assembled to thank the founder for encouraging them to more aggressive work for God. Dr. McAll's 21 years' unsparing labours were recognised by the Government in making him a Knight of the Legion of Honour; but within a few months of it he was called away to a far higher honour. From the first, the Mission has been worked upon undenominational lines, and founded upon the principles of this Alliance. Rev. Mr. Greig now directs the work which, in addition to the ordinary halls, now owns some of a smarter character, which are made attractive to strollers on the boulevards. In one of these a journalist, who is now a very useful helper of the work, was converted. Another convert was a lady who had abandoned the Church of Rome. The latest development of this varied work, and Mrs. ARBUTHNOT said : : I gratefully acknowledge the present to be a God-given opportunity. Is it not a manifestation of that true catholicity of spirit which is the rallying-cry of the Evangelical Alliance-" Unum corpus sumus in Christo," One body are we in Christ? Looking back, as some of us can, to many anniversaries of the Week of Prayer, during which the petition "that the growth of error and superstition may be arrested" and "that all Christ's true disciples may be witnesses for Him" has been so often reiterated, we cannot fail to recognise that the Women's Protestant Union, which I have the privilege to represent to-day, is one of the answers God has graciously given to this petition. The same Spirit Who has indwelt the leaders of the Evangelical Alliance, has stirred us up as a band of women who "love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity" to witness against the fashionable sacerdotalism of the present day. The subject of this afternoon's discussionThe Evangelization of the Continent-is one which has been near to all our hearts since our formation as a Union, and often mentioned by us at the Throne of Grace. The close bond which unites us with workers abroad has enabled us to realise that the need of those amongst whom their lot is cast is as great, if not greater, than those in the distant lands of China and Africa: for the soil has already been occupied by a spurious Christianity. Another Gospel (falsely so called, for it is not "good tidings") has been thrust upon the victims of the Papacy. Rome, where she is and goes, does not give the Gospel of a full and free salvation upon the alone merits of a risen, ascended, and returning Saviour. We would remind ourselves that if we are to become fellow-workers in evangelizing the Continent, two motive powers must be in operation. It is only as God's Word has become precious to us that we shall long for others to "taste and see that the Lord is good." Unless we know something of the joy of a on highest mission sent" to those at home, we shall neither sympathize with, nor seek to further, the Evangelization of the Continent. "soul I know I shall have the assent of many when I declare it to be my conviction that it is ignorance of the circumstances surrounding many devoted Christian workers in Roman Catholic countries - circumstances due to the unchanging, perhaps the most encouraging, is a Mission boat which has traversed some of the great rivers, the Mission voyagers finding in villages out of the beaten tract, people who have long relinquished attendance on what they call la comédie-the theatrical services of the Romish Church. A converted cheese seller has herself purchased thirty Bibles which she lends out to her customers, so great is her own appreciation of God's Word. The Mission embraces teaching as well as preaching, owning three Mission Churches. As in other good works, the present great wants of the Mission are workers and funds, for want of which the work has necessarily been curtailed to some extent, though the French people do all they can to meet the need. persecuting character of the Church of Romewhich fosters the prevailing apathy and indifference to the inroads of that Church in our own country. Alas, that this indictment holds even against Christians! If we share in this ignorance, it will be most effectually dissipated by spending a holiday at some Protestant mission station on the Continent. On our return ours will be no mere hearsay evidence, but we shall be valuable witnesses to what Rome is "at home." The Protestant Missionary Conference of Christian Workers amongst Roman Catholics at home, abroad, and in regions beyond, convened by our Union in 1893 and 1894 (to be held annually, God willing), was the outcome of this conviction, which it sought to emphasisethat the great need of this enlightened (?) nineteenth century is information. We are now giving effect to three practical suggestions made at that time: (1) That we should have a circle of Prayer including any missionary centre where the workers are teaching the Truth in accordance with our Basis, and are brought in contact with