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72. A Paper
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Read at the last General Conference, recommending a more equal Lay-representation.
Dear Brethren:
In the Botschafter of September 9, 1907, the writer, alluding to lay-representation, makes the following statement: "The opinion prevails, that lay-representation would aid the furtherance of the work of God," but he does not clearly state to what an extent the same would aid, and continues his article in making questions, viz., "Is our church discipline to be made better?" "Are our General Conference officers to be made better; or, the institutions of our church?" "Will the scarcity of ministers cease?" "Will be appointments be more satisfactory?"
Reading the article the thought came to me: Will the Presiding Elders be benefited by lay-representation? Concerning this important question, an experienced lay-member, who has been a member of the Evangelical Association almost sixty years, is able to say a word, and to make a few well-meaning suggestions. Experience has been, and is, the best teacher. However, I realize in doing so, that I am stepping
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