Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-05-15

aple anu interesting report, e0nCIuQinR Win tne
follOwing resolutions, which, after remarks ~ sew
eral returned missionaries, we're adopted:
Resolped, That in view Of the ample resources OF
our Southern Baptist Churches, and the vast fields
for missionary labor which, in the Providence OF
God, are nav spread before US, we should feel
sOlemnly called upon during the coming year, to
make the greatest possible efforts. not only to
strengthen the missions already established but to
take possession Of such new fields can be occupied
| to the greatest advantage.
Resolved, That our Foreign Mission Board in
endeav0riug TO carry cut this great design, is entitled
TO the special sympathy, prayers and liberal coop
! GRAFTON Of ell The churches embraced IN the con-
stitueney Of this body.
ResoIved That in carrying forward our mission
] AIRY enterprise we should al be profounly and ha-
btually impressed with our absolute dependence
upon the Holy Spirit not only for the raising up of
suitably qualified aborers and to the crlWntDg Of
I their labors with desired success.
ResoIUed, ThSt the policy Of the Board in eneour-
! agipg individual churches, aud Individual members
of churches, whom God has blessed with ample
pecuniary means in friendly cooperation With our
Board, to represent themselves far IS possible by
efficient laborsrs in missionary fields meets with
our most hearty appreciation.
ResoIred, That in view Of the mournfu and alarm
ing want Of requisite number of gospel laborers,
il becomes all ministers and churches TO betake
themselves speedily to humiliation, fasting and
prayer, that God may be graciously pleased soon,
only for the supply of home destitutOn, but
for Africa and China, and japan, and all other dis
tant fields which God in his providence calls upon
Us TO occupy
Mr.. A. Brolddu7, ir., from the special committee
to whom was referred the resolutions of the Gsor-
gis Convention, reported that they were worthy of
approval and recommendation they be spr sad upon
the records Of this Convention that the last week
in July be observed throughout the South as a
special season Of prayer Or the outpouring Of Gods
spirit and the success Of the missionary and
that the friends of the cause throughout the South
be urged to raise during the ensuing year $25 900
for the furtherance of missionary operations, do
nestle aud foreign.
The report was adopted
Mr. John a. Broaddus, Of Virginia, from the
special committee to consider the subject of tue
need of more foreign missionaries, submitted a re.
port
The report aludes to the great need of men-ca-
pable earnest men-and urges combined effort to
procure them, suggests that those whose cireum-
stances do not forbid should prayerfully consider
whether ii may not be their own duty to become
missionaries, particularly young men; that al
should make il matter frequent and earnest prayer
that God would call into this Werk, and not on
ly pray but labor; pastors should preach upon mis-
sions, and the brethren in general circulate mission
airy periodicals. and be themselves to read
them; the sisters may do much by missionary cen
Yersation, by urging the question of personal duty
upon those within their influence, and by all the
most solemn considerations belonging to the Cos
pei, (ssys the report eve would urge parents
freely to let their children go. 1t must be a sore
trial; it may rend their hearts with anguish bat if
God spared not his own son, but delivered him up
for US all, how can Gods people Withhold their
children from an infinitely smaller sacrifice, when
it is necessary in order to obey tho divine command
and to save those for whom Christ died? ''No
cross, no crown" The committee rejoice TO be D
prz that some have recently determined TO be-
arniu ~ hat fIrv h.
many more!"
After an address by Mr. Pearcy, formerly mis-
sionary in China, Mr. I. G Jones, of Va, moved
that the report be laid upon the table, that an
opportunity might be afforded for full expression
of opinion upon its interesting suggestions The
motion was agreed to.
The report of the committee appointed yesterday
afternoon, "t0 consider whether any and what i'm
provement can be made in system of Missions
and missionary operations" was called for.
Judge Chiffon, Of Alabama, from the committee
to whom the subject was referred, submitted a re-
port. IL commeHds the adoption OF the following
resolutions:
ResoIUed, That in the judgment of this Conven-
ton, il is inexpedient to make any change in the
existing plans Of missionary operations.
ResOtUed, That in case any churches, associations,
other bodies entitled to the representation of this
Convention, should prefer to appoint their mis-
si0naries, and TO assume the responsibility Of de-
frsying their salaries and entire expenses that the
respective Boards authorized, under our present
organization and fundamental rules, TO become the
dsbursng agents of the bodies SO appointing mis-
sionaries and appropristiDg funds whether such
contributions be intended for the civilization the
evsngelization of the heather.
Mr.. Buck, Of Ala, member of the committee,
made explanation setting forth his own views in
respect to the present system of missionary opera
ton. He declined to present minority report, as
he would not thus eDbarrass the business of the
Convention. The publications he had made the
subject were, doubtless familiar to the Baptist de-
nomination.
Dr. Boyce submitted an amendment to the report,
as follows;
'.ProUidsd that such expenses of forwarding the
money, as have to be specially incurred, be Dor
by the contributors"
A protracted debate ensued, and, finally, the re-
port Of the committee amended, was adopted.
In view Of the construction placed by some upon
the meaning of the constitution, DR. Fuller Of Nd,
offered a resolution on the subject, but after
wards Withdrew it, and proposed the following
amendment to article Ill of the constitution
provided that no person shall be a me mbe OF
this Convention who is not a member in good stand
ing of regular Baptist Church"
Remarks we're made by DR.. Jeter and Rev 7. G
Jones, of Virginia. when,
On motion of DR.. Burrows, Of Va, the subject
referred to q special committee of three, with
instructions to report to the next Biennial Conven
zion. Committee, Drs. Burrows, Of Va, Fuller, of
MuS -udlLO ~ VI va
THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL.
DR.. Manly, of S. c., addressed the convention in
half Of the Theological School at Gresnville. In
the course of bis remarks, he said that professor
ships had been accepted by Dr.. Boyce, of s. c.,
Rev. J. A. BrOsdus, of Va, and Rev. T. Manly, Jr.,
of Va. The fourth professorshiP had been rendered
to Rev. VIM Williams, of Ga.
After some remarks from DR.. Boyce, on the same
subjest, the Convention adjourned 10 meet again at
8 o'clock, P NJ.
Rev. A. R. Dickinson, of Va, has been appointed
General Agent for the Theological School, through
out tue South z
The Convention held meeting at night, and
transacted a good deal Of business At quarter
past IL O'Clock, the body adjourned to meet in ga
vsnuah Georgia, in Msy, 1861.
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