Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1862-10-11
sunday school Convention.

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Prcsidcnt.-William C. Lawson.
Vice Prcsi9ents.-Samucl Teas, George
Raup, f. A. Clark, Samuel Eckert, Thomas
II. Hull NJ d., George W. Mowton, and
David Eshbach.
lSccretarics.-Rev A. G. Dole, and Rev. ].
G. Furey.
The committee on business reported,
! through their chairman, Rev. Mr.. Titus, the
following resolutions, which were discussed,
amended and adopted as the sense of the
convention on the whole subject of Sabbath
Schools.
I-oF SABBATH SCHOOLS IN GENERAL.
Resolved, That the great object of Sunday
schools, ever to be kept in view, is to
! lead children to Christ and fit them for
Heaven.
Resolved That for success in this work
we must look to God for the influences of
His Holy Spirit and give Him the glory.
Resolved, That Sunday schools should be
more missionary in their character, and aim
to bring in every child of suitable age in
the land
Resolved. That we should direct our at
tcntion to making the Sunday school Il
pleasant as we'll as profitable place for
children.
Resolved, That since Sunday schools i'm
prove personal character, promote general
morality save taxes and preserve peace in
the community, they deserve the approba-
tion and support of every good citizen and
philanthropst.
Resolved, That every Sunday school
ought to he Il Missionary society for the
cultivation Of Il missionary spirit. for the
diffusion of missionary intelligence and for
contributions to the missionary cause.
II-oF SCHOLARS
Resolved, That children and youth of all
ages. should be in the Sabbath school, and
great efforts should be made to retain the
larger scholars in the school
Resolved, That in order TO retain the
larger scholars there is need of patcrnal CO
operation.
Resolved, That each teacher should be
constantly regarded as an immortal being.
whose destiny, in a measure depends upon
the efforts of the teacher
Resolved, That infant departments are
an important arm of the Sunday school ser
vice, and require the best of teachers to con
duct them.
UI-oF TEACHERS.
Resolved That ardent picty is one Of the
first requisites in Il successful teacher.
Resolved That the teaching of our Sunday
schools should he more practical, directed
more to the heart than it is
Resolved, That teachers should prepare
themselves thoroughly for the holy work.
Resolved, That weekly teachers meetings,
or bible classes, for the purpose of preparing
the lesson, are highly useful, and should be
attended, if possible, by all who teach.
Resolved, That teachers should seek to
become intimately acquainted with the
spiritual condition of their scholars, and
with Il view to this, should visit them often
at their homes.
Resolved, That punctuaity and regularity
in teachers and officers, are highly essential
to the prosperity Of Sunday Schools.
Resolved, That it be recommended to
teachers to employ all the time OF the school
with their classes in imparting religious
Instruction.
Iv--or PASTORS.
Resolved That the pastors should take
deeper interest in the Sunday schools of
their charges
Resolved That pastors should preach
occasionally to their Sabbath schools on the
fundamental doctrines of christianity, in Il
style adapted to the comprehension Of chill
drcn.
v-OF sUPERINTENDENTs
Resolved, That supcrintcndcnts should
practicable. SO as to interest the scholars.
Resolved. That supcrintcndcnt, rs well as
teachers should love their work and be re-
spectcd and loved by parents and children.
tor their works sake.
vG-or LIBRARIES.
R.sol,,ol That ,rr,o+ c,r, -l,,,,d lo on
crriscJ Ey snnIav SsrLooIs in thc .cIrction
Of hooks for thc;r GIrarirs and nothin,r
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vitiatc the taste or corrupt the manners or
morals of the children.
Resolved. That ncatncss and order in the
management of Libraries are important to
the success OF sunday schools.
Resolved. That scholars should be qucs-
toned on the contents of the books they
/ read.
NI-OF SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOMS.
Resolved, That SUNDAY school rooms
should be comfortable. well ventilated and
cheerful.
Resolved, That if possible a room solely
for Sunday school purposes should he at
tachcd TO each church.
Resolved, That convenient seats for &C
Commodating teachers and scholars are ne
ccssary in every SUNDAY school.