Romanists; (2) that each of our branches should identify itself with some one at least of these missionary centres, the members of that branch availing themselves of opportunities for informing others of the work abroad, enlisting sympathy, co-operation, and support by any means in their power; (3) that the claim of those who are in error upon those of us who know experimentally the saving power of the "Grace of God" should constantly be brought before the members of the Women's Protestant Union, suggesting to those who are, perhaps, precluded from going to more distant lands, that the mission field on the continent of Europe is "white unto the harvest," that hearts weary of superstition and religious ceremonial are accessible as never before to the Gospel. In closing, let me remind you, as I would myself, that in reference to this most important question of the Evangelization of the Continent, the command to us each is "Occupy till I come." We know not how soon our Lord will come and take an account of His servants. It is not much but faithful service that He requires of us. He sends none of us out at our own charges. Therefore let us up and labour till the Master comes ! ITALY. Mr. E. C. NEWBERY said :I went out to Italy fifteen years ago, seeking to work there for God, in quiet faith, on the lines of Geo. Müller. In view of the great ignorance among Romanists, I have largely depended upon distribution of God's Word. It has pleased God to open many a heart to the reception of His Truth in the Riviera, where I have worked; and I found, in some places, that God had been there before me with saving grace, through some copy of His Word lent from one to another. Beginning to sow the seed in the hell of hells, Monte Carlo, I was warned that such action was not lawful; but God has led me to go on with the work there. We have opened our fourth hall there. The authorities putting up a marionette theatre close by, my agent wrote: "What shall I do?" 66 'Pray," I replied. When I see how Romanism is twining round some at home, I do indeed pray for them: for I well know what it is from seeing its effects in its home in Italy. I wish you dear Christian people believed more in the Word of God; then you would not wait until these poor Italians ask you for it. We have villages with circles of believers, gathered through the distribution of the Word by natives made active workers by its power. One man has thus opened four villages; and altogether we have about seventeen villages where places have been opened for the worship of the true God. Still, we need increased means for the blessed work of trying to give the Scriptures to a nation which has not had them for centuries, if it has had them at all. CORSICA. Mr. DONALD MATHESON said :There is a remarkable work in Corsica, the island where Napoleon was born, and which has changed hands several times, but is now a French possession. Its fine race of people is sunk in Romanism of the darkest kind. In 1888, Miss Grant Brown, daughter of a missionary, visited the north-west part of the island, the Balagna, finding the people attentive listeners. No controversy was raised, but halls hired for a few days in a village would be filled with those who flocked to hear. The acceptable truths of the Bible led to inquiry respecting the constitution of the early Church, until they saw that it consisted of living stones built upon Christ, not Peter. From 1888, Miss Grant Brown has spent some six or seven of the cooler months in each A year in Corsica, holding meetings with enthusiastic audiences. Corte, a chief town, has become the headquarters of the work, where many of the young men educated in Romanist seminaries have become enquirers respecting the Gospel. A few have been trained, one Jules de Matra, being joined by his sisters in the work of an evangelist; while others earnestly plead for training. converted Corsican priest is already at work in France, and awaits the opening of the way for work as a pastor in Corsica. Miss Grant Brown is a busy worker, who has spent much of her own means in carrying on the work; but opening doors lead her to hope that others may be stirred to provide larger means to satisfy growing readiness to hear the Gospel. The Rev. T. GRAHAM, of Southborough, closed the meeting with prayer. EVENING MEETING. The Great Hall was densely crowded this evening, before the time announced for commencing the meeting. General Sir ROBERT PHAYRE, G.C.B., presided; and, after a hymn had been sung, prayer was offered by the Rev. Dr. STRICKLAND. The CHAIRMAN reserved his remarks till the close of the meeting. FAITH'S ACHIEVEMENTS. The first address was given by the Rev. CHARLES SPURGEON, who spoke on "Faith's Achievements; or, old weapons for new warriors." [This address will be found in another part of our present issue.] 