Gospel Advocate 20 (November 21, 1878), 725.
We have received a copy of the New York Tribune, Extra no. 46, containing a summary of the papers and addresses presented at the conference of believers in the pre-millennial advent of Christ. The meeting was composed of men of ability and character from all the various leading denominations of the country. Those from the Baptists, Presbyterians and Episcopalians predominating. The addresses were confined to the idea of the re-appearance of the Savior before and preparatory to the advent of the millennium. The speeches, so far as we have read them, are in good spirit and do honor to the word of God. There is not hobbyism about it that we see. Christ's coming is clearly taught as a part of God's revelation to man. It should be studied, taught and cherished as part of God's will to man. Whether his coming precedes or succeeds the conversion of the world to God we have not decided. We are glad to see that they distinctly disavow a belief in the ability of man to know the time of the Savior's appearing. Those feeling an interest in the subject will be repaid by a perusal of these addresses. The only danger in this question is of narrow minds making it a hobby to disturb the peace of churches. Address the New York Tribune. Price 15 cents.
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