY AND DOCTRINE, 21 elders, at each annual conference. A minister may now remain upon a charge without limit of tunc, being subject, however, to annual re- ointment by tlie conference. In form of worship the Church seeks direct- and simplicity. It has no liturgy, and m»t enforce uniformity in service, each congregation deciding the method for itself. The meetings of the Church include the reg- ular Sabbath preaching of God's word, the weekly prayer- and class-meetings, and the Sun- -ehool, with such others as each congrega- tion may determine. Four times during the the "quarterly meeting" of each charge is held by the presiding elder, at which time the general business of the charge is trans- acted, the communion service usually being held upon the Sabbath. POSITION ON MORAL LIFE. A natural result of the principles which led to the formation of the Church has been to re- quire of its members devotion to Christ, sim- plicity of faith, purity of life, and uprightness nducl. Upon all questions of morality the ion of the Church has always been decided. Ompromise with evil has been suggested. The law of the Church forbids the sale or use of intoxicating liquors by its members; and the renting of property to liquor dealers, or sign- petition favoring them, is considered im- 22 HISTORY AND DOCTRINE). moral. The members are always found adlive in every movement for the growth of temper- ance. Its members are almost a unit in favoring the entire annihilation of the liquor traffic in the nation, and its readers are active in their opposition to intemperance in every form. Its position, as stated by the General Conference, is unequivocal. Against the use of tobacco the sentiment is strong. Many con- ferences refuse to admit to the ministry those who use it in any way. The Church believes in the unity of hu- man interests, and that difficulties between capital and labor can only be settled on the basis of intimate knowledge of Jesus Christ, and the application of the principles of the gospel to every-day business life. As to the Sabbath, the denomination believes that the law of the Sabbath is perpetual, and that the day should be sacred and kept in the spirit of the author. It, therefore, opposes all forms of needless Sunday labor, and is pledged to do by precept and example all that can be done to secure the keeping of the laws against Sabbath desecration. Believing that it is the right of every child to have such an education as will fit him for good citizenship, the Church is unequivocally in favor of the American public schools, and its members do everything that can be done to strengthen these schools of the nation. HISTORY AND DOCTRINE. Only such amusements arc thought proper to the Christian as will tend to recreate him physically, mentally, and morally. Whatever will interfere with his highest growth in either of these lines should not be indulged in. Slavery was always thought to be a sin, and in l821 was entirely forbidden, the holding of Slaves being- made a misdemeanor. This posi- tion has never been changed. Many members in former days suffered severely in defense of this principle. The Church has always been decided in its -it ion to such secret societies as seemed to infringe upon the rights of those outside their organization, and to be injurious to Christian character. Its laws have always held this in view. The authority of the civil government is recognized, and the members are enjoined to its laws; and while disapproving war fare, and favoring international arbitration, the Church acknowledges the obligation of every citizen to protect and preserve the government in time of treason and invasion. On the questions of divorce and of the true rights m, the position of the Church is undoubted. Its principles and its pnu! cannot fail to lead to high Christian life. GOVERNMENT. CONSTITUTION. Adopted by Vote, 1888.— Ratified by the General Confer- ence, 1889. In the name of God-, we, the members of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, for the more speed} T and effectual spread of the Gospel, and in order to produce and secure uniformity in faith and practice, to define the powers and business of the General Conference as recognized by this Church, and to preserve inviolate the popular will of the membership of the Church, do or- dain this Constitution : ARTICLE i. Section i. All ecclesiastical power herein granted, to enact or repeal any rule or rules of Discipline, is vested in a general conference, which shall consist of elders and laymen elected in each annual conference district throughout the Church. The number and ratio of elders and laymen, and the mode of their election, shall be determined by the General Conference. Provided, however, that such elders shall have stood as elders in the conferences which they 24 \T. 90 are b nt for no less time than three yean next preceding the meeting of the General Con- nce to which they are elected ; and that such laymen shall be not less than twenty-five years and shall have been members of the Church six years, and members in the confer- ence districts which they arc to represent at - next preceding the meeting of the Genera] Conference to which they are ted. The Genera] Conference shall con- vene every four years, and a majority of the whole number of delegates elected shall consti- tute a quorum. C. 3. The ministerial and lay delegates shall deliberate and vote together as one body ; but the General Conference shall have power to provide for a vote by separate orders whenever it deems it best to do SO ; and in such cases, the concurrent vote of both orders shall be neces- sary to complete an action. \ 4. The Genera] Conference shall, at each elect bishops from among the elders throughout the Church who have stood six years in that Capacity. The bishops shall be member- and presiding officers of the General Conference; but in case no bishop be present, the conference shall ehoose a president pTO mference shall deter- 26 GOVERNMENT. mine the number and boundaries of the annual conferences. Sec. 7. The General Conference shall have power to review the records of the annual con- ferences and see that the business of each an- nual conference is done strictly in accordance with the Discipline, and approve or annul, as the case may require. Sec. 8. The General Conference shall have full control of The United Brethren Printing Establishment, The Home, Frontier and For- eign Missionary Society, The Church-Erection Society, The General Sabbath-School Board, The Board of Education, and Union Biblical Seminary. It shall also have power to estab- lish and manage any other organization or in- stitution within the Church which it ma}' deem helpful in the work of evangelization. Sec. 9. The General Conference shall have power to establish a court of appeals. Sec. 10. The General Conference ma}' — two- thirds of the members elected thereto concur- ring — propose changes in, or additions to, the Confession of Faith ; provided, that the concur- rence of three-fourths of the annual conferences shall be necessary to their final ratification. ARTICLE II. The General Conference shall have power, as provided in Article I., Section 1, of this Consti- tution, to make rules and regulations for the VBRNMEN?. 27 Church ; nevertheless, it shall be subject to the following limitations and restrictions : riON i. The Genera] Conference shall enact no rule or ordinance which will change or destroy the Confession of Faith ; and shall establish no standard of doctrine contrary to the Confession of Faith. neral Conference shall enact no rule which will destroy the itinerant plan. SEC. 3. The General Conference shall enact no rule which will deprive local preachers of their votes in the annual conferences to which tlu lly belong. . 4. The General Conference shall enact no rule which will abolish the right of appeal. ARTICLE III. HON t. We declare that all secret com- binations which infringe upon the rights of those outside of their organization, and whose principles and practices are injurious to the Christian character of their members, are con- trary to the Word of Cod, and that Christians ht to have no connection with them. The Genera] Conference shall have power to t such rules of Discipline with respect t<> BUCh combinations as in its judgment it may proper. We declare that human slavery is a violation of human rights, and contrary to the I 28 GOVERNMENT. Word of God. It shall therefore in no wise be tolerated among us ARTICLE IV. The right, title, interest, and claim of all property, both real and personal, of whatever name or description, obtained b} r purchase or otherwise, by any person or persons, for the use, benefit and behoof of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, are hereby fully recognized, and held to vest in the Church aforesaid. ARTICLE v. Section i. Amendments to this Constitution may be proposed by any General Conference, — two-thirds of the members elected thereto con- curring, — which amendments shall be submit- ted to a vote of the membership throughout the Church, under regulations authorized by said conference. A majority of all the votes cast upcn any submitted amendment shall be necessary to its final ratification. Sec. 2. The foregoing amended Constitution shall be in force from and after the first Mon- day after the second Thursday of May, 1889, upon official proclamation thereof by the Board of Bishops ; provided, that the General Confer- ence elected for 1889 shall be the lawful legis- lative body under the amended Constitution, with full power, until its final adjournment, tc GOVERNMENT. 29 enact such rules as this amended Constitution authori OUTLINE OF THE CHUKCH-GOVERNMENT. An outline of the government of the Church must include a statement of its membership and its division into conferences, of the minis- try and its character, and of the officers and Official boards. The basis of organization is the class, or tion. For the sake of strength, sev- eral "I these classes may he united, forming a • circuit. The.se stations and circuits are united into conference-districts, of which there are now nearly fifty. These annual con- ferences are grouped at present into five dis- tricts, each presided over by a bishop. I. Membership. — The membership of the Church consists of those who have been form- ally received in open congregation by the pas- ipportnnity having been given for objection-, to their reception. Before they are received, applicants must affirm their belief in the Bible as the word of God and the only guide to the knowledge of the way of salvation ; their con- fidence in the pardon of their sins ; their deter- mination by the grace of God to follow Christ in a life iA holiness and devotion ; their will- ingness to be governed by the church-disci- pline. Persons who are sincerely seeking the Lord 30 GOVERNMENT. may be received into the watch-care of the Church, but are not reported as members. It is the duty of every member to acknowl- edge his faith in the Bible and its teachings; observe all the ordinances of God's house; at- tend the meetings of the church; encourage the Sunday-school; keep the Sabbath holy; be diligent in prayer; live a quiet and peaceable life among his fellows; pay liberally to the sup- port of the ministry and of the church; and contribute freely to the benevolent work of God's people. If possible, young people are ex- pected to belong to the young people's societies. Persons guilty of misdemeanors or violations of church rules, may, after due admonition and form of examination, be expelled by a vote of the local church. Members removing from any place may re- ceive, by a vote of the congregation, a certifi- cate signed by the pastor recommending them to Christian fellowship elsewhere. II. Ministry. — In close and natural rela- tion to the membership, and springing from it, is the ministry, which is either itinerant or local. The former includes not only those who are in the active work of the Church, but also those who, once admitted to the itinerancy, are prevented by age, infirmity, or personal choice, from taking a charge in the Church. The lat- ter includes such preachers as have not been admitted to the itinerancy. 31 e of t! officirl irch 1 to • any person, properly quali- , I annu- publiclv explain the Script i: ig to em must apply to the quarterly conference of I which he is a member. He m, idence of his co: 1 qualifications, of his call to the mu ;:d of his wilIingness to Qbev the C f, UrC,: able annu- ally, and he must pursue the course of read- ing prescribed by the Discipline of the Church After holding this relation one or mon the licentiate may be recommended to t] He mu- unined upon his faith penence, desir, -ruinations, and If these be satisfact. mitted as a i upon prohation min,ster » urseofr SCT: Teach Close of this probat: bMtloB mitted to the or ordination servio ., 32 GOVERNMENT. bishop, by the laying on of hands, is conducted on a day appointed, — generally at the meeting of the annual conference. Having been thus admitted to the conference, the elder accepts the duties of the itinerant, en- joys a minister's privileges, and may perform all the offices ordinarily belonging to him. Since 1889, women are admitted to the min- istry on equality with men. The minister, or elder, not only is the spiritual leader and instructor of the church, but keeps its records of members, arranges for the collec- tion of its contributions to the benevolences of the Church, and superintends all its work. The support of the ministry is provided by the people. At the beginning of each year the salary, as agreed upon by the minister and peo- ple, is apportioned among the members, and it is collected during the year by the proper offi- cers. In cases where needed, assistance is given from the funds of the board of missions, either of the Church or of the conference. Provision is also made for the support of worn-out itiner- ant ministers and their families by general con- tributions of the people, and by payments from surplus funds of the Publishing House. III. Officers. — The local officers of each church are the class leaders, class stewards, and trustees. The members of each congregation are divided into as many classes as is thought desirable. Each class then chooses its leadei GOVERNMENT. 