The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-07-16

Mr.. Fucker OF worcester, MttS7's aoiio"ou'
He tbought we were not consecrated as we
.bould' be if we were allied to evil before being
enlisted in the army of Christ He wandered
from the subject somewhat and was called to
order by the Chairman, He had considerable
to saw concerning the use of tobacco
The next speaker was Dr. g. w. Benjamin
of New Haven. This gentleman gave some
facts Of young men who started and worked
all winter without results but in the spring
were greatly blessed He narrated other Incl
dents to show that consecration would lead
the Christian to persevere -ssf = =
s.. W. Stebbins of Elizabethtown, New Jer-
sey, spoke next. He thought the giving OF
young men voluntarily on their own part to
the service of the country in her hour OF need
was an illustration of conservation. We need
to be consecrated body, soul, time, everything
to Christ in order that we may work effectively
and we may meet those who needour message
wherever we go in our daily walks. We have
many helps, the tract, the prayer the earnest
~ and affectionately spoken word. n s1
Mr. p Rowland Of Boston next spoke
He alluded to the hindrapces. with which the
young men had to meet; inconsistencies on
the part Of christians. But we must come to
obey implicitly the commands of the Savior,
whatsoever He shall say unto thee, that do. >
He related some very touching incidents.
Further remarks, made by Mr.. Wood Of
Chicago, and Matthews Of Boston, we are
compelled to omit. tpi4NtFs
The President presented beautiful card, on
which was inscribed the words, "Distinct as the
billows-One as the sea-" to J. Thane Miller,
the President of last year, accompanying the
gift with appropriate remarks. The card was
the gift of Judge Young Of Prince Edwards
Island, and upon the reverse side from the
motto was history connected with the be.
stowment of this gift upon Mr.. Miller.
After the making Of some announcements by
the chairmen of the several committees, most
of which related to the business of the after
noon session, the convention adjourned, tt
meet in the same place in the afternoon at l.:
o'clock. ailia isl eN HssAdN A4taI
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The opening exercises were those Of prayer
and conference, conducted by Rev. DR.. How
ard Crosby of New York. They were necessa
rily BRIEF the members coming in rather tardi
~, and the time being limited. The congrega
ton united in singing 1870
"Guide me, Thou Great Jehovah"
and DR.. Crosby called upon brother delegate
to lead.in prayer He then read from the 15tl
chapter of the Gospel according to st. John
beginning, II am the true vine; my Father is
the husbandman,s and singing followed, g r J
r a@'Best be the tie that binds.'oA ttAti
Several brief prayers followed, after which
Gen. Howard asked the prayers of all Assem-
bled, for a very dear friend in high position
that he might become fully eonsecrated, ana
followed leading in prayer himself Il ii 2
DR.. Crosby followed, making few remarks
and leading in prayer srs9fas48g3
Another gentleman Immediately spoke
pointedly to the sentiment Of the Scripture
s;na;,a gFns aB ESEEssmmo
..My soul, be on thy guards a'la 2 4
Rev s. r pennans Of Proyidence spoke
prieHy'es - bsait4o9 es. aE8oIA i KkIkaaa8
Another brother said, as he understood it
they wanted to give mp eUerv thing for Christ.
Prayers were requested for young man on
his travels to the Pacific, that he might be al
once converted to Christ A young delegate
Immediately. responded in prayer, but moi
mentioning the young man, another delegate
made touching appeal in his behalf at the
Throne of Grace. ~ ~ 4 s1s1 = asxeNe
Prayer meeting closed by singing aaa y X
How sweet the name Of Jesus sounds
BUSINESS MEETING
The house was rapidly filed at the close OF
the prayer meeting hour, and was called to
order for business by the President, who read a
stanza Of the hymn.
Children Of the Heavenly King,
isa ss1aA As WeJourney Yet US sing. VA 1tslE ~ I'll
This hymn sung by the full house to the rich
old tune Pleyers aHymn3so beautifully
The Scripture Lesson was read by Rev Geo
A. Hall, of Washington, ID. O.. from, the Bool,
of Colossians.f6 81 .on ia zsfg 3 4a4ar.4
provar $780,, T..
retts, of Wheeling. West Virginia.
Presentation Of resoJ,,tions WAS naxt How
ed, and many eentIern,, tool. af,ga,t,,,a - Ill
opportunity. among whom were t,,a tol,o,y;t,a.
Mr.. Glass of Baltimore Gem gFIosrard me-
Stetson of Roxburv Mr. chamharlain of -s.n
francisco Mr. Gains u NeSyors NHIy, NJ
stebbins Il Fl;zabetb'ttoawb nj z,
n ys s,e-ss7i M
SOr, Conn., Mr.. Gleason OF Holden. Mass. Mr.
Slade Of washington. DIG. Mr. Nortor, ~
Williamsburg. and Mr. Blake of Rochester
MINI. ssg 5, zo.gsyl i :. S1r ~
Sundry teleerams and COMMUNICATIONS tol-
lowed 80" : :.
Gen. Fisks read s51ss sIi nom Hon. Geo.
FL. Stuart Of Philadelphia, who was, as it win
be remembered. not long ago severely renri-
manded by. the Church authorities for singing
as he was walking home from a prayer meet
ing: ~ ara ~
a.we onr ., sI iet n ns ss, hins'
The General remarked. that what be heard
of Mr.. Stuart's persecntion. he had telaoranbed
to console him IN tho folloyr;no uords.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Who never knew the Lold.. III
A +o1o,...
Pavson Wood "a Towsl, Mass IN ~ -
A letter from tbe ns,nhers ~ az. ooloara,, "
M. q. IA. of Washington- N r. .,vas '~sos;roz
reerettinp inab;,;tv f. 10 nyesent ~ da,saata
on account Of the financial cond; t;on 81 t,,o+
Association Tg,;s :, a. s;s,,,,,a n. y -
Of the Assoc;atiar atsxxres1, !, - A.
L. Thomas ssif j '9llez'fGr2 = 80 ''-'i II
Letters were also reca;vad f,a.,.. no.n,..
Y. M. A. az New tIHrs avan CO., as,-;r-
PRAYERS that thew might he abls - he ,,s ~
against the pecuiiar dif,c,,,t;es 81 tha;r nos;'
ton; one also from the Y. NC of yT w.,
Baltimore. = =
These matters were an refarred "a sstbe Cam.