Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-06-03

met al 8 o'clock, 10 continue the regular
business.
DIR. Smith introduced a resolution pro-
viding for a reporter for the Assembly.
He said he wanted reporter who under
stood the termonolOgy Of the church. The
resolution LEFT the whole matter in the
hands OF the Permanent and Stated Clerk,
and the expense should not be greater than
$50. The resolution was adopted.
By the resolution the churches we're di-
rected 10 take up collections for the relief
Of disabled ministers and widows and
orphans Of ministers on the first Sabbath
in July. ss.-
Rev. DR.. White read the report Of the
Committee Of the Narrative Of the state
of religion within the bounds Of the
church.
The paper first set forth the desolalion
of the church, in which there was much to
lament and much over which we can re-
ioice. Many parts Of the church call for
our deepest sympathy. Then again there
seems TO be little manifestation of sancl-
fcaiion under afliiction, yet there is a
brighter side 10 the picture. The church
has made progress during the last six
months. Our churches are simultaneously
awakening 10 the religious instruction Of
their children. This is the best hope Of our
country and our church. Few Of our min
listers have died. Our congregations are
better. The vacant congregations are
striving 10 have the Word preached TO
them. More young men are seeking the
ministry than for many years. In proper
ton 90 their means, our people are eOntrl-
buting more for the susteniation Of tie
church than in the DAYS Of our prosperity.
Many church edi6ces have beeh repaired,
and some built during tae past year.
A majority Of the churches have re-
ceived accessions TO their number. There
things show that God has not forgotten TO
be gracious. The cry Of the whole church
il, cob, Lord revive us" ln wrath re-
member mercy A brighter, better era is
dawning upon us, and we can Say, II was
good for us that lie has afflicted u.s." Let
M trust that lie will tnrn our captivity.
Dr. Wills said he liked the report eK-
ceedingly, for il presented The dark as we'll
"a the bright side of the picture. This has
been successful meeting Of the Assembly
IA Legislative body, but we must not for
get that we represent PROSTATE church.
lie believed this church was more in pO-
sition 30 start forward so that She may be-
come cas- bright as the moon, as clear as
the sun and terrible as an army with bar
ners." We only want the spirit Of our
Lord Jesus Christ with us still.
Rev. MIR. kirkpatrick said: There are
some evidences OF Gods blessing upon us
which have been presented only as mat
ters OF business Revivals are now going
L. n
offered themselves "a missionaries. There
are two great blessings in these days Of ai-
hiction-in these days when men think we
cannot spare our young men. Others will
be raised up to take their places. Let the
church rejoice that thesethings are so. Al
ready we hear Of many coming into the
ministry. The Lord says TO us Though
you have little strength, go forward and
let no man take thy crown
DIR. Waddell said: His Presbytery had
no report on the state Of religion in its
bounds. Az the last meeting of his Pres
bytery the general report had been a
spiritual drought, except In the town of
Oxford, Miss. Then the several denomina-
tions agreed to hold communion meet
ings together in each church until they
should visit every church. At the last Of
these meetings the spirit of God seemed 20
pervade the meeting, and the result was
one hundred and fifty professions Of reli@
gion, and seventy-GYe Of these were students
and Of these, twenty-one dedicated them
selves TO the ministry. lie asked the As
sembly to unite with him At all times in
praise 10 God for the blessing.
Rev. Mr.. Alexander said He was clad
a.
the church by the Elders. These Elders
were the strength Of the church, side by
side with the ministry. Report adopted.
The Thursday before the first Sabbath in
August next, was set apart as a day Of fast
ing, humiliation and prayer, TO be observed
in all our churches.
Rev. Il. +. Bunting, ID. d., reported that
he had discharged his duty as Commits
sioner 30 the General Assembly OF the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Jno. w. Neil, Of Murfreesboro,
was appointed Principal, aud Rev. H. b.
Bonde, alternate, was appointed Commits
sioner 10 bear the salutations Of this body
TO the next meeting OF the General As
sembly Of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church, Rev. Mr.. Lefever as Principal and
Rev. Mr.. Bedinger appointed Commission
er 20 attend the next meeting Of the Synod
Of Kentucky, The minutes Of the assem-
bly, were then read and approved.
On motion, this Assembly was then dis
solved 10 meet in like manner in the Gov
eminent Street Presbyterian Church, Mo.
bile, Ala, on the third Thursday of May,
1863
The Assembly then united in singing.
DIR. Il. V. Moore lead the congregation in
prayer, and The apostolic benediction was
pronounced by the Moderator. Thus
closed 4 most delightful meeting Of the