The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1869-10-05
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1he following oircu.r has been is
sued by tho State Executive Committee
calling a convention Of the Young
Mems Christian Association and
churches, TO convene { Rutland:
The Third Annua Convention of
Young Mems NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. in
Vermont, viii be held Tuesday, and
Wednesday, Oct. l9thnd 10th, 1869,
at Rutland Vt.
DEAN BRETHRES: w invite you to
our third annual Jubpe. Tho Mas
ter's voice calls us TO cunsel aud to ac-
ton. The voice shout, stir our souls
like the blast Of trumet. Our work
is not yet finished. Tire is yet much
Iand to be possessed, ad we are abe
to take 1t If we act in oncert, guided
by tue great Captain 0 our salvation.
God has dealt graciouy and bounti-
fully with us III the pat. We CRATE
fully acknowledge His Erecting hand
and thank Him for theneasure OF sue
c,ss which hiss attended our efforts
But we appreciate the increased re-
sponsibilities laid uponus, and earn
estly desire fitting PREPARATION with
wisdom for the work.
All members Of Youn, Mems Chris
tlan Association in Vermont are earn
estly requested to attenl this Conyen-
ton, and wo cordially invite the pas
tor and one delegate FIRM each evan
gelical Church in The Site to be pres
ent and participate in tie exercises.
all delegates TO the State Sunday
School Convention Ito be organized
Immediately after the adjournment OF
this ConyontioE) are invited to meet
with us. Let us labor together, hand
in hand, till the gloriots work ordered
by the Master shall be accomplished.
II is confidently expected that X. A.
Burnell of Chicago, l.. p Re WAND, Jr,
OF Boston, and at least one delegate
from each of the New England and
neighboring State YtM. G. A. Conven-
tons win be present
Brethren and Sisters we need the
Holy Spirits presence. VIII you plead
the Father for Christ sake to bless us ?
Remember the meeting in your closets,
at your family affairs, and in your pub
lie assemblies. Let there be united
prayer for all Christian hearts that our
Father will meet, strengthen and make
victorious this regiment OF His great
army. The following subjects for dis
cussion are suggested, or such other top
les as the Convention may choose:
/. A complete conservation Of myself
to the work appointed by dear Re
deemer, its necessity, encouragements,
and how it shall be done.
2. What forms of Christian effort
have been most successful, and how have
they boen prosecuted
| 8. The need of buildings owned by
the Association and the plans for the
accumulation Of building funds.
4. What encouragement have we for
immediate and increasing efforts TO save
young people
Delegates paying full fare to attend
these meetings, will receive return tick
els from the Secretary OF the conyen-
ton, good only one day after tho ad.
journment Of the Sunday School Con-
yention, and only over the road they
came. For place Of meeting, arrival
and departure Of trains, &c, see the
appended cirdalar from the committee
Of arrangements at Rutland
Wear white ribbon. secure your ere
dentials, take along tracts for free cir
culation, and AS ye 90 preach. Do
we not recognize the Masters voice
saying, Go, in this thy might; have
not sent theef'
Yours in Christian bonds,
FAYErTE r. BnowS, Rutland,
Gro. l.. DAVIS. Burlington,
A. G. SrEyExs. Woodstock,
Sax. L BHooKs, st. Johnsbury,
TEno. SwWr, Manchester.
o. l. Dou0LAs, Brattleboro,
State Executive Committee.