The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-05
Rutland County Fellowship Meet
ing.


Of the remarks of those clergymen who
participated in the discussion, Tuesday, Of
the question, "Whai IL fellowship of the
churches"
Rev. II. r. Hall, In his Introductory re-
marks, waived the discussion of the topic |
as definition, put 1t at once upon the |
broadest ground. and spoke pointedly to |
as such. He alluded to |
the examples furnished by other denomina-
tions and compared the fraternal spirit en-
listing among them, with the death OF the
same in Congregational churches. The
former aid and sustain their feeble churches
while the latter let theirs die. He asserted |
as one cause of the lack of fellowship
among Congregational churches, The widen
ing of interests, though the improved ia
ciliies for travel which enlarged the field.
A second cause exists in the short pasto-
rates of young men, A third, in the want
of mutually and special affections. A
fourth cause exists in the conservatism,
frigidity and mistaken sense Of dignity
which pervades Congregational churches
of the present day.
Mr. Woodruff related some experiences
as pertinent to the topic.
Rev. Mr. Smith of Turkey, drew not
very nattering picture Of the contrast be-
tween christian fellowship in heather and
civilized lands, and gave an interesting ac-
count of the help rendered by the central
church at Marsovan TO smaller oummuni-
ties. aiding them to establish five churches
in four years while we think, If we have
taken care of ourselves, we have done all
that could be expected of us, and weaker,
struggling churches may do the same or
become extinct.
Mr. Granger endorsed the idea advanced
Shy Mr.. Hall, of the perverson of noble
principle, whereby Congregational churches
trench themselves in individual opinion
and personal independence and exclude the
grace of God.
The remarks of Rev. Messrs. Denison
and Gilbert were equally pointed and in
teresting.
The exercises of the evening were open
ed by singing, followed by prayer by the
Rev. Franklin Tuxbury of Brandon, after
which discussion of the best methods in
Sabbath School work ensued participated
in by Revs. j. X. Williams, Calvin Granger
r. T. Hall, VIM. Denison, John Smith
and Messrs. G.. G. Barber and z. c. Ellis oil
Farhayen.
The singing was rendered blythe Congre
gational Sabbath school, under the conduc
of A. G. Hoadley.
The meeting closed with the bencdiction
by Rev. Aldace Walker, ID. d.
SECOND DAY
The order of exercises commenced OF
Wednesday at $50 a. m, by prayer meet
ing under the leadership of Rev. J. X
Williams, which was well attended. A
Its close, on motion of Rev. w. L. Wood
ruff, Rev. r. T. Hall was chosen pfesiden
pro tenn, in the absence of Rev. Calvi
Granger.
The discussion of the question, 'Wha
is required of us in order to secure gen
eral outpouring of Gods spirit upon tn
, churches of this county 2" was opened b.
, Rev. Aldace Walker, d. d., of WallinG
, ford. He spoke of the gravity ard impol
lance of the subject befores the meeting
> aua "a. n.~.sSi'J ~r ;.mndiate ACTIVITY @
} the churches throughout the state. Vel
mont is far behind other states in religion
advancement, there having been 10 generi
, progress since 1881, and the religious bod
= of the state has diminished by sever;
f thousands during the last twenty year.
G The question does not refer specially to II
vival, but to increase of the spiritual zei
of established Christian bodies, to oblite
ate the worldliness that Expresses the pei
s pie of God and substitute righteousness
= Nor is it a question of outside operation
. nor of means and measures, but one rela
ing to our own spiritual condition. OF
own hearts must be kept in proper fran
: to be imbued with the love of God, and "
\ must diligently seek for the holy spirit.
+, His remarks were interspersed by protus
quotations from the scriptures, and pointe
2 to one summary: to gain an outpouring {
: Gods spirit upon ourselves.
Rev. franklin TuXbury was the secor
8 speaker, and ascrib, d the lack of the on
u pouring of Gods spirit to personal fault
!, and urged individual examination and ca
e nest repentance of sin.
Three verses of the hymn, Shall jest
Bear the Cross Alone, were then sung, a
n ter which the discussion was continued
IS Rey. Messrs. Denison, Granger, Sheriff
# Williams, johnson and Hall.
Mr.. Dennison spoke of the crippled co
l. dition of the Castleton church at the tin
= variance among the members. the state
:, Indebtedness, and the dismissal of mini
ter who had served long pastorate, h,
= nearly excluded Christian grace from IL
d ranks of the church. He alluded to
If aged and humble individual in whom W
n the hiding of the power of God to the sa
. ing of the church.
II Mr. Granger urged self-consecration
J. pastors and people as means of securir
[. the desired object and of battling the seve
- judgments passed upon Gods people by Il
10 world.
E Mr. Sheriff. believed that Christians mi
S. err in excessive elt-condemnation, and
I drawing false distinctions between world
90 ness and conservation to God that we al
% not necessarily worldly if we pursue bus
u ness earnestly and with zeal, but withol
IN craft and iniquity. and suggested as oil
v. method of obtaining diffusion of Goo
!, spirit, that every Christian man and Wont
10 should cultivate the desire for it in The
e. own hearts, and not be solicitous about 4
to desires OF others. If we believe and
ii forward in the expectation that the no
), spirit will be revived in the churches, tn
y result will ensue.
IN After, " Guide me, oh; thou great Jeh
IF yah" Mr.. Williams proceeded with the d
I'd cussion by saying, How can most effe
- tually discharge my responsibilities in lea
40 ing my neighbor to seek God in prayer al
Mt in the study of Gods word, and urged
a to realize the importance of consderi
10 this point, which he regarded as most {
~ sential to the securing of the desired @
o. ject.
ry Mr.. johnson said. ''the Loid does II
III work by human means or methods. Chr
4. tians must recognize two great principl
- no undorlx,inu tho xyhola work First th