F i I I I I 1908 What It Was What It Did» and How The Boston Conference of the Laymen’s Missionary Movement November 13-22, 1908 What It Was, What It Did, and How By REV. WARREN P. LANDERS Published Jointly by The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions and The American Baptist Missionary Union of Boston, Mass. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2019 with funding from Columbia University Libraries I https://archive.org/detaiis/bostonconferenceOOiand CONTENTS PAGE The Problem Stated. Back of the Boston Conference . Why Boston?. The Campaign Launched. The Organization at Work . . . A Program Model. The Sessions Featured. How It was Accomplished .... A Movement that Moves .... Conference Sentences that Weigh Missionary Literature for Men . 5 6 7 7 11 14 17 21 21 23 24 Laymen’s Missionary Movement XKe Problem Stated In these days of economical administration of benevolences there is a reason for the appeal made by the Laymen’s Mis¬ sionary Movement. The problem is in the apparent indiffer¬ ence of men in nominally Christian lands to the welfare of the world and in their ignorance of the actual accomplishments of the missionary enterprise. Men of marked business gifts within the Church have not made the real business of the Kingdom their own. Others with more interest have failed to realize that the business is the King’s and demands haste. In face of unparalleled privileges, the men of the Church Universal have not risen to the occasion. The women have been for years well organized for advance service. But only in scattered groups has this been true of the men. The task assumed by the Laymen’s Missionary Movement was to arouse the indifferent; to create through missionary intelli¬ gence touching social, economic and spiritual values, an appre¬ ciation of the call of new duties. It sought to make Christianity at home, in courage and ready sacrifice, more nearly compa¬ rable to that of the couriers and soldiers on the world’s frontier. More money, every Christian man a giver to missions — this was the object. Effected, it would result in possible enlarge¬ ment instead of destructive entrenchment and remove forever the unchristian as well as unbusinesslike annual deficits of the Boards. To secure adequate co-operation with the mission¬ ary societies through a definite, broad, and progressive policy, was the purpose of the Boston Conference. That the problem is capable of solution is everywhere evi¬ dent. When the facts of increasing responsibility and need^are presented, men answer with serious and devoted consecration. 5 6 The Boston Conference DacK of tKe Boston Conference The Laymen’s Missionary Movement for Boston does not compass the national side of the work, nor does a resume of the Conference comprise its history. Behind it lay two years enriched by prayer and intelligent consideration. The greater Movement arose from the Havstack commemorations in Wil- liamstown and New York. The Boston Conference was but the latest expression in “ the uprising of men for world- conquest.” In its large scope the Movement is simply an international and interdenominational co-operative agency. It aims to instruct men for men’s work. It organizes and directs lay¬ men, through other laymen, for their largest local church efficiency in relation to the great foreign missionary enterprise. It persuades men to adopt aggressive policies in the evangeli¬ zation of the world in this generation. It provides a true measure of the devotion of men to the Master of life. Causes paramount are seen in the unprecedented opportu¬ nities of the nearing and yet remote East, and in the Latin countries of our own hemisphere. Ours is the privilege of completing the civilization of the races. Inspiring motives are disclosed in the glory and progress of the past endeavors of Christianity, in the oncoming fact of the democracy of the nations, and in the expansion of a “national altruism” to meet the greater truth of human brotherhood. There is a new vision which makes every man a citizen of the world. Christ’s ideals are seen to be increasingly practical in the life of every nationality. There is an unmistakable sense of unity within the Church as she hears the Master apply his last commission to our century, — the Universal Call to each disciple. From November 13 to November 22, 1908, these ideals and motives focalized upon metropolitan Boston. Upwards of four hundred churches were included in the Conference, from Laymen s Missionary Movement 7 the