Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-11-09
RELIGIOUS SUMMARY.

The VERMONT BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, as
it appears from the minutes, consists Of IL
churches with ministers-total number of
communicates, l032-added by baptism du-
ring the past year, 81. Resolutions were
adopted in favor of the Baptist General
Tract Society-the Northern Baptist Edu-
cation Society-the American and Foreign
Bible Society, and Of the formation of
Vermont State Society auxiliary to tap
pointing II. Proctor S. C. DilIaway and C.
A. Thomas, delegates 10 the proposed Con-
vention to be held in Philadelphia, on the
last Wednesday in April next-and the
following:
Whereas the Vermont Baptist Conven-
ton, embracing Foreign and Domestic Mis-
sions, is entirely dependent on the con-
tributions Of Churches and individuals to
enable it to carry forward its important de-
signs;
RESOLVED, That each Church be earnest
ly requested to collect subscriptions and do
nations, and forward them to the Treas
urer OF the Convention; that in collecting
1unds Tor the Convention, particular appli-
catlon should be made to every brother, sis
whereas, we are in the habit of express
| ing our views in relation to great evils, as
we'll as In relation TO the great plans of be-
neVolence In this eventful age, therefore Be
II Known, that we are decidedly opposed to
! slavery both IN principle and practice and
we DO recommend to our brethren to pray
1erVently Tor the emancipation of all slayes,
ana 70 accompany their prayers with all
SUITABLE and Judldious efforts to place them
Mnere tney can enjoy advantages, social,
by ourselves Jo' GU
Resotred, That we recommend r. III.
Churches of the Association to disco,n,o
nance by precept and example, the perni-
clous and unchrlstian practice Of visiting cir
Gus exhibitions, which are ANNOYING and dc.
lnorallzlng our towns and villages at the
present time
HeS0tced, That we recommend to all tho
Churcnes, composing this Association not
to receive or hold in fellowship anv ind;v;d'
uals who use tor beverage anv iniox;c.t;nr
liquor, or who traffic in the same. eycen. fn5
medicinal, mechanical or sacramentai NM
poses. '"I Pu'-
"A AS 1t IS much to be regretted that orr
Churches have so long neglected to fol,ow
me Scnptural example in relation ~ no
once OF Deacons, Therefore, we recommend
10 all me Churches in this Association tho
apostollcaI practice of ordaininp su;tahIe
men to tlll this important office.
Resolved That we will observe tho Co..
MONDAY IN each year as a dav of fast;nr
ana PRAYER for the conversion Of the would
to God. '"e "or'u
Resolred, That we will exert on,so,u.
to the utmost of our power to promote -
punctual and general attendance at tho
monthly missionary concert Of PRAYER.
fes0tred. That we approve of the meas
ures, adopted by the Trustee. of the Yer
mont Literary and Scientific Institution. at
late meeting. providing for Theological
Class at said Institution.
I'VE greatly rejoice that this association
hasat last mustered courage enough to sneak
OF American slavery as an "eriL" recon-
mendlng an indefinite remedy for the evil
We trust that by the time of the rext ses.-
lon' ITS members will be ready to call it bv
lis right name, sin against God, and urge
the remedy which God has appointed.-ED.
TEL.
A new church was formed at I,erov
N. :? Sept: 49, for the purpose of emf
grating to Illinois; it consists Of 5 males
and 8 females. This is good movement.
1t YOU 60 to the west carry the gospel
with you. This church is founded on
the principle official abstinence from ar
dent spirits. slavery and Romanism.-N
H. Obs.
A GENTLE HINT. Lengthy address