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1. Holiness Union--Constitution. 2. Holiness Union--Government. 3. Holiness Union Convention (1913 : Louisville, Ky.) 4. Holiness--Christianity--Congresses. I. Title. II. Holiness Union. III. Holiness Union Convention (1913 : Louisville, Ky.) IV. Minutes of the tenth session of the Holiness Union Convention, Louisville, Kentucky (April 29-May 5, 1913)

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JOURNAL AND

CONSTITUTION OF

THE

HOLINESS UNION

1913-1914

ANNOUNCEMENT. The

Holiness

will meet in

Union

its eleventh

Louisville, Ky., April 28 1914·

Convention session at to

May

JOURNAL AND

CONSTITUTION

The Holiness Union

1913-1914 L. P. Brown, President,

John Paul, Secretary, John F. Owen, and Joseph Owen,

Meridian, Miss. Meridian, Miss.

Assistant Secretaries.

OFFICERS

THE

HOLINESS

UNION.

President-L. P. Brown, Meridian,

Miss.

First Vice President-e-], L. Brasher, Boaz, Ala. Second Vice President-H. C. Mor

rison, Wilmore, Ky.

Third Vice President-C. F. Wim

berly, Madisonville, Ky. Fourth Vice President-J. W. Bee son, Meridian, Miss. Meridian, Secretary-John Paul, Miss.

Treasurer-W. P. B.

worth, S. C.

Kinard,

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 1912.

L. P. Brown and J.

1910 to 1914.

H. H. Miller and Bud

1911 to 1915.

L. L. Picket and John

1908 to

S. Sanders. Robinson. Paul.

1913 to

1916.

W. P. B. Kinard.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE. H. C.

Morrison, Mrs. Bettie White head, John Paul.

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION OF THE HOLINESS UNION.

CONSTITUTION. Preamble.

The Holiness Union is an interde nominational organization not claim ing to be a church, or to take the place of existing holiness organiza tions, but seeking to bring all holi ness people into closest sympathy and union. Article I.-Name.

The name of this Association shall be The Holiness Union. Article

II.-Purpose.

The purpose of this organization shall be to bring together and unify all holiness people, to spread a full gospel, and to teach the whole Bible. Article

IlL-Statement of Doctrine.

We accept the Bible as our rule of faith and practice. We believe in God, the Father Al mighty, maker of heaven and earth; in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; that the third day He rose again from the dead; that He acended into heaven and sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; Irom thence

He shall come to judge the quick and dead. We believe in the Holy Ghost, the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ, the communion of saints, forgiveness of sin, resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. We believe in conviction, wrought by the Holy Ghost; in repentance, evidenced by godly sorrow, forsaking sin, and, so far as possible, making restitution; in justification by faith. and its concomitants, regeneration and the witness of the Spirit; in holi ness or entire sanctification; that it is an instantaneous work of cleansing, obtained by faith, subsequent to re generation, accomplished by the Holy Ghost. We believe in the immortality of the soul, the eternal punishment of the finally impenitent, and the eternal reward of the finally faithful. Article IV.-How

Sec.

Composed.

This Union shall be

com

individuals, bands, unions, posed county, district, and state associa tions, holiness churches, and members of any denomination, who, as indi viduals, hold to and promulgate the statement of doctrine adopted by this Union, and who shall make applica tion for membership, and are received by a majority vote of the members of

of the Union present, they giving evi dence of being in, or earnestly seek ing the experience of entire sanctifi cation. When one ceases to give evi dence of being in, or earnestly seek-

ing, the experience of sanctification, such a person is no longer a member of this organization. Sec. 2. The Auxiliary and other organizations, and individuals above mentioned, shall have the privilege of becoming members of the Union any time during the interim between an nual sessions, by submitting their names to the Secretary, satisfactory reference to be furnished, in case the application is made by an individual. These

be confirmed by a majority vote of the next annual session of the Union. Sec. 3. The secretaries of the above named organizations shall be re quested to forward the Secretary of this Union, at their earliest conven ience after their annual sessions, the number of members. with the names and addresses of all 'officers and dele Individual members shall re gates. in person or by letter at each port annual meeting. additions

must

Article V.-Officers.. The President, Vice-President, Sec retary and Treasurer shall be elect-ed

annually by ballot.