Baptist, Congregational, Episcopalian, Methodist, and Presbyterian denominations. Cordially approved by Mis¬ sionary Boards in the United States and Canada, the Confer¬ ence found promise for its success in the wonderful campaign which just preceded it in the Dominion, in an earlier Move¬ ment in six great centers upon the Pacific, and in various communions in the Southland. "WHy Boston? Not because Boston is less interested in world evangelization than other great centers did the National Committee early turn to that city for a demonstration of the possibilities of the Movement. But for the peculiar traditions of Boston, the historic enthusiasms with which the city has ever accepted the missionary enterprise, the strength of the churches, and the fact that in Boston are located the headquarters of two of the leading foreign missionary Boards. But chiefly the question is answered in the purpose to make the Boston Conference a model in ideal and detail for the country at large. Abundant time, the utmost care, were therefore given to its planning. Having an object local to every city in the nation, the Conference aim, program, method of administration, and results have special value. The story of the Conference is offered upon that principle. Every session had a distinct idea. Each led on to the next. The final gathering illustrated the purpose of the whole, for it committed the denominations as a unit to an adequate answer to the great challenge of world-wide brotherhood. XKe Campaign La\incHedl An event of such far-reaching importance could not start without careful study. Early in the summer of 1908 first 8 The Boston Conference steps were taken by a group of men nearby the missionary Boards’ rooms. In September an information blank was issued to pastors and others. Its return supplied names and addresses of ministers, lay officials, chairmen of men’s clubs, and other strong men, the enlistment of whose interest would advance the missionary cause in the local church. In tliis way, by October 1, every church, through pastors and hundreds of laymen, felt the new beat, and a Conference organization was completed. This consisted of an Executive Committee of twenty-two business men from the denominations interested and two secre¬ taries. Headquarters were secured in the hospitable home of the American Baptist Missionary Union, Ford Building. The personnel of the organization was as follows: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairman, Samuel B. Capen Vice-Chairman, Robert H. Gardiner Secretary, Geo. E. Briggs Treasurer, William T. Rich, 200 High Street George W. Coleman Harry W. Hicks Charles R. Magee Robert Treat Paine H. W. Peabody William Shaw A. Z. Conrad H. H. Proctor Samuel Usher Frankhn W. Hobbs Rufus A. Flanders Edward H. Haskell Albert E. Winship George W. Mehaffey Harold Peabody Silas Peirce S. M. Sayford James M. Forbush Executive Secretary, Frederick H. Means Assistant Secretary, Warren P. Landers SUB-COMMITTEES BUSINESS Samuel B. Capen, Chairman George E. Briggs Edward H. Haskell James M. Forbush Harry W. Hicks Robert H. Gardiner William T. Rich Laymen s Missionary Movement 9 FINANCE Col. Edward H. Haskell, Chairman Henry H. Proctor Alonzo R. Weed O. M. Wentworth Herbert A. Wilder J. M. W. HaU Frank A. Day Silas Peirce Chas. A. Hopkins W. N. Hartshorn Thomas Wood Sylvester B. Matthew Robson W. H. H. Bryant Robert H. Gardiner H. W. Peabody Jacob P. Bates J. Payson Bradley Samuel Ward F. P. Luce G. W. Coleman John Carr Carter, Vice-Chairman Everett O. Fisk Samuel Usher W. M. Flanders WilHam H. Lincoln Wilham V. Kellen John G. Wright William H. BuUivant Preston B. Keith Wilham T. Rich Francis O. Winslow , PUBLICITY Albert E. Winship, Litt.D., Chairman SUNDAY SERVICES AND PULPIT ASSIGNIVIENTS Samuel Usher, Chairman Charles R. Magee W. E. Witter, D.D. F. P. Haggard, D.D. E. E. Strong, D.D. C. H. Patton, D.D. DENO^VHNATIONAL GROUP MEETINGS Geo. W. Mehaffey, Chairman Baptist Group C. C. Barry, Chairman George^. VJiitney Emery B. Gibbs Henry W. Peabody O. M. Wentworth John Carr Samuel N. Brown Stephen Moore George E. Briggs Wm. N. Hartshorn Ernest S. Butler Harry P. Bosson James M. Forbush Wm. W. Main J. Eveleth Griffith Edwin F. Greene 10 The Boston Conference Congregational Group H. W. Hi Jacob P. Bates Samuel B. Capen Frank G. Cook Lewis A. Crossett Frank A. Day Charles A. Hopkins Arthur S. Johnson Francis is, Chairman H. S. Pomeroy H. H. Proctor Arthur Perry Frank W. Stearns Samuel Usher Arthur H. Wellman Herbert A. Wilder ). Winslow Episcopal Group Geo. S. Self ridge, Chairman W. H. Swift Thomas P. Beal, Jr. James Cooper Joseph Woods L. L. Street Nathaniel H. Perkins Methodist Group Geo. W. Taylor, Chairman Frederick D. Fuller Geo. E. Whittaker John F. Danskin Matthew Robson Presbyterian Group Gilbert M. Stalker, Chairman H. A. Manchester, D.D. Rev. N. J. Sproul MEETING OF PASTORS AND THEOLOGICAL STUDENTS A. Z. Conrad, D.D., Chairman PUBLIC MEETINGS Silas Peirce, Chairman F. P. Luce Fred C. Mabee D. M. Claghorn W. B. Van Valkenburgh NOON PRAYER MEETINGS S. M. Sayford, Chairman Charles H. Rutan Thomas Wood Herbert E. Fales Charles D. Kepner R. S. Douglass Daniel A. McKay Laymen s Missionary Movement 11 IVIEN’S DINNER Samuel B. Capen, Chairman John F. Colby Vernon B. Swett, Treasurer LOCAL CHURCHES James M. Forbush, Chairman E. I. Aldrich WiUiam McCurda John P. McPherson HALLS Franklin W. Hobbs, Chairman MUSIC Harold Peabody, Chairman Herbert C. Peabody PRINTING AND POSTERS Rufus A. Flanders, Chairman STATISTICS Robert Treat Paine, Chairman Hamilton S. Conant H. N. Lathrop XHe Organization at "WorK The Business Committee met weekly and to it came matters of the largest moment: the program, reports from sub-com¬ mittees, the authorizing of expenditures. It guided the Con¬ ference. The Finance Committee successfully undertook the raising of the budget of $2,700. This was a relatively small amount, considering the character, range, and practical power of the 12 The Boston Conference Conference. The Committee’s methods were operated through personal and signed appeals to the great body of lay¬ men making up the social and religious Men’s Clubs of the metropolis. The field of Publicity was wide. Early in October the city and religious press having headquarters in Boston were given prepared articles upon the Conference. Personal interviews were had with editors and reporters. Photographs and sketches of speakers were supplied. Manuscripts and ad¬ vance notices were distributed at the sessions. The facilities and courtesies accorded the papers were appreciated in the * large space given to the very details of the meetings. Besides thousands directly touched by the speakers, the press added its tens of thousands. For a comparatively small expense in typewriting this investment paid great dividends. The Denominational Group Committee had in hand a matter of much importance. Thursday was given over to their work. Each denomination organized separately, planned distinct programs, and the inspirational addresses of the Con¬ ference found response in the adoption of forward measures. What w^as in reality the first session was assigned to the Committee on the Meeting of Pastors and Theological Stu¬ dents. In answer to invitations sent to the half dozen divinity and training schools of the vicinity, and the call of the local Evangelical Alliance, this Monday morning meeting became a clear summons for the week. The Public Meetings Committee arranged for the details of sessions, ushers, entrance placards, the distribution of the hymn leaflets. In this service members of the Student Volunteer League were active. Care and prayerful planning by the Noonday Meetings Committee resulted in the attendance of hundreds at these devotional services of spiritual uplift. A musical leader and soloist added effectiveness. Laymeris Missioriary Movement 13 Pressing the Men’s Dinner, as central in importance to all the other meetings, the Committee on that function, organ¬ ized with secretary and treasurer, drew together five hundred men. This feature afforded opportunity for an outline of the week’s policy and for a personal appeal to secure the largest possible attendance at all sessions. The Local Church Committee secured to the Conference the cumulative influence of auxiliary meetings. Union services were held in suburban cities. Conference speakers had a share in the Pleasant Sunday Afternoons of the historic Old South Meeting House. For these the Committee on Sunday Services and Pulpit Assignments supplied the messengers. This latter committee rendered invaluable service in placing men of reputation and experience in the pulpits of the metro¬ politan district on the two Conference Sundays. The plan of introducing missionaries and laymen to churches of different denominations was most effective. A large item of the budget was the securing of auditoriums; this was in the hands of the Halls Committee. The Printing and Poster Committee, as indicated by its name, increased the matter of