Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1867-09-20
The Convention Of Christian As,ocia-
tiuf~
The following circular has been issued 10
thc Vermont Churches.

Tie following circular has been Issued to
thc Vermont Churches
BJaLISCroN, Vt, Sept. Il, 1867.
DEAB BEEIHEES
To is one of the most encouraging signs Of the
times that God is everywhere turning the hearts
Of His people 20 deeper consideration Of the
importance Of activity and union in His service.
As q result OF this change Of feeling, Christians
in various pasts % lie couutry have been moved
o. assemble together. regardless OF denomination
ai Distinctions, o. provoke one another unto love
sll c0Jl works, AMI 90 consider more especially
the means by which the lay members Of the
churches may accomplish more than heretofore
IT. the service Of Christ. in tie iuldiugut Of His
great command 10 ''prelch the gospel 70 every
creature
The Young Mems Christian Associations Of
the country y,-themselvCs one result Of this
spirit Ct renewed activity, are deeply interested
in its pr5m0tiou; AMI therefore the Associations
Of this state, IN arranging to hold a State Con-
yention for the purpose Of Advancing their own
peculiar interests, have desired ct the same time
to give 1t a broader scope, and to make it par
take somewhat Of the character % the Christian
Conventions which have Of late been product
i've Of So much good in the State Of Nlassachu-
sett
We therefore invite each Evangelical Church
in the State 10 send is pastor anl one delegate,
% ST as corresTouiing members Of the First
Annual State Convention of the Young Mems
Christian Associations in Vermont, 20 he held in
this city. two days, commencing Tuesday, oct
sth, 1867, - PM, a1d closing Thursday noon.
DO not feel, brethren, that this is n matter in
which you have 10 interest There may be
communities in the State where the formation Of
n Young Mems Christian Association would be
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which means might not be found for securing
increased harmony and efficiency in the work Of
4, the gospel; and no discussion, which has for its
object the discovery Of these means, can be with
out interest 20 any branch q! the Church of
Chrst.
There will be present at this Convention gen
tlemen from abroad; men full of the Holy
Ghost and of wisdom, as well as Of large expert
euce and deep interest in the subjects it is pro
posed 10 discuss. who will enter freely into the
deliberations
We are assured that D. L. Moody, President
Of the Chicago Young Mems Christian Associa-
tien. and Rev. \. b. Earle, of Newton, Mass,
will be present. Let us, then, urge you to ap-
point, without delay, fIs most aciire christian
nan in your church as your delegate, and to
send his name. with that Of your pastor, to
Dea L. \. Fuller. Of this city, Chairman Of the
meut Of delegates to private hospitalities pre-
ference will be given to those from whom notice
Of an intention 10 be present IS received on or
before Thursday, October 81, 1861 We hope
10 be able TO entertain all, but as such private
entertainment may be inadequate TO the attend
auce, the Committee give below the names Of
Hotels IN Burlington, with prices Of Board per
DAY.
Members Of Associations, and Delegates, upon
arrival here, viii please reportto the Committee
Of Arrangements, at the Yestfy Of the Baptist
Church, St. Paul street.
Our circumstances prevent our providing f5r
horses.
If the formation Of Young Mems Christian
Association in your community has been in con-
temptation, will you not urge it, immediate
completion, in order that as many as possible Of
its members may attend the convention Ito
which all members Of associations in this State
are invi;ed), to receive there, as we hope, a
baptism Of the Holy Ghost that shall prepare
them to enter at once upon an active and sue
cessful career We send, herewith, blanks for
a pastors and delegates certificate, which, fili
eli out and signed by the proper officer of the
Church, will he the only form Of credentials re-
I ceived by the Convention; and Will entitle the
/ holder to the privileges Of a corresponding mem
Der, as well as TO the private hospitality Of the
/ people of Burlington, $50 far as such can be
I made available to the Committee Of Arrange
ments,) and to free return pass from the Sec
retary Of the Convention Ito these who paid full
fare one way) over the following Railroads
Rutland Burlington, Bennington & Rutland
Washington, Vermont Valley, Vermont Central,
Vermont and Canada, Sullivan, and Passumpsc
| River.
In conclusion, let US urge those who attend, to
come laying aside all sectarian prejudice, all
disposition 10 stand aloof and look on with criti-
cal coldness. and prepared to contribute each
HE own efforts and prayers that this Convention
may prove blessing to the State. and the be
ginning Of a new era in its religious history
J. II, WORCESTER, Jr, Burlington,
+. p. BRows. Rutland,
J. /. CASINO, ST. Johnsbury,
II. MoFFATr, Waterbury, SCommittee
T. TUxBURY, Brandon,
L V. n. HARDWOOD, Rutland,
GEo L DAVIS. Burlington,