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and visitors. It was called to order on Tuesday morning, April 9, 1907, by the Moderator of the past year, Rev. E. E. Angell, who is at the heal of their educational work--the Pentecostal Collegiate Institute. The Rev. J. H. Norris, of Pittsburgh, was elected Moderator for the present year. The usual routine of business was attended to, the main interest centering in the proposed union of the two churches. The delegates present from the Church of the Nazarene, were introduced and asked to speak. They gave a few words of greeting, and Wednesday evening was set apart for their special reception, Brother J. H. Short being appointed to preside and say words of welcome. A committee was appointed to meet with the delegates from the Church of the Nazarene, and report on the basis of the union of the two bodies. "On Wednesday night a large audience gathered, and Brother Short gave a happy statement of the going to the Pacific Coast of himself and fellow delegates, and of the royal reception by the General Assembly of the Church of the Nazarene. The report of the committee being ready, though it had not as yet been presented to the delegated body, was read to the meeting, which report stated the agreed basis and recommendation of organic union. The report was received with the greatest manifestation of approval. The people sang and shouted and praised God. Addresses were then delivered by Rev. H. D. Brown, Rev. E. A. Girvin, Rev. C. W. Ruth, and Rev. P. F. Bresee. The meeting was most cordial, and full of enthusiasm. "On the following morning the report was presented to the Annual Meeting, and unanimously adopted. The delegates were called out, and in the midst of their addresses, they began to sing the battle song of the Church of the Nazarene, 'Hallelujah, Amen,' and soon began a triumphant processional march around the church, praising God with great joy at the consummation of so desirable a work. All rejoiced, all were glad, believing that it marked a new era for the triumph of holiness through oneness and united effort. They also believed that it was the beginning of a wider union of our scattered forces, and that it was in the way of the more perfect fulfillment of the desire of the Master when he prayed: 'That they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that thou hast sent me;' and 'That they may be made perfect in one, that the world may know that thou hast sent me.' "Not only has the Lord seemingly led in this whole matter, ruling and overruling, removing hindrances, moving on the hearts of the people, and opening up the way; but both in the General Assembly, in Los Angeles, and in the Annual Meeting here, when the matter has been favorably considered, there have been very great outpourings of the Holy Spirit, as an approving seal from the skies. A Remarkable Outpouring "The Sabbath was a great day. The love-feast at 9 a. m. was a time of very remarkable outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The preachers of the day were P. F. Bresee, John Norberry, and C. W. Ruth. Several people were at the altar, and blest of the Lord. At 1:30 p. m., a great multitude marched to the corner of Saratoga avenue and Sumpter street, where the John Wesley Church has purchased a very eligible corner at a cost of $6,500, for a new church. There is a large dwelling house on it, and the multitude gathered in it as far as possible, and with prayer and song and suitable words, dedicated the ground to the service of God in this work. Rev. William Howard Hoople is the local pastor of
this church. He is one of the very first in this movement. This church is to be a memorial to Rev. Charles BeVier, who was also one of the founders of this work, a very devoted and much loved man of God, who went home to glory nearly two years ago, but whose memory is full of fragrance. It is expected that this new church will seat 800 people, and it is hoped to have it finished by September 1st. "These men and women, preachers, evangelists, and laymen, are an able, heroic, devoted body of workers, whom it is a joy to know, and whom it is a privilege to be yoked up with for the campaign. The Name "Some anxiety has been felt in various quarters as to the name of the united church. The joint commission considered it, and though there was no authority conferred to fix a name, it was felt that it would be too great a loss to sink all that had been stood for in the past and that our names represented, and under which we had conquered, in an entirely new name. So it was concluded to recommend to the United Assembly that the name be the Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene. This the Annual Meeting unanimously joined in recommending. A Wedding Gift "When the action had been taken completing the union of the two churches, Brother George W. Morse, known far and wide as Deacon Morse, arose, and proposed to give the new church a church building at Putnam, Conn., known as the Morse Mission Church. This church was bought by Brother Morse from the Episcopalians, about January 1, 1900. The building and lot originally cost about $15,000. This property he gave to the new church without any conditions. Brother Morse has continued until now a member of the Baptist church, but will likely give himself, with his other gifts, to this new body, which will be more than all other gifts that he can make. He is widely known and universally beloved by the holy people. The Outlook "It is believed that this movement means multiplied possibilities, much added strength, reinforcement with new agencies, and enlargement of resources, and, above all, in the approval of God, great Pentecosts of divine glory and power--the Lord's own hand to open the doors, and opening the fountain of supply to give for His own glory, blessings more than we have asked or thought." The following is the author's brief description of this memorable occasion: Unearthly Power "God has helped us to find a place where holiness people can unite. It is the middle course between the extremes of Episcopacy and Congregationalism. Now that we have found this due mean in the way of church government, it seems so simple and obvious that any sensible Christian ought
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this church. He is one of the very first in this movement. This church is to be a memorial to Rev.<br />
Charles BeVier, who was also one of the founders of this work, a very devoted and much loved man<br />
of God, who went home to glory nearly two years ago, but whose memory is full of fragrance. It is<br />
expected that this new church will seat 800 people, and it is hoped to have it finished by September<br />
1st.<br />
"These men and women, preachers, evangelists, and laymen, are an able, heroic, devoted body<br />
of workers, whom it is a joy to know, and whom it is a privilege to be yoked up with for the<br />
campaign.<br />
The Name<br />
"Some anxiety has been felt in various quarters as to the name of the united church. The joint<br />
commission considered it, and though there was no authority conferred to fix a name, it was felt that<br />
it would be too great a loss to sink all that had been stood for in the past and that our names<br />
represented, and under which we had conquered, in an entirely new name. So it was concluded to<br />
recommend to the United Assembly that the name be the Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene. This<br />
the Annual Meeting unanimously joined in recommending.<br />
A Wedding Gift<br />
"When the action had been taken completing the union of the two churches, Brother George W.<br />
Morse, known far and wide as Deacon Morse, arose, and proposed to give the new church a church<br />
building at Putnam, Conn., known as the Morse Mission Church. This church was bought by Brother<br />
Morse from the Episcopalians, about January 1, 1900. The building and lot originally cost about<br />
$15,000. This property he gave to the new church without any conditions. Brother Morse has<br />
continued until now a member of the Baptist church, but will likely give himself, with his other gifts,<br />
to this new body, which will be more than all other gifts that he can make. He is widely known and<br />
universally beloved by the holy people.<br />
The Outlook<br />
"It is believed that this movement means multiplied possibilities, much added strength,<br />
reinforcement with new agencies, and enlargement of resources, and, above all, in the approval of<br />
God, great Pentecosts of divine glory and power--the Lord's own hand to open the doors, and<br />
opening the fountain of supply to give for His own glory, blessings more than we have asked or<br />
thought."<br />
The following is the author's brief description of this memorable occasion:<br />
Unearthly Power<br />
"God has helped us to find a place where holiness people can unite. It is the middle course<br />
between the extremes of Episcopacy and Congregationalism. Now that we have found this due mean<br />
in the way of church government, it seems so simple and obvious that any sensible Christian ought
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