The terms of office of the Directors shall be four years; one to be elected for one year, two for two years, two for three years, and two for four years, by acclamation, upon nomina tion of the Executive Committee. 'The President shall have general oversight of the work, and preside in all business meetings. The Vice-

Presidents shall preside ill the ab sence of the President, and assist in the work when necessary. The Secretary shall have charge of all records, shall record the proceed ings of all business meetings. and at tend to the correspondence of the Union The Treasurer shall have charge of all money belonging to the Union. He shall keep a plain book account of �1I amounts from whatever received, source, and for whatever purpose paid out. All money shall be subject to the order of the Union. He shall make a written report at each regular meet ing of the Union. The Directors shall hold in trust all property of the Union, except money, subject to the order of the Union. The President, the Vice-Presidents, the Secretary and Treasurer of the Union shall constitute its Executive Committee, who shall have power to call special meetings of the Union, and transact other necessary busine ss in the interim of the meetings. Article VI.-Annual Meeting.

The Annual meeting of this Union shall convene at 9 a. m., on Wednes day before the first Sunday in May of each year. Article VI I.-Amendments.

This constitution may be amended upon a two-thirds vote of all members of the Union present in any of its an nual

meetings.

MINUTES OF THE TENTH SES SION OF THE HOLINESS UNION CONVENTION.

Louisville, Kentucky. (April 29-May 5, 1913.) Tuesday, April 29-P. M. On the evening of this day, at 8 o'clock, after a song service conducted by Charles D. Lear, the introductory sermon of the Convention was preach ed by J. L. Brasher, of Alabama, from Colossians 1:28, 29. The sermon was felt deeply by the audience, which was one of the largest at any opening ser vice in the history of the organization. An impressive service of prayer was held around the altar after the sermon.

Wednesday, April 30.-A. M. The first formal session of the tenth convention of the Holiness Union met in Trinity Methodist Episcopal.Church,

Louisville, Ky., April 30, at 9 :30 a. m., having been preceded by a prayer service under the leadership of J. W.

Carter. The President, L. P. Brown, took the chair, and announced as Com mittee on Membership, John F. Owen, J. W. Carter, and J. W. Beeson. A few minutes were spent in infor mal introductions. Upon request, the Secretary read from the constitution, stating conditions to membership, and names of applicants were received by the committee. The president made his address ac cording to program. The address commended the spirit of harmony which exists and should continue in

the organization; enjoined aggressive ness, and noted the possibilities of suc cess to all who will be true. The following persons, being recom mended for membership by the com mittee, were elected to membership: George R. Borie, Wlmore, Ky.; Miss Mattie J. Goss, 732 S. 23rd St., Louis ville, Ky.; Rev. E. E. Young, N ewton ville, Ind.; Mrs. J. L. Marcum. Camp bellsville, Ky.; Rev. W. J. Hyde, 3814 North Hamilton Ave., Chicago, Ill.; D. G. Burgin, Route I, Gee, Ky.; Mrs. T. J. Gilmer, Rock Springs, Ga.; Miss Sarah Elizabeth Dalton, Chickamauga, Ga.; W. A. Vandersall, Findlay, 0.; H. R. Ross and Mrs. H. R. Ross, Beaver, Pa.; Rev. H. W. Bybee, and Mrs Alice Bybee, Silver Hills, New

Albany, Ind.; Miss Cynthia LaGrone, Cleveland, Miss.; Rev. J. L. Glascock, 1350 Grace Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio.; A. A. Jesse, LaGrange, Ky.; Frank P. Morris, 1320 Church St., New Castle, Ind.; E. B. Westhafer, 1816 W. Jack 'Son St., Muncie, Ind. announced that the L. & N. had asked for preachers during shops the convention, and J. L. Glascock and Charles D. Lear accepted an appoint ment to that post. A suggestive address on The Rela tion of the Doctrine of Holiness to the Experience and its Propagation was made by J. L. Brasher, who took the place of J. B. McBride, who had not arrived. H. C. Morrison and C. M. Humphrey also spoke on the sub

was

ject.

