American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-15

| part OF the church, with regard TO the con-
version of our children.
Rev. Leggit spoke of the want of energy
on part of the church.
On motion, Rev. w. II. Tibbles, Jas A..
Balph and James Stevenson, were appointed
Financial committee.
After prayer, by Rev. Galley, the Insti>
tute adjourned 10 meet at O'clock, Wednes-
day morning
WEDNESDAY FORENOON
The Institute opened with singing, prayer
and reading portion of Scripture.
Rev. G. E. Barto introduced and explainI
the following plan as Preparation for
Teaching" in which eigh, points are to be
considered: Ist. Prayer; I'd. Carefully read
the lesson Sd. Parallel passages 4lh.
Getting all the material, 5th. Leading
thoughts 9th. Plan Of lesson 7th. Study
the wants of children; 9Th. Plenty of illus,
tration.
The following method was suggested by
Rev, Tibbles viz Persons, places, dates,
doings or events, doctrines or lessons, and
duties.
Rev. Gilbert gave the following plan Of
rreraration, and explained the same at
length: lst Prayer; I'd Meorize Sd Par
aliel passages; 4th Independent study; 5th
Make analysis 9th Consult authors; 7th
Adapt truth to the necessities of each schol.
ar; 9Th Illustrate; 9th ponder and pray.
This plan was fully and ably illustrated by
the conductor.
The subject of Teachers Meetings " was
then taken up and discussed. Revs. Young,
Tibbles, Jamison, Fritz, and Leggit; also,
Messrs. VIM. Campbell, Q E. Anderson,
and others, gave their experience with re-
gard to the manner of conducting these
meetings.
Rev. Gilbert then gave the Institute some
useful hints and suggestions on this subject;
and concluded by saying that "Truth should
be simplified, classified, illustrated and en-
forced.
After prayer, the Institute adjourned to
meet at 2 p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Opened by singing four stanzas Of the
xxvth Psalm, after which prayer was offered
up in behalf of the little children and their
| teachers.
On motion, it was agreed that the closing
exercises of the Institute be held in the Old
School Presbyterian church.
The following question was then discussed ::
What is the object of the Sabbath
school?"
lst. And mainly Religious instruction to
children and adults. I'd Results-Conver-
sa'ion and instruction, or building up. In
short, giving the Bible to children.
The subject ofmonthly and yearly reviews
was then taken up and duly considered.
Written questions were then solicited on
the different subjects and topics treated of
In the association; when several were hand
ed in and answered by the conductor. This
was an interesting part of the session, aud
brought out considerable information and
discussion.
On motion. adjourned to meet at u D. m.
in the o. S. Presbyterian church.
EVENING SESSION.
The Institute met in the o. s. Presbyte
rian church. Opened with singing and
prayer. This being the session appointed
for the general meeting Of Sabbath schools,
number of the same was largely repre-
sented. The order of business being - Ad-
dresses to children" Rev. Q. E. Bdrto took
for the subject of his address "Giye our
lives to Jesus"
l. Reason why we should give our lives
to Jesus. If we do not we shall die. Cd
If we do we shall be happy We cannot be
happy il we live for ourselves. Sd We are
made for Jesus. 4th He died for us. These
points were ilustroted and explained. Ques>
ton-lf we live for self, what will we find {?
Answer Unbappiness, death, and hell. -
Question-It we live for Jesus, what will we
find? Answer-Happiness, life, heaven.
Singing by the choir.
Address by Rev. j. E. Gilbert; Subject
"Give me thins heart" Question What
will you get il you give God your heartf
Answer-A new heart. CIV hat will God
finally do for those who give him their hearts?
Ans Take them to heaven. Finally, give
me thine heart now. ,s
This was the most interesting session of
the Institute; every person, young and old,
appeared to pc pleased.
Singing by choir and schools: Come to
Jesus, just now, &C."
The following resolution was offered by
Rev. Tibbes, and passed unanimously:
Resolved That the thanks of the friends
of Sabbath schools are due the Reys. Gilbert
and Barto for the able and interesting man
ner in which they have conducted the Sab
bath School Institute, held in this place, the
closing exercises of which are now termi-
mated
Rev. Mr.. Gilbert responded very happily
to the resolution.
A vote of thanks was passed to the u P.
and o. S. Presbyterian congregations for the
use of their churches for the Institute. Sing.
ing by choir. Benedicton by DR.. Young.
Jeff. Davis in Libby Prison.
How sugges tive the announcement by
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