88 The steward is appointed annually by the pastor, with the approval of the elass. The CUiSS Leader is to be the spiritual guide oi his elass. Being a faithful student of the Scriptures, a pious and godly man, he is to be .in example to all his circle. It is his duty to meet his class in prayer and conference meet- ings, to speak to them regarding their Christian life, to visit them when sick, and to encourage them when in difficulty. The Class Steward collects the contributions for the support of the ministry and church, keeps an accurate account of all money re- ceived, and reports the same to the treasurer at the quarterly conference. In congregations in which payments for church-expenses are made by envelopes deposited at the church each Sab- bath, the stewards serve as efficient assistants to the general steward and treasurer. The expenses of the church are met by sub- scriptions made at the beginning of the confer- ence year, or by assessments upon the members made by the finance committee on an estimate of the annual expenditure. These estimates may include any items desired by the church. The Trustees .ire the legal representatives ol the church. They are chosen by the quarterly conference in accordance with the law n[ the State. They have charge of all church prop- erty, controlling the building of churches and ind having direct care of them. 34 GOVERNMENT. The Official Board of each congregation trans- acts the general business. It is composed of the pastor, all properly recognized preachers, exhorters, leaders, stewards, trustees of prop- erty, presidents of young people's Christian societies, and superintendents of Sunday- schools, residing within the bounds of the con- gregation. This board, meeting monthly, chooses the secretary and treasurer of the church, appoints and receives reports of com- mittees, and transacts all the business of the congregation. It submits the record of its business to the quarterly conference. The ministerial and executive officers are the presiding elders and bishops. These are always ministers, and are chosen by the elders at the annual and General conferences. The Presiding Elders are chosen by the an- nual conference from among its body of elders. The conference having been divided into dis- tricts, an officer is placed over each. These presiding elders hold the quarterly meetings at each station, inquire into the condition of the work, spiritual and temporal, and assist the pastors in every way possible. At each annual conference the old and new presiding elders, together with the bishop, assign the ministers to the various charges. The salary of each is fixed by the annual conference, and is assessed upon the various charges of the district. The Bishops are chosen from among the GOVERNMENT. 30 elders, by the General Conference, at each of its 'iis. These arc the superintendents of the Church, and are five in number, including one bishop emeritus. The}' preside at the annual and General conferences, and attend to the execution of the laws of the Church. They hold annual meetings for deciding questions of law, determining the time of holding the an- nual conferences, and considering the general interests of the Church. They spend much time in visiting the various conferences, consulting, dedicating churches, and assisting the minis- ters. Their salaries are fixed by the General Conference, and are apportioned among the vari- ous conferences of each district, to be paid by the subscriptions of the people. IV. CONFERENCES. — Closely related to the official meeting, and composed of the Same members, is the Quarterly Conference, On circuits, it includes the official members of all appointments. This meets four times each year, as appointed by the pre- siding elder. This body makes the settle- ments with the stewards and ministers; grants licenses to exhort or preach; inquires into the il and official character of its members; makes estimates of the expenses of the station or circuit, and provides for their apportionment : chooses the general stewards, and elects a lay _;ate to the annual conference. ond the congregation and the circuit is the Annual Conference. This consists of all 36 GOVERNMENT. elders and licentiate preachers that have been duly received by the conference, and one lay delegate from each charge. This gives the lay- men active participation in the control of the Church and in consultation for its interests. This conference has general supervision of the work within its limits; fixes the boundaries of stations and circuits; considers the religious work of the church — missions, Sunday-schools, etc. ; receives reports from the ministers, includ- ing the money raised for general church pur- poses, and examines the moral and official character of each minister; provides for the ex- amination and ordination of candidates for the ministry; hears appeals from the congregations; chooses presiding elders and other officers; and appoints a committee which, with the bishop, stations the presiding elders. The meeting of the annual conference is always an incident of great interest and bless- ing to the people, and is one of the Church's most efficient means of union and Christian fellowship. The important bond of union for the Church in general is the General Co?iference, which meets every four years, on the second Thursday in May, at such place as may be designated. This conference consists of ministers and la} r - men chosen by the vote of the members of the denomination during the month of November GOVERNMENT. eding its session. Each animal conference presented by not less than two nor more than four ministers, and by one or two lay- men, according to the number of its members. These two classes have equal privileges in the General Conference, but voting may be by orders. The General Conference examines the admin- istration of each annual conference, and estab- s its boundaries; prescribes the districts, and assigns to each bishop his work ; modifies the provisions of the Church Discipline; pro- - for the management of the various insti- tutions of church-work; and elects the general officers — bishops, publishing agent, editors of periodicals, secretary and treasurer of the Mis- sionary Society, secretary and treasurer of the Church-Erection Society, secretary of the Sab- bath-School Association, business manager of :i Biblical Seminary, trustees of the Sem- inary, Publishing House, and Church, and members of the Educational, Missionary, Church-KreCiion, Young People's Christian Union, and Sabbath-school boards. Thus the General Conference gives direction to the thought and power of the Church, and the exponent of its faith and spirit. Its influence in the Church, in uniting its inter- and directing its energies, and in bringing ther its people and teaching them the 1 of Christian fellowship, cannot be I mated. DEPARTMENTS OF CHURCH- WORK. The Church, realizing that the efforts of its members must be exerted in specific directions ; that God has commanded his people to study his word, to instruct others, and to preach his gospel ; and that system is essential to the best results of labor, has recognized various depart- ments for the exertion of its energies. These include the Sunday-school, the missionary, the publishing, and the educational interests. These institutions have earned, by their blessed results, the enthusiastic support of every one, and may well call forth the honest pride of all members. I. SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. From its beginning provision has been made by the Church for the instruction of the youth in the way of the Lord. Sunday-schools for in- struction in the catechism were held very early. Otterbein himself visited parts of the Church and ' ' started prayer-meetings and Sunday- schools M very early in the century. The first school in Baltimore was begun in 1827, at the old Otterbein Church. From that time every 38 . S OP CHURCH-WORK. 39 encouragement has been given to instruction in the word o\ ( »od. The Sunday-school has ever been considered a department of the church, working in and with the church. The superintendent is a church officer, responsible to the quarterly conference. On the other hand, the church is charged with nourishing and encouraging the school. For the promotion of the interests of this Cause a Sunday-school Board is elected by each general conference. A secretary is employed, who holds institutes for instruction in Sun- day-school work, assists in the organization and direction of new or weak schools, and gives aid and counsel wherever needed. The board also, through its treasurer, disburses the money of the Sunday-school fund, which is paid in by the schools and congregations. This fund sist weak schools in new localities, furnishing supplies as they may be needed. This is one of the most worthy of the church - the small amount expended do- VBSt good. In addition, this board plans and suggests methods for the improvement and enlargement of the Sunday-school work and in- fluen ition, in order that the children may be more specifically instructed in the history and interests of the Church, the fust Sunday in June, being that nearest Otterbein'S birthday, is fixed as Children* s Day* Thi - of this ill for children, while the i 40 DEPARTMENTS OF CHURCH-WORK. contributions go to augment the board's per- manent fund. There is also provided a course of study for the preparation of Sunday-school teachers. Diplomas are given, signed by the president and secretary, to all who complete this ' ' Normal Course. ' ' This ' ' Bible Normal Union," as it is called, is under the immediate direction of the secretary, and has a member- ship of several thousand. As a result of energy in this department of the church-work, the Sunday-schools are un- usually prosperous. In 1888 there were 3,509 schools, with 219,846 vScholars, and 32,026 officers and teachers, being 47,355 more than the total membership of the Church. From these schools has come much of the strength of the Church, and many of its best workers are trained in them. For a number of years Colonel Robert Cowden has been the efficient secretary of the board, and much of the growth is due to his energy. II. MISSIONS. The various conferences have been interested during most of the Church's history in the spread of the gospel beyond their immediate limits, and many have supported missionaries in home fields. Indeed, the history of the Church has beei. that of mission- work, and the denomination is essentially missionary. There was, however, during the earlier years, no union of effort for foreign missions. The PS OF CHURCH-WORK. 41 first tions in their favoi were decidedly d by many. The general conferences of lS 4^ took sour- inefficient ac- tion upon the subject. During these years, a result of agitation, opinions were changing and the sentiment in favor of foreign work v rowing. Souk- of the annual conferences were very earnest, and began to move toward active effort. Finally, in 1853, the general conference the "Home, Frontier, and For- Missionary Society," and appointed a board of directors and the proper officers. Rev. J. C. Bright, of the Sandusky Conferem through whose efforts, especially, these results ched, was the first secretary. The newly-appointed board met at Wester- ville, Ohio, in June. [854. After much deliber- ation it was decided to send a missionary to West Africa. Rev. W. J. Shney. who had con- ation, was then appoint first missionary. A- his companions, Dr. I). C. Knmler and Rev. I>. K. Flickingei w< chosen. Tl d from New York in Janti- ar . v king Freetown a month later. ter much difficulty a deed was obtained by their sn . . j. k. Billheimer and W. Witt, M. I) nt mission-station ritish Sherhro, sixty mi: IK. from that tiiiu till an index of th< 42 DEPARTMENTS OF CHURCH-WORK. the people of America. It is a history of strug- gle, discouragement, and indifference even, at home, and of difficulty and opposition abroad. Among those who gave their services and labored faithfully were Rev. D. K. Flickinger, D. D., whose devotion to our missions has been of great importance ; Rev. J. K. Billheimer and wife, so closely identified with the Church's missionary efforts ; Rev. W. B. Witt ; Rev. C. O. Wilson ; Rev. O. Hadley and wife ; and Rev. J. A. Williams, a native Christian, who gave efficient service, being often the only one in charge. In 1869 a crisis w T as reached, and the aban- donment of the work w T as seriously considered. But, largely through the influence of Rev. J. Kemp, better counsels prevailed, and a new effort was made. Mr. and Mrs. J. Gomer, mem- bers of the colored church at Dayton, Ohio, were sent out to begin anew the work among the heathen. Shortly after this the board undertook the education of three young Africans at the schools of Dayton, Ohio, — D. F. Wilberforce, David Kasambo, and Remmie Caulker. The second of these died soon after beginning his education ; the others, after a number of years, married and returned to their native land. Mr. Wilber- force was highly successful while here, and is now Principal of the Clarke Training-School at Shaingay. DEPARTMENTS 0>B CHURCH -WORK, Other missionaries have been sent out and the work enlarged, and though much restricted by the limited appropriations of the board, there has been great growth. Now there are eight missionaries, with thirty-three native assistants, 300 appointments, and 4,346 mem- bers, including the seekers. The property at the various points is of great value. In 1883 the American Missionary Association transferred to the board for a term of years the Ifendi Mission, near Shaingay, with its annual income of $5,000. Christians in England about the same time became interested in the success of our missions, and at various times have afforded material aid. In 1SS6, largely through the efforts of Rev. D. K. Flickinger, D.D., then missionary bishop, ind Mrs. Rufus Clarke, of Denver, Colo- gave $5,000 for the ereclion of a building at SI st Africa, to be used as a train- 1 for boys who are to become teachers and preachers. In this way workers are pre- 1 without tl: f a long journey I). I\ Wilberforce organized the school and v several years its principal. Since that time, the principal has been a missionary sent from this country. About [00 pupils are (enrolled, including iS who stud}' theol methods of work employed commend themselves to all. In addition to the religious 44 DEPARTMENTS OF CHURCH-WORK. teaching, boys and girls are received into the schools and taught much as Americans are taught, the instruction including various trades and industries. The mission farm is carefully tilled, and its products bring a good income. Thus careful habits, love of work, and a knowl- edge of the arts of civilization, are given with the religious instruction. Western Africa seems to be the peculiar field of the Church, and increasing success attends its efforts. The board has carried its foreign work also into Germany, for the propagation of evangel- ical religion in that land. This work was begun in 1869, Rev. C. BischofT being the first mis- sionary. The work has grown until many towns in Germany are reached by our workers, of whom there are ten. These churches have over seven hundred members. The ministers preach the same doctrine as did Otterbein, in the century before, — the need of conversion, and a life devoted to God's service. Nor is the work of the Missionary Society confined to foreign fields. From its inception a large part of its work has been the extension of the Church into new fields, especially on the frontier. The missionaries sent out have fol- lowed the line of emigration in the West and Northwest, enduring untold hardships for the sake of the work. Of the stations thus estab- lished the board assumes control, forming mis- BPARTMBNTS OF CHURCH-WORK. 4fi districts and mission conferences, provid- ing many of the ministers and much of their support. The growth of the Church in the West has been due largely to these efforts. The home Gelds — those within the bounds of the annual conferences — are under the direction of the con- ferences themselves, as branches of the general society. In [884 a. Chinese mission was opened in Walla Walla. Washington Territory. In 1887 the debt of the society, which had grown to over $60,000, was apportioned among the annual conferences, and a special effort has since been made to cancel it. Over $40,000 has collected for this purpose and the amount reduced to about >2o,ooo. The receipts for missions for the year 1S92-93, including the amount spent by conferences, The number of missionaries During the <}uadrenuium 1893-97. the rail is to be," One hun- dred thousand dollars annually for missions. " As stated before, the Missionary Societ; Simply the Church organized for mission-work. The management is entrusted to a board of direc: the General and annual oonferenc >f a president, four vice-presidents, secret usurer, and seven by the