Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-09-01

Association and were doing a good
work. Bro. Sommerville thought we
could use the Bible with interest by
holding what we call "Bible Readings,
reading passage and then discussing
it, Praise and Promise meetings, DC.
The hour for adjouruing having arrived,
the hymn, ''Tis the promise of God full
salvation to give" was sung, and Con
vention was dismissed with benediction
by Bro. j. Sommervilie, TO re-assemble
at 2 =. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The following delegates, in addition
TO those above, were present this even
ing: James 9. Wilmington, Unionville;
Geo. Knapp, VIM. Hensel, w. +. Will
son, DIR. Eliason, David Speer, Thomas
Grove, Martinsburg; w. A. Coleman,
Cumberland; Jacob Sharff, Duffields
Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover, Shepherdstown.
Mr. J. G, Bitner kindly consented the
use of his beautiful grove, near the De
pot, to the Convention. Here, at 2 Z.
NJ, the delegates met goodly number
of persons already assembled to greet
them. Seats and platform had been
previously prepared, and after halt
hours devotional services, the Conven-
ton was called to order by President
Hoffman, and the topics of the evening
then discussed. 1t was thought bestby
the Devotional Committee to discuss at
further length the second topic of the
morning, "How best conduct our meet
ings to attract the young" Bros. Hotf-
man of Baltimore, w. f. Wilson OF
Martinsburg, and w. A. Coleman Of
Cumberland, treated the subject ably
and forcibly, suggesting much OF profit
and instruction that was omitted in the
morning. Bro. Coleman gave very
interesting account of the Association
aud its work in Cumberland. The
hymn, Jesus keep me near the Cross,
was sung, and then the subject for the
evening was introduced, viz, "Thc re
laton OF the association TO the Church. v
G. NJ. Beltzhooyer, of Shepherdstown,
was called upon to open the question.
He prefaced his remarks by stating en-
practically that there was no conflict be-
tween the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation and the Church, that we still
claim our allegiance to the Church, and
that the object of the Association was
to act rs help-meet to the Church.
He said there is no country that has
mere advantages, more Christian prlvi-
leges, more able ministers Of the Cos
pei, more ways Of spreading it, than
our cherished land. But sinners are as
numerous as ever. Why? Because there
are thousands of souls which the church
cannot reach The church has its mis-,
sion, bat the church cannot do all
Now, the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation goes out into the highways and
brings them in, makes Christians of
them and places them in the Church,
where they can be under the gracious
influence Of Gods preached word. The
Association reaches men by personal
application and the Church cannot. lie
charged the Association to be consistent,
earnest, faithful workers, and thus glori-
fly God Rev. Shipley, of NJ. Z. Church
South, Of Shepherdstown, was called
upon 10y the President to respond. The
Reverend Bro. said he was glad to know
that there was no conflict between us
and the church, but he thought that a
Christian owes lis first duty to the
church, and then after this is accom-
plished, if the time and opportunity al
tords, 90 out and work for the Master
with all his heart and soul, and bring
them in. He thought the reason why
the church could not reach all was be-
cause there was no bond Of union be-
tween the churches, no unity of action.
In conclusion, he wished the Associa.
ton God speed, that it had his heart
and hand, his sympathies and prayers,
and hoped that success would crown all
efforts and their work be reflected back
upon the churches Bro Speer,of Mar
tinsburg, gave history of his Associa-
ton at that place, of the friendly rcla-
tons between it and the churches, how
the ministers at that place were the first
to organize his Association, and as a re-
suit many have been added to the differ
ent churches. Bros Hoffman and Ag
lionby also made some valuable addi-
lions to the above, after which the Con-
vention adjourned with prayer by Rev.
Shipley, 10 meet in grove at s L. NJ.
The Convention met at Church in 8
p NJ, the incement weather preventing
the assembling in the grove. The ey-
ercises Of the evening were entire
ly of devotional character, consisting
of prayer, exhortation and hymns OF
praise. DR.. Curry, an earnest and faith
ful worker in the Association, of Balt
more, entered the church as the meeting
was closing. He rendered several touch
ing Gospel songs upon the organ, after
the services were concluded. He is an
admirable singer, aud by his talks and
singing whilst with us, has made an I'M
preston that will not soon die away
everybody likes DR.. Curry.
THIRD DAY, SUNDAY, MORNING SERVICES.
AT 9 A. NJ, the delegates assembled
at the church and held conservation
meeting, C. a. Licklider, of Shepherds
town, presiding, after which they re-
paired to the grove and listened to one
of the ablest, most torcible and truth
reaching sermons that has been heard at
kearney sville for a long time. Rev.
Mr. Armstrong, Pastor OF Presbyterian
Church of Shepherdstown, preached
i This able minister TOOK for his text,
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