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

Mr.. Chase followe ed in remarks on the same
subject.
Rev. Mr. Daggett of Leeds, welcomed the
members of the association as evangelists.
Rev. Mr.. Bryant of East Winthrop begged
the brethren not to feel concerned about in
Juring the church. That was founded by the
Almighty and could not be harmed by erring
man. In the appointment of meetings no set
rules can be laid down; let there be the cXer-
else of little christian common sense.
Mr.. Bailey referred to Western preacher,
as II good example, who was willing 10 preach
to the children and old people, if the strong
and earnest workers would go out to save
men. He was glad to-have them absent from
the church that mission.
Mr.. Googin spoke very effectively of the
mission work that had come under his own
observation. We must hunt up these fallen
ones-dig them nut-ministers can't do it;
they are overworked now. Preach to these
poor souls, not of hell and misery; they
know enough of that already; but tell them
of heaven, of the peace and joy of believing,
and of happy escape from misery.
Rev. Mr.. Randall of Fairfield, said the
l church and association should not clash in
their work.
Fifteen minutes were now spent in praise
meeting, consisting of the singing of beauii-
full hymns, and sacred songs, led by Col.
Wing, the Misses Stanley, and other Winthrop
singers. The singing was touching and pa
thelic, and the meeting was heavenly sea-
son to all present
| A very practical question was then taken
up and presented by Mr.. Chase of Portland
| How shall we raise money to meet the
| expenses of the work?'-followed by taking
up collection.
The report of the Treasurer, John Russell
,tb ID. a
ing that $ll567 have been raised ard SIG
IS expended.
An address on Sunday school work was
made by Mr.. }. p. Higgins of Dexter, who is
in the employ of the Maine Sunday school
convention. This was followed by brief and
spirited remarks on the same subject by
Messrs. Hanscom, Baker, Fogg, Douglass
and Sherman.
a wife's request for prayers for the con-
version of husband, was followed by a sea-
son of earnest and pleading snppication.
| Adjourned after receiving the edic ion.
THURSDAY EVENING.
| The church was crowded, and at least one
hundred persons went away unable to gain
admission.
The usual exercises of singing took place.
and the scriptures were read and prayer Of
tered by Rev. David Douglass of Manches-
| ter.
what is the duty of our association in the
| temperance causeI' was announced as the
question for discussion during the evening.
1t was opened by +. A. Smith of Portland,
who was followed by DR.. Brickett of Augusta,
Hon S. T. Benson Of Winthrop, Capt. Stur-
dvant, Francis Murphy, Il. II. Burgess of
Portland, and others. The whole time was
occupied il. the discussion, which was of
most profitable character, showing that the
associations are in hearty sympathy with the
reform movement and DESTROYS of giving more
attention to the sabjec: OF temperance in all
its bearings.
| Adjourned to morning.
FRIDAY MoRSlSG.
| The early morning prayer meeting was led
by Col. Wing. 1t was the last and best OF the
en!iie series. An experience meeting took
| place previous to the regular exercises OF the
convention.
In the business meeting W. II. Hobbs was
chosen Corresponding Secretary.
| A liberal collection was taken.
The question "What can we do to destroy
the influence of publications of an immoral
characterf" was discussed by +. W McKin-
ney of Portland, J. r. Learned of Auburn
and others.
The following resolutions were reported
| from the committee, and adopted:
| RESOLVED, That we recognize In the work OF the
| Young Mems Christian Associ. ton essential
that Is not Otherwise supplied, and furnishes add
vantases of the greatest value for reachinga Il say
ing ung men. And althou II The fruits Of his
cause are uy no means confined to this ca-s yet
deem such Il speciality sufficient to commend our
work to every philanthroplst well rs every mem
Der OF the CAureh OF Chri {.
RESOLVED, That the present condition of the As.
ISOLATION in Maine Is sncn as TO afford encourage
meut Tor proceeding in as active operations the
means IN our hands Will permit
RESOLVED, That we commend to the Associa
tons that are so highly favored AS to have superior
| strength, to cooperate with neighooring Associl-
| lions when may be feeble, giving them their right
arm oil strength, and yielding them all the encoUr-
agement they are able.
WHEREAS, Many Associations need extra help
at times from outside Tor adequately initial ny new
interest in the locality where they belong therefore,
RESOLVED. That during the coming year, the
state Executive committee be hereby appointed to
the duty OF making all arrange nlents conv, nient
tor supplying such nen and means AS OFF,, to SUCH
Associations need, tor the OF salvation.
RESOLVED, That our heartle,t synpathies are in
the sabbath school work, and We desire all the
schools under the care OF our Associ tons 10 send
| delegates to the state and other conventions aud
cooperate generally with our state SIpeiinte' dent,
Bro j. f. III inns. Also that The vt state
sabbath School Convent to admil two members
from our ranks to their State Executive Commit.
tee.
WHEREAS, The reading of light, fashy and i'm.
moral books and papers by the youth OF our state,
is II waste of time, tending to dwaf Tie mint, cor.
works of II pure and eievatng character especially
the word of God,
RESOLVED, That 1t is within the sphere of our
Associations to use every effort to ,meiy this evil
by sup lessing the sale of these works the circul
ton OF Il pure literature, and other means.
WHskLAS, The use OF tobacco is Thy, poison
Gus aud especially tending to po> cry iil ness, i'll
hea tn intrmperance, vice, insaniiy and death;
RESOLVED, That christian young men ptcial
ly, should every effort to discourage its use by
Others, and neither buy sell or use it themselves
WHEREAS, While We hail with JOY The progress
of temperance in our state for the lew months past
we realize the necessity of constant vigilance and
activity in order to make the work permanent and
farther advance it; therefore,
RESOLVED That it Is the duty of christian Young
men, and the IL Ultimate work of cur Associations,
to do all IN their powe, for the promotion OF tenn
perance, by presenting the pledge, condu ting tenn
perance meeting the distribution oil temperance
reading, and ia other ways.
RESOLVED, That the thanks of this State Asso-
citation be hereby rendered to the people OF Win
throp Tor their hospitable entertainment IF this
Association during this session.
RESOLVED. That to the Methodist society wor
shipping i'll this house, we render thanks tor the
eonveuences 81 joyed in the of this sanctuary.
RESOLVED, That the courtesy OF the Maine Cen
trail Railro I'd corporation in returning members
free from the Convection, calls for and receives
our grateful thanks.