former, and one mem- ich annual conference. The payment of ten d one time constitutes .46 DEPARTMENTS OF CHURCH-WORK. a life-member of the society, and of fifty dol- lars, a life-director. The board holds its meetings at such time and place as it may itself determine. It opens missions; employs missionaries ; diredls the va- rious mission districts and conferences ; makes appropriations for the different parts of its work ; and consults and legislates generally for the cause of missions throughout the Church. It appoints an executive committee to direct the work between its sessions. The secretary and treasurer devote their time exclusively to the interests of the society, — keeping its records, visiting its missions, at- tending conferences, soliciting funds, and in- structing and encouraging the Church in the work. Each conference is a branch society, control- ling the missions in its own territory. It pays one-half of its receipts into the treasury of the General Board, which largely depends upon it for support. The conferences usually assess 2 definite amount upon each charge within therj limits, this amount being then paid by the members during the Church year. The Woman's Missionary Association was organized in 1875, at Dayton, Ohio, eight con- ferences being represented. Without hesitation the work was begun by the appointment of Miss Emily Beeken as missionary to Africa. A station, known as Rotufunk, was chosen, near DEPARTMENTS OF CHURCH-WORK. 47 enough to Shaingay to co-operate witli the mis- of the General Hoard, yet far enough new country to Christianity. In 1877, Mrs. M. M. Mair, of Scotland, re- d Miss Beeken. By energy and devotion the work grew, new stations were Opened and Schools begun, and the whole was now called Bompeh Mission. In 1882, Rev. and Mrs. R. N, I relieved Mrs. Mair, who returned home u»r rest. In 1XX7, Rev. and Mrs. W. S. Sage, hrst sent to Africa by the Genera] Board, were employed by the Woman's Association, to take : a Girls' Home (called the " Mary established in the same year. Hie Home cost >_\ 000, and was dedicated in In 1889, it was decided to build a new >l-house at Rotufunk at a cost of s_\ ind two more teachers. Misses Frankie Wil- liams and I J Hie R. Shaft ner, were sent out. In i v American missionaries and thir- native teachers were employed, reaching a number >f towns; there were, also, three Schools and three Sabbath-Schools, and the Church membership, including rs, nnin- The board owns a good mission- I, and (.ills' Home, of American '.ruction, with fine- grounds, and two coun- Home and a st«,Tv ; [he who'. rty being valued at about >! ;. >oo. Witli the growth of the work, tl 1 10 act * : and, in mission 48 DEPARTMENTS OF CHURCH-WORK. begun in Coburg, Germany. In 1889 this was transferred to the General Board. In 1882, in response to repeated calls, it was decided to open work among the Chinese of the Pacific coast. A year later, Rev. and Mrs. George A. Sickafoose were appointed to the work at Port- land, Oregon. They have been ably assisted by a native of China — Moy Ling. At the close of the first ten years of the history of the mis- sion, instruction had been given to seven hun- dred of the Chinese, and eighty-four had be- come members of the Church. The mission property in Portland is valued at $25,000. In May, 1889, the board of managers decided to open a mission in China, and in the fall of the same year Misses Australia Patterson and Iyillie R. ShafFner were sent out as missionaries, with Revs. G. Sickafoose and Moy lying to help locate the mission. Canton was chosen. Mr. Sickafoose, Miss ShafFner, and Moy Ling returned home the following summer, leaving Miss Patterson alone. While there, Moy Ling helped her open two day- schools, selecting suitable teachers. These she has managed ever since in connection with her study of the language. In December, 1891, Dr. S. Lovina Halverson reached Canton as a helper, and in December, 1892, the mission was further strengthened by Dr. Regina M. Bigler. The study of the language has been the chief business of these women up to this date, May, DEPARTMENTS OV CHURCH-WORK. VJ But now Miss Patterson is ready, with the : a competent Bible woman, whom she has pecored, to do evangelistic work. Miss Ilalver- BOO is ready to open a dispensary, with a Bible woman read}- to instruct all who apply for temporal remedies, and Dr. Bigler is almost to make a small beginning in the work of opening up a home for forsaken children. The board in May, 1893, appointed Rev. E. E. ind wife to China, and authorized the pur- chase of property in Canton. So that, with the three American missionaries, — one evangelist, two medical, — and the two under appointment, with five native helpers, — three teachers, two Bible women, — three day-schools with seventy- two pupils, and two Sabbath-schools, the Chinese mission is a most hopeful one. Since organization, the sum of $161,224.52 has been collected. The total value of the property of this board is about 538,000. This society has taken especial charge of the action of the children and youth of the Church in the work of missions, and many of e are learning to love and encourage not only the mission-work, but all the work of the Church. Each step taken in our mission history has shown the blessing of God — the interest has increased, the contributions have grown, and and women in many parts of the world 4 50 DEPARTMENTS OE CHURCH-WORK. have received the gospel. The purpose of or- ganization is daily fulfilled. III. CHURCH-ERECTION. The Church-Erection Society, organized in 1872, was under the control of the Missionary Society until 1889, and was managed by its offi- cers. In that year it was made a distinct de- partment so far as its control is concerned, a board of directors being appointed and a secre- tary elected. This branch of work has as its object the loaning of money to needy societies for the building of churches. When help is needed, application is made to the board of directors, the money is loaned on security, and is re- turned without interest within one to five } T ears. The money is largely raised, as are the mis- sionary funds, by the contributions of the mem- bership upon assessment by the conferences. With this new attempt to enlarge its work, greater success is assured. The determination to open new fields in our cities, and to enlarge the work in these directions, makes this one of the most important of all the Church's depart- ments. IV. THE PUBLISHING HOUSE. In 1829, Aaron Farmer, of Salem, Indiana, began, under the auspices of the Miami Confer- ence, the publication of the Zion' s Advocate, a small religious paper. This was the first at- rrs oi chur< h-work. 51 tempt .a a church paper. The enterprise soon failed from want of patronage, bnt it served to awaken an interest in church-literature. The ral Conference of 1833 resolved to establish a relij per. and appointed three trustees, who were authorized to collect subscriptions and donations, and to publish a "paper devoted us, moral, and literary intelligence." The next year these trustees bought property, and materials at Circleville. ( >hio, valued at $1, 600. The Mountain Messenger^ Of H en, Maryland, undertaken a few months before, was purchased a little later, and litor, Rev. W. R. Rhinehart, was made editor of the new enterprise. The first num- ber of The Religious Telescope, a small semi- monthly, was issued December 31, 1834. This f the publishing in:- of the Church, which has now g rown to be one of it- st and most important t The one paper then published had a circula- of about twelve hundred, which at <>ne time fell to a little more than eight hundred, and most of this was unpaid. It was but a short time, therefore, till there was a growing debt. good management relieved this before During tl 5. Wm. Ilanby and N. Altman were employ* ntS. In ;s>; the ral conference decided to remove the Print- ' lishment to Dayton. ( >hi 52 DEPARTMENTS OF CHURCH-WORK. ingly the trustees purchased the site now hel4, one of the best in the city, for about $11,000.00. Rev. S. Vonneida was agent at that time, and Rev. H. Kumler, jr., assistant. The credit sys- tem was in vogue, and the failure of its cus- tomers to pay the bills due almost overwhelmed the business. In 1864, a debt of $52,000 had been created, while the assets were invoiced at about $63,000. At this time Mr. T. N. Sowers was senior agent, and soon after Rev. W. J. Shuey succeeded him. The agent then pro- posed as a method of relief the "Publication Fund," to be contributed by the Church. This plan, adopted by the General Conference of 1865, brought over $18,000 to the establishment, and gave it an impetus in the right direction . Though the struggle was long, yet by careful management and judicious use of resources, the agent was able to pay the last of the debt in 1880. Since then the assets have increased to over $280,000, the business has been greatly en- larged, and its credit firmly established. The establishment includes all the depart- ments necessary for complete work — wholesale and retail book-rooms ; press, job-printing, news, and mailing-rooms ; bindery ; electro- type and stereotype foundry, and editorial de- partments. It employs a large number of men and women, and its business is steadily in- creasing from year to year. Besides the many books prepared for the DEPARTMENTS OK CHURCH-WORK, , r )H Church, numerous periodicals are published. The oldest of these, The Religious Telescope, begun under such unfavorable circumstances, grown to be a strong and influential weekly. Among its editors have been some of the most prominent men of the Church. A list of their Ulliefl may be found in the Historical Tables, on page 65. The Sunday-school literature, long edited by Dr. D. Berger, includes the Children's ■:d, Our Bible Teacher, the Lesson Quarter- and For the Little Ones. The Missionary I 'isilor is edited by the secretary of the Mission- ary Society. The circulation of these papers is not confined to our own Church, but their ex- cellence has carried them far beyond its limits. The General Conference of 18S9 provided for a new quarterly magazine in the interest of the educational and general work of the Church. Its editor was also assistant editor of the Sunday- school literature. The Young People's Watch- word was ordered by the General Conference of 1893, thus adding an important paper to the list of Church publications. The ( iinnan papers, Per liche Botschafter and Jugend Pilger^ though they have a more restricted circulation, reach the homes and schools of the ( xerman portion of the Church. The establishment is controlled by a board of nine trustees, ek-eted every four years by the ral Conference. In immediate charge of the House is the publishing agent, chosen also 54 DEPARTMENTS OF CHURCH-WORK. by the General Conference. The board meets annually, examines the condition of the busi- ness, controls the property, and plans for the extension of the work. In the interim, an executive committee of three advises the agent when necessary. The agent has direct man- agement of all the business of the House, ap- points and pays all subordinates, plans and executes all its commercial enterprises, and is responsible for all its work. Besides these business officers are the editor of the Religious Telescope and his associate, the editor of the Sunday-school literature and his associate, the editor of the Young People's Watchword, and the editor of the German papers, who direct the periodicals with which they are connected. The Discipline provides that the profits of the establishment, beyond what are necessary as a reserve, shall be distributed among the confer- ences, according to the number of itinerants, for the benefit of worn-out preachers and their families. Such a distribution has been made in recent years from the funds accumulated through the excellent management of the re- sources of the House. V. EDUCATIONAL WORK. The energy of the Church was so fully occu- pied, during its early history, with the work of evangelization that but little thought was given to educational questions. The members rs OV CHURCH-WORK. me largely Germans, to whom an educated ministry was synonymous with formality and skepticism. The members generally were intel- it people and believers in the public sell and many of the ministers were well educated. Bishop Otterbein was one of the most learned men oi his time. But none of these thought of education as a part of the Chinch's work. Finally, in 1S45, the general conference rec- ommended to the conferences a consideration of the question o{ the establishment of a church- ge. In accord with the custom of the time, conference began to agitate the question of an institution for itself, instead of one cen- tral university for the Church. The Scioto Con- ference was the first to turn its discussions into action. In 1S46, it purchased, for about 51,300, "Blendon Young Men's Seminary," atWester- ville, Ohio. This was soon after incorporated as "Otterbein University of Ohio," and was opened for students in 1X47 — the first Church institution of learning. ( >ther conferences soon joined the Scioto in the project and united almost all of Ohio. President Lewis I) I). 1)., so long connected with Otterbein Uni- versity, and later with Union Biblical Semi- mong the men to whom belongs the honor of ; j forward the edu- cational work of the Church in this period of decided and continued opposition. Thi- the beginning of what may be 56 DEPARTMENTS OF CHURCH-WORK. termed the formative period of our educational histor}^, which has been marked by the organi- zation of very many institutions — some of them successful, others partially or wholly failing. Mt. Pleasant Institute, of Pennsylvania, was founded by the Alleghany Conference three years after Otterbein University, and after an existence of over ten \~ears was united with it. Five years after the opening of Otterbein Uni- versit} T , Hartsville College was founded by the conferences of southern Indiana. Later, in 1856, Western College, now at Toledo, Iowa, was begun at Western, Iowa, for the Church west of the Mississippi. A number of years afterward, Lebanon Valley College was estab- lished in the East, and Westfield College in Illinois. After these institutions, others were founded in various parts of the Church, as occa- sion seemed to demand. Many of these are acad- emies, and serve as preparatory to the higher work of the colleges. These colleges and academies have all done good work, and most of them are growing in attendance and resources. Xone of them has been able, however, from lack of extended support, to attain the university rank so much desired. According to the latest report of the secre- tary of the Board of Education, these institu- tions have thirty buildings, which, with their grounds, are valued at $372,500. Their total DEPARTMENTS 02 CHURCH-WORK, 57 productive endowment is $330,364, and contin- gent assets $147,201. Total property, $998,: debts, 1329,886. Their libraries aggregate 28,950 volumes. There are employed eighty-six pro- >rs and sixty-eight other teachers. For the year [892-93 the total attendance of students was 2,625. During the quadrennium ending with 1893 the colleges graduated (including classes of 1S93) 254; the academies, 118, and the Seminary, 53. Union* Biblical Seminary, the theological school of the denomination, is the result of an imperative demand on the part of the entire Church. As the colleges grew in influence, and me centers of religious power instead of promoters of formality and skepticism, as had been predicted in early times, the need of an institution