The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-05
VERMONT BAPTIST SABBATH
SCHOOL, CONVENTION.
sn Session at Cnvcndish.
FlRsT EVENING sEssIoN.

filled by an audience who were very much |
interested in the services, and although the |
session was long, the interest was main |
tanned until the close. The session was
opened with singing, awake my soul, |
stretch every nerve" followed with prayer
by Rev. J A johnson, after which the
splendid old hymn, NEARER my God to
Thee" which, under the direction of PROT
Shcrwin, was sung in manner that we
never heard equaed. 1t might be well to
state at this time that the music for the occa-
sion has been taken from Sabbath school
singing book just compiled by w f Sher-
win and 5 J Vail of New York, entitled,
Songs of Grace and Glory" the music
of which is of the highest and purest
order, and seems to supply want that has
long been lacked for books Of this charac-
ter
At the close of the singing, on motion of
Rev p Farrar the courtcsies of the con-
vcnton were extended to clergymcn of
other denominations who were present, and
they were invited to participate in the dis
cussions OF the convention.
The paper, How may our Sabbath
schools be made more efficient in securing
the conversion of their members and estab-
fishing them in the Christian faith and
practice - was read by Rev. G. Ilibbard
of Chester.
The paper was well prepared and an able
cssay. Among the means that should be
used TO make our Sabbath schools more eff
flcent in securing lthe conversion of their
members, he noticed that
1st-There should be a more general con
secration of all believers who are engaged
in the Sunday school work.
2d-Thc officers and teachers should all
be devoted Christians, and their great aim
should be the winning Of souls to Christ.
3d-Thc faithful teaching OF Gods own
Word, which is the appointed way TO lead
| children rs well as adults to Christ
4th-We must always work in love-
5th-Talk to themabout salvation, and no
story ever interests children more than the
story Of the cross.
Gth-We must believe in child CONVEX
sons
9TH Teachers must know their children
| by their faces as well as their names
Slh-'rhc teachers everyday life should
be as consistent as their Sabbath-day lie.
He advised the teachers that the ordi-
nances Of the Baptist church should be
thoroughly taught to the children. and he
is firm believer that the Baptist creed is
tic correct one.
Rev. c. y. Notcy seconded the above
suggestions and that we also need more Of
! Gods word in the teacher, and more of
| Gods word in the Sunday school, in the
singing and library books, and we want
more Of the spirit of God among us caused
by the prayer.
He was followed by Prof. Shcrwin who
| III = pleasing and interesting manner spoke
about Sunday school singing, what and
how The professor has peculiar talent
for this business, and was eagerly listened
too. He told them what kind of an instru-
mcnt should be used. what kind OF singing
they should have and how they should Sing
and good cannot fail to come from his re-
marks.
At the close lie took from the question
box Il large number of questions, all of
which we have, but space will forbid us
| mentioning them, most OF which he an
sWered III i.is pecullar manner. ana tncy
generally were we'll answered. After sing
ing OF the doXology, "Praisc God from
whom all blessings How the convention
adjourned until 10 II. m, Thursday.
Quite large number Of delegates arrived
on the evening trans but the hospitality
OF the people of the village has been equal
to the emergency, and all are provided
| with places of entertainment, every house
being freely opened independent of belief
or creed.
SECOND DAY-M MORNING SESSION.
At a. m a devotional meeting was
held, the hour being completely taken up
with singing, prayer and remarks.
At ten o'clock the convention was opened
with singing the hymn, make haste, oh
man, to live" followed with prayer by Rev
p c Dayfoot.
REV FOSTER HENRY,
of North Bennington, followed with an
able and finely delivered paper upon the
subject, GLOW can the proper training of
teachers be best secured 2" and suggested
as the proper training OF teachers that the
teachers aim is to impart scriptural knowl-
edge in the Sunday school, the teacher be-
ing second only TO him who occupies the
pulpit and labors for the conversion of
sinners.
We must not demand an extra long
course Of study, but should prepare the eX-
ercse thoughtfully, and constant endeavor
should be made to cultivate the heart, and
Intellectual training as well as spiritual
is required.
The first preparation of the teacher
should be general instead of particular.
lie should be able to carry on his spirit
ual and general principles side by side.
He thought that the principle of the Nor
NAL school system in Sabbath schools had
not been fully enough developed to war
rant the expressing of an opinion in regard
to the use of them, but thought that teach
crs could profit by the use of them. The
| bible is the great storehousc of methods for
the teachers aid, and should be the Sun
day school teachers constant use Employ
commentaries only when it Is absolutely
necessary.
The teachers should have ready access to
volumes that will shed the most light upon
the subject of the exercise, and those
teachers not able to purchase for them
selves, should be furnished by the church
Those things which may be regarded as
necessary to success in the teachers voca-
ton.
l. A clear and thorough knowledge of
! the things to be taught.
.. Skill to adapt instruction to the capa-
| cities and circumstances of the scholar.
g. Delight in and devotion to the enI-
ployment,
He advised the illustration of the lessons
as far as practicable, with parallels, pic
lures, or some idea of thought, and make
the most of the blackboard for the younger
ones. lie would employ the following
methods in teaching the Bible class.
l. Debating club; 2-Lccture methods
3-Development method, which is ordina-
| rily the best method to pursue.
lie was followed by Rev. ii Marsh of
| Newport, who thought that we should not
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