Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-11-01
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SECOND DAY.
Devotional exercises conducted BY Rev
Caldwell.
The President briefly addressed the Con.
ventioD, returning thanks for the confidence
expressed In recalling him 70 the Chair.
Rev. yeL Deems delivered an address
upon "Teachers and their works" In q
clear and able manner. he defined the quail
fcations Of officers and teachers, and set
forth the magnitude Of the teachers work.
He said he would take church members
first, IL qualified, and then he would take
moral, upright men, who were fully compe-
tent to instruct.
Upon The tonic, "Sbould Sunday Schools
be kent up during the winter7" Mr.. Deems
said that most Of our Sunday Schools sus-
pend early in the fall and commence late in
the spripg. He believed the fault was with
the officers and teachers, and that tho chill
dren would never suspend the schools Of
their own accord. There was no excuse for
suspension, and be hoped the time would
soon come when the schools weuld be con-
tinued throughout the year.
The President remarked that where
Schools were kept mp during the winter, he
had observed the attendance was better
than in the summer.
Mr.. Woods thought that Brother Deems
had set forth the true cause. On our rock
bound coasts we had lighthouses with their
lights burning all the year. What would
be the consequence II tho keepers of these
houses should put out the lights in winter?
Hundreds of lives would be lost. Hundreds
Of children may die In winter, when our
Sunday Schools are suspended. Itis wrong
tn close the Sabbath Schools in winter
With an every day experience among child
rem. he must say that all their faults and
wsDderings and neglect Of the Sunday
School commence with the adults. All the
workings Of nature,say go on oil the year
round -''"
Rev. Caldwell said We wanted q revival
of trpe and undefiled religion 10 our hearts
Then VIC will 60 forth to gather IN all the
children of the county. We want the spirit
Of God. and that can be had BY prayer.
Dr.. DrummoBd agreed with Brother
Caldwell God worked through instrumen
talities. The people should know how many
children are out Of the Sunday Schools
Use the pulpit and the press to let the peo-
pie know how much work is to be done. b..
Msssrs. Thoburn, Harper, Turner and
Clark also participated in the discussion. at
the close Of which the Convention adjourn
''' AFTERNOON SESSION.
Prayer by Rev. John N. Hunt.
The children Of the Sabbath Schools of
Barnesvile assembled, and were sppropri-
ately addressed by Messrs. CASTOR, Tho
burn and Woods.
Several hymns were sung by the children:
Reports ofCommittees were read and
adopted.
The Business Committee recommended
the appointment ofa Corresponding Secre-
tary. and, on motion. A. w. Anderson, Of
Bellaire, was selected fer that position.
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
the following, which we're unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS. iu Wow of the great moral
destitution, the friends of Sabbath Schools
should feel themselves called upon to act
with greater diligence and moro efficiency;
therefore
Resol,ed. That the great and primary
object of Sabbath Schools should be the sal
vation IF souls.
Resolred That in carrying out this OBJ
jact, this Cabvention recommend that every
with active and efficient officers, together
with teechprs we'll adapted to their work.
Resolrel, That, feeling we'll convinced Of
the benefit of township organisations, We
most earnestly recommend the organization
of Unions" in every township in the C0un-
| ty, and the establishment OF schools wher-
| ever thew are needed.
| Resolced That where the difficulties are
not insurmonntahle. the school should be
kent oren during the entire year.
| Res0lced, That to o'awaken more general
interest, and to bring every child in the
country into the Sabbath School that, un.
der God. wo recognize the Press as an eff.
cient aid in spreading light and knowledge.
and do earnestly solicit their hearty coop
eratieD in the furtberance Of the cause.
Resolred That we entreat the ministry
Of the country to preach on the subject Of
Sabbath Schools, and that they, with other
friends of the cause, 90 to the destitute
places in necessity, and urge the Importance
of the work.
Resolved. That in order to retain the
larger pupils we recommend the formation
Of Bible classes, conducted by we'll qualified
teachers s-. s..
Resolued, That this Convention offer un-
feigned thanks to the Trustees of the Nj.
r. Church for the use thereof. and further
to the citizens Of Burnesville fer the very
cordial and hospitable character of their en-.
tertainment during the sessions.
Resolued. That the Convention tender to
Brother y. B. Bsrniiz our sincere sympathy,
hoping that God 10 His great goodness may
snon restore his health, and that he may
be spared yet many years to preach the un-
searchs Bile riches Of Christ.
Resolued, That we tender the thanks of
this Convention to the Editor Of the Barnes
Vile Enterprise for publishing OR proceed
ings, and that the other County papers be
requested to copy the same.
Resolved, That our thanks are due the
Central Ohio Railroad Company for carry
ing our members at half fare.
DR.. Drummond made some farewell re-
marks, counseling all to go from this meeting
fully resolved to be more faithful and earn.
est, and live more for eternity. The day OF
toll will 5000 be over; then comes the rest.
1t is the highest honor on earth to work for
tho Master.
Rev. Deems followed in similar strain.
The benediction was pronounced by Rev.
Caldwell. aud the Convention then adjourn
ed sine die.
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