2 Foreign M ission Program AT THE MEETING OF THE Qortjnrn ©aptist Contention Denver, Colorado Sessions in The Auditorium May 2 r - 27, 1919 “// America were at this juncture to fail the world , what would come of it"? American Baptist Foreign Mission Society Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Foreign Field Facts IN THE WORK OF THE American Baptist Foreign Mission Society AND THE Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society Missions Ten missions are now maintained: in Burma, Assam, South India, Bengal-Orissa, South China, East China, West China, Japan, Belgian Congo and the Philippines. In these fields are 127 stations and 3,456 out stations. Aid is also given to the Baptists in Europe. Missionaries Seven hundred and twenty- six men and women represent Northern Baptists as missionaries in this great world service. These include ordained ministers, physicians, teachers, industrial and agricultural experts, business managers, printers and several builders. They are assisted by 6,872 native workers. There are also 2,507 workers in Europe. More than two hundred missionaries are definitely supported by churches or indi¬ viduals, who thereby consider them as their own foreign representatives. Evangelism In 1917* on all fields 9,770 converts were baptized. In non-Christian lands 1S6,388 members are en¬ rolled in 1,745 regular Baptist churches, of which 1,054 or 60 per cent., are self-supporting. You can have a large part in these evangelistic achievements through the support of a mission¬ ary or a native preacher. Industry Along with the necessity of lead¬ ing the men and women to Christ exists the need of providing means of self- support. Several industrial schools teach brick¬ making, building, tailoring, farming, book¬ binding, carpentering, iron-work, engineering and surveying. Education There are 2,696 schools, in- including 6 colleges, 26 semi¬ naries and training schools, with a total enrol¬ ment of over 87,000 pupils. Sunday schools number 2,375, with 89,661 pupils. Missionaries have translated the Bible into over thirty dia¬ lects and languages. Three printing plants publish Bibles, periodicals and other literature. Medicine Twenty-six hospitals and 46 dis¬ pensaries are maintained and are in charge of 56 medical missionaries, assisted by 152 American and native nurses. More than 99,000 patients received treatment during the past year. Property a work as large and as varied as this needs considerable material equipment to make it effective and to guarantee permanent results. Missionaries must have homes; schools require buildings, equipment and libraries; congregations need preaching halls and chapels; doctors require dispensaries and hospitals. For evangelistic touring there must be provided outfits, consisting of horses, tents, wagons, motorcycles, etc. — all needed for carry¬ ing the message to the people in cities and villages, mountains and jungles. More than $5,000,000.00 will be needed within the next five years and of this at least $600,000.00 should be provided this year. Finance During the first year of organized missionary effort the total receipts for foreign missions were $1,059. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 1919, the total receipts amounted to $1,252,009.10, including receipts of the Woman’s Society, but not including gifts to the Victory Campaign. Is this YOUR Opportunity? Upon whom rests the responsibility of maintaining this great missionary enterprise? The war has profoundly affected every phase of missionary effort, causing increased expenses, adding new difficulties, providing new and unexpected opportunities. The great problems of world reconstruction are now calling upon the friends of missions for help in their solution. A loyal and generous support of this enterprise was never more needed than today. * Complete statistics for 1918 not yet available. foreign JQission Qrogram AT THE MEETING OF THE NORTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION Sessions in The Auditorium, Denver, Colorado May 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 1919 The Wednesday Morning Session May 21 at 11 o’clock (American Baptist Foreign Mission Society) Note — This first session follows immediately the opening session of the Northern Baptist Convention which convenes at 10 o’clock 1. Call to Order .President Thomas J. Fillers, D.D. 2. Presentation of Annual Report . Treasurer George B. Huntington 3. Business . To be acted upon by the Society in session 4. Adjournment (Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society) 1. Call tq Order . President Mrs. W. A. Montgomery 2. Presentation of Annual Report . Home Secretary Miss Eleanor Mare 3. Business . To be acted upon by the Society in session 4. Adjournment Page four ] FOREIGN MISSION PROGRAM Who’s Who on the Program Note: For a list of new missionaries, including those who are to be introduced at the Thursday- evening session, the reader is referred to page ten. Aitchison, Rev. J. Y., D.D. Home Secretary of American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1916. Formerly Joint District Secretary of the Home and Foreign Societies at Chicago, Ill. Bousfield, Rev. C. E. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mis¬ sion Society since 1899. Stationed at Changning, South China. Bromley, Rev. C. E. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mis¬ sion Society since 1911. Stationed at Shanghai, East China. Campbell, Miss Louise Missionary of the Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1911. Stationed at Kaying, South China. Crisenberry, Miss Edith E. Missionary of the Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1912. Stationed at Nowgong, Assam. Crosby, Miss Amy R. Missionary of the Woman’s American Baptist For¬ eign Mission Society since 1913. Stationed at Tokyo, Japan. Downie, Rev. David, D.D. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mis¬ sion Society since 1873. Stationed at Nellore, South India. Eubank, Rev. M. D., M.D. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mis¬ sion Society since 1899. Stationed at Huchow, East China. Returned to America on special fur¬ lough in 1915, to become field representative of the Five Year Program. Evans, Miss Bertha M. Missionary of the Woman’s American Baptist For¬ eign Mission Society since 1909. Stationed at Ongole, South India. Franklin, Rev. James H., D.D. Foreign Secretary of American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1912, with responsibility for work in Japan, China, the Philippines, Belgian Congo and Europe. Geisenhener, Miss A. M. Missionary of the Woman’s American Baptist For¬ eign Mission Society since 1916. Stationed at Gauhati, Assam. Graham, Rev. D. C. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mis¬ sion Society since 1911. Stationed at Suifu, West China. Hattersley, Rev. Linn W. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mis¬ sion Society since 1912. Stationed at Rangoon, Burma. Huntington, George B. Treasurer of American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1918. Formerly Associate Secretary in the Foreign Department. (Continued on page six ) Daily Missionary Prayer Meetings TN accordance with the custom of previous years, a missionary prayer meeting will be conducted jointly under the auspices of the Home, Foreign and Publication Societies, at eight o’clock each morning with the exception of Sunday, beginning Wednesday, May 21. The following leaders have been appointed: Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Monday Tuesday Rev. G. Clifford Cress Rev. Thomas J. Villers, D.D. Rev. Gilbert N. Brink, D.D. Rev. E. R. Brown Rev. David Downie, D.D. Mr. F. W. Ayer These meetings will be held in the First Baptist Church of Denver. They will close promptly at 8:50 each morning. All delegates and visitors are cordially invited. Opportunities Abroad T-JAVE you seen the architectural plans for the expansion j and further development of some of the large in¬ stitutions on the foreign field? It will pay you to make a careful study of these plans which are being displayed at the Literature Exhibit. They show some of the outstand¬ ing needs and the plans to meet those needs at some of our great institutions, such as Shanghai Baptist College and Theological Seminary, Jorhat Christian Schools in Assam, Wayland Academy at Hangchow, China, and the new Judson College at Rangoon, Burma. Some of the new buildings are already in process of erection. We hope the construction of others will be made possible by friends who are interested in the development of the work in these important centers. Here are some great opportunities which may come only once in a life time to those interested in the erection of a permanent memorial on the foreign field. There is no more important task before us than the immediate and complete Christianization of the Orient. Any of the officers of the Society would be pleased to assist you in going over the plans and in explaining any details. It has well been suggested that any of these needed buildings might appropriately be a memorial to a friend or relative or to a son who died in France. Wanted A Hospital Unit to sail in September, 1919 Composed of six women doctors and trained nurses; urgently needed to meet a critical situation in our medical work in South India. One of the six has already volun¬ teered. Where are the five? The Book of Remembrance The prayer life of our women has been deepened and strengthened during the year. The Book of Remembrance which is a helpful book on intercession, ran through its third edition—more than 8,000 copies having been sold. As a result, women have worked harder, given more, and at¬ tempted larger things for God’s Kingdom than ever before. Special Notice A LL missionaries, officers, members of the Boards of ^ Managers and District Secretaries of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society and the Woman’s Ameri¬ can Baptist Foreign Mission Society are requested to sit on the platform during all foreign mission sessions an¬ nounced in this program except the brief Wednesday morning business session and the Sunday evening session. NORTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION Page five The Thursday Evening Session May 22 at 7:30 o’clock Joint Program f American Baptist Foreign Mission Society I Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society Commission Service of new Foreign Missionaries Mrs. Andrew MacLeish Presiding 1. The World Task in Pictures . Rev. Sumner R. Vinton 2 . Hymn, “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” (The people rising ) In the cross of Christ I glory Tow’ring o’er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the cross the radiance streaming Adds more luster to the day. When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive, and fears annoy; Never shall the cross forsake me; Lo! it glows with peace and joy. Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure. By the cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. 3. Call to Worship (The people standing ) Leader. O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. Congregation. Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is he that hath made us and not we ourselves. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture. L. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. Be thankful unto him and bless his name. C. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting, and his truth endureth to all generations. L. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. C. I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people, and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations. L. Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men. C. I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart, and I will glorify thy name for evermore. 4. Prayer. All uniting. O God, who hast made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on the face of the whole earth, and didst send Thy blessed Son to preach peace to them that are far off and to them that are nigh: Grant that all men everywhere may seek after Thee and find Thee. Bring the nations into Thy fold, and add the heathen to Thine inheritance. Hasten, we beseech Thee, the coming of Thy kingdom upon earth, and draw the whole world of mankind into willing obedience to Thy blessed reign. Overcome all the enemies of Christ, and bring low every power that is exerted against Him. Protect the messengers of the gospel amid all perils; guide them through all per¬ plexities; give them wisdom, strength, and courage to make known by word and life the grace of our Lord Jesus; prosper all that they do, in His blessed Name, to serve the bodies and the souls of men; and hasten we beseech Thee, the promised day, when at the Name of Jesus every knee shall bow, and every tongue confess that He is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Amen. 5. Israel’s Marching Orders (1040 b.c.) {Read by missionaries ) Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; show forth from day to day his salvation. Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvelous works among all nations. For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; he also is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the people are idols; but the Lord made the heavens. Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and glad¬ ness are in his place. Give unto the Lord, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength. Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; bring an offering and come before him; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. . . .Let the heavens be glad and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, the Lord reigneth. — 1 Chron. 16: 23-31. {Program continued on page 7 ) FOREIGN MISSION PROGRAM Page six - j Who’s Who on the Program ( Continued,) Lerrigo, Rev. P. H. J., M.D. Candidate Secretary of American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1918. Formerly Executive Secretary of the Five Year Program _ and for eleven years a missionary in the Philippines. Lipphard, William B. Assistant Secretary in Home Department American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1914. Recording Secretary since 1918. MacLeish, Mrs. Andrew Vice-president Home Administration Department, Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1914. Mare, Miss Eleanor Home Administration Secretary, Woman’s Ameri¬ can Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1915. Marsh, Rev. A. V. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mis¬ sion Society since 1913. Stationed at Ntondo, Belgian Congo. Mathews, Shailer, D.D. Dean of Divinity School, University of Chicago since 1908. Ex-President of Northern Baptist Convention. McGuire, Rev. John, D.D. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mis¬ sion Society since 1891. Stationed at Insein, Burma. Montgomery, Mrs. W. A. President of Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1914. Author of “Following the Sunrise”, and other missionary books. Murphy, Rev. H. R., M.D. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mis¬ sion Society since 1900. Stationed at Midnapore, Bengal-Orissa. Page, Miss F. Pearl Missionary of the Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1903. Stationed at Suifu, West China. Prescott, Miss Nellie G. Foreign Secretary, Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1916. Rockwood, Rev. B. J. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mis¬ sion Society since 1910. Stationed at Kurnool, South India. Roeder, Miss Winifred M. Missionary of the Woman’s American Baptist For¬ eign Mission Society since 1907. Stationed at Yachowfu, West China. Robbins, Rev. Joseph C. Foreign Secretary of American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1915, with responsibility for work in Burma, Assam, Bengal-Orissa and South India. Scott, Rev. J. H. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mis¬ sion Society since 1892. Stationed at Osaka, Japan. (Continued on page fourteen ) A Macedonian Call from Kengtung A/TORE than fifteen thousand converts have been bap¬ tized on the Kengtung field in Burma during the past fourteen years. Missionaries report that conditions are about ready for one of the greatest ingatherings in mis¬ sionary history. Shall we plan adequately to meet it? New missionaries are needed, and an expenditure of $25,000.00 for the next five years with which to provide new buildings, train native leaders and properly develop the work. This field is destined to experience one of the greatest movements to Christianity in history. Missionary William M. Young who has seen twenty-five years of ser¬ vice in Burma will speak of this remarkable opportunity at the Saturday morning session. Missionary Speakers X-JOW long a time has passed since