After fifteen minutes of

song,

edifying sermon was preached by W. J. Hyde, of Illinois, who based his message on the 45th Psalm. Wednesday, April 30.-P. M.

The Convention met at 3 p. m., and Andrew Johnson was elected press

representative.

After a service of praise led by J W. Beeson, John F. Owen, of Ala bama, preached a stirring sermon from the gospel of John, 10: 10. Kenton H. Bird conducted a street service at Fourth and Jefferson streets, and E. L. Griffey held one at Third and Broadway. The evening service for young peo ple in the convention auditorium was conducted by O. L. Cotterell of Illinois, who also conducted the service of

The sermon at 8 p. m. was by H. C. Morrison, whose subject was The based upon Hebrews 3:19.. etc. service was one of wide influence, the audience being large, and the after ser vice was attended with definite and gracious results. song.

Thursday, May I.-A. M.

From 6 to 7 o'clock there was a ser vice of prayer, led by H. C. Morrison. From 8 to 9 there was a prayer and praise service, led by M. G. Stanley.

The Convention opened at 9 o'clock, with the President, L. P. Brown. in the chair. The president, by request, made some remarks on the subject of prayer. The minutes were read and ap

proved.

On motion of the Secretary, Owen F. Owen and Joseph

John were

elected assistant secretaries, the latter taking charge of minute work, and the former having charge of the transpor tation interests of the convention. Reference was made by the presi dent to a beautiful vase of flowers pre sented by the Union Gospel Mission of Louisville. The presentation was made by the sister of our deceased brother; Rev H. B. Cockre11. ..

J. L. Brasher discussed interesting ly: "Our Problems and How to Solve Them." H. C. Morrison spoke with illumination on: "Why we should go Forward-The issues to be met." The president made some further remarks on the subject of prayer. At II o'clock, John Paul, of Merid earnest, ian, Miss., preached an

thought-provoking

sermon

12:1. with an altar service

from Heb.

following.

Thursday, May I.-P.

From 2 to 3 a victorious song and testimony service was led by Rev.

Kenton H. Aura Smith. of Indiana. C. Bird sang, "He Loved Bird and R. Me So." J. B. Kendall preached at Mal. 3:00 on "God's Financial Plan." 3:8-10. God's seal was upon the ser vice and seekers found their way to the altar of prayer. Several open air services, led by delegates to the Convention, were held Howard Callis, of from 6:30 to 7:00. Asbury College, led the young people's meeting from 7:00 to 7:45· After a song service and a solo by Sioux W. H. Huff, of R. C. Bird,

City, Iowa, brought the

message

evening from Isaiah 6:5. Both preacher and people were blessed of the

the Lord and followed.

fruitful altar service

Friday, May 2.-A. M. Six

prayer service led

seven

C. Morrison.

by C. E. Cowman.

Eight to nine praise service conduct

At 9 o'clock the convention was called to order by the president, The minutes of the day previous were read and approved. The committee on membership of fered the following names which were accepted: Rev. R. E. Justice, Route I, Springfield, Tenn.; Rev. W. A. Hoov er, 626 South znd St., Lousville, Ky.; E. L. Kilbourne, Tokyo, Japan; Rev. C. E. Cowman and wife, Tokyo, Japan; D. W. Young, Lawrenceburg, Ky.; Mrs. Rosa L. Simms, Cherry St., At lanta, Ga.; Mrs. Graham Perdue, 64 McLendon Ave Atlanta, Oa.: Harry O. Simmons, 1023 W. Franklin St., ..

