Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-01-16
Bible Deposltories and the Bible
Society

Bibie Depositoriss kept in the State Of
Vermont IN The following places
Bennington, by +. II. Whitney ; Bellows
Falls, by c. +. CHASE; Brattleboro, by J. Steen;
Bradford, by Geo. Prichard Burlington. by S.
Huntington; Chelsea. by Mrs 5. II. Plimpton;
Coventry, BY P. Il. White Dorset, by Geo.
II. Sykes Franklin. By \. Green /; Lunen-
burg, by Geo. +. French AiddlebqTy' b,
JOSEPH Steel ; Montpelier, by j. c. Emery;
Randolph, by B. 5. lombard Royalton, by
]. ?. Smith Rutland, by Geo. Ii. Cheney;
Springfield, by GEO. Bowers s.. Adams. by
c. b. Swift S.. Joh1sbury, by Hoyt & Drew
Iownsnend, by ?. u. Winslow I'd, Wells
River, by Z. Dsnliag; Wilmington, by ID. G.
Dexter y Winasor, by p Aierrlileld-
These Dep0stor.es afe ioE the accommoda-
ion CT the public by furnishing them the
Scriptures al the cost Of producing them. A
system Of Rules has been established, which
may be found in our Annual Report, designed
to prevent waste, secure uniformity, and pro-
moe the convenience OF those wishing to pro-
cure copies Of the Scriptures. While we
desire these Depositor;es to be freely used.
We trust those Sho avali themselves OF them,
viii appreciate the importance of conforming
carefully TO the system adopted.
In connection with this notice, which will
doubtless interest all in the State who wish to
purchase the Scriptures, and thus early in our
New Year, we would remind the friends Of the
Bible cause IN Vermont, that the American
Bible Sccieiy in lis benefcent and patriotic
work OF re-suppying this vast nation with the
WoTd OF Lie, s spending, IN addition to its
receipts, $4,000 mo1tn, and Is thus rapidly
exh4usting fund accuuu ated from large leg
Gcies during ;he war.
Tae Secretaries have just Issued an appeal to
the churches ior enlarged contributions to en-
aoie the society sill 10 Gerry On lis worldwide
and increasing operations, when these fast
waning funds snail have been Gisbursed. "Tney
also tel! thst their presses and repositories
are lad under constant contribution, and Yet,
with increased machinery and workmen We can
scarcely meet The demands. Abroad, also, the
work deepens in Interest it expands with
power. in The South, the freed
men are being supplied with the Word Of
God ana desola;e places rejoicing in the
restoration OF the blessed book among their
long desoate population. Pans are now in
progress for enlarSilg work upon the Pa
cGc slope. in the mining regions and along the
whole pathway ct Empire and Civilization TO
the western ocsa1.
We nave received contributions in this State
the past year, from nine different denomina-
tons, bus still there were very many churches
that did not contribute to this object. Can any
OF them afford 20 live without a share of this
good work
Experience teaches mat this institution has
iar2e place ia lie affections OF ice Christian
public as that which aids and promotes all 9TH
er benevolent enterprises AMI We cannot be-
lieye they will allow its sacred work TO be cur
tailed for lack oi means. The generous response
OF many of our churches whose attention has
been called TO this subject the past year,
strongly confirms this view. lt is therefore
with much confidence that We reterate the
appeal OF the Parent Society, and cordially in
vite every church, OF every name within our
borders, to join in a freewill Offering to this
Heaven blessed Institution, which more than
any other, uDiies the hearts and energies OF the
various branches of ZION, and which amid the
darkness that broods over the nations, God is
abundantiy using TO verify that inspired decia-
ration" The entrance of thy Word giveth
Light it giveth understanding to the simple"
Less than three months remain of the cur
rent fiscal year-the first in the second half cen
tury OF the Am. Bible Soc. Will not those
| churches which have not contributed to this
| Cause the past year, Whatever their name, make
| haste TO become enrolled among the donors TO
this most fruitful and successful charity during
this its fify-hrst year And will not the pastors
| Of such churches lend their sympathy and
aid, and invite their people to share in this
| philanthropic and thoroughly Christian enter
| prise which Is not only perfecting at home, but
laying so broadly among the nations, the found
| tIons on which are built our own precious IL
titutions of liberty, learning, social refinement
| and successful enterprise.
| Some individuals in the State, have recently
contributed $3.50 each, and made their pastors
Life Directors OF the Am. Bible Soc. Others.
and those not in all cases protesting Christians.
| have contributed $50 and made their children
or friends Life Members Of the same Soc.
Others still, have given $50 to make their
friends Life Members OF the Vermont Bible
Soc. judging that they could make no wiser in
vestment for their families than thus 70 indentl-
~ them With this honored Institution.
+ Funds may DO sent 10 Hon. John A. Psge,
Treasurer of VT. Bible Soc., Montpelier, or 70
the subscriber. WIN. II. GILBERT,
Sec. Vt Bible Soc.