publicity by utilizing space in shops and centers where men most do congregate. A valuable feature of the sessions was the Hymn Leaflet arranged by the Music Com¬ mittee which also secured organists and planned the Recital for the closing night. Upon the task of the Statistics Committee rested the prac¬ tical, upward movement of the Conference. Gathering from the published year-books of the denominations facts relating to membership, gifts for American benevolence as well as foreign missionary offerings, it ascertained the average amount per member given to the world enterprise. These facts, in the chart-form given on page 19, faced the great audiences of men at each session. The proposed increase by the various denomi¬ national groups was based upon the findings of this committee. 14 The Boston Conference A Program Model The National Committee do not insist that every city shall follow in detail the program of the Boston Conference, but it holds that the features which it emphasized are inclusive. They cover the need. They indicate in their development how to meet the great defects which called the Movement into existence. The sessions were not ends in themselves, but formed parts of a well-planned whole. It is suggested that the outline given below be carefully studied by all communi¬ ties, large or small, proposing to awaken a response from the men of the churches in behalf of world evangelism. The program follows. FRIDAY Preparation Day, November 13 AU the cominittees having in charge the planning of the campaign win meet in the lecture room, Park Street Church, at 4 o’clock. SATURDAY Annual meeting of the Laymen’s Missionary Movement, Hotel Brunswick, at 10.30 a.m. and 2 p.m. SUNDAY Inspiration Day, November 15 For pulpit assignments, both morning and evening, see announce¬ ments in the city daily press. MONDAY Pastor’s Day, November 16 At 10.30 A.M., in Park Street Church, there will be a union meeting of pastors and divinity students. This is one of the regular sessions of the Boston Evangehcal Alli¬ ance. Laymen s Missionary Movement 15 The Dinner, 5.30 O’clock One of the most important features of the Conference will be the INlen’s Dinner at Converse Hall, the main auditorium of Tremont Temple. Social hour, 5.00, in Lorimer Hall. Tickets for dinner, $1.00. Applications will be received from each church, whether from those specially invited or not. They will be honored in order of their receipt so far as is consistent with an interdenominational and a geo¬ graphical distribution. TUESDAY First Institute Day, November 17 J. Campbell White, General Secretary of the Laymen’s Movement, will conduct a study of practical problems in developing missionary interest, from 3 to 5, in Park Street Church lecture room. This is for men who wish to help accomplish in their own churches the objects of this Conference. Stewardship Mass Meeting Tremont Temple, 7.45 P.M. No tickets will be required for this meeting. Topic: “ Stewardship; or the Right Use of Money for a Christian.” WEDNESDAY Second Institute Day, November 18 Second Institute for the consideration of methods and mission studies. A Meeting for Church Officers Tremont Temple, 7.45 PM. Admission by ticket only. These have been distributed under the direction of the Denominational Committees to 420 churches of Greater Boston. This meeting is designed for the prominent officials of these churches, including pastors, clerks, treasurers, Sunday-school superintendents, elders, deacons, stewards, vestrymen, and others. 16 The Boston Conference THURSDAY Denominational Day, November 19 A strong committee has arranged for important and valuable gath¬ erings of the Conference by denominations. This plan provides for a separate and definite study, by the churches, of the purposes and needs of their own mission boards. FRIDAY Local Church Day, November 20 There will be no central meeting of the Conference. Each local church is free to arrange its own program. SATURDAY November 21 There will be no session of the Conference on Saturday. A special Conference Committee will meet in the Social Union Room, second floor, Ford Building, at 2 p.m., to outline pohcy for the Metropolitan District as well as to draw up its report for the closing session. Symphony Hall, Sunday evening. SUNDAY November 22 For pulpit assignments, see announcements in the city and suburban press. Symphony Hall, 7.45 p.m. Symphony Hall will witness the closing session. Admission will be by ticket. Hour of meeting, 7.45. Doors open at 7. The