for the special preparation of the ministry was demonstrated. After full deliber- ation, Union Biblical Seminary was established at Dayton, Ohio, by order of the General Con- ference of 1S69. Dr. L. Davis was called from Otterbein University to be its senior professor, Revs. G. A. Funkhouser, D.D., and J. P. Lan- dis, D.D., being chosen as associates. For a number of years the Summit Street United Brethren Church was used for the work of the school, but in 1879 a building was erected in West Dayton. The seminary has proved itself, in these few years, a most valuable influence in our Church history. While its resources have 58 DEPARTMENTS OF CHURCH-WORK. increased materially in recent years, it is still in need of money, and the Church should feel more fully its importance as a fadlor in its life. The Board of Education, of twelve mem- bers, is elected by each General Conference. The objects of this board are, to awaken the Church to a fuller appreciation of the value of an edu- cated membership and ministry; to collect funds for the assistance of }^oung persons who are preparing for the ministry; to recommend to the colleges and academies such measures as will make them more efficient; to collecl; statis- tics of the institutions of the Church and report them to the General Conference. In accordance with these provisions, the board has suggested that the Church join in the ob- servance of the c ' Day of Prayer for Colleges ' ' — the last Thursday of January; that on the following Sabbath collections be taken in all the congregations for the " Beneficiary Fund." This fund is loaned to young men, without in- terest, to assist them in their preparation for the work of the ministry. The board meets annually at the Seminary at Dayton, during the first week of May. It has had a good influence in bringing together many of those most interested in education, and in suggesting plans for growth. VI. HISTORICAL SOCIETY. The Historical Society of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ was organized in the DEPARTMENTS OB CHURCH-WORK. 59 spring of [885, for the purpose of gathering and rving records, publications, and relics of the Church, and of men and women prominent in our Church history. A large room in the Publishing House has been fitted with cases, and here a number ot valuable articles have been gathered, including hies of Church periodicals. copies oi Church publications, autograph letters and manuscripts of Otterbein and other workers, old conference records, pictures and photographs of men and places, relics from Otterbein's home, and other articles of interest and value. The membership of this society includes any who, upon payment of one dollar or more per year, express an interest in the objects sought by the society. Its officers are chosen annually at the meeting held at its room during the first week of May. Its work is eminently valuable in preserving items of interest in our Church history and encouraging wider study of the Church life. VII. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHRISTIAN UNION. For many years, both in Sabbath -school and in individual effort, the young people of the Church have been occupied in doing Christian work. For more than twenty years there have been in existence, in various parts of the Church, local Christian societies, organized for the purpose of directing the efforts of the young people. In 1S90 it was felt that these 60 DEPARTMENTS OF CHURCH-WORK. would be more effective if they were united by a denominational bond and given definite direction by the general work of the Church. A convention was therefore held at Dayton on June 4 and 5, 1890, which organized the Young People's Christian Union. The object of this union was stated to be the instruction of young people in Christian life and in assistance in church-work. The fact that there already existed in the denomination societies of various forms of organization, led to the formation of a broad plan which should include all societies of any name, leaving to each local church the direction of its own work. The only require- ment was the adoption of a few simple items in the constitution of the local society, and the payment of the annual membership fee. The enthusiasm of this movement grew rapidly, and new societies were organized in all parts of the Church. A second convention was held at Galion, Ohio, in June, 1892, when the methods of work were more fully planned and the organ- ization enlarged. The action of the General Conference of 1893 made this a recognized department of the Church, and its work was taken under the care of the Church by the election of four members of its executive council. This coun- cil includes the president, corresponding secre- tary, and three members chosen by the union itself, together with the four chosen by the DEPARTMENTS OF CHURCH-WORK. 61 General Conference. It has the general direc- tion and planning of the work, and outlines the efforts of the union. In accord with the general plan of our Church government, the societies of each conference are to be united in the conference branch. This gives union of effort, and brings to each portion of the Church an organization directly interested in its development. In order to interest the entire union in some particular work, and to give direction to the life of the society in the general Church, as well as in the local, it was decided in 1S91 to assist in the organization and maintenance of a mission in the city of I^os Angeles, California. Rev. E. A. Starkey, of Dayton, Ohio, was ap- pointed by the Board of Missions to organize this work. A lot was bought and a chapel erected largely through the contributions of the young people, made on the anniversary day, which is the last Sunday of May in each year. This work is prospering, and will receive the continued support of the union. The corresponding secretary reported to the General Conference of 1893 over 500 societies organized, with about 30,000 members. This General Conference decided that a young people's paper should be issued as an organ of the society for the enlargement of its work. It chose as editor Rev. II. V. Shupe, who will also serve as the corresponding secretary. CONCLUSION. A study of the faith, polity, and work of our Church, even brief as the foregoing, may be found very suggestive. It has been seen that in belief the Church teaches a pure faith in sal- vation through the atonement of Christ ; that in government it is as liberal as is consistent with efficienc}' ; that in worship its forms are simple and unadorned ; that in life it enjoins the highest godliness. The history shows that the Church has grown slowly but steadily, through the devotion of earnest workers, many of whom have sacrificed much for its life ; that little b} r little its field has been widened, first in the extension of its territory, afterwards in the development of its departments of effort ; that these departments, while they have grown in extent and influence, have been retarded by lack of adequate moral and financial support. This same study presents, also, some of the existing needs. If the purpose of the Church is to be fulfilled, earnest labor for its extension, devotion to the work of Christ, and purity of life and thought, are required. Its beliefs and polity settled, the development of its various departments of work must be pushed forward with energy. Our missionary and educational 62 v LUSION. G3 interests — the parts most dependent upon the benevolence of the members— need more earnest and enthusiastic support. Bach member must realize that he is responsible for a portion of the work of the Church in the spreading of th« pel, both for the salvation of the heathen in dis- tant lands and for the extension of the Church in our own land. Parents must feel the import- ance of thorough education, in our own schools, fo:' their children, if the Church is to have such a membership as may be able to present its claims in an educated world. Young people must grow to a deeper desire for the knowledge which our schools and colleges can supply. In our church-publications are the elements of in- telligence, union, and Strength ; hence, these should receive constant support, both in the purchase of books and periodicals and in the enlargement of the circle of patrons, old and young should feel that these are Church inter- designed to promote the growth and I the work of its members, upon whom is the -nsibilit;. r Church has won for itself a worthy place among Christian denominations. It has done much for the salvation of men. But its influ- will be widened only as its members are work and its interests. To secure the greatest results in earnest Christian labor, a broad and enthusiastic church-spirit must be cultivated. HISTORICAL AND STATIS- TICAL TABLES. General Officers. BISHOPS. 1800—1813, William Otterbein (died, 1813) and Martin Boehm (died, 1812). 1813—1814, Christian Newcomer. 1814—1815, Christian Newcomer. 1815—1817, Christian Newcomer and Andrew Zeller. 1817—1821, Christian Newcomer and Andrew Zeller. 1821—1825, Christian Newcomer and Joseph Hoffman. 1825 — 1829, Christian Newcomer and Henry Kumler, sen. 1829—1833, Christian Newcomer ( died, 1830 ) and Henry Kumler, sen. 1833—1837, Henry Kumler, sen., Samuel Heistand, and Wil- liam Brown. 1837—1841, Henry Kumler, sen., Samuel Heistand (died, 1838), and Jacob Erb. 1841—1845, Henry Kumler, sen., Jacob Erb, Henry Kumler, jun., and John Coons. 1845—1849, John Russel, J. J. Glossbrenner, and William Hanby. 1849—1853, J. J. Glossbrenner, Jacob Erb, and David Ed- wards. 1853 — 1857, J. J. Glossbrenner, David Edwards, and Lewis Davis. 1857—1861, J. J. Glossbrenner, David Edwards, Lewis Davis, D.D., and John Russel. 1861 — 1865, J. J. Glossbrenner, David Edwards, Jacob Markwood, Daniel Shuck, and Henry Kumler, jun. 1865—1869, J. J. Glossbrenner, David Edwards, Jacob Markwood, Jonathan Weaver, and Daniel Shuck. 1869—1873, J. J. Glossbrenner, David Edwards, D.D., Jon- athan Weaver, and John Dickson. 64 HISTORICAL TABLES. 65 . J. J. Glossbrenner, David Edwards, DJX died ithan Weaver, I>.1>., and John Dickson* 1877— 1881, J. J. Glossbrenner, Jonathan Weaver, D.D. John Dickson, \KD., Milton Wright, J). I)., and Xichola- Castle. 1881—1885, J. J. Glossbrenner, D.D., Jonathan Weaver, D.D., John Dickson, D.D., EL B. Kephart, D.D., and Nicho- ksile. 1885—1880, J. J. Glossbrenner, D.D., Emeritus (died. Jonathan Weaver, D.D., E. B. Kephart, D.D., X. Castle, J. Dickson, D.D., M. Wright, D.D., D. K. Flickinger, D.D. , Jonathan Weaver, D.D., E. B. Kephart, D.D., LL.D., N. Castle. D.D., J. Dickson, D.D., J. W. Hott, D.D. 1807, Jonathan Weaver, D.D., Emeritus; E. B. Kep- hart, D.D., LL.D., X. Castle, D.D., J. W. Hott, D.D., J. S. Mills, D.D., Ph.D. AGENTS OF THE PUBLISHING HOUSE. Three Trustees — John Russel, Jonathan Dres- bach, Georgo Dresbach— and Kditor W* R. Rhinehart 1S34 to 1831 Rev. Win. Ilanby, Treasurer and Agent 1S37 to 1839 W in. Hanbv, Agent and Editor 1^:59 to 1845 Rev. J. Markwood ( elected, but did not serve). .1S45 X. Altaian 1S45 to 1852 Rev. Win. Ilanby 1858 to 1853 S. Vonnieda 1853 to 1854 S. Vonnieda ami Rev, H. Kumler, jun 1854 Rev. S. Vonnieda and T. N. Sowers 1855 to 1861 T. N. Bowers and J. B. King 1861 t I. N. Bowen and Rev. W. J. Bhney 1864 to W. J. Bhney and T. N. In;:, W. J. Bhney and Rev. Win. IfcKee 1865 1 W.J.Shney 1866 EDITORS OF THE "RELIGIOUS TELESCOPE." Win. Rhineharl 1884 to Win. Han by 1830 to 1845 D. Edwards 1845 to 1848 Wni. Ilanby [848 I Asa r. John Lawrence i- 5 66 HISTORICAL TABLES. Rev. John Lawrence 1852 to 1864 Rev.D.Berger 1864 to 1869 Rev. M. Wright ..1869 to 1873 Assistant : Rev. D. Berger 1869 to 1873 Rev. M. Wright and Rev. W. 0. Tobey, A. M... .1873 to 1877 Rev. J. W. Hott, D.D 1877 to 1889 Assistants : Rev. W. 0. Tobey, A.M 1877 to 1881 Rev. M. R. Drury, A.M 1881 to 1889 Rev. I. L. Kephart, D.D 1889 Associate: Rev. M. R. Drury, D.D .1889 EDITORS OF SABBATH-SCHOOL, PERIODICALS. Bishop D.Edwards 1854 to 1857 Rev. Alex. Owen 1857 to 1859 Rev.S.Yonnieda 1859 to 1869 Rev. D. Berger, D.D 1869 to 1893 Associate : Rev. J. W. Etter, D.D 1889 to 1893 Rev. J. W. Etter, D.D 1893 Associate : Rev. H. A. Thompson, D.D., LL.D.1893 EDITORS OF "UNITY MAGAZINE." Bishop David Edwards 1853 to 1857 Rev. Alex. Owen 1857 to 1859 EDITORS OF "QUARTERLY REVIEW." Rev. J. W. Etter, D.D 1S89 to 1893 Associates: Rev. G. A. Funkhouser, D.D....1S91 to 1892 Rev. J. P. Landis,D.D., Ph.D...lS91 to 1892 Rev. A. W. Drury,D.D 1891 to 1892 Professors of Union Biblical Seminary 1893 EDITOR OF "YOUNG PEOPLE'S WATCHWORD." Rev. H. F. Shupe. 1893 EDITORS OF GERMAN PAPERS. Rev. John Russel (unofficial) 1840 to 1841 Rev. Jacob Erb 1841 to 1842 Rev. N.Altman 1846 to 1847 Rev. D. Strickler 1847 to 1851 Rev. Henry Staub 1851 to 1855 Rev. Julius Degmeier 1855 to 1858 Rev. S. Vonnieda 1858 to 1866 Rev. Ezekiel Light 1866 to 1869 William MitfcMMkff 1 900 to 1885 .t 1888 ttendorf 1880 I :it, DJ) 1808 EDITORS OF "WOMAN'S EVANGEL." A 1882 to 1893 : Mrs, L. K. Miller, M.A 1888 to 1808 Mr.-. L. K. Millar, M.A 1803 SECRETARIES OF THE BOARD OF MISSIONS. J. C. Bright . D.D 1881 to 18S5 (Rev. J. C. Bright acted as Secretary for a BQmber of months during 1857 and 1 ."»% but was c impelled by declining health to leave the work.) DJD : try 1-7 *(, 1888 ..F. Booth, D.I). 1 1— to 1803 1803 TREASURERS OF THE BOARD OF MISSIONS. -.hnKernp IV,:; to 1800 v.'m. McK.-.- 1806 to 1833 1-7.; to 1-77 Bar. J. K. BOlheimer 1-77 to 1888 Eev. Win. McK.e 1-7) SECRETARIES OF CHURCH-ERECTION SOCIETY. i of Board oi - 1872 to 1880 : 1800 I . I. I>. Rrane,A.M 1800 TREASURERS OF CHURCH-ERECTION SOCIETY. 1-72 SECRETARIES OF WOMAN'S MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION. Mr.-. 1-. r. M.A 1--1 to 1893 . F, Witt.... 1800 6S HISTORICAL TABLES. SECRETARIES OF THE SABBATH-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. Rev.I.Crouse 1869 to 1877 Col. Robert Cowden, Lit.D 1877 GENERAL MANAGER OF UNION BIBLICAL SEMINARY. Rev. D. R. Miller 1885 General Church Boards. 1893-1897. BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CHURCH. Rev. D. R. Miller, Hon. J. A. Shauck, Rev. Wm. McKee, Rev. W. J. Shuey, Rev. G. M. Mathews, John Dodds, Bishop E. B. Kephart, D.D., LL.D., Bishop N. Castle, D.D., Rev. J. W. Lilly, Prof. J. P. Landis, D.D., Ph.D., Bishop J. W. Hott, D.D., and President T. J. Sanders, Ph. D. BOARD OF MISSIONS. Meets annually. Bishop J. Weaver, D.D., President; Bishops E. B. Kephart, D.D., LL.D., N. Castle, D.D., J. W. Hott, D.D., and J. S. Mills, D.D., Ph.D.; John Dodds, Prof. G. A. Funkhouser, D.D., Prof. R. J. White, A.M., Rev. J. F. Bartmess, Rev. A. P. Funkhouser, A.M., Rev. A. M. Snyder, Rev. George Miller, D.D., and one member chosen by each annual conference. CHURCH-ERECTION BOARD. Meets annually. Bishop J. Weaver, D.D., President; Bishops E. B. Kephart, D.D., LL.D., N. Castle, D.D., J. W. Hott, D.D., J. S. Mills, D.D., Ph. D. ; L. Bookwalter, D.D., John Dodds, Rev. D. W. Sprinkle, Rev. George Miller, D.D., and Rev. B. W. Bowman. HISTORICAL TAiU.KS. 69 WOMAN'S MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION. aally. Board of Trustees \s eleeted annually. For im they are Mrs. L. K. Miller, President ; Mrs, Lillio r Harfortl, Mrs. A. L. Billheimer, Mrs. fHcers dent t Bishop K. B, Kephart, DJX, LL.D.; Pfce- . < . 1. 1>. Pranr, A.M., R.v. (,. M. Mathews; \. W. Drory, D.r>., Dayton, Ohio; 1 xtrer, S. L. Herr, Dayton, Ohio; Ubrariant K. L. Bhney, \.M.. Dayton, Oliio. Board of M Bishop -T. Weaver, 1 >.P., Rev. W. J. Bhney, Rev. 1. L. Kephart, D.D., B rv. L. Bookwalter, D.D . W. I. Beatty, P.D. 70 HISTORICAL TABLES. YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHRISTIAN UNION. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. President, Prof. J. P. Landis, D,D., Dayton, Ohio ; Corre- sponding Secretary, Rev. H. F. Shupe, Dayton, Ohio ; Rev. W. A. Dickson, Mrs. W. P. Harford, Rev. M. R. Drury, D.D., Miss Estelle Krohn, E. L. Shuey, A.M., J. A. Eby, Ptev.W.O. Fries, A.M. Vice-Presidents. Rev. H. D. Lehman, Middletown, Pennsylvania ; Rev. L. B. Hix, Mnscatine, Iowa ; Rev. J. W. Hicks, Fostoria, Ohio ; Rev. P. M. Herrick, La Crosse, Kansas ; Rev. E. A. Starkey, A.M., Los Angeles, California. Recording Secretary, E. A. Runkle, Lisbon, Iowa ; Treas- urer, Chester B. Boda, Dayton, Ohio; Editor, Rev. H. F. Shupe, Dayton, Ohio. Educational Institutions. Otterbein University — Westerville, Ohio. Founded, 1847. Western College — Toledo, Iowa. Founded, 1S56. Lane University — Lecompton, Kansas. Founded, 1865. Philomath College— Philomath, Oregon. Founded, 1865. Westfield College— Westfield, Illinois. Founded, 1865. LebdnonValley CoZZe^e— Annville, Pennsylvania. Founded, 1867. San Joaquin Valley College— Woodbridge, California. Founded, 1878. Avalon College— Avalon, Missouri. Founded as Academy, 1869 ; as College, 1881. York College— -York, Nebraska. Founded, 1890. Union Biblical Seminary — Theological — Dayton, Ohio. Founded, 1871. Shenandoah Institute — Dayton, Virginia. Founded, 1S76. Edwards Academy — White Pine, Tennessee. Founded, 1877. Fostoria A cademy— Fostoria, Ohio. Founded, 1879. West Virginia Normal and Classical Academy — Buckhan- non West Virginia. Founded, 1882. Erie Conference Seminary— Sugar Grove, Warren County, Pa. Founded, 1884. North' Manchester College— North Manchester, Indiana. Founded 1889. Central Co liege— Enterprise, Kansas. Founded, 1891. Rufus Clark and Wife IVaining-School—Shaingay, West Africa. Founded, 1887. Desired information may be obtained from the Presidents and Principals of these institutions. HISTORICAL TABLES. 71 The Church. HISTORICAL OUTLINE. Philip William Otterbein was born in Germany, me to America as a Missionary, 1752; Pastor in Baltimore, 177} until his death, 1 S 1 3 ; Bishop in the United Brethren Church, 1800-1813. Religious Movement under Otterbein and Boehm, 1S00. First Conference, Baltimore. Maryland, 1789. Church Formally Organized in Frederick County, Maryland, 1S00. st General Conference, Mt. Pleasant, Penna., 1815, Confession of Faith Revised and Formally Adopted St Sunday School Organized, in Corydon, Indiana 1820. Publishing House Kstablished, at Circleville Ohio 1834. Constitution Adopted. First College Founded, Otterbein University, 1847. Home, Frontier, and Foreign Missionary Society Organize ssionary Work in Africa Begun. 1- Sunday-School Association Organized, 1865. Board of Education Organized, 1S69. Chnreh-Krection Society Organized. : ionary Work in Germany Begun, Union Biblical Seminary Founded, [f Woman- Missionary Association Organized, 1 lionary Work Among the Chinese on Pa Coast Begun, : ssionary Work in China Begrn nded Constitution and :1 Q { Faith Adopte 72 HISTORICAL TABLES. Young People's Christian Union Organized, June 5, 1890. Territory Occupied, United States, Canada, and Missions in Germany, Africa, and China. GROWTH IN MEMBERSHIP. 1813 1 10,000 1850 1 40,000 1880 -157,835 1820 1 9,000 1853 1 47,000 1890 197,123 1835 1 20,000 1861 -94,453 1892 203,893 1845 1 30,000 1870 118,055 1893 204,517 1 Estimated. GENERAL CONFERENCES. 1 8 15 — Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania. 1817 — Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania. 1821 — Mr. DeWalt Mechlin's, Fairfield County, Ohio. 1825— Tuscarawas County, Ohio. 1829 — Mr. DeWalt Mechlin's, Fairfield County, Ohio. 1833 — Dresbach's Church, Pickaway County, Ohio. 1837 — Germantown, Ohio. 1841 — Dresbach's Church, Pickaway County, Ohio. 1845— Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio. 1849 — Germantown, Ohio. 1853 — Miltonville, Ohio. 1857 — Cincinnati, Ohio. 1861 — Westerville, Ohio. 1865— Western, Iowa. 1869 — Lebanon, Pennsylvania, 1873 — Dayton, Ohio. 1877— Westfield, Illinois. 1881 — Lisbon, Iowa. 1885 — Fostoria, Ohio. 1889 — York, Pennsylvania. 1893 — Dayton, Ohio. HISTORICAL TAi ' ORGANIZATION OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES. st conference of ministers of the Hast was held in 17S9. . cond conference of ministers was held in 1791. Following these, necessary business was transacted at "big meetings, " or on the authority of two or more preachers, — 1 792- 1 799. The original conference in the East was constituted too. TIME OF ORGANIZATION. The First Six Conferences were: Original Conference 1S00 Miami 1810 -vingum 1818 Scioto 1S25 Indiana 1830 Pennsylvania and Virginia Conferences made separate 1831 Allegheny 1839 Arkansas Valley 1SS1 Auglaize ( first called Maumee) 1S53 California 1861 Central Illinois 1S65 Central Ohio 187S Colorado 1S72 Columbia River ( first called Cascade, then Walla Walla) 1865 Dakota ( now not a separate conference) 1871 De» IfoftBCI 1861 .••rman 18*70 East Nebraska East Ohio (by union of Muskingum and Western Reserve 1886 : ennsylvania ... 1846 Elkhorn ( now not a separate conference 1882 Elkhorn and Dakota united Erie... 1854 Germany . 189,, 74 HISTORICAL TABLES. Hagerstown ( the original conference, no longer dis- tinctly preserved) 1800 Illinois 1845 Indiana . 1830 Iowa 1844 Kansas 1857 Lower Wabash 1858 Maryland 1887 Miami 1810 Michigan ( first called North Michigan) 1862 Minnesota 1857 Missouri 1858 Muskingum ( part of East Ohio) 1818 Neosho 1870 North Michigan ( first called Saginaw) 1877 North Ohio (first called Michigan) 1853 Northwest Kansas (first called West Kansas) 1879 Ohio German 1853 Ontario (first called Canada) 1856 Oregon 1854 Parkersburg 1857 Pennsylvania (by division of Hagerstown Conference).. 1831 Rock River 1S53 St. Joseph 1845 Sandusky 1834 Scioto 1825 Sherbro 1893 South Missouri (first called Southwest Missouri) 1881 Southwest Kansas 1893 Tennessee 1S66 Upper Wabash 1835 Virginia (by division of Hagerstown Conference) 1831 West Nebraska 1878 Western Reserve ( part of East Ohio) 1861 White River..... 1846 Wisconsin 1858 HISTORICAL TAB] CENSUS OF 1890, BY STATES. California Colorado Idaho Illinois India;: Kentucky Maryland gati Minn iri Nebraska New York Ohio. Oregon Pennsylvania So. Dakota.... Tennessee Virginia :igton .. W. Virginia.. I 24 iS 320 569 "3 322 13 147 13 526 27 259 Total 15 1 ft - bi l.Soo 244- ^7,465 476J . 10 U tsfi 55j 93 23 75 23 691 - a 466- & 65- 13 4S 3J-200 2,400! i4.3"Oi 27.405' 4.975 1 14.150 16.775 5,975 105,755 2,100 147.036' 1. 175 5.600 11,500 3.4oo 8,850 915 1.500 200 5S 10,345 62 10.425 1S1 20,280 ■ 75 5.515 1,450 5325 1. 015 5,295 5 no 700 100 O u $28,400 32,800 260,075 551.636 211.323 4,700 133.250 47,825 S4.950 34,650 11,100 ,086,135 4.150 22,000 140.645 292,643 100 35.^24 10,401 567 4,736 5.201 803 4.361 5,673 953 47.678 493 33.951 493 1,141 5.3o6 494 12.242 SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. £ hun ited t-,-,6-,800 First Known Sunday-School, near Corv Indiana Sunday-School in Otterbeiti's Church Baltimore, Maryland.... ' T o„ Snnday-S Only 76 HISTORICAL TABLES. 5. First Mention of "Sabbath-School" in Book of Discipline ^49 6. First Children's Paper Published 1854 7. First Organization of Sunday-School Board of Managers ^65 8. First Notes on International Sunday-School Lessons, at Commencement of System, January 1 s 73 9. First Sunday- School Singing Book with Music 1873 10. First Sunday-School Library Published 1874 11. First Sunday-School Normal Class, at Gal- ion, Ohio 1876 12. First Sunday-School Normal Institute, Chautauqua Method, Arcanum, Ohio, October 1877 13. First Children's Day, July 4 1880 14. First Sunday-School Assembly, Lisbon, Iowa, August 1880 1 5- Organization of Home Reading Circle 1881 16. Organization of Bible Normal Union, Oc- tober 19 1886 17. Adoption of Plan of Annual Examination on International Sunday-School Lessons, April 1890 18. General Movement toward Introduction of Home Department in Sunday-School, September 14 1891 STATISTICAL. Number in Sunday- Schools — 1865 78,099 1885 I94.758 1870 128,842 1890 245,447 1875 160,900 1892 261,919 1880 185,960 Chautauqua Normal Union, 1874-1884 500 Assembly Normal Union, January 1, 1884,— Oc- tober 19, 1886 5 2 4 Bible Normal Union, October 19, 1886.— April 24, 1893 3> 62 4 historic u, TABLES. 77 Members of Churches in the United States. (Arra- Adventists 57,619 Baptists, Freewill 87,89s pillar— Colored 1,362,140 Baptists, Regular— North 800,025 Baptists, Regular— South 1,276,491 Baptists — 9 other bodies 166,780 3,693,334 Christian 90,718 Congregationalists 512,771 Disciples of Christ 641,051 Dur.kards ( 4 bodies ) 73 795 Evangelical Association 133,313 Friends (4 bodies) 107,208 German Evangelical Synod of North America 187,432 Lutheran — General Council 324,846 Lutheran— General Synod 164,640 Lutheran — Synodical Conference 357,153 Lutheran— United Norwegian 119,972 Lutheran— 13 other bodies 240,604 1,207,215 Mennonite ( 13 bodies | 41, 541 Methodist— African M. E 452,725 Methodist— African M. E. Zion 349,7^ Methodist— Episcopal 2,240,354 Methodist— Episcopal, South 1,209,976 Methodist— Protestant 141,989 Methodist— Other forms, embracing 12 bodies 194,452 4,5- Mormons ( 2 bodies) 166,125 Presbyterian, Cumberland 164,940 Presbyterian in United States (South)... 179,721 Presbyterian in United States of America 788,224 Presbyterian, United iher bodies - — 1 . : 78 HISTORICAL TABLES. Protestant Episcopal 532,054 Reformed Church in America (Dutch)... 92,970 Reformed Church in United States 204,018 Unitarians 67,749 United Brethren in Christ 202,474 Universalists 49, 194 Other Denominations (37 in number) 252,402 Total 14,181,085 Jews, Orthodox 57,597 Jews, Reformed... 72,899 130,496 6,276,499 Total Church Membership 20,588,077 Catholic, Roman 6,250,045 Catholic — Other Divisions 26,454 HOME, I R( IN 111 K. AND F( >REIGN Missionary Society OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. ( irganized in 1853. REV. W. M. BELL, Corresponding Secretary, Dayton, Ohio. REV. WILLIAM McKEE, Treasurer, Dayton, Onio. This Society supports missions in Africa, Ger- many, Canada, and various parts of the United 3taU s. Annual reports id pamphlel form arc issued by the Secretary and Treasurer, These reports con- tainalso the proceedings of the annual meetings >f the Board, and may be obtained by application ither of these officers. Persons disposed to make donations to this ty by will, are requested to observe the fol- lowing form: Form op Bequest. and bequeath unto the Some, Front ier, and Foreign ty of the United Brethren in < !hrifit, organ- ised by the General Conference of said Church, May 90th, the sum of -dollars ; and the reeeipl of the Treae- uer of the nffioienl discharge thereof Nan. 1 OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. Organized in 1872. Kev. C. I. B. Brane, A.M., Corresponding Secretary, Dayton, Ohio. Eev. "Wm. McKee, Treasurer, Dayton, Ohio. The object of this Society is to aid in the erec- tion of church-houses in places where it would be very difficult to build without such assistance. Money is loaned on good security, without inter- est, to such churches as receive the approval of the Board, the money to be returned within from two to five years. Funds are secured by the regular contributions of the Church, and by special donations. Special gifts and bequests are earnestly solicited. Address REV. C. I. B. BRANE, Cor. Sec, Dayton, Ohio. The Woman's Missionary Association • >r i iik UNITED BRETHREN IX CHRIST. ORGANIZED IN 1875. B. r. Witt, Cor. Secretary, Dayton, Ohio. Mas. i>. L. Bulb* Treasurer, Dayton, Ohio, This Association at present conducts missions in Africa and china, and among the Chinese on the Pacific c ition includes local Women's Bfissionary Asso- ciations, Young Ladies' Bands, ami Children's Bands. It publishes a monthly periodical — the Wonm,,' edited by Mrs. L. K. Miller, M. A., with Mr-. Keister liar- ford as editorial co r respondent. Price, 50 cents per annum. TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS. Mr>. L. K. Miller, President, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Koister Harford, First Vice-President, Omaha, Nebraska ; Mrs. A. L. Billheimer, Second Vice-President, White Pine, Tenm Mr-. .1. w. Etter, Third Vice-President. Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. B. F. Witt, Corresponding and Recording Secretary, Day- ton, Ohio; Mrs. J). L. Hike, Treasurer, Dayton, Ohio ; Mrs Benj. M.not. Dayton, Ohio ; Mrs. 6. A. Funkhouser, Dayton, Ohio; Miss EUen Groenendyke, New Decatur, Alabama. : on ARIES. China, Australia Patterson Canton, China S. Lovina Halverson, M.D ( lanton, China M. Bigler, M.D Canton, China .. E. Fix Canton, China Africa, •id Mr-. P. N. West Rotufunk Station M arietta Hatfield, M.D Rotufonk Station . N. ( lain Rotufunk St M ary Mutch Cain Rotufunk Station Lydia Thomas Rotufunk Station Klla Schenck Rotufunk Station w. B.Johnson Teachers at Palli J aliauna Thompson Teacher at Bompeh hooL • Sirkafoo-e Portland. Ol Mr-. M. K. sirkafoose Portland, Oi Portland, i » FORM OR BEQUEST, rid bequeath to tie- Woman'- Mi--ionar\ tiation of tfa Brethren in Christ the sum Kobe applied t<> the purpo >rth in the Artie] [noorporation adopted March 28, 188L Name Prompt notice of all bequests should be -"tit to tfa respon itary. GENERAL Sabbath-School Board OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. Col. R. Cowden, Lit. D., Cor. Secretary, Dayton, 0. Rev. W. J. Shuey, Treasurer, Dayton, Ohio. The object of this organization is to promote the cause of Sabbath schools by assisting indigent schools, by edu- cating teachers, and by introducing tfhe best methods of organization and work. The Board also conducts the Bible Normal Union and the Home Reading Circle. THE BIBLE NORMAL UNION is organized on a plan similar to the Chautauqua Assembly Normal Union, and awards diplomas on completion of its course of study. THE HOME READING CIRCLE aims to promote intelligence by organized reading and study in the home. children's day is a day — the first Sunday in June — set apart for special children's services. It is requested that the collections taken on this day be forwarded to the Treasurer of this Board for use in assisting needy schools. For full particulars concerning the Bible Normal Union, Home Reading Circle, and Children's Bay, and for general information, apply to Col. R. Cowden, Cor. Sec'y, Dayton, Ohio. 4 GENERAL Board of Edueatiop Of TIIK /TED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. Organized in 1876. Rev. L. BOOKWALTER, A. Bf., Corresponding Secre- tary, Dayton, Ohio. Kkv. (t. A. FUNKHOUSER, D. D., Treasurer, Dayton, Ohio. The object of this Board is to encourage education in the Church, by the publication of tracts, etc.; to collect, and publish the educational statistics and report the condition of the educational institutions of the Church; to make recommendations to their mana- to harmonize courses of study; to prevent the unnecessary multiplication of schools; and to secure funds and loan them without interest, to assist in the education of indigent young persons who are preparing for ministerial or missionary work in the Church. Special attention is invited to the last ob- ject — the collection of an Educational Beneficiary Fund. The Treasurer will be pleased to receive special gifts and bequests for thi^ fund. For special information, apply to the Secretary. UNION BIBLICAL SEMINARY, DAYTON, OHIO. FOUNDED IN 1871. COUESE OF STUDY. The course of study embraces three years, and is similar to that of other theological institutions. Special attention is given to Sunday-school normal work. i FACULTY. Rev. G. A. Funkhouser, D.D., Senior Professor, Cherry Professor of Greek Exegesis and Homi- letics. Eev. J. P. Landis, D.D., Ph.D., Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Theology. Eev. A. W. Drury, D.D., Professor of Systematic Theology. Eev. S. D. Faust, A.M., Professor of Church History. GENERAL MANAGER. Eev. D. E. Miller, Dayton, Ohio, to whom letters of inquiry may be addressed. Bequests and dona- tions to the Endowment Fund or Contingent Fund are solicited. 