The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-08-03
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The Faith Convention which commenced
ten days ago and ends to-day, has been grand
success and the deepest gratitude of all in at
tendance is due Dr. Cults for his unsparng
pains in its behalf Earnest efforts have been
put forth to procure the services of the ablest
evangeists and doctors of divinity that could
delighted while feeding upon the word of God
as it has been SO clearly expounded. From
the light thrown upon difficult portions of
Scripture by the Bible readings and from tae
various Christian experiences related in the
social meetings, those who have been present
cannot fail to have been strengthened in their
faith. In view of the encouraging results with
which this series Of meetings has been attend
ed, it is hoped that DR.. Cults will feel it his
duty to hold convention of a similar charac-
ter here next summer. Notwithstanding the
disagreeable weather for the past few days the
same eageiness has been manifested in the
exercises and the meetings have been well a.
tended.
The morning prayer meetiogs yesterday were
Of more than ordinary interest, aud the testi-
monies show that large number have found
the rest of faith which they came to seek.
AT 1890 a. m. Bishop Fallows delivered a
discourse which is pronounced the ablest effort
during the convention. The text was taken
from John 2O:2, 'The other disciple whom
Jesus loved.' The Bishop commenced by
reading few passages from the word of Gsd,
bearing upon the subject and among them was
Eph. 8, 10, containing the thought of the man.
fold wisdom Of God upon which he dwslt
This manifold wisdom of God is displayed in
the person of the founder Of the Christian re-
ligion. Christ meets all the needs of mankind.
This manifold wisdom is again displayed in the
manner in which the gospel truth is disclosed
to the world, The gospel is promulgated
through men Of diff aren't characteristics The
Bishop then portrayed in beautiful manner
the character of ST. John, the apostle of love,
and proceeded to contrast him with st. Paul,
the apostle of logic.
This sermon was listened to with the closest
attention and evoked much praise from those
who heard it. 2
Miss Bailey conducted a meeting for the
young People at one O'Clock at the taberna-
Gle.
Az o'clock a general prayer and conference
meeting was held at the stand in charge of Mr..
Woodward, Congregational deacon, who op-
ened by reading the 21st verse of the 10th chap
ter of St. Luke. Comments were made by the
leader upon the thong ht contained in the pas
sage that the deep secrets of Gods kingdom are
revealed only to the humble and contrite in
heart.
The people assembled at $50 p. m. for the
regular prea, ching service, which began by
singing the piece entitled Salvation" Prayer
was offered by DR.. Cults, after which Rev. f.
W. Dobbs, an Episcopal clergyman of Canada,
preached very earnest and excellent sermon,
based upon the words found in Rev. xxi, 20:
she which testifeth these things saith, surely
come quickly" The subject presented was
"The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. =
The preacher remarked in particular upon this
| as powerful motive to holiness. The teaching
of scripture as to how and when this second
| coming will occur was considered
This service was followed by meeting for
the ladies IN the tabernacle, and preachers
meeting at the stand.
In the evening Rev. Charles Nichols, the
evangelist, gave sermon.
DIR. Cnllis will deliver sermon at 1.30 p. m.
today, which will be the closing service OF the
convention.
Religious services will probably be conducted
upon the ground tomorrow as quite number
intend to remain over the Sabbath.