Smyrna times., 1856-05-14
The Preachers Association.

The Association, notwithstanding the incle-
ment weather during its session in Smyrna,
was a source OF interest and edifcation to
many of our citizens. Rev: w. E. England
preached on Thursday evening, and dscoursed
with much satisfaction to the people-as did
those who preceded him (named in our lasl).
BY request, we publish the following list OF
exercises. for the next session:
The next meeting of the Association will be
held at st. Mlchaei's, Md, commencing ON the
Sd Tuesday in July, at 10 o'clock. The follow
ing is the order OF Exercises for the occasion.
The first day will be devoted TO the considera-
ton of the subject of sabbath Schools, lls the
Sabbath School Convention for that part Of the
District will convene at the same date. y
l. First Evening--Sermon e. Karsner.
2. Essay on Pleasure ]. p. DuHamel.
8. Life and Character of Sampson: T. +.
Cooper. gs s.4
a. An Analysis of Gaussen ON the Plenary
Inspiration Of the Scriptures: w. III. Brisbane.
g. Discussion-Is it advisable or commenda
bic for Methodist preachers to use notes while
preaching C. Karsner, q. Barton. Juo. p.
DuHamei and w. Quinn.
g. Essay on the Passage of the Red Sea by
the TsraeIites: s. T. Gardner
z. "A Written Sermon on Heb. VII. II ]. S.
Willis Ar.-s.4
s. Structures on Porter's Theory of Regene.
ration, as elaborated in his work on Reveals
w. C.. Robinson.
| 9. What should be done with reference TO The
enforcement OF TIE Disciplinary Rule with re
gard to attendance upon class meetings.! Nj
Jsrman. E.s..
| 10. Discussion--Is every act Of an uncon
verified man, though good in ITSELF sin agains
God W. McCombs, T. J. Quigley, Geo. Hea
cock. w. L. England
| III. Essay--How were missionaries in the
early ages Of the Christian church provided
for T.-W. Maclary. ..,.. ~.
| ~. Is there sufficient evidence, apart from
the Bible, TO prove the existence of God I
). Quigley.
10. Seets and Heresies amongst the Jews
J. b. Merritt. .,.. 81.
Ia. Measure Of the Moral Obligation Of IIea
thens: 5 nj. Cooper.
| Is Discussion--Do the Scriptures require
certain per cantage of our income for the sup
port Of Religious Institutions s. M. Cooper
4. w. Todd, ]. S. Willis aud ]. d. Merritt
l6 Effect of Religion upon the Mental Pow
ers: w. f. England.
IL. Sketches and Incidents ia the Early Ills
tory Of Melhodism: ]. Bell. ~
Is. Exegesis on Cor. XIV. %: w. f. Eng
| land.
10. Sovereignty Of God: w. c. Robinson.
30. Does Saving Faith necessarily follow
Evangelical Repentance! Hill, T. w
AiacIary, L. ID. McClintock, Bro. Talbot.
j 81. Exposition, Gen. tx. %; G. HoaeockI
/. %. Essay--Are children in state OF aciuu
salvation! G. Hill.
%. Exegesis Gen. ~. 1910: w. nj. Warner
"a. Essay--Freedom of tire Human Will
y L. ID. McClintock.
%. DO the Scriptures warrant the belief ths
the Jcwsas nation will again possess palel
timer II. w. Todd.
81. Life and End of Solomon: $. w. ThouIa
"a. Essay-What constitutes the call to Ii
Christian ministry J. Gregg
: %. Discussion--Is classical education O
sential to the qualifications of a Minister Of II
Gospel G. Barton. II. j, Qnigley, w. /
Brisbane, G.. 7. Hurlock.
/, 20. Essay-~On Holiness c. Karsuer.
! ~ ROOT w. TODD, Sec'y.