Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-06-17
Union Conference.

churches, met in Albany. June 9TH. Rev.
ID. Is. Scwall of Fryehurg, was chosen
Moderator. and Rev +. b. Pike, of Stow,
Scribe. After the opening devotional
service by the Moderator, and tho en-
rollment of members, Rev. w. w. Dow.
of Waterford, led in the opening services
in the pulpit, and Mr.. f. =. Wilson, Iii
cen,iate) of Bridgton. preached from
John II: II.
The following were appointed COM
mittec for nominations :-Rcv. w. w.
Dow Andrew Woodbury. of Sweden. and
George b. Barrows OF Fryeburg. Rev.
S. l.. Gould. pastor of the church in AL
bany, then spoke words of welcome, and
presented the plan of subjects for the
consideration of the Conference.
lst, The Importance of an enlightened
and established belief in the doctrines OF
the Gospel. This was opened by Rev.
Mr.. Sewall. who was followed by Rev.
J. A. Douglass, Rev. A. blanchard OF
South Bridgton and Aaron Woodbury., OF
Sweden.
I'd, The necessity of the regeneraiing
and progressive work Of the Holy Spirit.
in order that We may be. sanctiiied thro'
the truth aud make attainmcnts in holi.
ness. This was opened by Rev. Mr.. Dow,
who was followed by Rev. Mr.. Pike, and
Mr.. Barrows of Fryeburg.
Sd, Personal conservation to the scr.
vice of Christ. The following brethren
spoke on this Rev. +. +. Borchers OF
North Bridgton, G. w. Woodbury. of No.
Waterford, Deacon Stcarns of Lowell,
Deacon Lovcjoy of Albany. These themes
most prolitably filed the time of the ai-
tcrnoon.
On Wednesday we met at o'clock,
and after half IN hour of prayer. the next
theme was presented.
4th, Frequent and thorough seli-cx'
animation. Rev. Mr.. Blanchard, Rev.
Mr.. Douglass, and Rev. Mr.. Dow, dwelt
upon this theme.
9TH, Duty in relation to objects of ben
evidence. Opened by Mr.. Wilson, fol-
lowed by Rev. j. w. ii. Baker OF North
Waterford, and Rev. Mr.. Pike.
9th, Work in the Sabbath School,
Opened by Rev. Mr.. Borchers, followed
by Mr.. Wilson, Col. J. p. Perley, OF
South Bridgton and Deacon Brown OF
Bethel.
9TH, Sustaining prayer meetings. Mr..
Barrows presented this theme.
Sth. Cooperation with the Holy Spiri,
in promoting the revival Of Gods work,
by Rev. Mr.. Pike.
The last two themes. on account OF the
little time remaining, had to be com
pressed into short allowance. All these
themes opened into a broad and rich
range, and many fervcnt and excellent
thoughts were presented.
The losing part of the forenoon ses-
sion was used in the report OF the church
cs, which was read by the Scribe of the
Conference, Rev. f. b. Pike. 1t was
well compiled from the reports of the
several churches. There was much of an
encouraging nature in the report. After
this. Rev. w. w. Dow, Chairman OF the
committee of nominations. presented n
report, which was adopted.
In the afternoon Rev. Mr.. Borchers
read the Scriptures and offered prayer in
the pulpit, and Rev. Mr.. Sewall preached
fro IN Corinthians / /: 3. The sacrament
was administered by Rev. j. A. Douglas,
and Rev. J. w. III. Baker. Rev. Mr.
Blanchard then spoke of the cordially
with which the Conference had been re-
ccived, and vote of thanks was return
ed to the people, 10 which fitting re-
Spouse was made by Rev. Mr.. Gould.
The Weather was not unfavorable. The
refreshing showers which came ut inter
walls, did not give serious Inconvenience,
and evidently did not seriously reduce
the number in attendance. Thanks were
publicly offered to God for the rain. The
Conference closed with the conviction
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and practical one, and W it'll the confident
hope that streams would flow forth from
it TO refresh the various churches repre-
sented. The fee BILE church in Albany
with their minister and his worthy family
who have experienced many sorrows
within few years, received the affection
ate sympathy and prayers of the Confer