Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-10-18
The Y. VI. &. A. Convention.


called the text of the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION Convention, held last week in Bethany
church, Montpelier With possibly less Of spirit
ua lcryor than some of the former meetings
this was most emphatically practical, the ques-
tons asked, and the drift Of the discussions ind-
eating the presence Of those who had been at
work, and who had therefore met the difficulties
which those who work will meet, and which
only those who mean business take the trouble
TO inquire about Let it not be understood,
however, that there was any lack Of devotion
al feeling in the several sessions. All the
meetings for prayer were well sustained, and
those who attended them pronounced the damn
meetings. the most precious Of all. II was here
mainly that the icryor of christian love was mani
icsted while much--perhaps too much-of the
regular time of the convention was taken up by
business aud discussions.
1t is our purpose in this article, not to give a
report Of the doings scraiim, but rather to speak
Of some of the more prominent and important
features of the meeting, which, we trust, will
interest both those who were and were not pres
emit more than formal report
10 was remarked by some Of our brethren from
abroad that We began exceedingly well,-a
Sabbath school convention going before that Of
the Y. NJ. c. Att being esteemed ms an indica
ton that we do not wait until the children grow
up into youth before we begin to labor for their
conversion This remark was well deserved by
the members OF the convention, since they were
all Sunday school workers, partcipator- IN the
discussions Of the former convention, and as it
were united the two in one
On Wednesday afternoon, 9th inst.) at two
O'Clock, Rev L. II Cobb Of Springdeld-presi-
and after devotional exercises the following per-
maneut organization was effected, viz Prcsi-
dent, w. p Dillingham; Of Waterbury Vice
Presidents, Rev F. Is. Fisk of Lyndonvilc, and
A. j. Howe Of Montpelier Secretaries, W r..
llazen Of Burlington. and + G. Mason Of --
The report of the executive committee was
presented by L. ". llawley of Bratteboro, the
Secretary Of committee. BY this it appears that
only few more than half Of the forty assoca-
lions in the State reported themselves in due
season to him. The membership is now upwards
Of 1900, of whom only about one in three could
be relied on for active work, according to the
reckoning of the several secretaries of associa-
tons One of the questions discussed later in
the meeting related to this very matter, and the
few words we have to report upon it may as well
come in at this point 1t was said in reply to
the question, " How may we best arrange and
deycope the activities OF all the membership {?
that this was the old question which had 50 long
ycxed pastors in the study and one of the reasons
for the formation Of Y. NJ. c. A., was because
the church members did not work as they should.
How comes that question then into this new
body?
| IL was answered that / twas part Of our plan
to receive those who did not proiesss 10 personal
pioty as associates and possibly the figures above
did not take this into account . Very likely
in emphasizing saying and doiHg, we had some
what overlooked the necessity Of hang, and SO
the pond Gin some cases) was running all out.
3 The leaders are too apt to let of those with
ease whose diildence makes them shrink from
work Of this kind Many need gently pushing
into responsibility. T. We must teach them to
get out of Saul's armor and be themselves, as
David chose to be- g. We must after all re-
member Gideon, and not be discouraged by few
ness Of numbers And finally, we must not for.
get the power Of quiet Christian character.
Perhaps the silent ones have been been doing more
than we or they think Further than this, if
they won't deyelope themselves, nothing can be
done for OF with them.
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Davis now returned 70 n. ntbank GIN ,na, h,
the visitor. and those Who know him be.t ,yer,
most anxious for his acceptance Of the trust 4.
he was not present, the matter is still pending
On the onestion oWbo, Lind or ,r.rL TO.
proyej most cpcoura,ing dnrina III. roor -,
bro q II Doprloss soii ..LorJ vi o,,, Inc,
work and enlorced tbi. lilo, ,c ,ro,.i,, o,l
WORKING briefly and nertinert,,
Rev + C,ncIo,d =, li,,csd ,vi.t, or, i,...-.-.i.
account Of the Mission School work in Wo,or
bnrv and the spccess or tho Assoc;o,io,, in tIo;,
endeayor 10 procnre and furnish room. So,o,.,l
others whose names We cannot remember oIs,
raye facts and incidents from different mart. n
the State. relating to this tonic.
"The Sabbath duties of the young men of to
day." was discussed by several persons. all O
whom held to the duty of personal attendance OIL
the regular Sabbath services "a a rnlo md m,
necessity Of retirement. reading Gods word
meditation and prayer but als) demanded SON,
effort for the salvation of souls espcciaily of voun,
pien, as part of every Sabbath's duty
la the evening, after very sweet season of de
votion, Mr.. Bacon. of New York CITY. and Rev
Mr. Snencer of Derby made addresses
On Thursday fas every other dov-evon FIJI
day.) there was an early prayer.meetinr, ala
ono ot q o,clocL ,ror ,,hiol ,Lo Canra,,.;5.., :.
summed business and finished its docket
Later-tbe question as To the ., most .dvi.abl
wav Of missing funds - drew out a ver, camera
resnonse and the subject ,vas closed hv ,,,ho
who called the attention Of the audience 10 ,b