66 A hymn having been sung, Mr. EUGENE STOCK gave his address on The World's Evangelization." [We hope to give this fully in our next issue.] The Rev. JAMES CONSTERDINE, M.A., delivered an earnest evangelistic address, of which the following is the substance :— After reading Gen. xlv. 9-13, the speaker referred to Joseph as a wonderful type of Christ. Preferred above his brethren, coming to "his own," while "his own received him not," he passed through "the horrible pit and miry clay," was sold for silver, suffered on a false charge with two malefactors, was exalted to the right hand of power, using that power chiefly for the benefit of his own family, even as Christ is the "Head over all things to the Church." Especially, however, did Joseph remind us of the Saviour in the wonderful way in which he drew his brethren to himself, leading them on from a sense of want to a sense of sin and guilt, till, utterly bowed down at his feet, they had no good word to say for themselves. After the reconciliation the message sent home in verse practically resclved itself into three parts: (1) Joseph lives, (2) Joseph reigns, (3) Joseph bids you come. Substitute Jesus for Joseph and you have the Gospel message all over. 1. Jesus lives. The Apostles proclaimed a riseni.e., a living Christ. Jacob's sons could speak from experience of a brother they had seen, and conversed with. So the believer can tell of a Saviour with Whom he has had blessed intercourse. Then we were to prove to the world that Jesus lives by showing the Christ-life in our own selves as a great reality. 2. Jesus reigns. "Ye shall tell of all my glory" (verse 13). Joseph would have his family share in the fruits of his exaltation, so in Christ's Ascension the believer sees his own-"Made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Eph. ii. 6). The true Christian has a seat with the Saviour upon the throne. In St. George's Chapel, Windsor, the Knights of the Garter have their seats in the Palace and what may be called the temple of her Majesty. Though we may have no seat there, the humblest believer has a seat in the Heavenly Temple and Palace of the King of Kings-nay, on the throne itself. 3. Jesus bids you come. All Joseph's glory was not enough without his family. So far as his father was concerned this was only natural. But in the case of our Joseph it is most wonderful. The Lord Jesus had all the glory of Heaven, all angels to do His will, and all worlds to move at His bidding; but that was not enough, He must have you and me-He must fill Heaven with our praises. "Thou shalt be near unto me," said Joseph, and Jesus would have us stay near to Him. Nor is this all, there is urgency. "Haste ye and go up; ""Come down unto Me, tarry not." The Lord would have His people make haste in delivering the message, missing no opportunity, and also the invitation is to come at once-"Now is the accepted time." In conveying the invitation, these brothers accepted it for themselves. They committed everything unreservedly to the hands of the brother they had wronged, and never but once did they doubt his love: and that did not alter their security. Commit yourself, for time and eternity, to the keeping of our Joseph, and you can say, with St. Paul,-"I am not ashamed: for I know Whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day." (2 Tim. i. 12.) CHAIRMAN'S ADDRESS. address as follows: The CHAIRMAN then gave the closing I want to say something on the practical side of that subject, "The Achievements of Faith," with which Mr. Spurgeon has dealt so eloquently and fully, and which is illustrated by some of my experiences in the duties of daily life. I went to India in 1839, when I was a wild youngster of eighteen. Previous to my departure my good brother asked me to attend his Thursday lecture, and set the folks to pray for me. In the midst of the Afghan War the Holy Spirit's reminders of home life were constantly with me, Then came a wound in a battle of our regiment with overwhelming numbers; and the Dead March at the funeral of our commander brought conviction of sin to my soul. God saved me and has kept me all the years since. One thing has been impressed upon me throughout life-namely, the real inspiration of every syllable of God's Word. I have derived much benefit by acting upon the godly counsel of a superior concerning early morning Bible-reading and prayer. I am not telling you what I have done, but what the Lord has done for me, trusting that God may bless my testimony. In contrast to the abounding attacks upon God's Word, which astonished me on my return to England seven years ago, I The Rev. OSWALD JACKSON closed the meeting with prayer. may say that, during the mutinies in India, we Christian soldiers practically believed in the prayers of the Old Testament and used them before God. Sir Henry Lawrence and Lord Lawrence-afterwards Sir Henry Havelock-Sir Herbert Edwards, Sir William Muir, and many others, were all men who believed that the Gospel was the power of God, and