The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-05-07
BATH, May 9th, 1857

BATH, May 9Th, 1857.
.. SATURDAY MORNING. at 'ti
Rev G. W. Morse led in devotional services
E. z. Hoyt was the only candidate for admis-
sion into full connection He was called for
ward, examined by the Bishop, and admitted
The Presiding Elders represented their sever
al districts in good condition. The charac-
ters of effective Elders were passed. Bishop
Baker, in enfeebled health, though slightly i'm
proved, made his appearance; we were glad to
see him. Rev. S. "a. De Hass of the Balt-
m IRE Conference, agent of the Metropolitan NJ.
e. Church in Washington, presented in most
interesting manner the claims of that enter
prise, and a committee was appointed on the
subject Several visitors were introduced
Invitations from Gardiner, Brunswick Sacca-
Kappa, Gorham and Fa" mington were extend
ed to the Conference to hold our next Confer
ence Brunswick was the favored place. L.
b. Knight asked and received location. w.
III. Strout became effective. r. j. Aver was
granted a superannuated relation. B. Green,
J. A. Strout, j Budden, local preachers, were
elected to Deacon's orders, and j. s. Cushman,
local Deacon, was elected to Elders orders. 1t
was voted to publish a sketch of preachers
wives who have died the past year. DR.. Web
Der, B. Durham, NJ. Wright and some others
have lost beloved companions by death. Con-
ference adjourned with benediction by Bishop
Baker, .- .-.-....... .....5.ts..-se
y Ia the afternoon Rev. G. w. Morse preached
the Missionary sermon from 2 Cor chap. g.
w. The subject of giving was discussed in an
interesting manner. The evening was devoted
10 ho nf EI,tanfian Tha
ference has under its patronage in part or in
whole the Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Fee
male College, the Wesleyan University, the
Biblical School soon to be removed from Con-
cord, n. H., to the vicinity of Boston, and the
the New England Educational Society. Rev.
S. Allen presented a report as Chairman of
the Committee on Education, and made some
very excellent remarks in relation to our edu-
cational interests. Rev. A. j. Church. spoke
of the connection of -hIethodists with educs-
ton, and the importance of an alliance of re-
ligion with our institutions of learning, and
OF the fact that such is a speciality in Metho-
dist schools. DR.. Torsey presented the claims
of the M. w Seminary. and asked for the sup
port, sympathy, and influence of the church,
in securing students, in employing teachers,
. III SNlle, ihOuCJ III Cdiucst prayer. L. w.
Haven spoke in behalf of the New England
Education Society, in view of the demands of
the church for ministry of culture, and the
wants of our young men whom God calls to
the work of the ministry.
. The Holy Sabbath is to be an interesting day
in Bath. Many have gath red and are gather
ing here from the surrounding towns to enjoy
the services.-The Love-seast was a blessed
season.-Aged veterans referred to the past
the present, the future.-The young of the
hopes entertained and their brief experience.
Bishop Scott preached in Beacon ST. Church
at half past ten O'clock from Acts 2. 1-13
giving an impressive exposition of the passage
and stated that we had here a model Of every
descent of the Holy Spirit upon the people,
in every genuine revival, The disciples were
in one place with one accord" in prayer and
supplication all filled with the Holy Ghost
with the fruits OF the Spirit. The suddeness
of the event, the eject upon the disciples,
the effect upon the people were noted
Christianity the same now. After the sermon
the Deacon's were ordained. Rev. Mr. De
Hass, preached in Wesley Church at o'clock
and the Elders were ordained. The ser
mon was fine exposition of Mum. 1890.
The circumstances giving rise to. the saying of
the text were narrated, and the spirit of Caleb
as believing spirit, bold and fearless spirit.
determined spirit, an enterprisiDg or mis-
sionary spirit was contrasted with the spirit of
the ten who reported unfavorably. The church
Of the Messiah is able to accomplish her great
mission in conquering the world TO Christ
The sermon was listened to with the most in
tense interest. Other pulpits in the city were
occupied by the me mbers of Conference by the
kind invitation of the several pastors.
In the evening was held our Sunday School
anniversary. The audience were much inter-
ested in the addresses of Rev. Messrs. A. G..
Church and f. S. De Hass, and i'm rehearsal
by Angie King daughter of the beloved pas
tor of Wesley Church. OCCASIONAL.
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