Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-28
local ann State Menus.
State Convention of Y. II. c. 4.


chapter of Luke's Gospel was read and an car
nest request made to all to briefly take part in
the exercises. Mr.. Rowland of Boston, led in
prayer, followed by Messrs. Bailey, Richsrd
son Of Wateryille, T. c. Welcome Of Var
mouth, John Allen of Pennington, Cyrus
Sturtevant of Portland, and remarks were made
by w. f. Lee of New York, member of the
National Executive Committee, Lane of Bid
dcford, Rowland, Allen, Church of Bath, and
others.
AT IL o'clock, the convention proper was
called to order by the President, \. j. Chase
of Portland. The clergymen present and
Vice Presidents took seats upon the platform.
The hymn was sung commencing
.'Watchman, tell us of the night"
The 35th chapter of Isaiah was read and prayer
offered by Rev. B. I. Sanborn Of Elliot.
The hymn was sung commencing
Nearer my God to Thee"
The President, Mr. Chase, then address ed
the convention as follows
MEMBERS OF THE CONVENTION AND
CHRISTIAN Brethren We have met to-
day, by the blessing of God, to consider our
duties and relations as Christians. to those
with whom we come in contact in all the daily
walks in life.
As followers of our Divine Master, we are
here to consult upon those things which per-
tain to the highest interests Of our fellow-mcn.
The work in which we are engaged is not
temporary in its character or influence. 1t
fills lifetime of earnest and prayerful toll
and sacrifice, the final results IF which Will
only be revealed in the Judgment.
Since we last met. anothcr years opportu-
mites are passed. The experiences realized,
the privileges improved and the lessons
taught. viii confirm our faith and nerve us
for the contest. The failures we have met,
hive their teaching also, and should counsel
us to be more faithful to the trusts which
Christ has imposed upon
While We regret our inability TO record Il
satisfactory advance in the work of our Asso-
Citations in this State, We are reJoiced to know
that throughout the country God is working
through these Associations. which are con-
stantly increasing, and is using them to build
up His Church and Kingdom. We trust the
time will soon come when every village and
city within our borders will be blessed by the
associated efforts of christian young nen.
Christ has set His seal upon these associa-
tons. Sprnging out of, and receiving their
momentum from ''quickened church mem
bership,' they continue to receive the aid and
sympathy of the church and act rs its ally.
Their advance upon the ouposts Of christian
work, and their endcav0rs to bring those over
whom they have an influence, under the sound
of the gospel leads the Ministry to freely ac-
knowledge their existence and power. Says
an ancient divine, A Young Mems Chris
tian Association is one of~the evidences Of
advancing civilization, proof OF the worlds
progress. They have become not only an
existence, but also a porer; they have enter
ed the true evangelical alliance, for here is
cultivated the catholcty of spirit, that una
nimity OF heart which no seCtarian zeal can
quench, and which will characterize alike the
coming days OF the Church on earth, and her
eternity above"
This is none too high an estimate for us to
entertain for these Associations, and thus
viewing them, it is incumbent upon us to cx-
tend their influence and usefulness.
The time has come when every element IN
the Church of Christ should bear lis part i'll
the work of saving men, and every man who
has been redeemed by the blood Of Christ,
should be willing to stand in His place ready
to do his Masters will.
The world is now witnessing some of Gods
grand and mighty overturnings. The truth
as manifested through crucifed Redeemer,
is his instrument. Through it the sbacklcs
are being broken, the heavy burdens are
rolling off, and the mind is being restored to
Itself. The people that have sat so long in
superstition and darkness are beholdng the
light, and those who have held themselves in
grossest ignorance are being taught that God
only is intalible, and that lie will overturn
and overturn until He shall come, whose right
it is to reign.
In this conflict to spread and establish the
truth taught by our Divine Redeemer, the in
fluence of the weakest of his disciples is far
reaching, while the united efforts of His fol-
lowers produce the grandest results. In these
times, when God is displaying His power in
the preparation of the people to accept the
gospel. those who love Him and His service
shou alagnity their calling and thank God
for tiu -. at privilege they ENJOY in being per-
mitted to share in a work so glorious in its
aims.
and now, dear brethren, while we unite
our hearts in praise and prayer and consult
together during the hours of this conveu-
ton, let us remember that the work in which
we are engaged is not for our glory, but for
the up-building of the Redeemers kingdom,
and in order to succeed we must rely entirely
upon Him, remembering His words, "With-
out me We can do nothing"
Striving then to have His love in our hearts,
prompting us to every duty, and obeying His
voice as lie bids us go forth to labor in His
VINEYARD, let us. seeking the guidance OF the
Spirit press forward to the work we have be-
fore us with every assurance of brightest sue
cess.
After singing, on motion of Mr.. Burgess of
Portland resolution was adopted to raise a
committee to ascertain the number of Associ
atoms represented in the Convention.
Messrs Burgess of Portland, Pearl of Ban
gor, and Jones of Winthrop, were appointed
On motion of Mr.. Sands OF Lewiston, the
following committee raised to nominate a
list of officers for the ensuing year Messrs.
Sands, Russell of Portland, Pillsbury Of Bid
deford Storer of Bangor, Hopkins of Farm
ington.
On motion of Mr.. Bailey, the following
business committee was raised; James L.
Hazeton of Portland, c. NJ. Bailey, Rev
Mr.. Fay of Bangor, A. c. Palmer Of Bath, j.
L. Towne of Watervile.
While the committee were out there was