6 HISTORICAL SOCIETY UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. REV. A. \V. Drury, D. D., Corresponding Secretary, Dayton, Ohio. K. I.. ShTTEY, A. If., Librarian, Dayton, Ohio. - Historical Society was organist rporated in 1885, a i d recognised and approYed by the General Conference of the Church. It is under the control of a Board It> office, I museum are located in ti.. Publishing I! ton, Ohi<>. : the Church may become :i iuhhUt, upon initiation fee of one dollar, anK Till. UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. y member of the United Brethren Church should be a uler of this paper. Only by reading it constantly can anyone obtain such knowledge of the Church, and all its interests, as every member should possess. But it not only contains important Church news; it also presents each week a large variety of general religions, literary, and Becular reading, adapted to all It is n<>w in its Becond half-century oi existence, and in matter and form is abreast with the times. It you arc not a subscriber. Bend i<>v it at once, and do not deprive yourself and your family of its elevating influence for another week. You may give your subscription to your pastor, or Bend it direct to the publisher. Te 3 per year, in advance; in clubs of five or more, $1.75 ; in clubs of ten or in- 1 cash in advance. Add] REV. W. J. 5HUEY, Dayton, Ohio. Sbe Woman's Evangel. A MONTHLY JOURNAL OF THE WOMAN'S MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. Devoted to the interests of missionary and Christian work. Every woman in the Church should read it. Rates, per annum, 50 cents in advance. Address Mrs. L. K. Miller, Dayton, Ohio. tfroeblicbe Botscbafter. A WEEKLY PAPER IN THE GERMAN LANGUAGE. Published in the interest of the German mem- bers of the Church. Terms , $1.75 per year, cash in advance. Address W. J. Shtjey, Publisher, Dayton, Ohio. l^onna people's Watcbworo, A WEEKLY JOURNAL Devoted to the Interests of the Young People's Chris- tian Union, It should be read by all the young people of the Church. Eight quarto pages. Price, $1.00 per annum, cash in advance. Address "W. J. Shuey, Publisher, Dayton, Ohio. 10 Sunday-School Periodicals. Sunday-school workor< an» ronno^tiwl t^ *w~ • OIK UBM-USBOfl QIAKTKIII.V. ora m i utcduis bible-lessox qiarterlt. with a lesson on eacb pa*," ], ),.' ''•,'.• ^. xteen ' :■ drawings k ,if e thro^l i c ", ' V"" 1 !" :| " • •;;]-er. •,,,,,,,,,,;,,, I "T'-v ' SSSfemnrtbe JRE?""" **■ ^ Ui " " OII.MUv. HSII.M, M- mIssm.mrv VIMTOR. •UtoefTyea^fe'^^ " , arc each P»WW»ed tw,,,tv- b,.in ( jdatedo^ n th y , *i*hth ami ,,,., "" , ' 01 the nam! [i«ji*neialblisl-i^r, OAYTON, OHIO. 14 H.irnK.Miirh I 1 1 list r;lt . .1. Ci-aut ifu I ! > KhiiihJ. HANUAL ok mi United Brethren Publishing House; Historical and Descriptive. BY W. A. SHUEY, A.M. INTRODUCTION BY PROF. A. W. DRURY, D.D. 12mo, :'.'.'i p Cloth, $L50 : Momcco, Fall Gilt, $3.00. The materials for thle Manual have been in preparatioD /or several yea; tcaro has been taken to secure accurate and valuableinformation. The volume contains an outline ol the publishing interests of thet 'hurch before the founding of the Publishing House; a historical outline of the House from l s :U to l^l; a history of the periodicals: an Illustrated description » f the various departments ; bio- graphical sketches ; historical tables and statistics. There are more than 100 illustrations, all of a high order, which add largely to the attractiveness of the book. Thirty-two art- portrait-, the remainder r epre s e nting chiefly th • exte- rior of the House and numerous interior views. The fronts a beautiful albertype engraving of the it now ap| TliN of a book. It is invaluable to the ('hurch for tle« information it gives of the Straggle and triumphs in t! aent of Church work. It telk Ihe meow ho bore th brunt of th >ba1 The Illustrations are tint- indeed, and th.* mechanical I -up, with its superb paper, clean, plain print, could hardly bo exc< llinl anywhere. The careful reading of this Manual put one in possession of r ruing that portion of our Church history that caim.it tx where '-l-.-. Our United Brethren will surely w read, and pi Sent postpaid on receipt of pri I toblisher, W. J. SHUEY, Davton, Ohio. ■ MANY THOUSANDS SOLD. Handbook for T&orhers. A Manual of Bible Texts and Readings for Use in Christian Work. ARRANGED BY Bev. M. E. Drury, A.M. WITE AN Introduction— "Hints to Soul Winners"— by Geo. F. Pentecost, D.D., of Brooklyn, N. Y., and an appendix,— "Chapters of Pure Gold," selected and named by C. H. Yatman, Evangelist, of Newark, N. J. This handbook is composed entirely of Scripture selec- tions, so arranged and indexed as to be of ready and prac- tical use to Christian workers. The general topics con- sidered are " God," " Man," "Christ," " Salvation," " The Christian Life," "Christian Work," "The Holy Spirit," "The Word of God," "Counsels to Inquirers." Under each of these topics are arranged the various subjects of practical importance in the study and use of the Word. The book is not intended to supplant the careful study of the Scriptures, but to assist and encourage it. The intro- duction of Dr. Pentecost will be very helpful to every Christian, and will open the way for earnest work. No book of our day contains more pointed and suggestive directions than are found in these pages of this successful minister and evangelist. — Book Record. The handbook is pocket size, bound in flexible leather, well printed, and made for use. It contains one hundred and forty-seven pages. English and German Editions. PRICE, 25 CENTS NET. Address W. J. SHUEY, Publisher, Dayton, Ohio. 16 CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE. Bdited by B shop Jonathan Wravsi D d cTI'bJ-'r;,';' |P. III. pirine Attrihutes y By Rev lT & ■ M~ p. IV. Dmmty or Chrirt. Bv Rev. .1. «,», f~ \ . I he I ,,,y ind Personality of the Holy Spirit B* . A. Funkhouser, D. D.-Chap. VI. The floly Tr ni if BTto'luV' M.-Chap. VII. Moral .\gen.-v o »J I" -v. II. A. Thompson, D. I).. LL D —PI, •,-. v'm '^f:;^:^ r -^ -; ,-' n^r.-^. ^•; [ , l ^; ^^"^ I he Atonement. By Rev. J. W Hott 1/ U eh,,, y me Providence. Bv Rev \ Cattle rh«n yii o P ' ' ance. Kv Khv n r U Ji \\ V a sn r f-— ^'iiij*. XII. Repent Loos'" A M ■ >n - I r t n " a ' , :, XX -v ; -V« onpr:, " on - B >' Pr "f I A c , xvi^ , 7 1 oftl,MVrted ' B > k™ w.mckS- K*SS5fS^ - XXXVII. ChriM.an,; Rev. \V. J. SinKV, Pnbliaher, Dayton. Ohio. THE LIFE OF BISHOP J. J. GLOSSBRENM, D. D., OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. With an Appendix, Containing a Number of His Sketches and Sermons. By REV. A. W. DRURV, D. D., Author of "Life of Otterbein."" With an Introduction, by Rev. J. W. Hott, D. D. This new biography of one who had so much to do with the development of our Church will be received with the highest pleasure by all the members of the denomination. The Life of Bishop Glossbrenner is practically a history of our Church during the past half-century, and will appeal to every one who is in any way interested in our Church life. It will be full of inspiration to young men planning for the future. IT SHOULD BE IN EVERY HOME AND SUNDAY-SCHOOL LIBRARY IN THE CHURCH. The book is a handsomely made 12mo of 400 pages, with two steel portraits. The book, measured by the standard of prices of other books, is worth $1.50; but it has been decided, in order to reach every one, to put the price at $1.25, with usual discount to ministers, agents, and dealers. Such a life as that of Bishop Glossbrenner deserves to be lived over again a thousand times in the thought and heart of others, and especially among the people of the Church in which he was the most conspicuous figure for almost half a century. — Dr. Hott, in Introduction. There are few names whose memory is so tenderly cher- ished by an entire denomination, as is the memory of Bishop Glossbrenner. — Dr. Berger, in " Bible Teacher.'' 1 Address, Rev. W. J. Shuey, Dayton, Ohio. 18 The Doctrine of Christian Baptism. An Exposition of Its Nattjrb, Subjects, Mods, and Duty, By REV. J. W. ETTER, D. D. With an Introduction by Bishop J. Weaver, D. D. A Handsome 12mo ot ;jos pages, irell Printed In Large Type. SENT POST-PAID for Si. 25. k of Dr. Etter i< h real contribution to th« literature of Christian doctrine. The purpose of the author the question, What is the nature, mode, and duty of Christian baptism as accepted by a large m ijority of Chris- The I ssion of the subject now within public . 1 .— The Congregational We regard the work as really the best thing, decidedly, ire en on its Bide of the question.— Herald of I Liberty. We hare no doubt of the correctness of his views and the strength of his argument. Dr. fitter's book is one of th*- 9t ever written on the subject. — California Christian Advocate. The author was thoroughly equipped for his task, and has I red the church and the cause of truth an importan ice in the preparation of thia book. — EvangdiaU Messenger. uray of Arguments and facta in G&Tor of ' SCripturaJ 1 uunswerable.— Richmond C vocate. Prom the first - r*a volume it die tndor. A peculiarity of tin- rolume, ence <>( tamper, ia th< in it 1 j explicit recognition <>!' sprinkling in (he -." — The Independent. The bo<-k 1- written in an able and scholarly manner; the 1 with 9ering opinions; and b mu<-h inl only by the miniato memb mmunion.— ■k. Address. W. hio. 7 THE GOSPEL WORKER'S TREASURY Hymn and Revival Anecdotes, Texts, Subjects, Outlines, and Scripture Readings. COMPILED BY Rev. E. S. LORENZ, A. M. Over one hundred and fifty popular hymns find anecdotal illustration in this book. Over seven hundred anecdotes, par- ticularly adapted to revival work, are here gathered. Over five hundred texts, themes, and outlines yield the preacher or speaker a rich mine of fresh and suggestive matter. The book is well-nigh indispensable to the minister or lay worker who engages in revival meetings, song services, or children's meetings. Large 12mo, 387 pages, handsomely printed, and well bound in cloth. SENT, POST-PAID, FOR $1.50. Feeling that a merely mechanical appropriation of the con- tents could only do harm to the preacher and his word, the author has arranged his material so as not to become a party to an abuse of the benefits he seeks to confer. The anecdotes have been condensed, and in the main no application is made, or more than suggested. There is excellent material, and abundance of it, here, and the arrangement is simple and easily mastered. — Northwestern Christian Advocate. This book is true to its name, and will be found a valuable aid to all who desire to interest their hearers, students, or pupils in hymns or texts of scripture by means of suitable illustrative historical facts or incidents. — Pulpit Treasury. Christian workers of every kind will obtain help from this volume. The several indexes given make every part of the book available for immediate use. — Baptist Teacher. The selections have been carefully and judiciously made; the anecdotes are entirely free from flippancy and levity. Each has its sharp point, and the volume will be read with unabated interest. To one who understands " the art of put- ting things," it may be drawn upon for material to give point and force to a moral or an appeal. — Interior. It is not a book of sketches to help drones and idlers, but a treasury of incidents and experiences in human life which show a living gospel and the power of God in human experi- ence ; which puts effective material at the hand of every work- man who rightly divides the word of truth. It is one of the best books published in the country this year, and such as it gives us pleasure to commend. — Religious Telescope. Address, W. J. Shuey, Publisher, Dayton, Ohio. 20 GETTING READY FOR A REVIVAL. By Rev. E. S. LORENZ, B. D., Author of "Gospel Worker's Treasury," "The Com* ing Revival,' 1 etc. PRICE, 75 CENT8. It- purpose is to emphasize for pastor and people the im- portance of wise preparation for the special services held in almost every church with more or less frequency. The book has three parts: The Preacher's Preparation; The Preparation of the Church; General Preparation. To all is added a careful index. A handsome volume of 164 pages, bound in cloth. This is an excellent little volume. The practical sugges- annot but prove of great value and importance. — Chris- tian at Work. Any pastor would be greatly helped in reading it. The sug- DS are marked by good sense. That single chapter on the material conditions of a good prayer-meeting is worth studying. — Lutheran Observer. We find in it numerous suggestions which arc evidently of great value. — Western Christian Advocate. To the y<>unu r minister irhoee BOal is aflame with revival fin-, ind-book will doubtless prove an invaluable spiritual —Zion's Herald. Inspiring, devout, and eminently reasonable, this little ?ol- II !>«• found of gr<-at value by all those who are waiting and praying for tie- coming <»f tic Holy Ghotl into the midst of the churches.— Neu York Gkrietkm A Wc give it hearty commendation. His treatment of the sub- - both jndioioos and irnggmrtiTft Thtt fhrfijfrtinrfflnf. Address. \V. J. SHTJBT, Publisher, Dayton, Ohio. 21 THE COMING REVIVAL A SERIES OF TRACTS FOR THE Instruction of Christian Workers. Edited by REV. E. S. LORENZ, A. M. This little volume is a collection of twelve papers on re- vival work, written by a number of prominent Christian workers. It is intended especially for the people, — the church-membership, — and every pastor should introduce it widely throughout his charge. It will be found to be a very valuable aid in the work of the church. It is issued incon- venient form, and is sold at a low price. Its contents are as follows : No. 1.— Do We Need a Revival? By Rev. L. Bookwalter, A. M. No. 2.— Am I Ready for a Revival? By Rev. G. M. Matthews. No. 3.— Power of Prayer in Revivals. By Rev. G. P. Hott. No. 4.— The Baptism of the Holy Spirit. By Rev. D. N, Howe, A. M. No. 5.— Words to the Unsaved. By Bishop J. Weaver, D. D. No. 6.— Conversion. By Prof. J. P. Landis, D. D. No. 7.— The Use of the Bible in Revivals. By Prof. W . J. Zuck, A. M. No. 8.— Personal Work Among the Unsaved. By Rev. A. E. Davis, A. M. No. 9.— How to Help the Pastor in Revivals. By Jacob Hoke. No. 10.-- How to Deal with Inquirers. By Rev. M. R. Drury, A.M. No. 11.— The Care of Converts. By Rev. J. P. Miller, D. D. No. 12.— A Word to the Converts. By Rev. E. S. Lorenz, A. M. The book contains 101 pages— pocket size. The price is hardly more than a nominal one. Bound in paper, net, 15 cents; per dozen, post-paid, $1.50; per hundred, $10.00, by express, charges unpa.d. Bound in cloth, net, 20 cents; per dozen, post-paid, $2.00; per hundred, $15.00, by express, charges unpaid. These tracts are also issued separately, and may be ordered in lots of the same tract, or assorted. Per dozen, post-paid, 15 cents ; per 100, 90 cents. Address, W. J. Shuey, Publisher, Dayton, Ohio. 22 THE PREACHER AND HIS SERMON. A Treatise on Homilctics. By Ki v. John \V. gTTBR, I). D. • iv Introduced into a number of Seminaries for u- ■ " text-book. 661 pp., Bvo, cloth. Price, 12.36. TOPIOl : Part T. The Preachor; Genera] Preparation ; Special Preparation. Tart II. Tho Sermon; the Text of the Sermon; Bpeciea of Bermone; Varieties of Sermons; ReviTaJ Sermons; Ser- mons to children; Expository Sermons; The Introduction; The Discussion; The Conclusion. 