The Portland daily press., 1875-08-17

Mr. George F. French of Lewiston. The songs
used were from Winnowed Hymns and were
sung with the spirit and the understanding
also, by the large audience present, many Of
whom were children.
The devotional exercises following were con.
Quoted ny Rev. N. Lincoln of n Bridgton.
The topic of the afternoon, "Christian activ-
ity, its Importance how promoted, was opened
by Geo. f. French. who said our words must
come from the heart if we would reach the
heart; must have the spirit of the Lord Jesus
Christ, taking him for our pattern. Rev. B.
Paine of Foxboro, Mass, gave some account
of work that has been done in that state. He
said we must be united; should get acquainted
with one another; churches are responsible for
the evangelzatiou of the community in which
they are located. The following ideas were
presented by several other speakers who fol-
lowed: we need the baptism of the Holy Spirit
first, consecrate ourselves to the Lord; we want
sanctifcation.
At6 p. m. a large and interesting meeting
was held in Larrabee's grove, where a platform
and seats were arranged for the occasion. The
meeting was conducted by Rev. Mr.. Tarbox,
| and the best of order prevailed and the closest
attention given to the several speakers.
The exercises of the evening were held in The
Congregational church. After devotional ex-
ercses by Rev. David Douglass, the topic of
the evening, Show shall we save men," was
opened by Mr.. 81. FL. Burgess of Portland
First we must love men; must be persistent.
Rev. j. M. Brownvllle of South Bridgton
thought we could do it by personal witnessing
in the life and by the voice. Mr.. A. D. Curtis
said we should 60 after men if we would save
them; we must preach the gospel to every crea-
ture, even the lowest; have the Word of God in
our heart. Mr.. j. NJ. Moody of Bath said we
after men, illustrating this remark by an en-
eouraging Incident in his own experience. Rev.
David Douglass thought we should first be
saved ourselves and then go and save Others
The following points were presented by num-
Der of brethren: be in earnest and humble;
work in our homes. mot by might, not by
power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord" real.
ize the worth of souls. The meeting was clos
ed with an earnest season OF prayer.
The services of the Sabbath consisted of a
Prayer Meeting at a. M, Promise Meeting at
H. Dl., pTcdCuluS III tuo hotuUuiSb CuurCu dG
10a a. M, by Rev. David Douglass of Indiana,
Experience Meeting at p. M, Gospel Meeting
at 8 p. m. in Larrabee's grove, and a Gospel
Temperance Meeting at p. M, in the public
square, at which large audience gathered,
who listened attentively to the earnest words
of the speakers and the singing Of the reform
Boys" many of whom were present ard en-.
joyed the exercises much.
A delegation of the young men were taken
to South Bridgton Saturday evening, where on
Sunday similar services were held, at which
the influences of the Holy Spirit were mani
testify present.
The evening meeting was held at the Metho-
dist church. Mr.. G. NJ Bailey presiding, and a
crowded audience being in attendance. "What
must do to be saved" was the general sub
ject of the evening, many Christians speaking
briefly upon it. making the following points es-
pecially prominent: take the first step and the
others will be made plain; confess your sin to
Christ, believe that he will save you; decide
now; go to Jesus; sinners must feel that they
are lost; deny self, take up the cross and fol-
low Jesus
The meeting was closed with hearty con-
CALCULATIONS between the resident and visiting
brethren.
The exercises Of all the meetings were inter.
spersed with much fervent prayer and many
hearty songs
The following resolutions were passed: That
the thanks of this Convention be extended to
the Association of Bridgton and their friends
for their generous hospitality; to Mr.. R. E.
Gibbs tor the use of his hall; to the Sebago
Steamboat Company, and the Portland & Og-
densburg and Maine Central railroads, for the
donation of free return tickets.
There were twentyfour delegates present,
representing six Associations
At a meeting of the Executive Committee, it
was voted to hold the Second District Conven.
ton at Bath in September, and the Tenth State
Convention at Lewiston in October. II.