your church enjoyed the visit of a missionary? A number of missionaries have recently returned to America on furlough and during the year will be available for deputation service among the churches. Some of them are in attendance at the Convention and pastors who desire to have any of these missionaries speak in their churches should see them personally, or preferably should make arrangements with the District Secretaries of their respective districts as early as possible. New Life Currents in China npHIS is the title of the new foreign mission study book. x It will be received with keen interest because of the world significance of recent events in China. The author, Mary Ninde Gamewell, is a skilled writer who has had years of close acquaintanceship w T ith the Chinese people. In preparation for her work on this book she made an extended tour of China and hence she is able to interpret the latest movements in politics, in the public health campaign, in general and medical education, and in Christian missions. She gives special attention to the development of the Christian Church of China. This book shows in a striking way the vast influence that Christianity is exerting for human conservation in China, not only in building up a stronger race physically but in developing the intellectual and spiritual resources of a mighty people. While arranged for study class use, its clear and pleasing literary style and the freshness of the material make this an excellent book for the general reader. Sixteen illustrations and map. Price, cloth, 75 cents; paper, 50 cents; postpaid. Leave orders at the Literature Exhibit. What Shall Be Done With This Blessing? TJOR fifty years missionaries at Kaying, South China, prayed and labored for adequate response to their missionary efforts. Their prayers have been answered. A six hundred per cent, increase in enrolment of Chinese boys seeking a Christian education has been reported. We must either take care of these three hundred and fifty boys or, as the missionaries have said, hand the blessing back to the Lord with a confession that we can not use it. Additional equipment for lands and buildings to meet this unique situation and other needs in South China will require $300,000.00. New Sunday School Lessons A/TAKE your plans now for the foreign mission period in Baptist Sunday schools next winter. It begins in January and ends on Easter Sunday. The subject of study will be “Followers of the Great Physician” — studies in the work of medical missionaries. New lesson stories, new posters, new programs will be furnished as usual without charge to all Baptist Sunday schools. NORTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION [ Page seven 6. The Church’s Marching Orders (Read by congregation ) And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye, therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have com¬ manded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.—-Matt. 28: 18-20. 7. Presentation Society of New Missionaries of Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Introduced by Foreign Secretary, Miss Nellie G. Prescott 8. Presentation of New Missionaries of American Baptist Foreign Mission Society Introduced by Candidate Secretary, P. H. J. Lerrigo, M.D. (For a list of the new missionaries the reader is referred to page 10) 9. Commissioning the New Missionaries Dean Shailer Mathews, D.D. 10. Responsive Reading .... Officers of the Societies and newly appointed missionaries Officers. The Lord bless thee and keep thee. The Lord make his face to shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee and give thee peace. Missionaries. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid? O. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom. M. Thy Word is a lamp under my feet, and a light unto my path. O. Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. M. And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us; and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. O. Be strong and of good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. M. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. O. Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy; to the only wise God our Saviour be glory and majesty and power both now and ever. ALL. Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be his glorious name for ever; and let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen. 11. Consecration Prayer . Rev. Thomas J. Villers, r D.D. 12. Hymn, “The Son of God Goes Forth to War” The Son of God goes forth to war, A kingly crown to gain; His blood-red banner streams afar; Who follows in His train? Who best can drink his cup of woe, And triumph over pain, Who patient bears his cross below: He follows in His train. (The people rising ) A noble band, the chosen few. On whom the Spirit came, Twelve valiant saints, their hope they knew And mocked the torch of flame; They met the tyrant’s brandished steel. The lion’s gory mane, They bowed their necks the stroke to feel: Who follows in their train? A noble army, men and boys. The matron and the maid, Around the throne of God rejoice, In robes of light arrayed. They climbed the steep ascent of heaven Through peril, toil, and pain: O God, to us may grace be given To follow in their train. 