Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-02-27

8. Rev. NJ. III. Bixby, returned mis-
sionary, addressed the meeting on the
grand motive to missionary effort. This.
was s1ove to Christ in our Learts,
which was well illustrated and enforced
by reference to the christian's personal
experiences, in both America and
Burmah. aAcl $50
TO- After singing, Rev, w. $. Me
Kenzie, district secretary of the Mis-
sionary Union for New England, read q,
paper relating to some OF the aspects of
christian beneficence The law of self
preservation and growth was referred to.
The stream of benevolence is refiuent.
It returns like the waters of the ocean in
clouds. The churches that are liberal
and enterprising are blessed, while those
of an opposite character remain unbless-
ed and die. The paper was an earnest
and eloquent appeal in behalf of chris
tian charity. Rev. G. Hubbard followed
with some appropriate remarks on the
same topic, and also Rev. p. Bates. 1t
was agreed that we should give to
Christ's cause while we live, and after
death by 'swill;" that if we cannot go
ourselves as missionaries, we should do
what we can to help Others.
II. Addresses were made to the Sun
day schools by Rev. DR.. Gardner and
Rev. M. FL. Bixby. Pupils were gath
cred not only from the Baptists, but
from other schools of Ludlow, as gem
eral invitation had previously been ex-
tended to ALL The audience was very
large and the speeches elected deep in
terest DR.. Gardner spoke of the ''Ho-
ly land" or Palestine, which country he
vic fn,1r crh a fnl1 tho
schools of the children he had observed
there, and how they contrasted with
those here, and also spoke of the man
ners and customs of that land. He eX-
hibited two carob pods, an olive oil yes
sci, tear bottle, and some phylocterics,
which he brought from the east, and
very happily and forcibly illustrated the
Holy Scriptures which alluded to the
same.
Mr. Bixby spoke of the condition and
employments of the children of Burmah,
which contrasts widely with those of
children living under the influences of
our own Christian civilization. He ex-
hibited two idol Gods-one of marble
and the other of bell metal-and also
the royal pass of the King of Burmah,
written on palmleaf, ensuring him the
privilege of travelling with safety
throughout the Burman empire. The
remarks accompanying this exhibition
were full of interest. Mr.. BiXby and
his daughter sang those beautiful words
of christian invitation, ''Come to Jesus, y
in the Burman language with thrilling
effect. The happy voices of children
were heard in song at the beginning and
close of this highly delightful exercise,
and after prayer by Rev. n. F. Perry of
the Methodist church of Ludlow.
Adjourned until evening.
12 AT half-past SIX o'clock there was
woman's missionary meeting. Mrs. NLial
Davis of Burlington presided and Mrs.
W. III. Rugg of Perkinsville, served the
meeting as secretary. After singing and
also prayer by Mrs. Rugg, Mrs. Davis
spoke of the object of the meeting and
read letter from Mrs, Luther of Ben
nington, expressing her regret that she
was not able to be present, and also her
desire that an interest might be mani
Tested on the part of the ladies present
in the subject before them. Mrs. M. IL.
BiXby then addressed the meeting on the
condition and needs of the heather
women, and requested those present to
rise who were willing to contribute two
cents week for their elevation. This
appeal was very fayorably responded to.
Mrs. w. II. Walker and Mrs. A. Batch
elder of Ludlow, were appointed a com
mittee to receive the funds thus contrib
uted, The exercises were closed by
singing.
-. The missionary sermon was preach
ed by Rev. w. S. Mckenzie of Boston.
from Mat. 1918. upon the rock will
| build my Church, and the Gates of
Hell shall not prevail against it" After
defining the word church in the text,
to embrace all the redeemed in heaven
and earth, he proceeded to speak of its
foundation, its ''builder," and its ''se-
curity." 1t was timely and vigorous
discourse, and we trust was received
with profit. The missionary collection
was then taken rs per announcement, and
after few appropriate remarks by DR..
Gardner and the pastor, the meeting was
closed by singing one stanza Of that
beautiful hymn,
"Blest be the tie that binds
and by the benediction.
This is very meagre report of great
and good meeting. Your correspondent
can say that it is one of the best of the
kind he has ever attended. The spirit
manifested from the beginning was
excellent, the sermons were very able,
the addresses were enthusiastic and
warm-hearted, the attendance very large,
the singing good, the prayers were fer
vent, the Spirit of the Master was evil
IDENTIFY present, and the bright sunny
day was but emblematical of Gods bless
ed sunlight of truth sent into the world
to enlighten the benighted. Lux.
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