1'\kt III. Pulpit Eloquence, Style, Modes of Delivery, Elocution, and Conduct in the Pulpit. 1'akt IV. Derotional Exeroises; Miscellaneous Addresses. The Kev. John W. Etter, D. 1)., has written an excellent work. The plan is well conceived, and the treatment strong and Judicious. The style is good, occasionally familiar, and illustrative anecdotes are not wanting. Its suggestions are t common sense, while the hook also shows that tho author is familiar with the best authorities on the subject.— The Christian Adivcate, New York. It is more extensive in its range of topics than most S of its clays. In addition to the discussion of the homiletics proper, it gives careful consideration to the (mai- ns or the preacher, including his general and special preparation for his work; to preaching to children, revival sermons, out-door preaching, funeral sermons, lay preach- l Bible readings. In this range of topics, methodical arrangement, and treatment of subjects, it will be found fully up to the demands of the times.— Met h'xiuit Recorder, It makes a specialty of discussing such BUb-topi OS— now rapidly assuming primary importance in the w<>rk of the ry of all denominations— us preaching to children, Bible readings, etc. Other homiletica] writers allude to Mr. Etter discusses tliem as weighty, not I fcial features of his Bubject, He also has useful chap« otional exercises in the pulpit, and on | meeting 9, lay preaching, etc. Hit as on ail of these points are eminently wise and practical.— The Congregationalist . rrangement i- methodical, yet natural and simple, and it will be le to BtudeotS. ministers, and laymen. . that has y«t :i pp»-ared. — . A . FSinkkouH i , D , I ' ... \V. J. SHTJBY, Publisher, Dayton, Ohio. THE LIF^K OP REV. PHILIP WILLIAM OTTERBEIN, FOUNDER OF THE CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. BY REV. A. W. DRURY, D. D., Professor of Church-History in Union Biblical Seminary. With an Introduction by BISHOP J. WEAVER, D. D. The United Brethren Church has waited long for this book. This valuable account of the life of the great Otterbein, the founder of our Church, should be read by every member of the denomination. The author has discovered many facts of great historic interest never before presented to the public, and has produced a biography which has elicited the highest commendation. It is saying much, but it is the truth, that you have done justice to the subject of your book. No one will come after you with a Life of Otterbein. I think you have found all the material extant, and have put it in excellent shape. It is a live book, and the editions should succeed each other rapidly. The publishers, too, have done their work handsomely. — John Lawrence, author of U. B. Church History. This is a very valuable work. Prof. Drury has studied his subject with extraordinary care, and has produced a volume which is not only creditable to its author, but to the religious denomination which he represents.— -Rev. J.H. Dubbs, D. D., in The Guardian. The man of whose life this book is a record, has been largely influential in the religious history of modern times. — Western Christian Advocate, Cincinnati. The book contains 384 pages, with Steel Plate Portraits of Otterbein and Martin Boehm, and fine illustrations of Otter- bein's Church in Baltimore, present parsonage in Baltimore, Dillenburg in the eighteenth century, and Isaac Long's house and barn, and many other pleasing attractions. No more acceptable present could be made to your minister or friends. The book is printed on tine toned paper, elegantly . bound in cloth and gold, and makes an admirable volume. Price, only $1.20, post-paid. Address, Rev. W. J. SHUEY, Dayton, Ohio. HISTORY OF THE CHURCH OF THE United Brethren in Christ. JOHN LAWRENCE. ill who desire an extended account of the i Brethren Church, this volume will be most appropriate. It the history of the Church from its origin to 1861. The information «riven is full, and the style entertaining. While a numltfr of hooks of more recent date may give more complete an .formation concerning part periods, ami departments <>f the Church, this work mibt re* main, for* » come, the standard general history of the denomination. It is printed from largo and clear two volumes in one, oi I, and is substantially p. 8vo. Price, $2.; 50. Address, Bet. W. J. 8HUEY, Publii Dayton, < >hio. LIKE OF" Rev. David Edwards, D. D., Formerlj a Bishop of the Church of the UNITED BRETHREN IX CHRIST. Rev. Lewis Davis, D. D., With an Introduction bj Bar, J. W. H<>rT, I». L>. ry of a lon<_' life. Efery family in tited Brethren Choroh ihonld have ■ copy. Bttnagen, ids. Price, only $1.00, post-paid * Bend order! RBV. W. J. SHTJBY, Publisher, »:uo. HYMNS FOR THE SANCTUARY AND SOCIAL WORSHIP. WITH TUNES. No. 1. Cloth sides, leather back, with red edges and side stamp $1 35 No. 2. Colored Leather, red edges and gilt side-stamp... 1 75 No. 3. Morocco, gilt edges and gilt side-stamp 2 50 No. 4. Levant Morocco, cushion bevel, antique, full gilt.. 4 00 No. 5. Levant Morocco, Divinity Circuit, flexible, gilt edges 5 00 WORDS ONLY. 18mO. No. 1. Roan, embossed 75 No. 2. Roan, embossed, gilt edges 1 00 No. 3. Imitation Morocco, extra gilt 1 25 No. 4. Imitation Morocco, extra gilt, clasp 1 50 No. 5. Turkey Morocco, extra gilt 1 75 HYMN BOOKS— German. No. 1. Colored Leather, embossed 1 00 No. 2. Morocco, gilt , 1 35 HARPS— English. No. 1. Plain Sheep..... « 35 HARFENTOENE— German. No. 1. Roan 30 SONGSTERS— English. Christian Songster. Plain Sheep 45 PASTOR'S RECORD. The Pastor's Pocket-Record. Arranged expressly for the use of United Brethren ministers, by Rev. M, R. Drury, A. M. Contains blanks in which to record ti- tles and texts of sermons preached, special services held, roll of membership, baptismal rites performed, marriages solemnized, pastoral visits, subscriptions to church literature, items of church finance, etc., etc. A complete history of ministerial work. 188 pages, fine pliable leather, post-paid 75 26 THE 01 TERBEIN HYMNAL FOR CHURCH SERVICES, COLLEGE CHAPELS, PRAYER-MEETINGS, AMD SUNDAY SCHOOLS Arranged 6y REV. B. & LORENZ* a tains the standard hymns of the ages, set to their accepted tones. The old ".spiritual'' favorites of oor Fathers have foond recognition. The book will l>o found equally well adapted for the public service, the prayer- meeting, or the revival ; 548 hymns, with full indexes. Various Bindings*. No, 1. Half leather, lit bograph sides, postpaid Half leather, cloth sides, postpaid 1 <»o Turkey morocco, limp, gilt edges, postpaid 'I W No. 4. Pulpit edition, morocco, postpaid 2 r>u Responsive Service Edition Contains 58 additional pages, consisting of five pages I liants, and a Large and carefully chosen Series of vtions for responsive reading. No. 1 R. Half leather, lithograph aides, postpaid 90 \{. Half leather, cloth sides, postpaid 1 2d No. 8 K. Turkey morocco, limp, gilt edges, postpaid.. 3 00 No. 4 EL Pulpit edition, morocco, postpaid 3 00 Word Edition. Well printed and substantially bound in half leather, cloth sides. Size, 4x"> 1 / £ inches. Price, each, postpaid. 50 "/ Reduction to Churches* THE PEOPLE'S HYMNAL, CHURCH, CHAPEL, PRAYER BOOM, and SUN- DAI SCHOOL. Edited by E. S. LOBXMZ. V new hymnal for church services and devotional meet- Contains a fine selection of standard hymns and spiriti. Bonndin half leather and lithograph sides ; price, postpaid. 75 cents ; cloth sides, $1.00. i ch urches. Special Editlos irltk Responsive Ro»\(.s. \-\>v the Use Of Missionary So- nary ami Gleaners' Hands, and other donary meeting*, wit h special provision for Mi-- sionary Concerts. By Bar. E, s. Lorenz. This La an admirable little collection of songs and exercJ tpted to all classes of Missionary Berrices* It is ju>t mch a hook asshoold be in every church or y interested in missionary work. It is In every way a capital hook. Postpaid .$9c. Per doaen, t-.^K by express, charges unpaid; by mail, A most useful little hook. — Central Baptist, A nsefnl and entertaining compilation of music which will be a great help to those interested in the conduct of missionary meetings.— 'PitUbUTQ Christian AdfJOi B0IG8 0P tiBACK. Designed for revival meetings, camp meetings, prayer and praise meetings, mission- ary meetings, and for the sanctuary and home. Board r 2&C. Per hundred, $20.00; per dozen, by expi : by mail, IS, TIU: PBAI8E OFFEBIHG. By Revs. W. H. Lanthurn and E. S. Lorenz. Designed expressly for prayer, vival, and camp meetings* with tu: Board covers. Binglecopy :.'<>.. mim.s or CHEBB for the Master's Worker-. For ] . praise, and camp meeting Bervices. nianilla OOTOr 10c. P«r docen, by mail, $1.00; fifty or more, at the rate of $6.00 per hundred, expn unpaid. Add] W. J. SHUEY, Publisher, DAYTON, OHIO. OUR CHURCH WORK. DISCIPLINE OF THE CHURCH OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. This is the official Book of Discipline of the Church. In addition to a brief account of the origin of the denomination, it con- tains its Confession of Faith, its Constitution, its Formulas, and its Rules of Government. An inti- mate acquaintance with its provisions is important both for preachers and people. English, 24mo, cloth 25c. German, 24mo, cloth 25c. ITINERANT SYSTEM AS A MEANS OF GOSPEL EVANGELIZATION, THE. By Rev. J. V. Potts, 92 pages, 18mo, cloth 35c. MINISTERIAL SALARY. An exhaustive discussion of, the subject of Ministerial Support. A much- needed work among our people. By Bishop J. Weaver, D.D. 16mo, cloth 30c. YEARBOOK OF THE UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST. Published annually. Contains a cal- endar and a large amount of Church and other in- formation. 64 pages. Square 12mo 10c. ^^ PASTOR'S RECORD. THE PASTOR'S POCKET RECORD. Revised to date. Arranged expressly for the use of United Brethren ministers, by Rev. M. R. Drury, D.D. Con- tains blanks in which to record titles and texts of sermons preached, special services held, roll of membership, baptismal rites performed, marriages solemnized, pastoral visits, subscriptions to church literature, items of church finance, etc. A com- plete history of ministerial work. 188 pages, fine pliable leather, postpaid net 75c. It is simple, concise, and convenient; well adapted to the forms, details, and duties of our Church.— .Ret\ G. M. Mathews, Dayton, Ohio, 30 CHURCH RECORDS. MEMBERSHIP !.; I ORD VND MINUTES, A new reoord has »ar d for churches, coveriii requirements of the Discipline and other impor- t i * iit Items. Blank Bpace is given for historical facts, alphabetical and chronological arrangements of members* and space for minutes <>f the official i. Will lasl for years. Durably bound in leather back and clol h Bides, No. l. r 640 aamee nei oe for 900 aamee net Bpace for 1,620 names net :\ 00 When tlir Reoord is to go by mail, add 50 cents for or No. 2, and 80 for No. 3, CLASS STEWARD'S HOOK. For recording: amounts subscribed and paid by members net SB CLASS LEADER'S P>OOK. For keeping names of eacli cla>s. and attendance at meetings net 20 TREASURER AND GENERAL STEWARD'S REC- ORD. A n«'\v Treasurer's Record has bees prepared and arranged on the simplest plan possi le, afford- ing facilities for keeping a complete r cord of the finances of tin 1 church. It contains blank pages f«>r, first, the names of members and the amount each id the Bupporl of the church, b adapted for either the envelope system or general md, a record of 1 he genera] rece and expenditures of the church. Hound with ither hack ami c id cloth sides. Pri< M nam-- ... 1 | 160 aames et 2 00 for 1,600 names When to be sent by mail, add 20 cental N U BOOKS ON MISSION-WORK. The Church's Marching Orders; or, Suggestive Thoughts on the Missionary Work. By Rev. D. K. Flickinger, D. D. 132 pages. 12mo, cloth $0 60 Ethiopia Coming to God; or, Missionary life in Western Africa ; includes a history of the Sherbro and other Missions of the United Brethren in Christ, abroad and at home; contains also a description of manners, customs, and work in Africa. By Bishop D. K. Flickinger, D. D., and Rev. W. McKee. 12mo... 1 00 It will interest all friends of missions, and is the more readable on account of the glimpses of the country and people — their laws, amusements, dress, customs, towns, etc. — The Observer, New York. Sherbro and the Sherbros. A Native African's Account of his Country and People. By Rev. D. F. Wilberforce, Principal of the Training School, Shaingay, West Africa. Portrait. Paper 15 Revelation of the Secret Orders of Western Africa, with an explanation of the Beliefs and Customs of African Heathenism. By J. A. Cole, Freetown, West Africa. 12mo, 99 pages. Paper 25 MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS. AGE WE LIVE IN, THE. Its Dangers and Duties. With Topical and Chronological Analysis of the Book of Revelation. In three parts: Part I.— The Vials. Part II.— The Age of Errors. Part III.— Danger and Duty of the Church. By Jacob Hoke 1 20 32 AH kPPEAL TO MATTER OF PAC r LND COMMON \ Ration*! Demonstration 0or« rapt and Lost Estate, By J. Fletcher* New end lition, with an Introduction l>y Hi-hop D. Edwards, D, D 60 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF REV. LTDIA SEXTON. 66fi b. Crown Bvo., cloth, with iteel portrait of the author 2 00 CLUSTERS FROM ESHCOL; or, Words of Comfort and (raragement drawn from the Baored Scripture* for Afflicted Children of God. By Jacob Hoke. B67 mo., cloth 1 00 DI9 ON THE RESURRECTION. By Bishop Jonathan I K D 60 DIVINE PROVIDENCE. History of the Doctrine; Its Nature and Reasonableness; Providence— Particular, ral, and Universal; Controlling (iood and Evil; Mysterious ; Consolation Derived from a Belief in the Doctrine of Divine Providence; Necessity, Import- . and Encouragements to submit to the Provi- c of God. By Bishop Jonathan Weaver, D. D. i, Uhno., cloth 1 25 TRINE OF UNIVERSAL RESTORATION CAKE- fully Examined, The. By Bishop J. Weaver, D. D. With steel portrait of the author. 402 pages, 12mo., doth I 25 HOLINESS; or, The Higher Christian Life. By Jacob Hok< . . I and enlarged edition. 305 pages ISmo., cloth 75 KlkcHENGESCHICHTE DEB VEREINIGTEN BRUB- DER IN CHRISTO. 283 Seiten, anf gutem Papier, in Muslin Einband l ooks. comprising not only books in complete sets, put up in but also select and miscellaneous books in various depart- 1 to all ages and tastes. These books are offered al the most favorable term-. Books on Organizing and Conducting Sunday- schools ; Blank Minute, Record, and Class Books ; Bibles and Testaments ; Helps for Superintendents and Teachers ; Sabbath-school Music Books ; Sabbath-school Tickets and Cards : Blackboards and Maps ; Chautauqua Normal Outline and Text- books ; Anything else you may need. For the convenience mere, we hewe preps Catalogue of our Sanday-eobool Boppliee, irhieh ire will send free of charge to any address. Correspondence 1- Rev. W. J. SHUEY, Dayton. < >m». 