13. Benediction Rev. David Downie, D.D. Dr. Downie has been a missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society for forty-six years. Our New ] F. C. Marquis Mrs. F. C. Marquis Miriam Wood F. W. Meyer Ruth V. Schacht Charles L. Conrad Mrs. J. L. Bjelke Mrs. H. F. Stuart J. L. Bjelke H. F. Stuart Mrs. C. P. Collett C. P. Collett F. M. Derwacter Albert J. Dahlby Mrs. Albert J. Dahlby Mildred Pope Mrs. E. H. Geidt E. H. Geidt Jenny L. Reilly It is regretted that owing to delay in mails recent photograpl Rev. and Mrs. Vemelle W. Dyer, and Mr. Ralph B. K Minnie V. Sandberg Georgiana Pearson Minnie Argetsinger Marion A. Beebe Josephine Lawney, M.D. Mabel E. Bond Mr. and Mrs. Alvin T. Fishman, Rev. and Mrs. Will H. Duff, 'ird were not available when this program went to press Page ten ] FOREIGN MISSION PROGRAM O ur New Missionaries American Baptist Foreign Mission Society Sailing in 1919 or later John L. Bjelke and Mrs. Frances H. Bjelke Home: Ohio. Church: First Baptist, Urbana, Ohio China. Rev. Charles P. Collett and Mrs. Amy F. Collett Home: New York. Church: First Baptist, Lockport, N. Y. India. Rev. Charles L. Conrad Home: Kentucky. Church: Warren Ave. Baptist, Boston. Bengal-Orissa (?) Rev. Albert J. Dahlby and Mrs. Edith L. Dahlby Home: Minnesota. Church: First Swedish Baptist, St. Paul, Minn. Assam. REDERICK M. DERWACTER. Home: West Virginia. Church: Baptist, North Bennington, Vt. Japan. Will H. Duff and Mrs. Ada I. Duff Home: Texas .Church: Seminary Baptist, Fort Worth, Texas. Burma. Rev. Vernelle W. Dyer and Mrs. Odette P. Dyer Home: Maine. Church: First Baptist, Oakland, Maine. Burma (?) Alvin T. Fishman and Mrs. Lois R. Fishman. Home: Illinois. Church: University Baptist, Champaign, Ill. India. Emanuel H. Giedt, M.A., and Mrs. Frances H. Giedt Home: New York. Church: South Ave. Baptist, Rochester, N. Y. China. Ralph B. Kennard Home: New York. Church: Madison Ave. Baptist, New York City. China. Frank C. Marquiss and Mrs. Anna E. Marquiss Home: Wyoming. Church: First Baptist, Gillette, Wyoming. India. Frederick W. Meyer, M.D. Home: New York. Church: German Baptist, New Haven, Conn. Philippine Islands. Miss Mildred R. Pope (Fiancee Carrell Whitnah, now on field) Home: Nebraska. Church: First Baptist, Lincoln, Neb. Burma. Miss Ruth V. Schacht (Fiancee F. W. Meyer) Home: Wisconsin. Church: German Baptist, Racine, Wisconsin. Philippine Islands. Harland F. Stuart and Mrs. Gwendolen R. Stuart Home: Massachusetts. Church: First Baptist, Worcester, Mass. Philippine Islands. Miss Miriam Wood (Fiancde F. M. Derwacter) Home: West Virginia. Church: Baptist, Huntington, W. Va. Japan. Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society Sailed previous to this Convention Helen K. Hunt Home: Massachusetts. Church: First Baptist, Newton Centre, Mass. Burma. Georgiana W. Pearson Home: New York. Church: Baptist, Waterloo, N. Y. East China. Minnie V. Sandberg. Home: Missouri. Church: First Baptist, Kansas City, Mo. Japan. Josephine V. Sanford Home: Massachusetts. Church: First Baptist, Malden, Mass. South India. Margarethe Well wood Home: China. Church: Morgan Park Baptist, Chicago, Ill. South China. Sailing in 1919 or later Minnie M. Argetsinger Home: Pennsylvania. Church: Baptist, Mansfield, Pa. West China. Marion A. Beebe Home: Colorado. Church: Baptist, Fort Collins, Colo. Burma. Mabel E. Bond Home: New York. Church: First Baptist, Groton, N. Y. Bengal-Orissa. Gladys E. Doe Home: Massachusetts. Church: Winter Hill Baptist, Somerville, Mass. Bengal-Orissa. Ina B. Fry Home: Iowa. Church: First Baptist, Huntington Park, Cal. Burma. Olive E. Jones Home: New York. Church: Baptist, Minerva, N. Y. South India. Josephine E. Lawney, M.D. Home: Vermont. Church: Readsboro, Vt. East China. NORTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION Page eleven The Saturday Morning Session Joint Program I American Baptist Foreign Mission Society | Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society May 24 at 11:00 o’clock Rev. THOMAS J. Villers, D.D., Presiding General Theme: Reconstruction in British India 1. Hymn, ‘‘Hark! Ten Thousand” (The people rising) Hark, ten thousand harps and voices Sound the note of praise above; Jesus reigns, and heav’n rejoices, Jesus reigns, the God of love; See, He sits on yonder throne, Jesus rules the world alone; Jesus, hail! whose glory brightens. All above, and gives it worth; Lord of life, Thy smile enlightens. Cheers and charms Thy saints on earth; When we think of love like Thine, Lord, we own it love divine; Refrain King of glory, reign forever; Thine an everlasting crown; Nothing from Thy love shall sever Those whom Thou hast made Thine own. Happy objects of Thy grace, Destined to behold Thy face. Refrain Hallelujah, Hallelujah! Hallelujah, Amen 2. Prayer Rev. John McGuire 3. What Christianity is Doing to Remake British India Introductions by Foreign Secretaries Nellie G. Prescott and Joseph C. Robbins Bengal-Orissa Rev. H. R. Murphy, M.D. Assam South India J Miss Augusta M. Geisenhener Miss Edith E. Crisenberry Rev. J. E. Tanquist 1 Miss Bertha M. Evans ( Rev. David Downie, D.D. Burma ( Rev. Linn W. Hattersley - Rev. F. King Singiser (^Rev. William M. Young 4. Hymn, “How Firm a Foundation” (The How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent word! What more can He say than to you He hath said. To you, who for refuge to Jesus have fled? “Fear not; I am with thee; O be not dismayed! For I am thy God, I will still give thee aid; I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand Upheld by my gracious, omnipotent hand. people rising ) “When through the deep waters I call thee to go The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow, For I will be with thee, thy trials to bless, And sanctify to thee thy deepest distress. "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, I will not, I will not, desert to his foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I’ll never, no, never, no, never forsake.” 