Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-10-24
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TIE SYNOD OF CLEFELAND.-Thes as
sembling of this body in the Presbyterian
church Of this Village, was rather a nOts-
bic event. It was made up Of some hnn-
dred ministers aud elders, grave and rev
erend gentlemen. and embracing many Of
the fathers Of the church and defenders Of
its faith. Some Of the abIest divines Of
the State were present, and the whole
body was characterized by unusual intelli-
genee. or course such body gave new
feature TO this community and enlisted
much attention aud interest The hospi-
taliry Of the families Of the church was
somewhat taxed to afford accommodations
for such number, but they were equal to
the emergency and found themselves pleas
antly compensated by the refinement and
social christian atmosphere that made il
self apparent, both in the families and
through the community. The pulpit ef-
forts Of the members, both in their regular
proceedings, and on the Sabbath, in the
churches Of the village, were characterized
by talent and spirit of christian fellow
ship and devotion. The same is true Of
the discussions Of the Synod, and the
papers submitted on specific subjects.
The first session was on Friday evening,
anG the feature Of the evening and one.of
much interest, was the opening sermon by
the retiring mOderatOr-Rev. A. NJ. Reed,
Ph. D., of Steubenville 1t had for its
basis the 37th verse of 18th chapter Of
Mark-'The common people hear him
gladly" 1t was a scholarly analysis of
the character Of the Savior. 1t was listen
ed to by full house with close and ap-
preciatige attention, and was an effort
quite ereditable to the head and heart of
the preacher.
Some matters Of business were attended
TO before the close Of the session, in the
election Of Rev. R. J. Smyth, of Cleveland.
moderator, and E. Vance, clerk.
We we're enabled to be present on the
Sabbath. The sermon Of the morning
hour, was by Rev. Mr. Evans, of Yonngs-
town, founded upon portion Of the S4th
verse of the 18th chapter of Mark-"and
to every man his work"
The subject had been thoroughly digest
ed and the style Of the preacher in
thought and expression, showed much of
force and beauty and ranked him among
the cultured minds Of his profession.
While it was received with pleasure, the
hearer, felt his piety quiekened by the
excellent spirit that pervaded it.
The afternoon was devoted mainly to
the assembled Sabbath schools Of the vii
lage, and the Rev. Mr.. Stocking from the
Persian Mission Of oroomia, who gave an
account Of the peculiarities of that people
in their language, dress and life, and the
progress Of the mission work. OF course
these novelties commanded intense inter-
est. The congregation was numerous.
The evening service was a discussion of
the subject of sanctifcation by different
gentlemen assigned to the task. But
twenty minutes were allowed to each, and
each acquitted himself well, notwithstand-
ing the nature Of so exaeting a duty
Rev. DR.. Grimes, of Steubenvills closed
the discussion in his very able and effec-
tive way.
DR.. Grimes seemed to be the ready and
strong man of the body, though not always
choice and chaste in his thoughts and ex-
preston, he carried an audience with him
in almost breathless intent and interest.
The choir was present at the stated ses-
sions, and contributed much to the inter
est and edifcation of the services.
The following resolution was unanimous
ly passed before the adjournment of Mon
day evening:
Resolved, That the Synod tender its
hearty thanks to the good people of this
church for their generous entertainment
offered the synod; to the Pastor of the
church for the courtesy with which he has
cared for the comfort Of its members; to
the choir for its excellent music and to the
citizens of the place for the many kind at
tentions which they have extended to the
members Of the Synod, and that this reso-
luton be published in the city papers.
The synod adjourned to meet at Salem,
on the third Tuesday of October 1880.