The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-20


ton of seven Methodists assembled, the
sum total of that denomination. In Ger
many there are more to-day than on this
continent one hundred years ago. The
same is true of India, China, Africa and
South America, and if these continue the
world will be converted by NIcthods,s
alone. ct all denominations are working.
The time is drawing nigh when prophecy
shall be fulfilled. The Sabbath school army
numbers eight millions. winch is an army
sufficient TO Subiugatc the world for Christ.
1t is progressive.
| cannct ampify this subject Here the
Bishop cNhOrtcd every one to come into
the fold and identify oneself at once with
Christ. making ones character sublime.
Don't give your mind and heart for moth
ing but benefit yourselves aud others. The
speaker then congratulated the people on
| their sucCcss.
The discouscot Bishop James was an able
powerful and thoughtful presentation of
his theme, and gave great satisfaction.
At the conclusion Of The sermon the read
/ ing took place Of the following
RESPONSIVE SERVICE.
/ Responsive Scripture Lesson.
! Psalm C%Nll, Minister and People.
| MiniSter-I was glad when they said unto Inc,
! ~ US 20 into the house OF the Lord.
n TeroIpilSSI1nurieet shall stand within thy gates,
- MiniSteT1JerusSiem is builded as city that
People-Whither the tANes 20 up. the tribes
| OF the Lord. 90 '' Wv ''''
! Mlnlster-UntO the testimony %, rsroo, ia
give thanks unto the name OF the Lori '''' ~
People--lor there are set thrones OF Iu.,p.
ment, the thrones Of the house OF David
Minlster-PraN for the peace OF Jerusalem
r,e,oplem1hey shall prosper that love thee.
MlnlSterIPeace be within thy walls,
peOple-And prosperity within thy palaces
MiniSter-For my brethren and companions
sakes. viii now say, Peace be within thee.
PeQple-Because OF the house of the Lord our
God Will seek thy good.
Ezra Mech, in behalf of the trustees.
presented the church for dedication, giving
general description of the enterprise in a
clear and compact manner.
The church was then dedicated to the
service Of God, in accordance with the
forms Of the Methodist church by Bishop
James.
The exercises were closed with the sing
ing of the doxology and the benediction.
The arrangement of the choir was at
the left of the pulpit and on level with
the audience, and the singing was of the
first order
The pastor, Rev. L. y. Beaudry's labols
are ably seconded 10y the building commit
tee.
COLLATION..
At the close of the public services thc
ministers, twenty-five in number. and their
families were invited to proceed to the old
church ediioe. where Il bouniiful collation.
was served in four courses.
REUNION.
Al three O'Clock p. m. a reunion of the
former pastors and people took place, Rev
IL. l.. Sarks presiding. The scripture les
son and prayer was offered by kev. A.
Campbell, and ,0,th hymn of the Metho-
dist collection was sung.
Several OF the former pastors of the
church then addressed the audience.
REV. II. J.. sTARKs
spoke very louchirgly in reference to his
former residence in Shclburn and referred
IN Il tender manner to "A little daughter who
died here. the climate proving too severe
for her weak constitution.
REV, \. CAMPBELL
said that his sojourn in Shelburn was much
pleasantcr than Mr.. Starks. lie was clad
to come to Shebun for the second pasto-
rate, for II revival interest Immediately fol-
lowed which brought in many Of the SNOWY
members of the church, and especially did
II extend among the young. Ills remarks
were appropriate and encouraging.
The Rock of Ages" was then sung with
great feeling and convection of heart.
REV. T, NJ. EDGERroN
referred to his conversion here and eXpe-
Renee i'll the most powerful revival at This
place. rejoicing most of all that he had
been called to be a minister of Christ. His
reception at Shelburn was hearty. SO that
he iell at hcme Immediately. The deepest
struggles in his eXperence.were while he
served this church, and earnestly besought
the many for whom he had prayed so
long would come to Christ even now. thus |
lifting the burden that had so long Cypress
rd him, AT this invitation many came to
The altar to seek the divine blessing. PRAYER
was then offered by Rev. Mr. Edgerton.
after which hymn was sung and few
testimonies were given, and the meeting
was closed with the benediction by the pre-.
siding elder, Rev. Grin Gregg.
EVENING SERVICE.
The evening service commenced at 7
o'clock, and was opened with the anthem
" the choir ''Biessed be Cod The scrip-
ure lessons were read by Rev. r. A. Grit
in, and prayer by Rev. T. C. Potter of
Vinooski.
THE SERMON.
Rev. Il. A. Griffin Presiding Elder of
he Plattsburgh District, preached the SER
non from the Texts "Mighty to save"
saiah G3--1.
Might is always employed by men for
ACKNOWLEDGMENT. But here we have it
another sense. The prophet question
rophetically, means to be prepared for