The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1866-1891, 1872-10-31

Kennedy, made the following report:
Sold and distributed gratuitously, (mostly the
latter,) Of Bibles and Testaments, of various
styles, during the past year, lou
Now on hand:
A Bibles G9 75c. So3 w
II Testaments and Psalms, large
80 s5 ne small al SIZE g 15s IS 80
Bibles 1lss q @ Pgs'ty r E good quality and 90
2large gel Family an Bibles, q 81 90 COO
$50 s5
The Rev. E. A. Bolles, Agent of the
American Bible Society, being called upon,
delivered an address in which he gave an
interesting account of what had been done
by the different auxiliary Societies through
out the State, and by means OF what
instrumentalities and agencies. That sixteen
thousand copies of the Scriptures had been
distributed in twenty-five counties OF the
State within the last year. one-half Of which
had been given 10 colored people who can
read. That since 1865 ninety thousand
copies of the Scriptures and portions Of the
Scriptures had been sent by the American
Bible Society into the State of South Caro-
lima. and one-half valued at $35, 1000, had
been given for gratuitous distribution, and
that their generous offers of kindness were
continued unto US. That the Society pub
lished and distributed Bibles and Testa-
ments printed in raised letters for the blind.
That they were printed and bound in va
rious styles, sizes and forms, adapted to the
varied wants, requirements or fancy of the
people. They were printed in two hundred and
6fty-two different languages and dialects
were distributed in Europe, Asia and Africa,
North and South America, and throughout
the Islands of Oceanica, and that hindrances
to their free distribution were being re.
moved throughout the different countries OF
the world. That considerably over twenty
eight millions had been distributed by
the American Bible Society since its organi-
cation. That arrangements were being made
to supply Rail Roads, &c.
After the conclusion Of his address the
Rev F. Bruce Davis, of the Episcopal Church,
being called upon, addressed the Society at
considerable length, and in an interesting
manner upon the many wonderful peculi-
arities of the Bible, such as its antiquity
its preservation and inspiration. The differ
ence in its composition from that Of other
books. The unity ofits design in the won.
derful diversity ofits matter and manner.
Its truth as to religion. The fall Of man In
Adam, and the recovery of it in Jesus
Christ, and by way of showing what it had
done, coDtrasted Europe with Africa, and
the condition of Europe at different periods
according as it enjoyed or was denied tree
circulation and cmbraeement of the Bible.
Showing the wonderful and benefcent ef-
fects that had ever followed its introduction
and cordial reception in any country.
After this address general invitation to
address meeting was extended by the Presl-
dent to any who might desire to do so.-
There being no immediate response, Bro. A.
NJ. Kennedy offered the following resolu'
tions which were seconded and adopted:
Resolved, That we, as Society, recognize
the good hand of our Heavenly Father in the
benefits it has conferred in the past, and pledge
ourselves in the future to make it means OF
still disseminating the Bible.
Resolued, That we cherish the memory Of
the early founders of this Society who have
passed away, and thank God that he put it il
into their hearts to plant this seed which still
brings forth the blessed fruit which we
would transmit to those who will soon occupy
our places
Resozued, That we have undiminishod
confidence in the American Bible Society
and give it our warmest support as one Of
noblest institutions on this continent
Resolucd, That We esteem it . privilege
to meet our friend and brother, Rev. Z. A.
Bolles, Agent for the American Bible So
ciety in South Carolina and bid him God
speed in his work and labor and love. y .
A communication from Vicc-P President j
Z. Mathews, making some important and
valuable suggestions by which increased
efficiency might bo given to the operations Of
the Society, was read by the President, and
on motion of Bro. A. M. Kennedy it was
| referred to the Executive Committee. =.
Tho election of officers for the ensuing
year being in order, it was on motion of the
Rev. S. H. Hay ."
Rcsozyed, That the same officers be con-
tinued in their respective positions.
The Rev. E. A. Boiles then stated that
! $50 contributed at one time to the Ameri,
can Bible Society would make one life
member, and $3.50 a life Director in that
Society.
A collection was then taken up for the
benefit of the Society which amounted tc
s59, and was handed over to the Rev. E. A.
Bolles, Agent for the transmission Of the
American Bible Society, and to be placed
by it to the credit of the Society. It was
stated by the President before the collection
was taken up, that any one might become
member of the Society by contributing fifty
cents to its funds
On motion, the Rev. F. Bruce Davis ot
the Episcopal Church, was elected an Hon
orary member of the Society and of the Elk
ecutive Committee.
1t was then on motion of W. II. R. Work
man
Rcsozucc1, That this Society hold its 54tt
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