took it into everyday life. If we had the eyes of our faith opened, we should often see the hand of God in providence. For instance, you remember the Old Testament story of the panic-stricken Assyrians, the three lepers, and the starving people. That story had a parallel in my experience; and I might keep you here for a long time while I told many other similar incidents. We were in great straits owing to our small force, pressed as it was by the enemy. Seeking guidance of God, I asked for and obtained 200 men which I despatched, in a manof-war holding 4,000. The sight of the vessel caused dismay among our enemies when their scouts reported it; and before they could recover from their panic, 1,000 British soldiers had arrived for our relief. Thus wonderfully does God answer prayer in our extremities. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27. At the Devotional Meeting, this morning, there was again a large attendance, and the Rev. G. W. CowPER SMITH presided. Reading John xiv. 12-14, he designated that passage as the magna charta of Christ's disciples acting together in the interests of His Kingdom. The Master thinks not only of the future glory, but of the interval during which they are to share the travail which brings His Kingdom; and He promises them increase of power for larger service and in prayer, linking the two things together by making Himself the medium of prayer, The miracles of Christ and His disciples were not only manifestations of power to the world, but parables in action, pointing to the distinct and definite work of Christ in saving souls, in which His Church is to co-operate with Him. The " "greater works" were in the realm of spirit, mind, will, heart; and here the success of the apostles unquestionably far outshone that which Christ had in His brief earth-life-a result following from Christ going and the Spirit coming. There was also given to the disciples increase of power in prayer. Prayer in Christ's name means making Him our plea, sinking self, with an eye to the interests of the Kingdom. Oneness with Christ, as He was one with the Father, is the secret of prevailing, vital prayer. Praying in His name He is ever with us; for our thoughts, words, and desires are His. We pray in Him, and He through us; and the Father ever hears Him, 66 and therefore us in Him. Prayer and work must go together; separation makes them useless. Living in the spirit of prayer, we should do the greater works." Winning men for Christ is not simply healing disease of the body, but healing the sickness of the soul by bringing it back to God. The Rev. F. WHITFIELD engaged in prayer. The state of the Rev. Henry E. Brooke's health prevented his being present to speak on the subject allotted to him; and, in his much-regretted absence, the Rev. J. G. GREGORY, M.A., Minister of Emmanuel Church, Brighton, very kindly gave an address, the substance of which will appear in our next issue. Prayer was offered by the Rev. H. GILMORE and Mr. M. H. HODDer. CONFERENCE MEETING. After a short interval, the Conference assembled under the presidency of the Hon. and Rev. E. V. BLIGH. A hymn was sung and prayer was offered by the Rev. BISHOP TAYLOR. "Present The first address was delivered by the Rev. E. E. JENKINS, LL.D., on day unbelief and how to meet it." [This address appears in full in another part of our present issue.] SACERDOTALISM. A hymn having been sung, two addresses on the subject of "Sacerdotalism contrary to the Scripture doctrine of the Atonement" were given by the Rev. TALBOT GREAVES, M.A., and the Rev. CLEMENT CLEMANCE, d.d. As the time had far advanced, the latter very kindly gave a mere outline of the admirable paper which he had prepared. [We are compelled to hold over both these addresses, owing to pressure upon our space; but we shall give them in full in our next issue.] The Benediction was pronounced by the CHAIRMAN. VISIT TO MAbledon. The Thursday afternoon had been reserved for a Garden Party at Mabledon, near Tonbridge, and to which Mr. and Mrs. Deacon had kindly invited all the members of the Conference. Unpropitious weather in the previous days of the week prevented the carrying out of their intention, and therefore the assembly at Mabledon was held in the house itself. The brilliant weather which prevailed this day led to a very large number of the members and friends of the Alliance accepting the invitation; and between 400 and 500 persons were present at the gathering, which proved to be a most pleasant and enjoyable one. Tea, coffee, and other refreshments were served in the dining-room and other apartments, after which many of the friends strolled about the beautiful grounds. After an hour spent in this way, a meeting was held in the library, and at which, as announced, an address on "Foreign Missions" was to be given by the Rev. R. Wardlaw Thompson, Foreign Secretary of the London Missionary Society. Not more than