Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-20
poroM.CEArTrST ASSOCIATION.
ANNUAL SESSlON.


that time, was adopted.
The committee appointed to examine the
Trcasurer's account retired, and during their
absence Rev. w. S. Penick addressed the As
socjution, giving synopsis OF his work IN
Martnsburg. Va, and advocated the claims of
that section on this Association. He wanted an
appropriation for the purpose of finishing his
church in Mntinsburg. He Sid that he
would give the floor up to Rev. L. }. Willis,
who, he knew would beg for his church, as he
had done Tor his own in Winchester
Rev. +. j, Wil';s then took the flor aud
made an appeal in behalf Of Rev. W. s. Pen
cks church, also in behalf Of Rev. A. Il
Rogers and his church, at CharlcstOwn, West
Virginia.
Rev. \. h. Rogers said he was not opposed
10 Mr., Penck taking up collection, nor was
he opposed TO giving him $400 for the COM
plction of his church, but he represented a con-
grcgatiou who stood more IN need than Mr.
Penick
Rev. +. J. Willis Brother Rogers let US
take these matters in detail Tor we can brttcr
whiu AN cueuy in detail; we will handle Mr.
penlck' 5 case first, aud then hear FROM Charles
town.
Rev. w. 5. PcnicL again took the floor aud
mate another appeal for his church and pco.
pie He said he waited to know who would
give $40 for pew 10 the Nariinshr"g church,
whcrcupon Rev. DR.. Burrows gave so for the
pastors pew.
Rsv w. 5. Pcnick and succeeded iu coaxing
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one separately.
\ lady donated handsome pulpit Bible and
Rev. }. \. JAEGER donated seven religious
books, "Mind aud Heart Of Religion" (him-
self the author He said that he would make
a personal appeal to some Of the members aud
those who could contribute, however small the
amount, would be thankfully received.
The committee on the TrcasurcrS account
returned aud only had an opportunity to report
at this point. The report was received without
being read.
Rev. c. II. R:land announced that he Was
ready to give the delegates who had mot been
assigned, quarters, and that tomorrow night
mass meeting of the Foreign Missions would
be held, and Rev. DIR. Topper, Corresponding
Secretary Of Foreign Missions. would, address
the meeting
After prayer by Rev. Dr. Burrows, the
meeting adjourned until this morning at 9 a. III.
INTRODUCTORY SERMON.
At clock last night large aud intelli.
gcut uudieucc assembled in the Baptist Church
to hear the Introductory sermon before the
Association 10y Rev. [. B. Lake, Of Fauquier
county The text was chosen from Revelation,
lst chap, and 18th Verse, Il am he that
Iivcth." The speaker opened the subject by
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Christ as he appeared on earth; the cplStes a
srmmaly Of his docrineS and the Revelations
an account of what He is now doing. La this
text something more is implied than mcrc cx-
istcucc There is implied:
|. THAT Christ IS interested n the aGaJrS Of
tbs worhl Men aud angels and lost spirits are
interested, but Christ more; His great heart and
great MUD were while on Garth, aud still are
wrapped up in the interests OF men. The
Church was represented by the Prophet as
complaining, "Ihon hast forsaken me-" but
Christ replies, Can woman forget her child;
then will not forget thee.
, CHRIST an actirc poucr IN the curth-
Christ is represented as walking in the midst
of the golden caudlesticXS; as trimming the
lamps as an active agent in preserving and
building up the churches. He is King. This
world is chess board on which Kings aud
Empcrors are playing; Caesar and Pompey,
Bismarck and Napoleon, Tor empire, but they
are all merely serving the purposes Of the King
of Kings,
II these things arc true the following consc-
uucnces must cnsur
|. The Lclicl n shuN Ecc-I1vely obstacle to
man : complete salvation has been removed
If Christ be not risen your faith Is vain ! but
Christ has risen; in the grave He wrcstcd aud
conquered the great enemy, aud TINS gave Him
power to save. The believers a bud engraft-
ed upon the Tree Of Life, "bccause | live yc
shall live also.
,. THE Church shall Hre Here she is engag-
ed in Il series of conflicts. The triumph has
not yet come. Human affairs depend on the
lral tenure of human life. Not 50 with the
Church. Her Prophets slain: her leader 5 fall
en-, but she lives; iull of life, vigor, and clothed
with beauty, she is stretching out her Brarlan
arms for conquest still. The life OF the church
is wrapped up in that Of Christ. lie lives and
His church is impcrlshable 1t will be eternal
~ triumphant.
MORNING. SESSION.
The Association was called to order at nine
o clock this morning by J. \. Haynes Mode
rator, who selected the 795th hymn, 'Iiou
stands with hills around it, which Was sung,
S. y. White, Of Maryland.
Altcr prayer it was announced that ii any
one present had any money to pay TO the
Treasurer it would be received DOW.
The minutes Of Tuesdays meeting were
read and declared correct us recorded.
The list of delegates was read over for cor
rcctinn. The list has been Increased to eighty
five slucc yesterday.
The culumittc; appointed TO nominate an
Acting Board Icrortcl the following named
pcrSouS: {. IL. liylaud, L. Is. Shepherd, j.
H. Carroll, y. Nj. Smith, &. ID. wiltshire,
II. Ilcrndun, |. b. Lake, }. ~ ilaucson, j.
K Num-, VIC. kertoot, Ii. I. Swart and +.
f. Mason.
j. l.. Carroll moved that the name of the
"lc:iug Board be changed to the Executive
Committee.
+. Is. Shepherd opposed changing the name
f. j Willis thought it would be well to
change the name, but did not think "Exccu-
tive proper name.
Mr.. Carol Withdrew his motion.
7. b. Shepherd moved that committee Of
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