Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-03-24

Christian Association Convention.
A Convention of the Young Mems
Christian Associations of Rutland county,
called to meet in Fairhaven on Wednes-
day, March 1G, was held in the Methodist
church, the session opening at 10 a. m,
and the forenoon being occupied in devo,
tional exercises.
At 2 p. M. the convention reassemblsd.
Prayer by Rev. H. M. Holmes of Benson.
Bros. F. H. Shepard, G. A. Barber and
o. Reed were appointed a committee to
nominate officers.
They reported as follows:
| President-Rev. E. Mills of Rutland.
Vice Presidents - Rev. J. Phillips of
Castleton, E. L. Barber of Benson.
Secretary-Rev. H. L. Grose of Hyde
vile.
Business Comm5ttee C. D. Spencer of
Farhaven, H. G. Barber of Hubbardton,
O. B. Douglass of Brattleboro.
The President took the chair, and called
on Rev. R. Fox of Fairhaven, to pray.
After singing, the Business Committee
reported the following order of exercises,
which was adopted ::
$50 to 3-Answers to the question
How am I a Christian
First answer by Rev. D. Spencer of
Fairhaven.
3 to 3,30-Question What can Chris
tians do to induce sinners to accept the
offers of salvation presented by Jesus
Christ.
$50 to Prayer and conference,
EVENING.
to 7.a0-Prayer meeting, to be led by
Rev. II. NJ. Holmes of Benson.
! 730 to 9-Reports from churches and
individuals lately blessed by revivings of
the Holy Spirit
Pursuant to the foregoing order, the
Rev. Mr.. Spencer made remarks in answer
to the question-How am l Christian I?
He was followed by Rev. e. 2. Hooker
o1Fair Haven ; Rev. E. Mills OF Rutland
Rev. II. Lancashire Of Whitehall:
Next was called up this question
What can Christians do to induce sinners
to accept the offers of salvation presented
by Jesus Christ?
Remarks in answer to this question
were by Rev. E. P. Hooker, Fair Haven !;
Rev. II. NJ. Holmes, Benson G. D. Spen-
Ger, Fair Haven; G. Reed, Fair Haven
Rev. H. Lancashire, Whitehall; II. K.
Hunt, West Haven; II. G.. Barber, Hub
harStCr D n paroIx Ea1r Hoxo,, d..
r. Fox, Fair Haven Rev. Moses Field,
West Haven; E. L. Barber, Benson; R.
Hanger, Fair Haven Rev. T. Mills, Rut-
land.
Prayer and conference from 4 to 43O.
EVENING.
The Convention assembled at 7. The
devotional exercises were conducted by
Rev. H. M. Holmes of Benson.
Reports from churches and individuals
lately blessed by the revivings of the Holy
Spirit being in order.
Rev. Mr.. Holmes of Benson, gave an
account of the work of God in that town.
For years there had been great coldness
iA4 lLS tbuIChCS. n low oSSdn W CEf
nightly unto God. They were prompt
ed to arise and go to work in the Lords
Vineyard. At first union meetings were
held then the families in the place were
visited; then members of the churches
were conversed with, and there was pray
ing one with another very generally. At
length some few impenitent persons were
converted, and these began to work for
Christ. Soon the work spread extensive
ly, and large number now give evidence
that they have passed from death unto
life.
e. d. Barber spoke with reference to
the same work in Benson. Some of the |
leading men in town have been brought |
to Christ, and in all about hundred have |
been converted.
III. G. Barber gave an account of the |
work of revival in Hubbardton. AT the |
convention in Rutland, prayers were re.
quested for the town of Hubbardton. |
Some little time since, Rev. Mr.. Nudge |
was called to assist the Pastor of the Con-
gregational Church. Many had been con-
verted, among whom were several heads
of families. Meetings are now held every
evening.
R. Hanger spoke of the work of God in
the Methodist Church at Fair Haven.
Remarks were made by Rev. r. Fox,
Rev. 81. Lancashire and N Reed
The Business Committee further re-
ported, as follows:
MORNING EXERCISES.
$50 to 9-Prayer meeting; to be led
by Rev. FL. Lancashire.
to 9.45-What evidence have 1 that
am disciple of Jesus Christ?
9.45 to 1030-How can I best secure
the influence of the Holy Spirit2
Z 1880 to 11.15-What are the greatest