The history of Methodism [electronic resource] . Church and college. Dr. GrossAlexander, professor of New Testament exegesis, has espe-cially distinguished himself by his writings in Church history -The instructors at Vanderbilt are principally young men, yetof highest culture and experience. They are energetic, tire-less, quick to discern excellence in new methods and appli-ances. They are seeking the highest by means of the best. Vanderbilt University is not only a perpetual monument tothe memory of Cornelius Vanderbilt, to his liberality, broad-mindedness, and foresight, but also an honor t
The history of Methodism [electronic resource] . Church and college. Dr. GrossAlexander, professor of New Testament exegesis, has espe-cially distinguished himself by his writings in Church history -The instructors at Vanderbilt are principally young men, yetof highest culture and experience. They are energetic, tire-less, quick to discern excellence in new methods and appli-ances. They are seeking the highest by means of the best. Vanderbilt University is not only a perpetual monument tothe memory of Cornelius Vanderbilt, to his liberality, broad-mindedness, and foresight, but also an honor to the leaders ofthe Methodist Episcopal Church, South, who planned it, longedfor it, prayed for it, had wisdom enough to see the need andfitness of this institution for higher education. Those who, unseen and unsung, have been doing the workof instruction, or planning for the extension of the work, orcaring for the finances of the establishment, deserve the high-est commendation. The Church has cause to be proud of Vanderbilt and of its CHAPTER CXXXIX How the Women Have Helped Interest Awakened.—Local Missionary Societies.—Womans Boardof Foreign Missions.—Steady Growth.—Various Departmentsof Work.—Scarritt Bible and Training School.—WomansParsonage and Home Missionary Society.—Aid to ChurchExtension.—Home Missions.—Mountain Work.—Sue BennettMemorial School.—Other Schools.—Rescue Homes.—Loan,Annuity, and Other Funds.—Lucinda B. Helm. DURING a visit to Baltimore, Md., Dr. Stephen Olinheld a conversation with some influential ladies inwhich he urged Methodist women to organize for mis-sionary effort, especially in behalf of China. It resulted inthe organization of the Ladies China Missionary Society inBaltimore, the first of its kind in this country, and Dr. Olinmade the address at its first anniversary, in 1849. Nineyears thereafter a stirring message from Dr. Wentworth,China needs an army of women ready to lay down theirlives, if need be, for
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