The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-28

SPRING GROVE CAMp MEETING
"Wednesday.

The weather is still beautiful, and the
congregation is increasing in numbers.
There are many OH the ground from Rut-
land, Pittsford and Brandon.
Rev. l.. N. Bcaudry conducted the deyo-
lions, and Rev. A. V. Marshall of Mendon
preached from the text found in the 18th
chapter and the Goth verse of Acts.
What is this sin Can it be that Stephen
refers to the scenes about him, or the acts
of his murderersp 1t reaches further even
to the opposition of the government of
God. Stephen was not fearful concerning
his own life, but had thought of opposition
against God in his mind. This opposition
Is the primary sin of our hearts. Who of
us are opposed to Christi All those who
are not doing the will of God are opposing
God, but the great sin is pcrsisting
IN opposition in the midst of
great light. The prophetic illumina-
ton was powerful but the meridian
is reached IN Christ. What excuse can YOU
have for the unbelicf in your hearts? God
gives the light and influence of His gospel,
but mans obstinancy keeps him from God
We should have the spirit of Stephen, that
of obodience. 1t is our duty, also, to pray
for our enemies; If we can not do this we
can not see the heavens open and Jesus
standing at the right hand of God. II n
man prays merely to justify himself in
sight OF men, it is not acceptable, and 1t is
not Wien man prays from selfish mo-
tivcs. Men in prayer often give a great
deal of information to the Almighty, but
Stephen prayed that God would no, lay
their sins to their charge. Stephen prayed
in 1ny a,,1 tai h., Il a.,
are to love our enemies in the spirit of
good will.
This was an excellent sermon, and Rev.
w. J. Heath and Mr. Copeland followed
with exhOrtations.
BUSINESS MEETING.
A meeting of the Stockholders occurred
at one o'clock.
The meeting was called Ia urdcr by J. l..
Barker, president, Rev. Grin Gregg con.
Quoting the religious exercises. J. :. Stat
ford, secretary pro TEN.
The President made the annual report
Hon. James NJ. Slade o. Mildlebury
moved that the association should be IN
strncted to insure the buildings. The fol
lowing are the officers elected
PRESIDENT
J. l.. Barker. Middlebury
WOE PRRSiDENrs.
Norman j. Allen. North Ferrisbtigh.
Herman l4angworthy, Middlebury.
SECRETARY.
William w. Atwater, Burlington.
TREASURER.
William A. Williams, Brandon.
TRUSTEES.
Ira Russell, J. s. Stafford, n. II. Roberts
+. Chandler, George G. Thrall.
A few subjects of interest were discussed
after which the meeting adjourned.
AFTERNOON SERVICE
At two o'clock the regular services wer,
commenced at the preachers stand, Rev
Mr.. Munger preached from Timothy 2:15
We should study to show ourselves ap
proved. Work is connected with Chris
tian life. In the wcrk of the Christian if
we have to do with self and TIE world a
large. There is no point at which we Tee
we have finished our work, for every day
brings its duty. Our duties tomorrow ar
far in advance of yesterday. New field
are constantly opening. Some consider
religion rs related to the emotional natur
alone and not taxing the intellec. o
thought, but this is not so; it has to d,
with the hand and heart. We are accus
toned to speak of the sympathy ant
benevoence of God, while there is har,
labor and much sacrifice. Whei
we think the work of Christ i
complete as his sacrifice is com
pletcd. We mistake, and yet the worl
must 90 on. The power OF the gospe
must he proclaimed to sinful man. Thi
work furnishes material for the brghtes
intellect. Emotion is not religion, but
concomitant. Our calling is the nobest o
any, because God is in it, even thus con
Meeting himself with man. A Christian
life demands our whole time and earnest
ness. When it becomes more than on
meat and drink ii becomes saving power
The sermon was one OF Christian eXper
fence, clear and pointed in its arrangement
Mr.. Munger is the pastor of the Methods
church at Benson.