Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-10-05

iii love the association Hau peeH lie means
of drawing the different denominations to-
gether.
Mr.. Googins of Portland thought that we
ought to 20 to the very substratum of society
and employ our time in trying to raise man
from his degradation and woe-bringing the
blind in sin to see the light of truth If We
do these good works we shall have the heart
and sympathy of the ministers and all good
people. Spend time in saving souls instead
of quarrelliug
Mr.. Bailey, the President. was pleased to
say that the ministers in Winthrop were all
hand in hand with the association.
Sang
Nearer, my God, to thee"
The next question taken up was, "Shall we
confne our efforts TO the salvation of young
men,"
Opened by Mr.. Bailey, who said that he
differed from many in this matter 1t had
generally been considered that the salvation
of young men was the special work of the
association; but he believed in laboring not
only for the salvation Of the young men, but
the young women also, and the aged and mid
| dle-aged. 1t was impossible in his case to
contine his labors to the young men. As he
went out into the rural districts he felt a deep
interest in all classes. There are more con-
versions among the ladies than among the
gentlemen, and they are some Of our hes.
workers.
MIR. Dingley of Auburn, believed in men
and organizations that had single motive
hobby, if you please-a single definite and
enthusiastic aim, and who hit the mark every
| time. The Young Mems Christian Association
has particular, specific woIk-going into the
highways and saving the fallen. But if, in
dong this, We come upon an old man, or a
| lady, shall pass them by? God forbid?
| But he did not want too much latitude given
The association work in the large cities must
be still more definite on account of the wide
field occupied; but in one sense, in Maine
1.-THE field is the world" Auburn has as many
| women workers as men. Pitit the man Who
could not be saved by a woman's influence.
In the rural districts would give to no partic
| lar and single class the benefits of the asso-
citation. In short, he would have the asso-
| citation work specially for young men, but in
| cidentally for all classes.
Camp meeting John Allen" said that W hen
the boys 20 cunning, if they don't find a par
fridge they will FIRE at squirrel. So the
| young men are hard to catch-they are shy
and il you don't get them, take the older
ONES; they'll be better than nothing. But
work among the young men as much as pos
| sible.
Mr.. Burgess of Portland had thought at one
| time that the association work should include
everything; but experience had taught him
differently. The plans that are formed by
associations should have as basis the saliva
ton of young men. Form associations of
young ladies, if thought desirable, but the
great triumph of our labors our browning
| work, is the conversion Of young men. This
point was wei illustrated.
Mr.. Lewis of Portland, had been engaged
more especially in the mission field, and had
found ii important to gather the children
| and parents together in the schools. We can
| not fulfil our mission with one object in view.
Draw out all and save all.
Mr.. Cousens said that ia our Sunday school
classes young ladies are provided with good
teachers, but the idea seems to prevail that
anything would do for the young men. The
association occupies place that no other re-
ligious organization fills, and its chief glory
| is To save young men.
Mr. Titus of Monmouth, thought that dis
tinetiye work might do in come places, but
would not answer in sparsely populated places.
! y general invitation must be extended 10 all
TO come land take the waters of life freely"
Rev. Mr.. s. lvester of Winthrop, said that
| to adopt the affirmative of the question would
be to shut us out from all labor in any other
direction Should certainly labor for young
men, but not alone for that class.
Mr.. Chase of Portland, said that at the
| starting of The association its distinctive work
was the moral and spiritual benefit of young
men, nut AS the field widened revision was
had of the constitution and the association
was understood 10 be ready ''for work for
| Christ in fields not occupied by existing Or
| gaDizitions." Use all means in our power to
| get in all classes.
Mr.. Learned of Auburn said that we learn
in trade if we wish to get The good will of
lady customer, We praise her babe. Would
we gain men and women to Christ, we must
| show love to their children.
| Capt. StuTdivant said that chris ian woman
| had led him to the cross of Christ. If we
| can get the young women converted, they will
| be more powerful for good than the men.
| They are not easily discouraged, and are
| better and more persistent workers. He gave
instances of meetings held by women in Port
| land jail, resulting in conversions. If there
| was one picture in the worli which he " Guild
Ike to have transferred by the brush of the
artist to canvas, and hung in his parlor, it
! would be the woman in Portland Jail, bowed
| in prayer and kneeing beside her the penitent
| and broken. earted prison convicts.
Col. Wing OF Winthrop, said there an
| organization of women in that town. Had
| the ladies' not been active he doubted if the
| Winthrop association would now be in exist
| encc. tie apprrhended that in the large cities
| IT would be better to have distinctive work,
but that is impractcable here.
| MIR. Jones OF Winthrop thought that the
| definite object of the associations should be,
the salvation of all the unsaved.
| The question box then passed around
and questions obtained relating to the asso-
citation work and kindred subjects, which
were briefly answered by several gentlemen
| indicated on the respective questions.
Closed the meeting by singing
Praise God from whom all BILE ssugs low"
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Prayer meeting at half-past one o'clock, the
special subject being answers to prayers.
AT o'clock the convention was called to
order by the President.
Passages of scripture were read and prayer
offered by Rev. Mr.. Cousens, after which the
hymn was sang
"Blest be the tie that binds"
A committee on resolutions was appointed,