The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-06
THE BAPTIST PASTORS, CONFERENCE.
A Substitute for Infant Baptfsm-De
mand for Sprinkling by Parents
Interesting Discussion.

A Substitute for Infant Baptfsm-De-
mand for sprinkling by Parents
Interesting Discussion.
very fair representation OF the Baptist pastors
of New York and vicinity gathered yesterday after
noon in the Publication Rooms, at No. 70 Ninth
street. Tie SPECIAL topic OF interest to be dis.
cussed. according to previous appointment, was
the alleged doctrine OF Cavinsm, but the essayst,
DR.. Parmlee aud the critic, DR.. Reed, were both
absent, and the meeting was thrown on Its own
resources to find something to talk about. In Its
dilemma call was made for DR.. Barnard, OF Pater-
son, to present some practical topic for the after
Moons discussion. The Doctor promptly re-
sponded, and suggested the question which OF all
Others the meeting needed most to understand,
viz. What Is the best way to conduct Baptist
minister's conference ? roar OF laughter
greeted the happy hit, but the meeting
deemed it too Important to be allowed to
60 with laugh, and Dr. Parmlee was
might probably discuss their several church ar
Eng c OF
thought that are constantly appearing the most
practical methods Of performing pastoral work,
which must press on their attention IN
their ministerial work.
BAPTIST SUBSTITUTES FOR INFANT BAPTISM.
The discussion was participated In by Rev.
Spellman and Others ana dlverged into an inquiry
dren. They are frequently called upon to baptize
ni mia =, sSs or dying 6y sprnRlng but holding
p ps
times causes griet to the parents, who nave sort
OF superstltous belief that the baptism Of their
ones good. Brother Spellman wanted the advice
OF his brethren whether 1t would be proper for him
IN such cases TO take the children IN his arms as
the saviour did ana to bless them In the name OF
the Lord. Mr. Miller and Mr.. Browper and others
do respond to calls In this way Mr., Browner cited
child VINO was dying. The family were Presby.
terians, bnt their own pastor was absent nom the
city. ana another, to whom they applied, refused
drew their letters from their own and united with
this PASTORS church This they refused to do.
Gods blessing upon IL, and the result has been
that the parents and the other children have since
joined his church and Sabbath school, DR.. Ban
ward mentioned case where he also was re-
quested once to
ns nos Sc
parents EEK ss somssSins 70 Ss ... done
and the child be constructively benefited. He
therefore has made 1t regular practice to take
over them. The discussion was quite interesting.
and took other and practical forms Of thought for
luture discussion The essayist and critic who
so disappointed the meeting were held respon
March, 8NF s
Ur. Cutting addressed the Conference on the in
terests OF the higher educational institutions of the
denomination. The colleges and seminaries in
Chicago, Greenville Is g., Jewell College in Mis-
date help, else their doors must be closed The
small salaries OF the faculties are unpaid, and the
ing for the ministry cannot pursue their studies
unless they receive prompt assistance. DR.. Cut
ting and the Executive Committee Of the Educa-
tionai Commission have prepared an appeal TO the
denomination for such help.