Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-28

ject. Thought the central idea was to reach
young men. Young ladies are not exposed
to SO much danger as the young men. He
thanked God for the old young men who are
earnest workers in the Association with which
he was connected.
After singing Mr.. Rowland led in prayer.
Mr.. d. L. Moody, of Chicago, having ar
rived in the afternoon train, made his appear
ance and was cordially greeted. On being
called to speak on the question under discus
sion, he briefly responded. He said that the
Young Mems Christian Association is the
church in action-the church using little
common sense. A man says there is no au-
thority in the Bible for these organizations.
So there is none for Sunday schools. We
have got to use a little common sense in these
matters. He spoke of the trials of young
men in flocking to the larger cities. We
should aim to reach the young men, but he
didn't know of any better way than to bring
the women along too.
Remarks were made on the same sabjectby
Rev. Mr.. Welcome, and Mr.. Lee.
The question box was then opened, and
several questions were answered in very in
teresting manner by Messrs. Moody and Lee.
Adjourned to evening.
Benediction by Rev. Mr.. Martin
EVENING.
The evening exercises commenced with
singing Old Coronation.
Rev. Mr. Martin read portion Of scrip
lures, from the Ilsth Psalm, and offered pray
err.
Rev. DIR. Kicker, of this city, in behalf of
the Augusta Association and the christian
people of the place, extended fraternal gre +
ings to the convention. He trusted that the
people here offered them more substantial
welcome than mere words could express.
The meeting of the convention had been made
subject of prayer, and we all anticipate high
results from the meeting of the strong young
men in council The Young Mems Christian
Association represent the idea of essential
unity. We come together from different de-
nominations, but these branches all spring
from the same true vine. There is unity even
in our very diversity; We may have separate
ORGANIZATIONS but are one in Christ. We may
see our way clear to blend in one IN outward
FORM as we are one in spirit, and come at
length into the came blessed Heaven above.
Rev. Mr.. Fay Of Bangor responded in be-
half of the convention and cordially endorsed
the sentiments of DR.. Kicker. There is great
force in these annual festivals. We come
this year at the political centre to see If the
wires are cloggcd altogether with the spirit OF
worldliness We are glad to be received into
your houses, and at your tables. Let the
young men get fred up at the Association
rooms, and impart it at the prayer meetings
of the churches. When we are full OF this
fire we shant know whether disciples
of John Wesley, John Calvin or John Allen.
Mr.. Chase, President Of the convention,
suggested that the older members Of churches
extend a cordial welcome to the young men
in their various organizations.
After singing the question for the evening
was taken up-"The religious work of the
Association, and what is it intended to accom-
plishf"
Mr. Sturtevant of Portland, opened the dis
cussion. He thought the mission work was
the great work for the Young Mems Christian
Associations, and spoke at length and very
feelingly Of his experience in that direction
in the city of Portland. The county Jail in
this city had been visited during the afternoon,
and good deal of interest manifested by the
prisoners in their souls interest
Mr. r. C. Morse of New York claimed that
religious work was the central work of the
Association.
Mr.. McKenney of Portland, said that we
should be directed by Christ. 1t was self
consecrating work.
The discussion was interrupted here and
devotional exercises ensued, participated in
by large number of persons.
A despatch was received by Mr.. Rowland
conveying to him the intelligence of the death
of his father. Fervent prayer was offered in
his behalf by Mr.. Cargill of Augusta. AS Mr..
Rowland would be compelled to leave on the
early train, he took leave of the convention
in some parting words of exhortation.
Mr.. Moody of Chicago, then took the stand
and addressed the convention for nearly an
hour on the great work of saving young men,
and the necessity of a thorough study of
Gods work. 1t was most earnest and elo-
quent appeal.
After singing, the benedction was pro-
nounced by Rev. Mr.. Ladd, and the conven-
ton adjourned to this morning at o'clock.
PROGRAMME FOR THIS FORENOON.
Prayer and Promise meeting at o'clock,
to continue ore hour, led by d. L. Moody.
Convention to meet at nine o'clock, the first
half hour TO be devoted to new business.
From half past nine to ten, reports from As
sociations; From half past ten to twelve dis
cussion of the following questions, one-half
hour devoted to each LIST, cottage and neigh
borhood prayer meetings, to be opened by
David Cargill of Augusta; I'd, social gather
ings; Sd, methods of raising funds, opened
by d. l.. Moody. From IL to l2t o'clock
reading of questions from the drawer, to be
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