The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-11
NEW YORK.
The Annual State Convention Of the X'oung
Mems Christian Association.

The Annual State Convention Of the X'oung
Mems Christian Association.
AUBURN, Sept. 10, 1868.
The afternoon session Yesterday OF the Young
Mems Christian Association was opened by PRAYER
meeting, led by A. T. Goodnough The hymn
"Jesus Shall Reign whereer the Sum-" &C., was
sung and the 10th chapter OF Luke was read by the
leader A. G. visscher. Of Rome led in prayer, after
which the beautiful words, my Soul, be on Thy
Guard" &C, were sung The leader then declared
the meeting duly opened for prayer and speeches,
and many earnest petitions went up TO the Throne or
Grace in behalf OF the advancement OF the Gospel Of
Christ and the salvation OF poor, lost and ruined
humanity.
At halfpas two O'Clock the President, II. c. Steele,
took the chair and opened the business meeting by
reading an appropriate selection OF Scripture Rev.
Mr. Howell, OF Elmira, offered eloquent prayer in
behalf OF the convention and ts work. The following
to this object OF the Young Mems Christian Assoca
ton can the association probably undertake r 1t
was ably and efficiently discussed. A. r. Roberts, OF
SAINT speech full OF feeling and Of Christian sympathy.
He was followed by Mr.. Farier, Of New York. in an
zeal. Rev. Mr.. visscker, Of Rome then suggested
that the work OF the association be subor-
Cook Of Buffalo, then spoke with power in
behalf OF street meetings and general missionary
work as proper field for the operation Of the Young
mIngham, England baptist, offered a few remarks.
s. y. Allmy, Of Poughkeepse, N. " then suggested
that every member Of the association should labor
bring young men to Christ as a subordinate work OF
the association. Mr. McBurney, OF New York, spoke
plainly In behalf OF Sunday schools Bible classes DC
w. II. Fisher, OF Utica offered few remarks endors-
ing the views OF Mr.. McBurney with regard to mis-
sion Sunday schools, &c.
The following was the order OF business last even.
ing:-Seven and a half O'Clock PRAYER meeting;
eight O'Clock. the President In the chair the reading
OF an essay by Alfred Weeks, OF Brooklyn N. y. dis.
cusson of the essay and OF the sixth topic The dis
cussion opened by Mr.. Briggs. OF Pittsburg
To-day, the third day Of the Young Mems State
Christian Association, found q full attendance and
no tagging OF the interest that has previously been
manifested The convention was opened by PRAYER
meeting, conducted by $. b. Amy, OF Poughkeepsie.
Discussions on variety Of subjects followed. The
election of q corresponding member resulted In the
choice OF John j. Platt OF Poughkeepsie. Mr.. w. IL.
Belding, OF New York. offered the following resolu-
ton behalf Of the Germans Of the different asso-
ciatiOns:-
Resolved That the Third Annual Convention Of the State Of
New York respectfully commend 70 the Fourteenth
tonal Convention of the Young Mems Christian
Young men throughout country and the question OF ap.
pointing some 10 have this matter more specially
charge.
The resolution was adopted.
The Convention will adjourn sine d,e this evening.
The next annual convention Is to be held on tho
second Tuesday OF September, 1869.