Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-10

Again the coming of the dawn ushered
IN busy day. The congregation increase.
in size from day to day, and the morning,
trains brought large number of transient
visitors.
\ love feast around the stand CON-
menced the public exercises of the day.
Many interesting experiences were related.
Rev. A. j. Ingalls,, of Brandon, was the
speaker of the forenoon. Selecting for his
text Matthew xviii. Is. 10, 20, he spoke
somewhat as follows
Christ spoke to his disciples in the words
OF the text for their encouragement, and
who can conceive the value to them of his
declaratiOn-'All power is given unto
me. |. This power of Christ's is of
boundless extent. 1t is he who controls all
animated nature as well as the spiritual
world. :. In him dwells the Holy Spirit.
without which we can do nothing 3. On
account of his power, TO impart happiness,
Jesus Christ is the one thing needful to
each one OF us to-day. 4. 1t is through His
disciples that Christ's saving power is to be
manifested to the world. 5. Gods word is
the disciples weapon of warfare, and by
De conquered 6. Relying upon Christ for
strength we may work, assured that our
efforts will not be in vain.
Rev. S. Washburn then addressed the
congregation, beseeching them to strive
earnestly to receive some part of Christ's
power. .trr..r......-
An organ.provided by the Rutland people,
added greatly to the singing
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
The children's meeting in the Rutland
tent, conducted by Mrs. Hulburt, was ofan
Interesting character, and was largely at
tended.
During the afternoon a larger number
was present than at any previous service.
hey. D. W. Eaton, of Rutland, preached |
from First Timothy H. A "who will have
all men to be saved ..
The use of all the forms Of the verb .sto
ave, IN the Bible is standing evidence
that all men are sinners
Upon inquiry, we find that it is the mind
'i Tod that all men should be saved. ~
Ihroughou the Bible We find it declared
hat God desires our salvation.
The evidence that such is his desire is
onnd IN his efforts to accomplish that end.
= l.. hod has redeemed man. and all men.
Nothing short OF being universal Redeem
= y could satisfy the warm, loving heart of
Jhrlst, and there is no one who has not had
ms redemption offered to him. ,. God prom
ses tins grace as a power within each one of
Is, Tor Jesus came not TO save a few from
Iernai death, but to protfer grace to all.
ne question arises will not God save ali men
M why not1 We receive the answer. no.
! us VIII Is not always done in this world
1t were there would be no sin. Recarse
nan wins not to be saved. therefore is he
ost. g. This subject leads us to consider
ow great a responsibility, has been thrown
pom US 10 each one is given the mower
ity. 1s - fo' nun III e'ef-
a business meeting of the Association
as held at four o'clock. and the following !
hcers elected for the year ensuing:
Piresident-7J. L. Barker, of M,ddleburv I
sice- Presidents-N. j. Allen, North Fer. 4
sonrgh; Freeman Lsngworthy. Middle. :
ny T. ), Harris. Vergennes. 4
5Auditor--Prof. H. W. Seelsy. Middlebu,v
Secretary-W, W. Atwster. Buri;ngso1
IIreasurer.Wm. A. Williams. Brandon =
Lrus!ees-ita Rassell. Burlington; j. S. 0
ascrd, braneon; George @. fhrsli, Rut. :
az Frank Chspdler, Leicester; Charles Z