Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-09-30

! Inc hsS0cation was called 10 order at y
o'clock the Moderator presiding. Prayer
by Rev M. Stone.
The following delegates were appointed to
corresponding bodies:
Baptist State Convntion---N. Colyer, G.
Butler, IL. 4. Miller.
Columbus Association George r. Davis,
Charles Butler, G. Worman.
East Foyk Association--J Emery, j. G.
Hoblitt, o. N Sage, II. II shipley
Caesars Creet Association-M Stone, L
r. Jayne, A. Guy.
Miami Union Association--S Emery,In.
M. Richardson, L. W. Dickinson.
Mad River Association-F. Talbot, M.
Stone, J. b. Sutton, G. Butter.
Maumes Assooiatton--E. Thresher, Il. w /.
DickensoD.
The Committee on Circular Letter report.
cd, and the letter was read, on the "Duty
Of Parents to Children"
Committee on Obituariesl reported that
there had been no deaths che past year
which it was their duty to chronicle
Committee on Digest of Letters reported,
and their report was ordered to be printed
in the minutes.
Rev. o. N. Sage offered the following res
olutions, which were made the subject of
earnest remark That Committee of three
be appointed, to be known as the Church Er-
tension CiMnjttee, and that their duties
be-
LIST. To survey the territory embraced
within the bounds Of this Association and
learn its religious desttution.
I'd To aid feeble Churches in supporting
the iegular preaching of the Gospel in their
fields
Sd. To aid in organizing Congregations
and Sunday Schools in destitute places aud
in settling Ministers among them
4th. That this Committee be commended
to the sympathy and iberality of the
Churches and brethren of this Association
for material aid in executing the trust COM
mitted to them, and report annually to this
Association.
These resolutions were unanimously
adopted, and the following brethren were
chosen, viz; o. N. Sage, M. Stone, N. Col
YER
The President of the Sabbath School Cor
vention requested that the proceedings Of the
Convention be reported in the m inutes Of
the Association. Granted.
Committee on the next Anniversary pre-
scented their report as follows:
LIST. The next meeting he held with the
East Lebanon Church.
End That DR., N Colyer preach the In
troductory Sermon.
3rd. That j B. Sutton preach the Mis-.
sionary Sermon.
4th. That Dr. A. E. Grawley write the
Circular Letter.
Report voted on and adopted.
Business suspended to listen to the Mis-
sionary Sermon by Rev, A. Guy. Text
Isaiah, 61.7. The Association adjourned
with prayer. a a.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
This as devoted TO general conference
and prayer. II. Thane Miller presided
The congregation joined in singing, "Come
we that love the Lord and let our joys be-
known"
Rev, R. Jayne expressed his affection for
the brethren.
Rev. j. L. Richmond felt his own person
al responsibility in duty to perishing
world.
Dea. j. Bevan was glad that he was num-
bered among the people of God.
Singing, "and when the conflicts is over"
Brother French related his conversion TO
Christ, was once a moralist, but was shown
his need of Savior, and had found in
him all he desired.
Rev. j. Emery was deeply impressed
with the inquiry of Paul, what wilt thou
have me to do"
Singing, Through Christ we are determin-
cd"
Bro. McCammon thought we had not
enough ofthe simplicity ofthe Gospel; every
man and woman could tell the story of
Christ.
A Bro, hailing from church Of Christ in
Michigan and as witness for Christ, wan
ted to give his testimony to the precious
ness of hope in Christ.
Singing, "Sing on, pray on, ye followers
ofthe lamb"
Bro. Geo. f. Davis felt the need of person.
al effort. Christ was a worker, the Apes.
ties were workers, all who have ever done
great things for the sons of men, have been
workers. RI vi. 5|H
Singing, "The shining shore"
Prayer by Bro. Emery.
Rev A. Guy was going out not knowing
whittier, and was sad to part with so many
dear brethren.
Singing, 81 am but a stranger here"
Bro. Butler was deeply desirous Of more
prosperity in all the churches.
Rev. }. w, WeAthsrby was rejOiced that
we cannot go out to work but VIC find Christ
is out before us.
Rev. II. w. Richardson wanted help
Christ to bear the cross.
The congregation engaged for two min
utes in silent prayer which was followed by
audible prayer by Rev. A. Sheppard.