Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-03-18

to thoss places not reached ~ Ordinary
means Of grsoe-carry the Gospel to
them.
He was followed by Rev. Mr.. Gerould,
Of Langdon, N. H., who said Christians
should go out and get acquainted-mingle
with the people, and they will have a
power for good.
Mr.. Slader, of Rutland, thought we
should encourage those who have not the
advantages of our villages and large
towns. Watch over them and aid them
&C. Boynton, of Springfield, said they
had canvassed their town for the Bible
Society, and were surprised at the desti-
tuition they found. Tears OF gratitude
were caused to flow by presenting Bibles
to those who did not possess them.
The Rev. Messrs. Fairbanks, of West
minister, Dickerman, of Walpole, \. ID,
Hamlin. of Bellows Balls, and Messrs.
Potter, of Rutland, Page, of Brandon
Tollman. of Bellows Falls, and Douglas,
of Brattleboro, spoke of the result OF faith
| fulness to those who cannot or VIII not
come into churches TO learn of Jesus.
The forenoon session was closed with
benediction by Rev. G. i. Nicholson,
of Bellows Falls.
A bountiful repast awaited all who at
tended the meeting, and was served hand
somely by the ladies, in the vestry OF the
church.
At balf-past one, the afternoon session
was commenced with a prayer-neeting.
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Hamlin, OF
Bellows Falls. At 2 o'clock, the subject
of the the Private and Social study OF
the Bible was considered. Rev. Z. 4.
! Nicholson leading in the discussion, by
saying: The Bible is the Christian
Textbook, and we are commanded to
search the Scriptures. They fortify us
against temptations, in trials they are
solace and comfort-in affection all sup
porting lie was in favor of substituting
a bible study for the usual second preach
ing service.
Bro. Potter, of Rutland, seconded the
suggestion OF an afternoon Bible service.
He would have the blackboard used
in illustrating Scripture truth, and while
he favored all aids. be thought We should
study the Bible itself more carefully.
] Rev. Mr.. Stevens, Of Wesiminster-
We cannot have perfect christians with
out much careful sf'fdy of the Bible. We
/ should teach il TO our children. and pray
God for light that we may understand it,
I truths.
\ Rev. Mr.. Hamlin, knew 4 sailor who
was 50 thoroughly versed in scripture that
he seemed naturally TO express himself IL
Scripture languagc.
Rev. +. Kuowlton, Of Alsteid, y. ii q.
thou INT we should consult the Bible and
learn what it said OF our easily besetting
sin. Let the lady OF fashion see what
St James and =. Paul say about dress.
The man who has property should read
what j. said about the loyc of money
Ii the child sins, read 10 il what God ha-
written about that particular sin.
.. b. Douglas. Of Brsttlebore. spoke Of
Buuyan and his study IF tine Bible in hi
prison cell. and askedif wewere 500 often
mostly benefited Is opening lt rnionI
and reading Cod mes .re.
Mr.. Hurcbin-. II Rutland said the
more h. loved Jesus. the morr highly be
priced IIi- word. IL loved 50 -peui tho
first hours Of morning IN reading and
mediating upon those truths.
y brother from Springfield aid b. wa-
brought to Christ by the remembrance
OF passage Of scripture taught him when
a boy. rs his mother. though fc HAD since
spent years in sin.
"How To TEiSG NIX To JE-J~
0. Il. Douglass first spoke upon this
subject. Said SIC must li.e near Josu-
ourselves must show men Il. We loved
not only jesus, but their soul-. We must
talk earnestly with and pray igr ,hcm,
get hold ii their hand, and rlses them
in the warm loving hand % our saviour.
Roy. l.. C. Dickinson -sid We must live
causisten: Christian live and hold up
jesus.
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