The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-05-10
Meeting of the Northern Convo-ation of
the Diocese of Easton.

The Northern Cnnvocation Of the Dinrr!e
of Easton assembled in Trinity Church,
Elkton, on Tuesday evening. Rev. Lewis
Wake. Dean. in the absence of Bishop Lay.
presided over its deliberations.
The object of the tunv,cati"n is l." pro
mote The work of the ministers of which il
is composed. tu strengthen each other for
the arduouS work of preaching the gospel,
Sc, and incidentally to benefit the lay
members who may attend.
On Tuesday evening, the services were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Ware, of Calvary
Church. Wilmington. and Rev. Mr. Watson.
of ST. Clements :, MaSScy's, Kent county.
Di.courSeS were delivered 10y Rev. Mr..
Easter. of Port Deposit. upon the subject of
rnprotitahlrncSs, basing his remarks
upon the Parable of the Ten Virgins, AT the
conclusion of which Rev. DIR. Frost of Will
mington, delivered an eloquent and en-
haustive discourse upon "thri>tian Life
and Discipline, and the three powerful
means of grace, Baptism, Confirmation and
Communion DIR. Frost was listened to
with great attention. his remarks being of Il
character to make Il deep and lasting I'M
preston upon his hearers.
, bn Wednesday morning, at IL o'clock. the
Cunvocation again assembled. and morning
service was conducted by Rev. Mr.. Easter
OF Port Deposit, and Rev. +. X. Miller, of
North East after which the Rev. Mr.. Ware
delivered an impressive discourse, founded
upon Gal. 6:2-'' Bear We one another'S bur-
dcnS." At the conclusion of this discourse.
. the members of the Convocatiou parrook of
the Holy Communion. which WAS admins
tered by RevS. Mr.. Frost and Watson.
At the conclusion of the "Wednesday enen-
ing service, which was read by the Rev. DIR.
Frost assisted by the Rev. Mr.. Easier, the
Rev. +. X. Miller, of North East, delivered
4 discourse upon UnproftableneSs," us
illustrated in the Parable of the Talents, rs
narrated by st. Luke. Mr.. Miller's dis
course was of Il practical nature and he
urged upon his hearers the duty of improV-
ing he talents intruSted to them, and doing
al they could for the advancement of the
cause of the Master. Rev. Mr.. Watson also
spoke upon the Causes aud Consequences
OF Unprotitahlcness. He referred to the
hcresy of modern SpiritualiSm, and IT,
marked that the Bible contained quite
enough for the guidance of Christians and
clearly taught the doctrine of future re-
wards and punishmcnts. He also pointed
out some of he causes of unrrotitablcneSS,
prominent among which is the failure to ,,St
the talents intruSted to our care.
After the reading of the usual service, on
Thursday morning, Rev. DIR. Frost preached
sermon ON the doctrine of the Holy Trim,
ity Il fact in revealed religion that is to b,
accepted as any other historical fact. bu-
not To he reasoned upon or questioned. TIL,
Doctor stated that this WAS Il mystery sim
ply to be believed because it is the tounda
ton of Christianity.
The services on Thursday night were upon
the subject nf missions. Rev. Mr.. Watson
of MaSScy'S made The opening address. and
introduced DR. l.. {. Mackall. of Elkton
who read thoughtful and exhaustive paper
on missions. The DIR. presented some inter
cStng and striking statistics quoted literal
~ from Il Presbyterian wspapcr, showing
the rapid growth of the Episcopal Church il
the United States. The reading of the paper
was listened to with marked attention, attel
which the Rev. DIR. Frost, of Wilmington
delivered an earnest and practical address
upon missionary work to be done by indi
vidIal christians in their own parishes.
The Convocation closed its lahor> on Thurs
day night, the public meetings rs we'll us thu
private consultations of the ministers i'll 1T
tendance having been we'll attended.
- Sc DIR. Van Dykes sulphur Soap
for all affections of the Skin and Scalp: also
for the Bath, toilet and Nursery. Sold b,
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