Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1855-10-17

AppIe2ale, Kex. u. l.. Adams.
Depository pplegaIe 81 Woodruff, Free
hold.
The following Resolutions we're discusses
and passed IRON the Elk. Committee.
Resolved, Thai the observance Of the boIv
Sabbath he recognition of the binding obi
CATION OF the moral law and of our Country
laws; proper regard for the duties connec
ted with our social and domestic relations
the perpetuity OF our civil and religious lib.
eriy, and as a consequence our happiness anc
prosperity depend Upon, and are secured by
the adoption of the principles embodied In the
sacred Scriptures, and that il is expedient FOL
every citizen to aid in circulating the Bible
and inducing every one study its teachings.
Resolved, That the highest considerations
that can be presented for the circulation oil
the Bible, and which chiefly move us in ihi,
great work are that it is the inspired word OF
God-ihe only rule TO direct US how we may
glorify and enjoy Him. And it alone reveals
the only way of salvation for lost sinners
through Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Resolued That the clergy, officers and
members of the various churches and con
gregalions in the County, respectfully are
urged TO do more in this cause than has yel
been done, 10 induce others 10 contribute ard
supply, il il recommended that the Bible,
cause be regular stated object Of benevo
lence with an increase of contribution equal
TO the increase Of our prosperity.
RESOLVED, That we approve the resolutions
adopted by the N. ]. Annual Conference oil
the NJ E Church at Newark, April Ii,
1855, as follows
Resolced, That We deem it of great impor
lance TO strengthen and encourage the aux
iliarv Societies, and that we recommend pay
ment of our collections into the Treasures Of
these societies and receive our books from
from their Depositories. ~
Resolution offered by Rev L. H. Vando.
rem.
Reiolved, That this society fears or rather
eoessss lie Bbs@ iafe 70 more ineresIin ex
tending its circulation throughout the world,
is, because their daily reading and searchings
of the holy Scriptures are impel fectly and
family followed out both IN their families and
closets.
The Rev. Mr.. Millspaugh.
Rcsoiued, That the Elk. Com be requested
10 consider whether il IS expepient to employ
a colporteur who shall begin at once the ex
ploratlon and supply Of the Bible TO The des-
titu.e Of the County with a special view to
The adoption to labor among the Foreign pop
ulaiion.
By the Rev. Fl. D. Ganse.
RESOLVED, That the Secretary be directed
to have printed in the county papers, and
far as possible read from allthe pupils in the
county notice that all the poor in the coun.
ly who is destitute Of Bible, will be furnish
ec with one by any neighboring minister CT
the Gospel or upon the order ofsthe minister
by Messrs. Apologize and Woodruff at the
Freehold and, that such donation
be Of the cheapest form Of Bible, the types OF
which will meet the necessities Of the appli
cant.
The Society after prayer adjourned
The Elk. Com. of the Monmouth County
Bible Society present the 3sth annual report
for the year ending September 2eth, 1885.
The object Of this institution as expressed
in the constitution, is $50 promote the circu>
lation of the Holy Bible without note or cons
ment." The American Bible Society which
reaches its influence throughout every avenue
of society in our land, and to every nation on
the globe, Is our parent in this work. In
helping that society, we help ourselves. In
operating within our own limits, we are aid
ed by that society and become the avenue
through which each family in oui County is
reached, supplied with the Bible, and awak
ened 10 Just apprehension OF the duty rest
ing upon every citizen 10 send and distribute
this book of books to all.
The American Bible Society keeps an &C.
count with this Society, charging all books
from the Treasurer of this Society, and also
sums received from churches in the County,
who pay direct TO the Treasurer of that So,
ciety.
At the last report the balance OF that &C.
count in favor Of the Society was $224.4s
There has been paid since to the
Treasurer Of Am. Bible Society,
as per his acGounis 54O.50
Making 764.9s
During the year books have been
received amounting to 1928
Balance 10 the credit OF this Soc.,
August Is, 1855, 1882 90
For the yesr ending Aug. 8, 1858,
the treasurer Of this Soc. paid
10 The Am. Bible Society, as per
his report, $oOS.42
For The year ending Aug. !, 1854, 45l02
For the year ending Sept. 20, 1855, s6l4.5O
Reed by the Treas. at the Bible
Home from other sources than BY
our Treasurer, 1000
The amount contributed 10 the Treasurer
of this Soc., as appears by his reports
For the year SO from churches, 33l. Az
i" 1854 !" 10 1924. so
/" 1855 e" IA /" ISL AZ
Total contributed from Mon. Co. to Am
Bib. Soc. so far as ascerlained for the year
To Treas Of this Society, S55l.4s
Deduct amt. from NJ. E. Churches
since Conferences 130.7l
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42O.7:
Add amt from M e. Churches as