progress of the Coihlerence will be reported and a definite policy projected. Addresses will also be given. TUESDAY-FRIDAY Noonday Prayer Meetings Led by men of wide reputation, the Noon Meetings at Park Street Church will be important and far-reaching. Laymen s Missionary Movement 17 If you are unable to be present at these Noonday Meetings or other sessions of the Conference, will you not remember the services in prayer at your home or place of business, that a new Spirit of Missions may come to the men of the day ? XHe Sessions Featured A SPECIAL, reason existed for each of the different sessions. The Conference held as its purpose the dispelling of popular misconceptions regarding not only the value of missionary effort, but of the possibility of immediate success if undertaken with business instinct. It had before it constantly the chal¬ lenge that one half of the world does not yet know of Jesus Clirist. It believed that the establishment of Christian house¬ holds, schools and churches called for the largest consecrations. Sundays were inspirational days. Nearly two hundred congregations were touched as living centers by men who had thought deeply upon the King’s business, or had, as well, known live problems on the missions field. The great meet¬ ing of Trinity (Episcopal) and the Old South (Congregational) churches of Boston proved impressive and powerful. All these gatherings gave the week’s sessions large impetus. On Monday the clergymen, active and prospective, of the Metropolitan District assembled in Park Street Church in the forenoon to learn the definite scope of the Movement. Addresses were given by Secretary Arthur S. Lloyd of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Episcopal Church, and by Mornay Williams, Esq., vice-president of the Laymen’s Movement. At 5.30 came the Dinner, ticketed at one dollar per plate. Five hundred laymen of several denominations broke bread together and heard the keynotes of the Conference, as well as personal appeals to a broader and deeper consecration. The speakers were Bishop William I^awrence, of Massachusetts; Silas McBee, editor of The Churchman; Col. Elijah W. Hal- 18 The Boston Conference ford; and Secretary J. Campbell White and President Samuel B. Capen of the Laymen’s Movement. These representative men definitely outlined the spirit and goal of the Conference. After a review of the great world opportunities and the inadequate response of the churches, the question was clearly put, Will you now intelligently ASSUME YOUR SHARE OF THE WORLD’s REDEMPTION ? It WaS stated that each succeeding session of the Conference would move steadily toward a reply to this imperative inquiry. Over the platform in great letters and numerals hung the chart here reproduced. The result of many weeks of investigation, it was at all sessions the object of careful study and did much to insure the later response. L Tuesday: Realizing that there are successful methods of developing the spirit of giving which expedite the scheme of benevolence, the General Secretaries of the Movement, Messrs. White and Pierce, conducted afternoon Institutes from 3 to 5, open to men only. After introductory addresses cover¬ ing the general field of procedure, free discussion gave room for the largest inquiry and satisfactory study. The range is indicated by the topics; How to bring the missionary work OF THE CHURCH TO ITS HIGHEST EFFICIENCY and ThE PRE¬ PARATION OF LAYMEN FOR EFFECTIVE MISSIONARY LEADERSHIP. So successful WTre these Training Schools announced by pro¬ gram that a session was also held on Friday. The Stewardship Mass Meeting: The Conference recog¬ nized that a right view of stewardship is essential to its success¬ ful propagation. No tickets were required for this Tuesday evening session and upwards of two thousand men were present. The theme was forcibly presented by Robert E. Speer of the Presbyterian Board of Missions, Dr. Samuel M. Zwemer of Arabia, and Secretarv White. On Tuesday also, continuing through Friday, were begun the Noonday Prayer Meetings. Addressed by Secretary STATISTICS FOR THE CHURCHES OF GREATER BOSTON © fcJD f-) rj ^ ,0 ^ *2 Jr ^ 3^ ^ c 0) S O Cj ^ /Tn ^ > s S CO ■«jj es" o (D C, ?-4 l> ® c H-S l> '*-1S oS ® SR a a5 ^ P ^ o I o * pH X +3 o fi ! ® >g CO p o t> o o o p <3; ^ M ® ^ m &x)® 2 '-^ 40 a p O) «H O) 55 s O .S ^4 ® J o fl § © ' ® c7 ,• !