Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-07-02
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ELIAS LYMAN, Secretary


The Champaign Association Of tniNcFSall'i>.
This body Of Christians assembled in
Essex on Wednesday. June 23i, to hold
a session of two days Tne weather, after
the refreshing rain Of the night previous.
was pleasant, and the church was well ILL
cd. In the forenoon the audience listened
to an excellent discourse from Rev. J. Mars
den, OF Williston, on christian Light and
the Power of Example" The prayer was
offered by Rev. r. A. Green. Of Mortified.
At Il n, the congregation repaired to
the Town Hall, where the ladies Of the
parish had prepared bountiful repast for
all. ana there to the fullest extent satisfied
the wants Of the outer man.
The Council was called at hali-past one.
and organized by the choice OF Rev. Geo.
; Guernsey, Moderator, and Julius Shaw
| Clerk. Prayer was offered By Rev. J Mars
den. The chair appointed Geo. ". hit
ney, Of Williston; Gersham tlagg. of Rich
mond, and Peter Blood .ot Essex, committee
on business. Geo. Ii. Fay and Robert Towers,
Of Richmond, and 5 " Strait. of Fairfax.
were appointed committee on adjournment.
On motion Of the Council, Rev l.. War
ren, OF East Montpelier Erastus F. Whit
comb OF Essex, and Rev. Geo ;. Guernsey
OF Rochester, were elected a special com
mittee to consider and report resolutions
on the death of Reys Warren Skinner ana
Thomas Browning, two aged ministers who
have died since .he .a>t meeting OF this
body
The Council adjourned till Thursday, a:
hali-past nine, a. N.
The afternoon service OF Wednesday was
largely attended, and the audience listened
10 An eloquent discourse from Rev. K. \
Green, OF Mortified, On the good bye OF our
Lord, "Lo am with you AWAY 6c.. and
Christian growth. Rev. J.. Warren offered
the prayer.
The choir OF the Unigcrsalist parish, in
Richmond, were present and did the singing.
Many thanks are due for their most ac-
ceptable and inspiring service and at
the proper time the Council passed the fol-
lowing resolution
RoOitfl. That the thanks of this Association are
hereby rendered TO tine choir Cd. tho luyels l!4st
parish, in Richmond, VINO have cheered IL ty ths.r
presence, and inspired cur hearts with their song
u. praise.
Thursday morning at o'clock there was
a spirited and interesting conference meet
ing ten followed the business of the
Council and the preaching services Of the
forenoon, with a largely increased con-
crcgauun over the previous day.
The sermon was given by Rev. John Greg
Org OF Mortified. on the value OF Christian
faith, and Heaven q our final home. Ii
was a well written and finely delivered dis
course, and most acceptable in every
thought and word.
In the afternoon, Rev. i. Warren closed
the meeting with one Of his best sermons
always good and acceptable ON the
Power and influence OF words. a. best il
Illustrated in the Gospel ofCnrist." il va,
most fitting close to the interesting meeting
50 greatly enjoyed by all, and Will long be
remembered
1t was intimated by the committee on ad-
journmcnt. though no definite action was
taken, that the Association would nee.
next year with the parish at jericho.
The special committee on resolutions re-
lating to the deaths of Fathers Browning
and Skinner submitted the following
Hhersas, In H.s holy Providence our Heavenly
Father has called home totheir within the pas.
year two OF our most worthy and venerable min
isters viz Reys. Thomas BrowLing and Warren
skinner, therefore,
Rssoired, LIST, That, as our parishes noun their
departure, we also desire hereby To express our
sorrow in bereavement and sympathy with their
families and other friends.
Rssoirtd, I'd, That we desire also O. man fest our
confidence in the wOrthness Of their example aud
the great integrity Of Christian character exhibited
in their lives and would remember them as mos;
eloquent preachers Of the gospel OF salvation 10 tine
pulpit, and also as men living true lives.
R'soired 81, That we cherish their memuries,ind
strive 10 love and live the true Christian lie as
they did.
\ feeling and noble tribute was paid to
the memory oithe>e Fathers in rem irks by
Reys. Messrs. Warren and Guernsey Julius
Shaw and Judge Stone, and the res buttons
were passed unanimously by rising, and or
dered to be entered upon the minutes.
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