Washington, D. C by W. S. Connolly

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 28, 1909

Washington, D. C.

By W. S. Connolly

HOWARD UNIVERSITY.—Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, the assembly hall of Howard University was almost packed on the evening of January 16, with as intelligent an audience as it has ever been the privilege of the writer to address.

The meeting, which was duly announced to the students at the devotional hour on the preceding day, was held under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor Society, and was addressed by me on the subject announced, “The Bible Concerning Disarmament.”

After preliminary remarks on the mission of prophecy, the writer immediately entered upon a consideration of the prophecy of Daniel 2. The audience was transported from Babylon to Medo-Persia, beholding first the grandeur and magnificence of those nations of antiquity, then the passing away of all that glory. Never in the writer’s short experience had he been so conscious of the irresistible power of the Holy Spirit.

It was pointed out to the hearers that, as prospective leaders of the race, they can be true leaders only so far as they are advocates of truth for the times. Great responsibility attaches to intellectual power, and for our encouragement the Lord has given us the promise, “They that be teachers [of truth] shall then shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.”

When the statement was made, “The work of the world is done by few; God asks that a part be done by you,” each one seemed to get a new vision of life’s purpose.

Judging from what I observed, and from the expressions made by the hearers, the meeting was a positive success.

W. S. CONNOLLY.