Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-10-09
State Sabbath School Convention.
At swAN1oN, w., OCT. AND 2, 1872.

Pastors from the several evangelical denomina-
tions in the State, and delegates from the Sabbath
Schools, met in the Methodist Episcopal Church
at O'Clock, A, NJ on Tuesday and made choice
of Rev. j. q. W Coke, of Montpelier, rs Presi-
dent, for the present session, and Col. franklin
Fairbanks, Of St. Johnshury, for the year ensu.
ing. Mr.. Butler, the State Secretary, was assis-
ted by Rev. Mr.. Morgan, Of Lyndon, and Rev.
MIR May, ofSt Johnsbury. greeting Of wei.
come was given by the pastor Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church at Swanton.
The State Sccrotary's report from the several
counties was given by which it was found that
there was great deficiency Of real work in this
great cause Chittenden county had done the
best. and Caledonia county had done the least
This report was followed by personal reports Of
delegates from several towns.
AFTERNOON
Opened by an address by Dr. Touriee, of Bos-
ton, on Sabbath School Singing. TO be appre-
ciated, tho address must have been heard. No
report could do it justice, lie recommended that
ALL should sing and sing hstily.'
Subject for discussion Selection Of Seed
Discussion commenced by Rev. Mr. Morgan,
Of Lyndon, and followed by Miss Morris, No. 10
Bible House, New York city Miss Morris is a
professional Normal Sabbath School Teacher,
and is mistress Of the business. Her illustrations
are natural and simple that any child can I'M
derstand them, and yet there is such fountain
Of wisdom and deep dscernment underlying the
whole that it is difficult to decide which is the
lao tstf,s
Her heart seems 70 be thoroughly imbued with
the spirit Of Christ
The evening was devoted to a praise meeting,
conducted by DR.. rourjee lie is very euthusi-
asiic in recommending congregational singing in
all places and under all circumstances. lie does
not approve Of Z" fhcriag" this part Of our wor-
ship through quartette Of singers, hired at an
enormous salary, while the congregation are
shut out.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Met at 9 O'Clock in the Congregational church
Singing again by Dr. Touree, in which the au-
dence participated.
Subject for di-cus,ion-Thc Sewers Of the Seed
Il. In the Pulpit, by Rev MIR. Farrar
.. In the School by Rev. Mr.. --- from
Canada and Miss Morris again
3. In the Family, by Judge Howard. of st.
Jphnsbury.
A The Harvest, by Rev Mr. Morrow, oil
of Montpelier.
The discussion must have been heard to be APP
preciated.
The pastor Of the Congregational Church in
Swantpn, gave an expression Of the hearty recep
tinn with which the convention had been received
by the citizens Of that place. His only regret was
that their hospitality had not been more thor
oughy tested. There were about two hundred
delegates from abroad, and yet many families
were disappointed because they did not receive
the number they provided for. Ample provision
was made, in the yestries Of the churches, for a
dinner for such as did not wish for entertainment
for the night Here there were not only fray
mentS that remained over and above, but full bas-
kets and boxes which were not opened May
God reward them for their liberal hospitality.
Such gatherings are well calculated to encour-
age the aborers in the vineyard, and to cultivate
a stronger attachment between Christians. The
fruit will be seen after many days.
A DELICATE.