Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-10-27
Reported for the oxford Democrat.
Oxford Conference.

OCIOFU CONFERENCE
The semi. annual session of Oxford
Conference of Congregational churches
convened with the "a church in Norway
on Tuesday, Oct. Goth, all the churches
being represented but Upton. Nine oil
the ten officiating clergymen in the Coun'
ty were present. The weather was de-
lightful, and highly interesting season
was enjoyed
Rev. A. Loring. of Sumner, was
nhosen Moderator Reys. ID. Garland. Of
Bethel, II. c. Farrar OF Gilead, and bl o.
Elbridge Poor of Andover, were APP
pointed Com on Nomination.-yho SUBJ
sequently reported Gorham. n. H.. rs the
place of next meeting. lst preacher.
Rev. Mr.. Small of Turner; %. Rev. G.
A. Lockwood of Oxford.
Rev. j. b. Wheelwright of So. Paris,
made IN interesting report OF the National
Council meetings.
The opening sermon was by Rev. y.
W. Grover OF Bethel, iron The text 1--WE
are laborers together with God" An
excellent sermon.
In the afternoon, after devotional scr
vices, the lst topic was taken up, viz;
"Wha, is the peculiar work of the Holy
Spirit in our churches and in the world ?
1t was opened by Rev. e.. +. Tcwksbury.
"How can we DO the most 20 honor Him
and use Ills power and presence Tor the
good Of others?" was opened by Rev. d.
Garland, when both topics were thrown
open TO the house, aud remarks made
upon them by Messrs. Josiah Brown,
Rev. n. S. Moore, S,etson, A. w. Nalen-
tine. S. T.. Merrill, Giles Shurtlen, Revs.
y. W. Grover aud \. Loring, and bro. +.
L. Shaw. The afternoon was spent in
very interesting discussion.
Ia the evening half hour was devoted
10 praise meeting, lei by Rev. Mr..
Observation-Disclosures the next topic was
taken up as follows; why are not the
truths OF the Bible moro effective in the
hearts and lives Of Christian people. and
how can they be made SOP opened by
the Moderator. "llas Christian doctrine
As presented in our creeds, anything TO
do with lhis?" was opened by Rev. J. b.
Whcelwright, followed by bro. +. L.
Shaw.
The meetings on the second day were
opened by an interesting devotional ser
vice, led by Rev. IL. C. Farrar.
Very interesting verbal reports of the
churches were mAlc-a(lcr which the
interests of the Christian Mirror as the
organ of The home churches, were pre-
seuied by one of the editors, bro. F +.
Shaw, and after aresolulion was adopted,
recommending the paper 10 the support
of the churches, several handed in their
names for 1t.
The interests OF The American Board
were then presented by Rev. ID. Garland.
who was delegate TO Rutland. and by
the Moderator.
Resolutions disappearing OF the pro-
posed consolidation OF the great bcncvo.
lent societies of the denomination in the
country, aud opposing tie union Of tue
Magazines published by them, were
passed.
The topic How 10 train up the young
socially, Tor active usefulness, was then
opened by Rev. y. w. Grover. followed
by Rev j. B. Wheclwriget on THE re.
spoIsibiliIies OF parents in this matter"
Bros. Merrill OF Norway, Valentine Of
Bethel aud Shaw followed.
The Conference met at halfpa one.
when sermon was preached by Rev. D.
Garland from John Il :20-on the close
unity Of the disciples Of Christ 10 the
Master.
The Sacrament of the Lords Supper
was thea Observed eys. j. Elliott and
n W. Grover officiating aud Deacons I.
H. Chapman of the Bethel 2d, and \. II.
Muzzy OF Norway, distributing the
elements. I, was fitting close to the
interesting meetings. which were called
the best enjoyed tor long time.
\ contribution OF S2l 60 was taken up
for the Maine Missionary Society, and a
vote of thanks for hospitality rendered.