Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-12-23

marks seemed to come from a sincere and honest
heart.
The Introductory address for the occasion was
then delivered by Rev. Lucius Holmes of Charlton.
His text from Matthew, 18th chapter 44th, 46th
and 46th verses. He spoke of the terms, ''kingdom
of Godn and kingdom of Heaven saying that he
should use those terms, in his address, to denote
goodness. Goodness was of the highest value. We
understand by it, meekness, temperance, piety, god
illness, charity-the greatest of which is charity.
These terms were dwelt upon by the speaker. Tho
address seemed one well adapted to prepare the
minds for the meeting 1t sound, practical,
timely, and Christian in its bearing.
Rev Dr. Whittemore followed He spoke Of his
interest in the theme of the address Of the last speak
er. Religion was the pearl of great price. Religion
prepared for all the duties of life. 1t is fitted for
and adapted to all our wants.
A most earnest, eloquent, and appropriate prayer
was then offered by Rev. Mrs. jenkins, who is now
preaching the gospel
Rev John Boyden of W oonsocket, II. /, spoke of
his experience i'll the ministry, He related beauti-
full anecdote of the influence of little child of his
congregation, on the father of the child 1t was a
very touching story, and drew the gushing tears to
all eyes.
Adjourned for dinner.
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the pastor called the meeting to order. He repeated
the invitation to all who eltthe love ofGod in their
hearts to speak at these meetings. Rev j. Boyden
spoke at some length, and his remarks were very
touching and appeared to take hold of the hearts of
all who heard,
Mrs. jenkins made some remarks She related
some of her early experiences She said her heart
was full of the love Of God She spoke of the i'm
portance of sowing the good seed, and of the GER
tainty ofits bringing forth good fruit. We had heard
ofth fame of the lady, and were highly pleased
with her address, and we believe she has noble,
Christian heart
Rev L. Holmes spoke of the fruits of an honest
ministry. Ills remarks very practical, and
seemed to produce a good impression.
Rev Jacob Baker, of Dudley, spoke of his late
labors as a Christian missionary.
Rev Dr. Whittemore of Boston, Prof. Hudson,
and Rev. A. Countryman, of Orange made re-
marks, after whish the meeting adjourned for even
ing.
Erening SsSsion-In the evening, an eloquent and
impressive sermon was preached by Rev, Mrs Jen-
kins. She repeated by request, sermon prepared
at the special request of the church in Williamsburg
N. Y, over which she labored as pastor She took
for her text several passages of Scripture in which
special mention made of womans mission. The
sermon was a statement of her religious experiences
and for entering the Christian ministry, in
Guiding an earnest appeal in behalf of living piey
and more hearty devotion to the Christian service
The speaker eyinced the deepest love of the Gospel
she preached and did not fail to impress her hearers
with the conviction that the Christian ministry
would be honored by her services.
Rev. Mr.. Holmes followed in some appropriate re-
marks, on the Importance of a more living piety.
Rev. j. r. Johnson of Milford was the next speak
er. lie related some of his own religious expert
ence and urged greater activity in Christian ser
vice, and favored more liberal theology
Rev O. IL. Tiotson followed in the same strain.
Rev. DR.. Whittemore spoke of the many induce
ments for perseverance in the Christian church.
Rev j. G. Adams hoped that the feryent prayers
and celebrations of this conference might rebound
to spiritual profit. He thanked the friends from
abroad for their presence and aid. lie appealed to
those who had heretofore manifested no special in
terest in religious service to awake to the Importance
of the development of their spiritual nature.
After 1eryent prayer by Rev. Mr.. Bruce, of Fitch
burg and benedction by the Pastor, the conference
was dissolved.