_, CO &C§ .'M 3 CO a ,1 To P S r- “ 'S 15 cS O © © 40 P 5S Prh O 40 rt a o fl © O 0 X X ©< ©< 0 0 0 ©i ©^ ©< rH rH €©- 0 0 05 X 0 i> 0 05 rH 05 o' i> i> X 0 05 0 © 0 X X oe- i> 05 0 GO ip GO 05 0 0^ 05^ 0 rH GO o' ip X 0 X ip i> X ©^ •e©- © i> 0 t- i> 0 X ^ cG 0 0 0 Cl 0.2 X iP 05 X ^ rt 0" x" *P 0 ip G© rH -O 0 ©i X 0 0 X X 0 t> t- d ©i X- X 0 rH 0 ©< 0 ©? ip ©^ X ©^ 05 ©> ©^ x" x" rH X X ©< rH G© X 0 «5 rH -p >p 0 X X i- l-H X 05 X 0 tP 0" x' ■^'' X ©< ©< • 0 0 • ^ * P d • 4 -^ CD HHP P fcc © u< opal -fH CD • ^ 0 • ^ © * 4 ^ fct © p) pj G. P G 0 • ^ Ch 4 H CD 0 ^ S-H CQ U H Pd 00 s o 4^ C^ P a o © P O o C7 CO o 6©- © > o p d CM o o CH 9h o CH © 6X) cj © 'ZS G ci m 40 O H ip ■s©- »o CO cs o' 10 l-H €©- CO 05 ©f c© o co‘ l-H c©- o o 00 GO #v rH €©■ 05 O 00^ o o^ l-H c©- »p 05^ cT t- ©^ * These figures are revised from those originally published. 20 The Boston Conference White, Rev. Sumner R. Vinton of Burma, Dr. Ozora S. Davis of New Britain, Conn., and President John H. T. Main of Iowa College, these hour services proved helpful auxiliaries in the campaign. A feature not before attempted by the Movement was the Session for Church OflScers, on W^ednesday night. Admitted by ticket, prominent leaders holding office in the metropolitan churches, with pastors, made a great host, fully a thousand being present. Charles A. Rowland, a merchant from Geor¬ gia, and Secretary White emphasized the responsibility of officials in the forward movement. Dr. James I. Vance, of Newark, N. J., addressed the clergymen upon “ The Minister the Key to the Situation.” This was one of the mightiest sessions of the Conference. Nothing like it had ever been held in Boston. With gathering force the Conference came on Thursday to a consideration of the specific responsibility of each denomina¬ tion. Men of the five communions discussed their own mis¬ sionary enterprises and adopted resolutions creating new enthusiasm and larger response to opportunity. These assem¬ blies varied in character, one holding a supper, another meet¬ ing at the noon hour. They were in part social or devotional, but each practical and reporting progress. Friday saw no central session, but in scores of churches the weekly service was used to emphasize the messages of the Conference and to apply to the local field lessons from the mass meetings, institutes, and devotional hours. The culminating feature of the Conference was the crowded Symphony Hall session of Sunday night. It was definitely planned to gather up the forces operating through the week and to set the result of the denominational meetings before the entire Boston Conference. In a series of thoughtful and practical resolutions a distinct policy was projected looking to a definite and large increase in gifts to foreign missions. It Laymen s Missionary Movement 21 was heartily adopted. The addresses of Dr. WiKred T. Grenfell and Secretary White were factors in preparing the way for the exceptional impression made by this great meeting. H ow It was -A.ccomplisKed The great task undertaken was successfully carried forward by the Boston Committee through team-work. There was a clear vision of what was imperative and the values to be gained. Behind the men of the foreground stood larger groups. There was co-operation within the churches. Denominational headquarters, both in the city and in New York, collaborated. Broad planning upon practical lines assured the results. And with all activities went a prayerful spirit. A Movement tKat Moves It is often said that men are interested in “ a going concern.” This recommends the plans and results of the Boston Confer¬ ence. Business men were attracted into the circle of active advisers and actual participants. Other cities may not need as many committees, as many places of assembly, may not attempt to cover so wide a field in discussion, nor to touch as many central points; but if it is clearly evident that the Con¬ ference proposes “to do something worth doing,” men of affairs will give time and money to aid it on. And in Boston, as elsewhere, the Conference did not end all. It was merely a start toward a goal. At once the awak¬ ened laymen organized for a campaign in their own churches. Methodists fell into line with the national apportionment. Presbyterians accepted a five-dollar per member standard by weekly offerings. The Congregationalists and Baptists raised up permanent local committees to advance gifts. The Epis- 22 The Boston Conference copalians are already fired with life in response to the appeals of the Conference. Thus the message of Boston, ’ 08 , is being made effective. The Conference was active about a supreme and