Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-04-12

On calling the roll, it appeared that an unusu-
ally large number Of Ministers and delegates
was present-all Of the Ministers but two, and
nearly all the Churches in the persons Of their
delegates.
Tbs sessionsl reports manifested an increased
hberality on the part Of the people, in the sup
port and propagation Of the Gospel. large
majority Of the Churches reported that the sals.
ry Of their Ministers had been paid; and the de-
hnquent minority had failed but little. The
contributions to the Boards of the Church are
gradually enlarging. few churches contribute
to all the Boards. Their contributions are
cemmendable, and worthy Of imitation. Other
churches contribute partially. They pour all
their gifts into two or three channels Of Chris
tian benefceuce, and overlook the claims Of 9TH
ers equally important. These churches lack
system. But there are other churches that are
very deficient both in the mode and matter Of
giving. We speak not in the spirit Of csnsure.
Every Christian grace is improved by cultivs-
ton and We hope that by the use Of the ap-
pointed means, this grace may be fully develop
ed No extraordinary outpouring Of the spirit
has been experienced, byany of the churches,
during the year. But the work Of the Lord has
been advancing quietly. The additions to the
churches have been such as to assure the people
of God, that the Holy Spirit is still with them !;
and to encourage the hearts Of the ministers OF
the everlasting Gospel.
1. was highly gratifying to see so many
Churches applying for the institution Of pastoral
relation. Rev. ]. N. CRAIG, licentiste and sup
ply to the churches Of Lancaster, Wsxhaw and
Douglas, signi6ed his acceptance Of the call pre-
sented BY those three churches at the meeting
Of Bethel Presbytery last Fall, and applied for
ordination and installation. Thereupon Presby-
terry proceeded to examine MIR. CRAIG on his
Seminary course, with view to his ordination
His examination Was sustained together with his
trial sermon; Text-Proverbs, %: l.) and
Rev. WIN. BANKS, D. HARR1soN and W. I. HALL
were appointed Committee to ordsin and IN
stall him at the Douglas Church, on the Friday
c. R. SIXTH, also, signifed his acceptance Of
the call from the Churches Of Unity and Six
Mile Greek, and Rev. 8. L. WArsoS, J. NJ. An
prasos and ". T. HALL were appointed Com
mittee to install him at Unity Church, on Sstur-
dsy before the fourth Sabbath in this month
Rev. T. E. ERWIN accepted call from the
churches OF Concord and Wateree, and Rev. WM
BAsKs and D. HARRISON were appointed COM
mi,tee to install him at Concord Church, on the
Saturday before the fourth Sabbath in April.
Fishing Greek Church reported that the services
of Rev. j. Il. SAVE had been procured by them
for the current year. So that nearly all OF our
churches are now supplied with the regular min
istrstiou Of the word.
The supply of our regular churches brings to
my mind the provision, made by the Chairman
Of the Committee on supplies, for the preaching
of the word in destitute sections. He has given
the members Of Presbytery some hard work
but it was eminently proper. Our old establish
ed d'churchss might, and ought to, release their
ministers occasionally pay their way, and per-
NIT them to 60 into the highways and hedges.
Mr. C. NJ. RICHARDS vas received under the
care Of this Presbytsry, as candidate for the
Gospel Ministry. ,.
Religious services were enjoyed every day du-
ring the Sessions of Presbytery. OnWednesday
the Moderator's sermon was preached. On
Thursday, Addresses were made in the forenoon,
on subjects connected with revival Of religion,
by Rev. WIN. BAxKs. j.. 81. SAVE and j. E.
WHITE. On the afternoon Of the same day, Rev.
]. E. WHITE delivered very able discourse ON
the subject of justification. There was preach
lug in the church on Friday, 6 o'clock, in the
morning and afternoon.
I cannot close without bearing testimony to
the Christian kindness and hospitality Of the
congregation of Bethesda; and to many their
beloved Pastor has endeared himself still more
by his attention and urbanity.
Presbytery adjourned on Friday afternoon, to
meet at Douglas Church, on the Friday before
the fourth Sabbath in April.
A MEMBER.
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