Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-04-10
Fryeburg.

Fryeburg.
At The request Of several prominent
citizens of Fryeburg, we insert the fol-
lowing, at the same time regrclting that
it should be thought advisable 10 give
/ publicity to a trouble OF this character.
In addition wo insert an article ~hich
recently appeared in the Argus, giving
| the other side OF this affair, and this Is
TO give notice that the oxford Democrat
will take no further part 10 the debate.
In justice TO the Young Men's Christian
Association OF this State, allow me to
correct the notice in your paper OF Mar
y OF the revival meetings" in Fryeburg.
by giving plain statement OF the facts
/ in The casa. The President OF the I. NJ.
c. A. Mr.. Z. NJ. Bailey. came here by
an arrangement with the Congregational
and Methodist churches, with noble
band of Christian workers. and COM
mcnced selies OF meetings. These
meetings continued Que week. during
which time there were several CONVEX
sions. and indications seemed 10 promise
an extensive work. From the beginning
the SSedenborgian faith, which had been
embraced by The occupant OF the Congre-
gaiional pulpit, and portion OF his par
ishoners, developed spiri, antagoni'tic
/ TO their work, and at the end of week,
opposed itself so strongly against their
/ efforts, that they felt obliged 10 cease
/ from their endeavors in this place. But
/ Tor this anomalous state OF things they
would have continued their labors.-
Their department secured general APP
{ proval and esteem. aud they lett US.
greatly to The regret, as we are assured,
of ali orthodox Christians in the place.
Tdey quArretd with nobody; they OPP
posed no one; they simply declared the
doctrines held in common by all orthodox
evangelical churches in The land. Ii The
presentation OF these old truths provoked
opposition from an antag0nisIic faith.
which thought Itself endangered. it cei-
tllllY was not their fault. X i.
Fryeburg. Mar 81, 1871.
TIE REVIVAL MEETINGS Al FRYEBURG.
As considerable misapprehension aud
misunderstanding has gone fourth to The
public in regard to the series Of meetings
held here under the lead oil Inc Y. NJ. {.
Association, allow me 10 correct SON OF
these miscellaneous. FIRST, the meetings
were not abruptly closed" The band
staid as long as they intended to "htn
they came their ether engagements Inn
lliug their stay in Fryeburg 10 one week.
One or two things were said Ut the last
meeting which all regretted. These
things were said, not 10 "quarrelsOme'
spirit. as has boon inlimattd. but in an
honest difference OF opinion, honestly and
kindly stated. Taking the meetings all
together, considering the wide range Of
theological opinions represented in tho
speakers, the meetings showed broad,
Christian charity, and u large measure OF
Christian love. The brethren who came
10 us, Mr.. Bailey of Winthrop, and
Mesrs Mckinney. Smith and Mitchell Of
Portland, were warm-hearted Christian
workers, and their weeks labor here has
infused new life into the Christian people
OF the town, and awakened a very gen.
eral interest in the Christian life. These
brethren, assisted especially in tie service
OF soug, by Miss Bailey and Miss Wood
ward of Winthrop. made their meetings
very interesting and impressive; and our
people feel grateful for The benefits min
is.ored TO them through their short visit;
and only regret that they were obliged
to make their stay SO brief. The same
brethren began q series of meetings on
the day Of their departure from hero, at
Kittery. Since the departure OF these
brethren. interesting meetings have been
kept up 10 The two churches. under the
lead OF their respective pastors. w.
The Academy has Just had change in
teachers, from w. A. Robinson TO A.
Bates, A. B. Mr.. r. goes to Mass. to
take position in high school.
A new blacksmith shop is being built
on the new street 10 the depot, to be car
ried on by James Johnson.
Ii some action could be taken to i'm
prove the church singing, instead of so
much trouble about the pastor. Chris
tian deed might be done to the whole
public.
Giiead,
We recently dropped into The work