5. Benediction Rev. B. J. Rockwood Page twelve ] FOREIGN MISSION PROGRAM Gertrude F. McCulloch Home: Michigan. Church: First Baptist, Jackson, Mich. East China. Ethel A. Masales Home: Illinois. Church: Moody Church, Chicago, Ill. South India. Agnes S. Meline Home: Nebraska. Church: Grand Island Baptist, Nebraska. Japan. Jenny L. Reilly Home: Massachusetts. Church: Tremont Temple, Boston, Mass. South India. Helen L. Tufts Home: New York. Church: Baptist, Vernon, N. Y. South India. Ruth C. Ward Home: California. Church: First Baptist, Pomona, Cal. China or Japan, to be determined later. Jessie M. G. Wilkinson Home: Massachusetts. Church: Dudley St. Baptist, Boston, Mass. East China. Charlotte A. Wright Home: New York. Church: First Baptist, Hartford, N. Y. Assam. Missionaries Without Adequate Homes TYO you know that Baptist missionaries are today living in mat houses, rude sheds, two room shanties, because money has not been available to furnish them with real homes? Can we expect efficiency and continuous mis¬ sionary service under such conditions? Shelter from the hot sun, the cool winds and the drenching rains is necessary for health, service and efficiency. A dozen stations on our mission fields urgently require missionary residences, costing from $2,500.00 up. Here is an opportunity to erect a memorial to some friend or to a son who died in France. When You Visit Boston A LL delegates and visitors at the Northern Baptist Con- vention who plan coming to Boston on their summer vacations or at any time during the year, are cordially in¬ vited to visit the Ford Building. The entire eighth floor is occupied by the offices of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. On the seventh floor will be found the offices of the Woman’s Society, the Board of Education, the Massachusetts Baptist State Convention, the New England District Secretary of the Foreign, Home and Publication Societies, and the editorial offices of MIS¬ SIONS. Other Baptist interests in this building include the Woman’s Home Mission Society, the Watchman- Examiner, and the New England Baptist Library. Visitors will always receive a cordial welcome. Extra Copies of this Program YXlPIES of this foreign mission program would prove to be attractive souvenirs for mailing to your friends. You personally would doubtless wish to retain a fresh copy as a reminder of your visit to Denver. For this purpose copies have been inserted in envelopes with sufficient postage attached for mailing, and can be secured at the Literature Exhibit at a cost of five cents per copy. A Candidate Secretary Become a Missionary M Is f s Helen K. Hunt, Candidate and Associate Secretary of the Woman’s Society, has met the urgent call for re¬ cruits, by offering herself for foreign service. She sailed from Vancouver for Burma on February 27th and expects to be identified with the educational work for the girls of Burma. The first few months, after her arrival, will be spent in language study at Maymyo. Miss Hunt is a daughter of Rev. Emory W. Hunt, D. D., former President of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society and recently elected President of Bucknell University. Our Work in the Orient] JN its 1919 edition this remarkable publication makes a v _ brave showing in its dainty white cover with red, white and blue trimmings. Since reading it, one of our officers has renamed it “The Book of Miracles”, for through all its pages God’s regenerating power and influence are apparent. Four new maps make their appearance in this book, and thirty-five illustrations. There are extracts from letters and reports to be read and enjoyed, summaries to be pondered over, statistics to be clothed and made to live in the thought of the reader, important facts to be digested, book lists for follow-up work — in short everything for the busy and the leisurely Baptist woman who wants to know what she is and ought to be doing. t It is an indispensable book for the coming year. Secure a copy or give your order before you leave Denver. A Crusade of Compassion for the Healing of the Nations 'J'HIS is the new text-book for 1919-20 —published by the Central Committee. It is a most timely topic. The hearts of women have been stirred by the cruel suffer¬ ing of war, and their emotions have found expression in most efficient Red Cross work and in the support of Medical Units in France and Serbia. The appeal of this book is wider and greater, since it brings to our attention an almost wholly neglected class of women and children, who have never known medical aid of any kind. As Red Cross women demobilize, will they not remobilize into groups for the study of conditions and the effort to meet them? Even to read this book, while women work, will give a new impulse, while every woman’s society will find it a valuable book for study. Mook — True Tales of a Chinese Boy and His Friends 'THIS is a wonderful new book for Juniors with 54 A telling pictures. Every boy and every girl will find joy as well as profit in this book. Oh, for a vision to see what such a book would do for the children of our churches. Our boys and girls have caught the new and broader sympathy and the heroic spirit of war. Shall we not apply it to the great task of world reconstruction which they must undertake. The greatest force for missions is not the Layman’s Movement or the Inter-Church Drive. It is the training of the child. Do not fail to get this book! The Rainbow Posters J-JAVE you seen the set of Rainbow Posters and the at¬ tractive envelope of leaflets which are being used in the recruiting campaign, which is being