8 35 Latest Sunday-School Music Books. SPIRIT AND LIFE. The Newest Song Book. By Rev, E. S. Lorenz, of Ohio, and Rev. D» E, Dortch, of Tennessee, Assisted by Many Prominent Song Writers. One of the grandest books ever issued. The hymns are eminently devout and evangelical, full of the spirit and life of Christ. The music is bright and fresh, easy and catching. Besides the great body of song for regular use, there are solos, duets, mixed and male quartets, with charming and abundant provision for Christmas, Easter, Children's Day, Harvest Home, or Thanksgiving, and other occasions. Two editions— round notes and character notes. Beautifully printed and substantially bound in beautiful, lithographed covers. Prices : 35 cents per copy, postpaid, in any quantity ; 30 cents per copy, by express, charges un- paid. TRIED AND TRUE. By Rev. E. S. Lorenz. This song book contains a number of the finest compositions by the editor, and a careful selection of the best works of other composers. It represents the cream of Sunday-school music, as all the hymns have been "tried" and found "true." The selections have been made from "Garnered Sheaves*" "Notes of Triumph," "Songs of the Morning," and "The Master's Praise." It contains 192 pages, and is strongly bound with beautiful lithograph covers. Prices : each, by mail 35c. $4.20 per dozen, postpaid; $3.60 per dozen, by ex- press ; $30.00 per hundred. THE MASTER'S PRAISE. By E. S. Lorenz and Isaiah Baltzell. This book has many new features, and contains much of the best work the editors have done. The hymns are fresh and well written, and of good literary quality. The book is printed on super-calendered paper, in clear type, and is at- tractively and substantially bound in cloth. We have no hesitancy in saying that The Master's Praise is one of the best Sunday-school music books ever published. It contains 176 pages. Prices: each, by mail 36c. $4.20 per dozen, postpaid ; $3.60 per dozen, by ex- press ; $30.00 per hundred. 36 Sabbath-School Song Books. Lomm and Isaiah Baltull. Songs of the Morning. A new hook for the Sunday- - an entirely new collection of Sabbath-school .with new hymns, new music, and new arrangement; include* also ■ large number of standard hymns, mating the i suitable one for all o It is rery handsomely tutiful lithograph cover; 1 Price: post-paid; 13.60 per dozen, post-paid; charges unpaid; 126.00 per hun- dred, superintendents and choristers, a \><»>k with ten copies of sample pages will be sent for examination paid. Garnered Sheaves, for the Bunday-school, formed by se- lecting those hymns and Bongs from the recent hook- oi authors that, after the thorough test of use in the Bunday- school, have proved not <>nlv popular, but really meritorious. ags of the Morning. Notes of Triumph. Two Editions— Hound and Character yotes. Prepared with much care. The hymn department ins a>»out ho hymns, with two well-known tin. which (he hymn can be Bung, on each hymn page. 192 | Price: pos£-paid, .'io cents; per dozen, post-paid, Si unpaid, fcJ.60; per hundred, by * Holy Voices. Fresh, and equal to anything vet produced lay-seho. : gee. Price same as Notes of Tri- umph. Songs of the Kingdom. A choice collection of and hymns lor Sunday -school and social services, with a com- of instruction in musical notation. Price same Triumph. Gates of Praise. Contains songs for every occasion of tble also for prayer and praise-meetings; 192 Triumph. Heavenly Carols. In this booh the authors were as- r. 11. Kursenknabe and Rev. A. a. <*raley. tes of Triumph. r. per copy, MS. Golden Son^s. F the rii' . — t popular music l>ook.s ever pub- ementary and practical department on B of Triumph. Songs of the Cross, l B. Lorens. Orer fifty eontril i in making Song- of the Cross. Price same ••*8 o( Triumph Pilger Liede: hymn and tune-book for Bun- tnns, of which U I -I pages I "as Songs of the Morning. All the ab y book and music dealers, or by the K» v. \V. .1. Sim fv, 1 BOOKS AND SERVICES -FOR- Special occasions. -2=£- Rainbows of Promise. A Children's Day Service. Text by Miss Owens, music by E. S. Lorenz. The Children's Crusade. A Missionary Service for Chil- dren's Day. Text by Jessie H. Brown, music by E. S. Lorenz. Christmas. A Service of Scripture, Song, and Gladness for the Holy Nativity. By Chas. H. Gabriel. The Christmas Messenger. A Christmas Concert Exer- cise. Text by Miss Jessie H. Brown, music by E. S. Lorenz. All the above are sold at 5 cents each, 50 cents per dozen, $4.00 per hundred, all postpaid. Christmas Treasuries, Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Edited by E. S. Lorenz. A collection of holiday suggestions and helpful matter of all kinds. 10 cents each number; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. Children's Day Treasuries, Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Rich collec- tions of recitations, dialogues, songs, etc., for Children's Day. Prices same as above. Missionary Treasury. A collection of recitations, dia- logues, music, etc., for missionary exercises. 40 pages, 12mo. Price, 15 cents ; per dozen, $1.50. Christmas Selections. A compilation of recita- tions for young people, suited to holiday occasions. By E. S. Lorenz. 48 pages, 12mo 15c. Christmas Selections No. 2. Similar to preceding. 15c. Christmas Selections No. 3. Same series as above. 15c. Christmas Selections Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Combined. 40c # Address W. J. SHUEY, Publisher, Dayton, Ohio. 38 Books for the Sabbath-School Library and Home Reading. BRICXEY BORREL;or,TheTwin Cousins. By Mrs. dore s. Bash. :r>t paces. The book narrates the upward piogx Leading character^ from pov- erty and obscurity to s most honorable place as a minister «>f the gospel. The real object of the volume is to present in Btrong pictures the desolating power of intemperance. This feature is wrought out in the sad history of the lives of other characters in the story. Tin* book is written in a fascinating style, ami will be read with great interest and prolit 75 MY FIVE WARDS; or, Aunt Hnl lah's Homilies. 236 ps. By Mis. Julia MeX air Wright. This volume replete With practical thoughts On practical sub- jects, of especial value to young ladies and girls ap- oaching young ladyhood. The Bage counsels of Aunt Huldah are presented in the form of comer tion, Btrung— as the author aptly expresses it— on the merest thread of story. Common sense of rare sound- BS, and a deep reverence for Bible authority, char- acterize the book 75 THE GOSPEL IN TIIE RIVIERA. A story of Italy. By Mrs. Julia McNair Wright. 224pa$es. The popular author of this book has given USUI its pages one of productions of her fruitful pen. The ok details the struggles [and sufferings ot theWal- densian Protestants in their conflicts with Romanism. The facts on which it is founded were gathered by the author during her residence in Italy, and are pre- sented with a vividness possible only to one who has . on the ground where the scenes are laid 75 TIIE VINES OF EsnCOL. By Rev. J. B. Robinson. 133 pages. The book is full of valuable thought for rkf rs in Christ's vineyard. The author, a president inland College, is a man of scholarly habit.-, and aclose thinker. in Style the book com- bine-, in happs proportions, beauty of ornament and rling solidity. Will be most valuable for young or older readers 50 rVINDSOB GEMS. Ten dainty little volumes for girls and boys. Suitable for Sunday-school libraries. Con- and interesting stories of boj and girl l ■ • t of twelve volumes. Stories sim- ilar in character to the above. Neatly bound and ictive. Price fox the get 1 50 JOURNEYINGS IN THE OLD WORLD. BY REV. J. W. HOTT } D. D. The success of this book, and the constant demand for it, have led to a thorough revision of the work, and to the publication of a new edition. Wherever any emendation was needed to embody the results of later research, it has been made, so that the work might be abreast of the latest discoveries of the times in Bible Lands. While the former editions were splendid, and we are confident it was second to no book sold at the price, the publisher has added largely to the new edition, at heavy expense. In addition to the large number of illustrations which the former editions contained, it is now enriched with a still larger number of the best illustrations of scenes in Bible I^ands that have ever been given to the book buyers of this country. It is such a book as we take great pleasure in introducing to the public. J^SOU) BY SUBSCRIPTION ONI.Y.-^ ACTIVE AGENTS Wanted in every County, City, and Town in the U. S. First-class terms are offered. For further particu- lars, address, REV. W. J. SHUEY, Publisher, Dayton, Ohio. 40 A BOOK FOR THE TIMES. THE GREAT INVASION; OR, General Lee in Pennsylvania. By Jacob Hoke. This history is the only complete and detailed one yet given to the public upon one of the greatest of campaigns of our late Civil War. It not only gives the details of the three days of terrible battle of Gettysburg, but it embraces a complete summary of events which transpired within the two great opposing armies from the time of their departure from their encampments upon the Rappahannock, in Virginia, until they stood face to face upon the soil of Pennsylvania, and until they again, after the tremendous ordeal at Gettysburg, recrossed the Potomac and resumed their former positions. Sold by subscription. Write for terms to W. J. vSiiuey, Publisher, DAYTON, OHIO. 41 A PERFECT GEM ! THE Otterbein Birthday Book A Colleclion of Extracts, in Prose and Verse, on a great variety of subjects, from the writings of men and women widely known and honored in consequence of their noble lives and eminent usefulness. Compiled by REV. MARION R. DRURY, A. M., Assistant Editor of the Religious Telescope. With a Fine Steel Portrait of the Eminent Scholar and Divine, Bishop Philip William Otterbein, to whose Memory the Book is Dedicated. Send for our very liberal terms to agents. W. J. Shuey, Publisher, DAYTON, OHIO. 49- # INTERNATIONAL BIBLES.^ Text, Reference, and Teachers' Editions. The" International M Line of Biblee and Testaments Lb now, and in the following particulars is superior to all other- : The ntmo.-t rare is exercised in the select ion of material ami in the mannf acture of every book. The type used in all the Bibles is very plain and bold, giving an unusually clear and readable page. The references are arranged to ni/.e space, and at the same time sufficiently full to meet the requirement of the reader; coneeqnently the In- ternationa] Bibles are smaller and more convenient to handle and carry than any other.-. New "Helps" have prepared for this series by the most eminent divines of America and Great Britain, and a new set of maps, 01 atlas, of Palestine has been made by Major Conder, of the "Pale-tine Exploration Society," especially for the Inter- national Bible. A very fall and complete line of German Bibles and German Teachers 1 Bibles Ls also in- cluded. Every Bible in the entire series bas the aew map.-. and all Reference Bibles have in addition to the text and the Subject Index, Harmony of the Gospels, and Chronological Tables. And yet with all these advantages, tie- prices have been reduced t<» a very low limit. W. J. SHUEY, Dayton, Ohio. 43 AGENTS ARE MAKING MONEY I SELLING OUR ENTIREL Y NEW LINE Standard Parallel Family Bibles ! /he most magnificent and massive Family Bible ever pub- lished. The Old and New Versions in Parallel Columns, from Genesis to Revelation. OUR NEW PICTORIAL PARALLEL FAMILY BIBLES Nearly 2,500 Illustrations ; 2,200 Royal Quarto Pages ; and 350 Special Features, including Bible Helps of priceless value, never be- fore published in one volume. The whole forming a Complete Cyclopedia of Bible Knowledge. FOB TERMS, ETC., ADDRESS, W. J. Shuey, Publisher, DAYTON, OHIO. 44 jPl HANDBOOK UNITED BREMEN IN CHRIST. By B. L. vSHUEY, A.M. KllYIM.O AM) v'ON TINLMI) TO 1 A Brief Compendium of tho History, Doctrine, Govern- ment, and General Sunday-School. Missionary, Publishing. Educational, and Young Peoples Work of tho United Brethren Church, with Historical Tables of tho Church, Sunday-Schools, General Church Officers, Educational In- r-tituUoms, Census Statistics of Churches, etc. It undertake ; sdensed form. Intelligent answers to ths i inquiri, . I general Tlew ot oar Chnroh. ... Ths merit of lh« Hnndhook is, that it brings select materiali together In a ihort, well written, and hlghlj interesting sketch. We hope the service which the author t . tullv appreciated by our minister! an.l people, an.l that at the very low price at which it is sold it may reach every nook and corner of the Chnroh. JsHfi'sm TrUscope. ttle work is reallv invaluable for the purpose for which it was pre- wh.r. \-r it goes it will make entbusinstlo united Brethren. It ought to be rigorously pushed all over the Church. Kvery family in the Church ought to SOSO a OOpy. Ministers will serve the Interest! of the Church, and themselves as well, bf calling the attention of the people to the little book from I in private. Converts and new member! especially should DC purchase and read it. In communities where our Church bai ■ in to work, the little book ought to be -cattered broadcast in and onl v iurch. It will often be wise to give away copies of the book where it will do good. If twenty-five or thirty thousand copies of this Handbook ibuted through the Church during the next three or four neticent influence would be felt in every line of church work. It will beget intelligent interest in the Church, and prepare the way for BON member . and more work. — E. D. Mund. It is an indispensable aid to an intelligent knowledge of our Church. Efoerjf man, irmnan, (i ml child in the denom- ination Bhonldreadit. IDvery minister should welcome it as an inv int in his work. Ho should speak of it 'Ipit, and personally see that tverv member oj is supplied with it. It is of special interest t<> is riving them such a knowledge of this branch of the Church as every Christian should possess. Bend for . and introduce it to the people. The price is etpaid: Manilla cover, cut flush, ■ingle c<»py, 10 o-nt-; per dozen, $1.20; flexible cloth, cut flush, I . gilt side .-tamp, single copy, 19 cent- ; pet dozen, |L8Q. Address W. J. SHUEY, Publisher, Dayton, Ohio. is SPECIAL NOTICE. Every man, woman, and youth of intelligence ought to be a constant reader of good papers and books. Every such person should be a regular and frequent patron of a good book store and printing house. " Knowledge is power," and it was the recognition of the value of knowledge, as well as of true religion, which led to the establishment of our denominational Publishing House. To disseminate a pure Christian literature, which shall supplement the work of the teacher and preacher in securing growth in charac- ter and knowledge, is its highest aim. But to fulfill its mission, it must have the hearty support of the people. The pernicious books and papers now so freely circulated deserve nothing but contempt. To counteract their influ- ence should be the endeavor of all good people. This can be done by purchasing nothing but good literature. Our Publishing House issues many excellent publications from its own presses. To most of them attention is called in the accompanying pages, with the hope that in this way our people may be induced to supply themselves with the wholesome intellectual and spiritual food which they contain. They will be sent, post-paid, for the prices an- nexed. All of our publications should be read by our members. In addition to the sale of our own publications, we are engaged in the general book trade, supplying any good book in the market. For complete list of our own publications, and for cata- logues of select books on sale, apply to us by letter. We issue several catalogues, as follows : 1. Catalogue of Our Own Publications. 2. Catalogue of Sunday-School Books and Supplies. 3. Catalogue of Theological and Beligious Books. 4. Catalogue of General Literature. 5. Supplement to Catalogue of Beligious and Theological, and Miscellaneous Books. Rev. W. J. SHIJEY, United Bkethrex Publishing House, Dayton, Ohio. 46 Wr / LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 022 190 380 8 I ■