The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-03-09

seeking TO take from you any OF the
prerogatives or privileges which have
/ hitherto been so justly accorded you
and which it may be said, have been
purchased by the tolls and sacrifices o.
the hundred years of American Meth
odism.
We would not detract ia the leas,
from the honor and glory which have
crowned the heroic history of the
church's achievements, accomplished ed
by the self sacrificing labors OF the
Fathers,-labors which, in large de-
gree, are still your heritage
We come rather to rejoice with you
in the wonderful power OF the gospel,
as preached by the fathers and your,
selves, and illustrated in its widely ex.
tending contests; conquests made posi-,
bic only, as we believe, by the peculiar
organization which, in the providence
of God, our fathers hopefully placed in
YOUR faithful hearts and hands.
That organization we feel was ad-
mirably ada apted to the times upon
which It was cast. No word Of reproach
or complaint do we suggest in the review
OF its wonderful success.
But we recognize the fact that the
times have changed. The church has
recognized the same fact, and after long
discussion and mature deliberation it
wisely adapted itself to the changed cir.
cumstances surrounding it, aud now
concentrates its forces, clerical and lay,
for a more rigorous warfare in the cause
o. ,he nedeemer.
And thus it is brethren, that we come
to you to-day, not to divide or to destroy,
but to get nearer to you in the love and
power Of the Gospel. We come to
stand close beside you, right under the
cross; so that together, shoulder to
shoulder, we may bear it forward to
further and grander victories.
When the seventh angel OF the A poca-
lypse sounded, John, in his banishment
on Patmoa, heard great voices in
heaven, saying the kingdoms OF this
world are become the Kingdoms OF our
God and OF his Christ, and Jesus shall
reign for ever and ever.
What was then prophecy, uttered to
encourage a lonely exile, aud feeble,
struggling church, is now becoming his
tory,-the grandest history OF the world
that can be written.
We come to YOU to-day, brethren, TO
bear more active part IN making up
that glorious history and as we come
nearer 10 tue heart and to the great
Head OF the Church, we feel more
deeply than ever that
For her our tears must fall,
For her our prayers ascend,
To her our tois and cares be given,
Till tolls and cares shall end"
and while thus united more closely in
the tolls and labors OF the Gospel, we
shall more fully partake OF its hopes
and triumphs; and in anticipation 0:
final victories and reward, henceforth
will sing with you, with more !eryor
than ever before:
"Sure as Thy truth shall last,
TO Zion shall be given
The brightest glories Earth can yield,
And brighter bliss OF Heaven"
DR.. Alex Martin was called from
the ranks Of the ministers and re-
sponded in an appropriate speech.
Hon. C. D. Hubbard came forward
and made one OF the best and most
thoroughly religious speeches that was
ever delivered in this city. Owing to
want OF paper, the Secretary was
unable to report Brother Hubbards
remarks, which is "a matter of general
regret, as it was too good to be lost.
BY request OF Rev. A. J. LYDIA, Bishop
Simpson spoke at length upon the
probable results OF the admission OF
lay delegation in the church. The
Bishop was sublimely eloquent, and
from every section Of the church the
Methodist "amens' came forth in vol,
umes OF power that stirred the souls OF
every one present. A synopsis OF the
Bishops address will no doubt appear
in the regular Conference proceedings.
After the addresses, the Bishop an
noupced the 18TH hymn,
Il" Blest be the tie that binds, &C.,
which was sung with the spirit and
the understanding" aud the joint ses-
SION OF the Conferences closed with
general good feeling, and the laymen
withdrew making new resolutions to
live nearer to the Master, and to labor
more earnestly for the upbuilding OF
His kingdom and the spread OF scrip
tural holiness throughout these lands
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That we tender our graceful
thanks TO the friends and brethren OF
the city Of Wheeling, for their hospi-
tality in entertaining US in the same
manner and spirit that they received
and cared Tor the Ministerial brethren
OF the Conference; and that We leave
the city with the kindest reccollections
OF our briet sojourn with you.
On motion OF Bro. Hubbari-ad-
journei sine die by singing the long
meter doxology and the benedction 10y
Bro. f. J. Stone
T. II. LOGAN, President,
6. W. ATKINSON, Secretaries.
{. F. SCorT, W.
T,, no,;ras of tho San1uich Islan3s