Evansville; Ind.; J. C. Hayes, 2232 Congress St., Louisville, Ky.; L. B. Wallace, Francisco, Ind.; Annie Belle Metcalf, 908 Fehr Ave., Louisville, Ky.; W. R. Callis, Wilmore, Ky.; Mrs. L. M. Seaman, 1938 Bonniecastle Ave., Louisville, Ky. ;-Clyde R. Booth, Roan oke, Ind.; F. B. Osborne, Thurman, 0.; Thomas oDdd, Wehrman, Pa.; W. W. Rutland, Gurley, Ala.; W. F. Mt. Queen, Washington, Ky.; Rev. R. M. Kell Kingswood, Ky.; C. R. Chil ton, Trinway, Ohio. A resolution signed by Andrew

Johnson and C. F. Wimberly was unanimously adopted by the. conven tion endorsing the positive stand the

has President of the United States taken on moral questions. The press agent of the Convention, Rev. Andrew J ohnson, was requested to forward a copy of the same to President Wilson. The following offered by Andrew J ohnson and C. F. Wimberly was adopted and a copy ordered sent to Sister Fergerson: "Whereas, since our last annual meeting Rev. E. A. Fer in the zenith of his gerson, while and at the acme of a success strength ful evangelistic career has been re moved from our midst to the great, sorrow of us all, Be it therefore re solved. that we as a Holiness Union, express our sympathy and deplore our loss as we sadly miss the helpful and inspiring presence of our brother. Be it further resolved that we remem ber in our prayer, sympathy, benevo lence and condolence his bereaved wid ow and orphaned children." In view of a resolution on personal adornments, offered by L. L Pickett, the chair was requested to appoint a committee who should receive and make recommendations upon this and similar resolutions. Committee: C. F. Wimberly, J. W. Beeson and J. C.

Johnson. Taking up the program at 9:30 J. W. Hughes, of Kingswood, Ky., spoke enthusiastically on "Our Rea for Preaching and Teaching Holi ness." A carefully prepared paper was read by C. F. Wimberly on "How May sons

Pastor Preach Holiness to Advan tage." The convention requested the publication of the paper in tract form. D. B. Strouse spoke in a fatherly way on "How to Hand Down the Legacy to our Children." John Paul presented a paper of worth on "Dangerous Ten dencies in Destructive Criticism." The convention asked for its publication. H. C. Morrison made some remarks on the importance of our missionary work. The president, L. P. Brown, gave some itemized statements regard ing the work of the Missionary Board, and the annual missionary offering was taken. Joseph Hogue, of Kansas, brought the message at the II o'clock hour from I Jno. I :7. The Spirit of the Lord was upon the people and an altar service followed.

Friday, May 2.-P. M. From 2 to 3 a service especially in the interest of missions was conducted by C. E. Cowman of Japan. Short addresses were made by H. C. Morr i At 3 o'clock, son and L. P. Brown.

J. C. Johnson, of Kentucky, brought a helpful message from Act. Mrs.

4:31.

Seekers were at the altar.

J. H. Newberry, F. V. Harwood, R. M. Kell, E. C. Dees and E. L. Griffey conducted open air services from 6:30 to

7:00.

From 7:00 to 7:45 Kenton Bird, of Wilmore, led a young people's meet

ing.

C. F. Wimberly preached a fruitful at 8 o'clock from James 4:45.

sermon

A number the altar.

of souls found victory

Saturday, May 3.-A. M. Prayer meeting, 6 to 7. Prayer and praise, 8 to J. W. Hughes. The

convention

led by

assembled

o'clock, the president In the chair. On motion it was voted that the elec tion of officers and determining place of next meeting be determined at this time. The following were nominated by the committee and elected to member ship: Rev. John E. Hewson, 1207 Spruce St., Indianapolis, Ind.; Rev. J. D. Harris, 1017 Story Ave., Louis ville, Ky.: J. D. Pancake, Ranceverte, W. Va.; Rev. Clarence J. Bovel, 2102 Main St.. W. Louisville, Ky.; Rev. Aura Smith, 1601 Shelby Place, New Albany, Ind.; Rev. E. C. Dees, Hal..; comb, Mo.; Rev. P. B. Wise, Calvert City, Ky.; Mrs. Mary I. Stephan, 2232 Date St., Louisville, Ky. The minutes were read

proved.