half of the visitors, however, could find accommodation in the spacious library, and a second meeting was improvised in the dining-room, while a number of other friends failed to obtain admission to either. At the meeting in the library, prayer was offered by the Rev. T. GRAHAM, vicar of Southborough. AA Mr. DEACON himself presided, and, having read Ps. lxvii., spoke as follows: He wanted, particularly at the commencement of the meeting, to say how welcome this assembly was to Mrs. Deacon and himself, and how glad they were to have the presence of so many who are interested in the work of Christ at home and abroad. He thought Christian people, meeting as they do in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, should ever remember their own position-in Christ, before God; for Christ, before men. It is in connexion with this privilege which follows upon the position to which God has graciously called us as believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, that the subject for this afternoon So very appropriate. We are called to consider and hear something about foreign missions. It seemed that the work of the Evangelical Alliance is a truly godly work; because, first of all, its members, are united in brotherly love and sympathy, so characteristic of the true servants of Christ. Then, as members of Christ, and assured of their standing before God, they were bound to use their opportunities and to go forward in the strength of the Lord, to bring the Gospel which they had received before others-for Christ, before men. The Evangelical Alliance proves its character by the zeal with which it espouses the cause of the servants of Christ all over the world. As we have received the Word, so we desire to publish the Word; as we have light, so we would endeavour that our light should shine, according to the apostolic precept, "Shine ye as lights in the world, holding forth the Word of Life." There was a happy illustration of the principles of the Alliance in the way in which foreign missions are carried on. It was the glory of Protestant missions that they labour together for the cause of Christ outside England, in harmony and love. He thought the way in which Protestant missions are conducted is, and certainly should be, an exemplification of the principles of the Evangelical Alliance, "speaking the truth in love," declaring the name and work of the Lord Jesus Christ for the salvation of others, as we have received mercy through Him. The Hon. and Rev. E. V. BLIGH, speaking in the name of the Council, said: "There is a general desire among the numerous guests here to-day that a hearty vote of thanks should be given to Mr. and Mrs. Deacon for their very great kindness in receiving us. Our afternoon here is a great refreshment in the midst of the serious labours of the Conference; and it is my privilege on this occasion, as a vice-president of the Evangelical Alliance, as a fellow-resident with Mr. Deacon in the county of Kent, and as one who sometimes has the pleasure of meeting him while he is engaged in all manner of good works, to be the organ of your thanks." General HATT NOBLE, in a few earnest and appropriate words, seconded the vote of thanks, which was briefly acknowledged by Mr. DEACON. FOREIGN MISSIONS. The Rev. R. WARDLAW THOMPSON then delivered his address, which we hope to give in our next issue. EVENING MEETING. General HATT NOBLE, R.E., presided over this the closing meeting of the Conference, the Great Hall being again filled with an eager audience. After the singing of a hymn, the Rev. R. A. SQUIRES offered prayer. THANKS TO LOCAL FRIENDS. On behalf of the visitors, the CHAIRMAN expressed, in a few well-chosen words, the very hearty thanks of the members of the Alliance from all parts of the country for all the hospitable kindness received from hosts and hostesses during the ConferThanks were also given to the members of the Local Committee and to the choir for their aid. ence. THE WORD OF THE TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL. The Rev. J. G. TRAIN, of the Presbyterian Church, Norwood, then delivered an address on "The word of the truth of the Gospel." [The substance of this address we are compelled to hold over for our next issue.] EVANGELISTIC ADDRESS. The Rev. W. R. MowLL, M.A., engaged in prayer, previous to giving an impressive evangelistic address: As a fitting close to the Conference, he chose for his text the single word, "Remember." (Eph. ii. 11.) The announcement of this passage gave occasion for some well-timed remarks, lovingly but faithfully uttered, concerning one undesirable feature of present-day meetings, on the part of hearers,—namely, leaving their Bibles at home, instead of bringing them for the important purpose of testing the accuracy of quotations made from pulpit and platform. Forgetfulness of Joseph by Pharaoh's chief butler, was used to enforce the lesson that to forget |