Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1876-06-21
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Green Mountain Association.


The Green Mountain Association O.
| Universalists met in annual convoca
ton at Woodstock, Wednesday morn
ing, June 18th, and continued in scs
sion until Thursday afternoon. Il
was large, interesting and profitable
gathering Brother A. L. Robinson
of Springfield, was chosen moderator
and Rev J. +. Simmons, Of Spring
field, clerk The deliberatlon in coun
Gil were Of an earnest and practica
character, looking toward the outward
growth of Universalism and the in
ward growth of the religious life. The
public services of the Association were
as follows -
Conference Tuesday evening, con.
Quoted by Rev. Elmer Hewitt, assist
ed by others.
Wednesday morning, sermon on
'The Kingdom of Heaven" by Rev.
George W. Guernsey Of Rochester.
Sermon in the afternoon on "Salva
ton" by Rev. J. f. Simmons OF
Springfield. Essay or sermon on
"The State Of the Church" by the
Rev. E. J. Chaffee Of Chester. In
the evening, essay on Sunday School
Work" by Mrs. E. G. Noble of Ches-
ter, followed by speaking by members
of the Woodstock Sunday School.
The singing tor this service was very
finely executed by the Woodstock
Sunday School.
Thursday morning-At 8 o'clock
council met, at nine o'clock conference
meeting led by DR.. Ballou of South
Woodstock. "Occasional sermon" by
Rev. II. f. Whitney OF Ludlow, at
halfpast ten At halt-past one the
council assembled and finished the
business Of the session. At halfpast
two, sermon by Rev. w. II. Jewell Of
Rochester.
The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted by the Associa-
ton:
Presented by Rev. J. f. Simmons.
Resolred, That we most heartily thank
Rev. f. j. Chatfce of Chester, for Lis ad.
mirabl essay on "The State Of the
Church; that we recognize the force of
its facts and its suggestions, that while
many things therein presented prick us
to the heart" and more than suggest Il
lack Of faithfulness on our part, that 9TH
ers give us great joy and create in our
hearts great courage and hOpefulness for
the future.
Resolved, That we deeply feel the need
of missionary work, that the "broken
fragments" of our faith may be gathered
up, that the light Of UniverSalism may
shine brightly in every place.
ReSolued, That as an Association we
will try to do our duty in the future better
than we have in the past.
The following resolutions in honor
of Rev. Russell Streeter, were present
ed by Rev. w. II. Jewell of Roches-
ter:
Whereas, In the town of Woodstock,
where this, the Green Mountain Associa-
ton of UniyersaliSts are now in session,
there resides our Rev. Father Russell
Strecter, who has reached the oscar and
golden leaf" of life, and whose age has
compelled him to rclnquish the public
duties and works Of life, but whose emin-
ent services to the denomination and to
mankind justly enttle him to our SINGER
est love and reverence, therefore be it
Resolved, That the members Of this AS
sociation tender him, our fat er in the
faith Of Universallsm our cordial sympa-
thy and loving reverence.
Resolved, That the remembrance of the
many years Ct his devotion to the Gospel
of Loye, which lightcns the burden OF
labor and sacrifice upon each one Of u.s.
shall ever be green in ouf hearts, and Il
perfume in our lives; and our love shall
follow him until III, Father crowns his
earthly labors win the inetfable love of
the eternal kingdom.
Res0lred, That committee of three be
designated to pres mt a copy of these res
olutions to Father Streeter
Resolutions of thanks to the Wood
,tock parish for their hospitality, the
choir for their excellent singing, the
WoodstocE and Central Vermont rail
roads, tor their kindness in granting
half.fare to the Association to Mrs.
E. G. Noble, of Chester, for her elo.
quent and powerful essay on the Sun
day School work.
The Association adjourned to meet
at Rochester, on the second Wednes,
day and Thursday of June 1877.
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