vital matter. Increased gifts are expected because business methods are to be applied to the Christian’s Great Business as he applies them to his private affairs when they succeed. Missionary com¬ mittees are now at work within the churches among men. Through the Conference there has been an enrichment of personal life and a developing sense of unity among the Protestant forces of the city. Upon the mass of men who can be aroused by great ethical and spiritual truths, the impression was made that “ playing at missions ” must now cease. To¬ gether as denominations, Christians are pushing ahead for the sake of opportunity and privilege. This Conference means the uprising of the Christian men of Boston for World Con¬ quest. Laymen’s Missicniary Movement 23 Men to Men Conference Sentences that Weigh The scheme of salvation is a world scheme, and we must go about it on that basis. — Elijah W. Halford. If Christianity does not dominate the heathen East, the heathen East will dominate Christianity. — Bishop William Lawrence. No man has money enough to discharge his obligation to God. — J. Campbell White. This movement is born of the burden of a great responsibility and the inspiration of a great hope. — Mornat Williams. The unexampled opportunity of the non-Christian world is a chal¬ lenge to the Church at home. — Samuel B. Capen. Express to the members of the Conference my deep interest in this Movement and my earnest hope that the Conference may exert a far-reaching influence. — Gov. Charles E. Hughes. “ God so loved the world ”; what are we laymen going to do about it? — Silas McBee. We are working for a grand consummation in the Ejngdom of God: until it is reached every moment is critical. — Rev. S. R. Vinton. The cheapest thing any man can give to a great cause is money. — J. Campbell White. Our churches should take the psychological moment and do it now. — Lyman L. Pierce. All things are ours just for the great uses and ministries of God. — — Robert E. Speer. One tenth of the men in the Church have been doing nine tenths of the work. — Samuel M. Zwemer, D.D. This Movement is the surest, speediest, and only way of saving the Church at home. — J. Cambpell White. See to it that missions are given a chance; put the work on a busi¬ ness basis. — Charles A. Rowland. Christian union — the union of all denominations — is the great need. — Hon. Robert Treat Paine. God’s business must hereafter be the business of every Christian man. — Marion D. Eubank, M.D. Life is an adjustment to human needs. — Pres. John H. T. Main. What this age needs is passion expressed in service. — Ozora S. Davis, Ph.D. What are you doing with your lives ? God is asking you every day. — Wilfred T. Grenfell, M.D. 24 The Boston Conference Missionary Literatvire for Men The Uprising of Men for World-Conquest. Samuel B. Capen, LL.D. The Urgency and Crisis in the Far East. John R. Mott. Our Share of the World. J. Campbell White. Missions and Civilization. Hon. William H. Taft. The Haystack Prayer Meeting. Edward Warren Capen, Ph.D. The Non-Christian Religions Inadequate. Robert E. Speer, M.A. The Place of Missions in the Thought of God. Robert E. Speer, M.A. The Wonderful Challenge to This Generation. Robert E. Speer, M.A. The Interest of the Nation in the Missions of the Church. J. A. Macdonald. Prayer for Missions. Professor Warneck. The Opportunity of the Hour. George Sherwood Eddy. The Supreme Business of the Church. George Robson, D.D. What Business has a Business Man with Foreign Missions? S. M. Zwemer, D.D. Consecration. John R. Mott. Tithing, a Christian Duty. O. P. Gifford, D.D., and Dr. H. Clay Trumbull. Money: Its Nature and Power. A. F. Schauffler, D.D. Suggestions to Missionary Speakers. J. Campbell White. The Unfinished Task. (Book, paper covers, 211 pages.) James L. Barton, D.D. The ?Story of the Boston Conference. Rev. Warren P. Landers. The above books may be secured for $1.00, postpaid, by sending order with remittance to the Laymen’s Missionary Movement, 1 Madison Avenue, New York City. .'Vi ' ■■' 'V ■' 1, . . <(*.■ '.• I . I . . .iv.V 1 t ■ ■ •' V,. ■ •■ , / « ■■■■ . •‘5^- ■• -■■. .::r 'k- ■: „ ■ i'-"' v!''-Y ’. .• V -/ .^•1 ■■ * .,V; ,*V ,■ •'.■■. ■]'•■) ' ./i , . ’>'. i ■-. /'■ .,v' ■ ' , n- ;':v " .‘ ‘S -.:;\ ^■■4': ■ .A' 4 '■' ^ ' ' r'' ' i -'. 'V Y;/' A''/ V'■•'A' ■■ : y'i '■'■■' .Y'''*^’’'- ■■•' YYy y ,■ y'',' '■;" ' / ' 11P: .'Auj, .'■ ' *.'-i' i''-;,-y''«/'-^ ■ >(!;«, !> (« ',' '-^ *■ ^'V.. y-j^;’,'I.! 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