and

moved and carried that in preparing ballots we should vote for five. The first name appearing being the voter's preference for President, the others for vice presidents in the order of the number of votes received. The ballot was taken. Miss Mattie Perry, of N orth Caroli na, was introduced and led in prayer for God's blessings upon the conven tion. John Paul moved that, accord ing to the provisions of our constituIt

was

tion, W. P. B. Kinard, whose term as a director of the Union expires with this convention, be re-elected by accla

mation. Motion carried. C. F. Wimberly moved that the sec retary be empowered to cast an accrs. rnation vote of the convention for the those who receive highest numbe, of votes and yet do not get a majori The convention ty of all votes cast. voted for secretary and treasurer.

The place for holding next conven Invitations from tion was taken up. different cities were given considera tion, Cincinnati and Louisville were placed in nomination, Louisville was chosen. The convention moved to ex tend thanks to Bro. M. G. Stanley, of Cincinnati, for his generous invitation to the convention to meet with God's Bible School in that city next year. The tellers made a report of the bal lot for president and vice presidents. By a majority vote L. P. Brown was elected president. J. L. Brasher, H.

Morrison, C. F. Wimberly by a ma ority ballot vote and J. W. Beeson by an acclamation vote were elected vice presidents. J. W. Beeson, of Mississippi, dis cussed: "The Education Needed for

Times." The tellers made a report of the for convention vote secretary and Paul elected sec was treasurer. John P. B. W. Kinard retary. having re ceived the highest number of votes cast was re-elected treasurer by accla mation. E. T. Franklin. of Asbury College,

our

presented a paper on "The Relation ot the Holiness People to the Salvation of the World." As a matter of history the secretary was requested to note that though L. P. Brown has been president for eight consecutive years,

yet without nomination he lacked, but nne vote of a unanimous election for the ninth time. Wm. S. Maxwell, of Kentucky, spoke on the subject; "Is the Preaching of Holiness Optional?" Guy L. Wilson, of Illinois, preache-l at II o'clock from Psalm 25:14, with an altar service following. Saturday, May g.-P. M.

At 2:30 the convention

was called order with the president in the chair. The minutes of the morning session were read and approved. The president explained difference in the office of the Holiness Union Treasur er, who is Rev. W. P. B. Kinard, of Epworth, South Carolina, and the Treasurer of the Missionary Board, who is L. P. Brown. of Meridian, Miss. The chair appointed as corn mittee on program, Mrs. Bettie White head, H. C. Morrison and John Paul. The afternoon evangelistic sermon was preached by Rev. E. K. Pike; of Kentucky, who took for a text, Psalm 139:23. The blessing of the Lord was upon the service. Miss Mattie Perry led the song and praise service from 7 :30 to 8 :00. Will J. Harney preached at 8:00 from Esther 3:13. Once again hungry hearts sought God at the altar.

Sunday, May 4.-A. M.

H. C. Morrison led the prayer ser vice from 6 to 7; goodly number met and prayed for the guidance and bless ing of the Holy Spirit upon the preach as they went but to preach Jesus mighty to save in different pulpits of The presence of the Lord the city. was very graciously felt. er s

The convention held no I I o'clock service. By courtesy of the pastors Of Louisville and New Albany all avail a.

ble evangelists and pastors in attend ance upon the convention were privu eged to preach a full salvation to the

people. At

Sunday, May 4.-P. M.

after a song and prayer the president spoke again of the work ot the "Missionary Board and gave the people an opportunity to make a sub scription to its work. J. L. Brasher, of Alabama, brought a clear. unctions message on: "The Baptism with the Holy Ghost." There were seekers at the altar and some found victory. J. V. Reid, of Indiana. conducted the song service at the evening hour. The minutes of the sessions after Saturday morning were read and approved. H. C. Morrison gave some helpful re marks. and then with earnestness he preached on The Coming of the Lord. The altar was well filled with seekers and a gracious time of prayer and vic tory followed. L. P. Brown, President. 2 :30

John Paul, Secretary.

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