carried on by the Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society and other Women’s Foreign Boards? Most remarkable meet¬ ings have been held and many young women have been led to think seriously of enlisting more definitely in Christian service. The posters and leaflets may be obtained at the Literature Exhibit and can be used effec¬ tively in churches and all gatherings for women and girls. NORTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION l Page thirteen The Sunday Evening Session May 25 at 8 o’clock Program in charge of Northern Baptist Convention At the Sunday evening session one of the addresses will be delivered by Foreign Secretary Joseph C. Robbins. After nearly seven years of service as a missionary in the Philippine Islands, Mr. Robbins was appointed Joint District Secretary in New England. For two years he served as Candidate Sec¬ retary of the Student Volunteer Movement and since 1915 has been Foreign Secretary of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society with responsibility for the administration of our work in British India. During the year 1917-1918 he visited Burma, Assam, South India and Bengal-Orissa and in his address he will mention his observations regarding our work in those fields, the needs and oppor¬ tunities as well as the larger reconstruction problems. Complimentary copies of Mr. Robbins’ new book “The Appeal of India” may be secured at the Literature Exhibit. The Monday Afternoon Session Joint Program May 26 at 2:00 o’clock ( American Baptist Foreign Mission Society ( Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society Mrs. W. A. Montgomery Presiding General Theme: Reconstruction in the Far East and in Europe 1 . Hymn, “0 Highly Favored People” O highly favored people On whom God sets His seal, O chosen generation, Hear thou the loud appeal! America — thy mission Is sacred, high, sublime; God gives thee an evangel For men of every clime. Thou almoner of nations, All come to thee for bread. And to thy gates they turn them When they are sore bestead. But, oh, for needs eternal There comes a deeper cry; Wilt thou to souls that perish The bread of life deny? Here in this land, O Saviour, Thy soul’s sore travail see; Here may Thy cross uplifted Draw all men unto Thee. May o’er the world, Lord Jesus, Thy name great glory gain; Haste on Thy day of Glory, Take thou Thy right and reign. 2. Prayer Rev. M. D. Eubank, M.D. 3. What Christianity is Doing to Remake the Far East Introductions by Foreign Secretary Nellie G. Prescott and Home Secretary J. Y. Aitchison, D.D. East China Rev. C. L. Bromley ( Miss F. Pearl Page West China -I Miss Winifred M. Roeder ( Rev. F. N. Smith South China 1 Miss Louise Campbell i Rev. C. E. Bousfield Japan \ Miss Edith F. Wilcox f Rev. J. H. Scott 4. Hymn, “Jesus Shall Reign” Jesus shall reign where’er the sun Does his successive journeys run; His kingdom spread from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. (The people rising ) From north to south the princes meet, To pay their homage at His feet; While western empires own their Lord, And savage tribes attend His word. People and realms of every tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song. And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His name. 5. Address, “Our Responsibility in the Reconstruction of France and Belgium”. .Foreign Secretary James H. Franklin, D.D. 6. Hymn, “Jesus Calls Us” Jesus calls us: o’er the tumult Of our life’s wild, restless sea, Day by day His sweet voice soundeth, Saying, “Christian, follow Me.” (The people rising) In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease; Still He calls, in cares and pleasures. That we love Him more than these. Jesus calls us: by Thy mercies. Saviour, make us hear Thy call, Give our hearts to Thine obedience, Serve and love Thee best of all. 7. Benediction Rev. A. V. Marsh Page fourteen ] FOREIGN MISSION PROGRAM Who’s Who on the Program ( Continued ,) Singiser, Rev. Frank K. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mis¬ sion Society since 1913. Stationed at Rangoon, Burma. Smith, Rev. F. N. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1902. Stationed at Yachowfu, West China. Tanquist, Rev. J. E. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1913. Stationed at Kohima, Assam. Vinton, Rev. Sumner R. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society in Burma from 1900 to 1914. Now in ser¬ vice of Methodist Centenary Movement. Villers, Thomas J., D.D. President of American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. Pastor of First Baptist Church of Detroit. Walking Two Hundred Miles to School 13 OYS in Assam have walked two hundred miles to attend the Jorhat Christian Schools. Mud huts, without fur¬ niture and adequate equipment, have housed these schools for many years. Teachers have been poorly prepared and are under paid. Notwithstanding these handicaps, there are now more than two hundred and fifty students en¬ rolled. Plans for the development of this institution in¬ volve the designation of five missionary families and an expenditure of $150,000.00. Here is a unique opportunity to rebuild the manhood of a province, and to transform fifteen races of poverty-stricken people into self-supporting, educated Christian men and women. New Literature COME very attractive and interesting new missionary literature for 1919 has been published and copies can be secured at the Literature Exhibit. Copies in quantity for distribution in the churches, young people’s societies and other organizations can be obtained from the offices of the District Secretaries. The following are now ready: Weeks, Rev. A. J. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1905. Stationed at Moulmein, Burma. White, Rev. Herbert J., D.D. Chairman of Board of Managers, American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. Pastor First Baptist Church of Hartford, Conn. Students of the United States for the Students of the World The Appeal of India The Gospel of Industry The Mabie Memorial Boys’ School A Well Known Layman to His Brethren Our God Given Task Wilcox, Miss Edith F. Missionary of the Woman’s American Baptist For¬ eign Mission Society since 1904. Stationed at Himeji, Japan. Young, Rev. W. M. Missionary of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society since 1900. Stationed at Kengtung, Burma. Stereopticon Lectures pASTORS whose churches are equipped with a stere¬ opticon lantern are invited to use our stereopticon lectures. Seventy-two sets of slides, comprising forty different lectures are in circulation. Each set has approxi¬ mately fifty slides and is accompanied by a typewritten description in book form, making it easy for any one to give the lecture. A new catalog of lectures has been published with the title, “A Visit to the Orient,” giving complete information. Copies can be secured at the Literature Exhibit. Be sure to visit the stereopticon demonstration room in the exhibit hall, where beautifully colored slides will be exhibited daily during the Convention. Ministers of Mercy r pHlS new book by Foreign Secretary James H. Franklin portrays with great charm and force the careers of ten outstanding medical missionaries. These are more than biographical sketches; they are interpretations of the life and problems of the principal mission fields, showing in vivid colors and concrete form how Christianity is accomplishing its great work of human conservation. The subjects of the sketches are the Neves of Kashmir, Frederick D. Shepard of Turkey, Christine I. Bennett of Arabia, James Curtis Hepburn of Japan, Catharine L. Mabie of Africa, Joseph P. Cochran of Persia, Peter Parker of China, John Mackenzie of China, Theodore Pennell of the Afghan Frontier, and John Scudder of India. Young people are deeply impressed by the lives of men and women who have rendered distinguished service to humanity. This book they will enjoy reading. It is well bound, and fully illustrated. ' Price, cloth, 75 cents; paper, 50 cents; postpaid. Leave orders at the Literature Exhibit. The Bulletin No. 17 Your Will The Missionary’s Furlough The Jorhat Christian Schools Our Task Abroad Others, including the 1919 annual Guide Book and the complete edition of the Annual Report, will appear later. The best way to secure this new literature is to send thirty-five cents to the Literature Department as a New Literature subscription. You will receive regularly for | one year sample copies of all such attractive literature issued by the Society. A similar arrangement can be made with the Literature Department of the Woman’s Society for new literature published by that Society. A Christian Monopoly in Yokohama r PHE Japanese government has sold to Baptists a large piece of land overlooking the city of Yokohama and its harbor, on condition that we erect a school which will provide a Christian education for Japanese boys. In the J entire Yokohoma Province with its great city and its population of more than half a million, there is no Christian school for boys. In the Victory Campaign $75,000 was | asked in order to secure the land and begin construction. A good beginning has been made toward the establishment of this stately memorial to the late Henry C. Mabie. Within the next two years at least $125,000.00 additional j will be required. A special illustrated pamphlet has been j issued. Secure copies at the Literature Exhibit. Sunday School Posters A NUMBER of those large, beautifully colored posters prepared for the missionary campaign “The Gospel j of Work Around the World”, are available for general j distribution. In order to dispose of the remaining supply | quickly the price has been reduced to ten cents per set of eight posters. They would prove admirable for decora- ' tion on the walls of your Sunday school room. A set will be sent to any address upon receipt of price. Leave orders I at the Literature Exhibit. NORTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION [ Page fifteen The Tuesday Afternoon Session May 27 from 2:30 until 5:30 o’clock Note — Program arranged as part of the Convention session on “Unified Planning for 1919-1920” which includes Home Missions, State Missions, City Missions, and Foreign Missions. Joint Program American Baptist Foreign Mission Society Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society 1. Prayer . Rev. A. J. Weeks 2. Address, “A Challenge to Women”. President Mrs. W. A. Montgomery 3. Address, “Our United Task”. Home Secretary J. Y. Aitchison, D.D. 4. Hymn, “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” (The people rising ) All hail the power of Jesus’ name, Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, And crown Him Lord of all. Let every kindred, every tribe, On this terrestrial ball, To Him all majesty ascribe, And crown Him Lord of all. O that with yonder sacred throng We at His feet may fall, We’ll join the everlasting song, And crown Him Lord of all. 5. Benediction Rev. D. C. Graham “If God ever called a church to fulfill national aspira¬ tions by carrying on a work which a nation has so well begun, God is now calling upon the Church of Christ to do that thing for which the past centuries of achieve¬ ment have been but a day of preparation.”