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ABBEVILLE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION

Jones, being abscnt-having been sud
denly and unexpectedly called to tn
bedside of q dying near relative-Mr
James II. Widcman moved that Rev
r. II. Pope be called to the chair, whicl
was unanimously adopted. The intro
ductory sermon was preached by tn
Rev. r. n. Pratt, of the Abbcville mis-
sion, from John viii -, stirring dis
course showing that the Master ha(
something for each of His servants t.
do in His vineyard, and that they shoult
let their light shine, and draw thei
light from Him who is the Father 0
: limht. Mr.. Pratt is an earnest worker
!. and bids fair to make one of our bcs
preachers.
Letters were then read from - church
cs, and the delegates names enrolled
The delegation was very full. Some Q
the churches had experienced revivalS
with additions, others were in q colo
state. All the churches but one report
ed Sunday-schools in fourishing con
dition. There seems to be an unusua
interest unaffected in the bounds Of tho
Association with reference to Sunday
schools, which is very commendable
The twelve churches have member
ship of 1872, and sent up $3.50 for benev-
olent purposes. This amount is by NJ
means all that the churches do during
the year, but all along through the yeal
they send up money to some specified
object.
After reading the letters and enrolling
the delegates, the Association proceeded
to ballot for Moderator and clerk. Mr.
James II. Wideman is treasurer, anG
holds his office during the pleasure q
the body. Rev. Thos. II. Pope was
unanimously elected Moderator, and i,
l.. Moore clerk. Mr.. Pope is the prstoi
of Greenwood church, a graduate OF
Furman University, and took a course
of lectures in the Seminary: though q
voung man, he had before this presided
over u much larger body rs their Mod
crator, the Reedy River Association ;
he is very modest and unassuming, and
makes a very good presiding officer.
Corresponding members were received
from the following Associations, and
welcomed to seats in the body: Edge
Geldf, Ssluda, Rcedy River and Tiger
| River.
NcN. w III. w lIildiI>, ~ ~, pNstiH'
in behalf of the Southern Baptist Theo-
logical Seminary Prof. {. II. JudSon
| of Furman University and Female Col
lcge; Rev. John Stout OF State mis-
SiOnS.
The constitutional amendment pro-
posed ut the last meeting doubling the
delegation was brought up and adopted.
Rev. Mr.. Pratt made q report Of his
operations and doings at the Abbeville
mission. The Association seemed very
gratificd at the report. Mr. =. said they
needed and must have money or the
work must stop he made very earnest
appeal. Addresses were also made by
Rev. B. +. Miller, Rev. John Stout,
and the Moderator, in behalf OF this
noble and glorious enterprise; some
enthusiasm seemed manifested, and sew
eral hundred dollars raised. \ resolu-
ton was adopted putting al agent in
the field, and Rev. r. n. Pratt was
elected. A resolution Of thanks was
adopted by rising vote to Rev. Il. n.
Pratt and Mr.. J. B. Rogers, for the i'll
terest they had taken III cndcavoring to
secure house of worship.
Rev. DR.. Williams made an appeal
for the students fund of the Seminary,
and secured about $40.
Prof. Judson mode q very Interesting
speech on education and the prospects of
Furman University. The Association
put an agent in the field to help secure
the endowment; said agent is Rev. B.
+. Miller.
Rev. John Stout gave very interest
in. account of the State Mission Board.
and received some contributions.
Several other matters Of minor impor-
tance came up for consideration, but the
all-absorbing subjects were the building
of the church at Abbcville Courthouse,
and the endowment of the Furman
University, and l will be somewhat dis
appointed if the Abbeville Association
fails to do her duty-and her whole
duty.
Greenwood was selected as the place
for the next meeting; Rev. Z +. Miller
to preach Introductory sermon, Rev. W..
3. Jones charity sermon.
The Association adjourned Saturday
evening, after very harmonious and
pleasant meeting.
The exercises on Sunday were Of a
highly interesting character. The COLI
grcgation was very large-as large as |
ever saw at any church gathering, but
was orderly and quiet, and everything
passed off pleasantly. At 10 O'Clock
tn ere was q Sabbatl-scho. mass meet
ing, where delightful music was made,
anu interesting addresses delivered.
Rev. Mr.. King, Rev. Mr.. Edwin G.
Rice, and Mr.. Robt. Pratt addressed the
childleu in nice speeches, encoul aging
them in the good work. Immediately
after the close of these exercises the
charity sermon was preached by Rev.
VIM. Williams, d. D., from Genesis iv
0. DR.. Williams is one Of the best
preachers of the Baptist or any other
denominati,.l, and handled this subject,
as he does all others, in q mastery man.
ner. He was pastor of this church for
several years during and since the war,
and no man ever came among any peo--
pie and carrie away any more profound
respect and esteem than this man of
God. Long may his life be spared, and
he may feel assured that he ever will
carry with him the love and esteem of
Horeb and vicinity. At the close of
DR.. Williams sermon q collection was
taken up amounting to S4l .45.
In the afternoon Rev. Il. II. Pope
preached 4 very good sermon-subjcct
Peters denial. Mr.. Pope is an earnest,
impressive speaker, and II young man OF
ability, and withal q Christian gentle
man. The bcndiction was then pro-
nounccd, and rs the large congregation
passed out Of the church, the choir sang
"N'hcG shall we meet again"
Yours truly,
"IIARD LhBOP.n