Journal of the ..Illinois Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church . ustrations were windows through which to let in the streaming sunlight ofheaven. Yet they were not so numerous as to endanger the strength of themental structure they were erecting, or to mar its symmetry and belonged to the integral parts of their discourses, growing gracefullyout of them, as leaves from the tree, or blossoms from the bough. They werenever artificial appendages—never tacked on for mere effect. The Hero ofthe gospels was the inspiration of their life and ministry. Their commandingtheme
Journal of the ..Illinois Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church . ustrations were windows through which to let in the streaming sunlight ofheaven. Yet they were not so numerous as to endanger the strength of themental structure they were erecting, or to mar its symmetry and belonged to the integral parts of their discourses, growing gracefullyout of them, as leaves from the tree, or blossoms from the bough. They werenever artificial appendages—never tacked on for mere effect. The Hero ofthe gospels was the inspiration of their life and ministry. Their commandingtheme was Jesus only. That grand utterance of Paul was the cardinalfeature of their ministry, I determined not to know anything among you,save .Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. Thus their mission was Christ-like,and their message was mighty. It had the marrow of the gospel. It had thepower of the law. It struck down through the conventionalities and falseetiquettes of society and made its power known and felt. It had therefore Mini^erial Delegates to the General Conference, 1908. W. J. Damu&o;Decatur, 111.
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