Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-10-19
Reported for the OXFORD DEMOCRAT.
OXFORD UNIvERSALIST CONFER

ENCE.
The Oxford Association of Universalists
held its annual meeting at Canton on the
9th aud 9TH of October. The meeting was
called TO order by Rev. A. Bosserman, of
Bethel Cha's Dunn, Of Auburn, was
chosen Moderator, and Rev. II. S. Whit
man, OF Mechanic Falls, Clerk.
Prayer was offered by Rev. James Pat
terson, of Dixheld.
A large number OF delegates aud friends
were present and as the meeting continued
the attendance increased,
Rev. Geo. w. Perry, OF Auburn, assisted
In the opening service, and sermon was
given BY Rev James Patterson.
ATT O'Clock, p. m, ut the business meet
ing, the Committee on Credential reported
delegates representing parishes and church
es. respectively Auburn, Bryant's Pond,
Canton, Liyermore, Turner, Mechanic
Falls and West Sumner.
Service at > 30 by Rev. III. :. Whitman
assisted by Rev. G. W. Perry, gave an ex-
celleut discourse, in his usual natural
practical and able manner. Bro. Perry
dwelt upon the wonderful work performed
by the Master when among men In the
body; but he also portrayed how tn draw
In and by the power of the Holy Spirit, the
risen Lord moves aud inspires men aud
nations to live good and noble lives, and
| build up true and permanent character.
Rev. Mr.. Bosserman, of Bethel, led in
the conference meeting ut the close, and
Revs. \. J. Aubcry, II. c. MunSon, James
Peterson, H. 5. Whitman and several
Others took part. The power OF the Holy
Spirit was made M anlieSt.
At7:SO. p. m. the Occasional sermon
was delivered by Rev Mr.. Whitman, OF
Mechanic Falls. Rev. Mr. Lewis, the Bap-
tist minister OF Canton, took part in the
service. Mr.. Whitmau's discourse was an
able production Text-"Go work today In
nv vineyard Matt 2l p. The audi
ence gave undivided attention and plain,
practical. Gospel truth was duly apprcciat-
ed and none conld 90 away without being
deeply impressed with the thought that
there was special work for him and all.
ON Thursday morning ut $50 soul
reviying conference meeting was held, Bro.
Perry, OF Auburn, leading. About six
teen persons rendered testimony TO the
blessings and Inspiring thoughts enjoyed
in the Christian life and the bright and bet
ter future that awaits Gods children.
Among those who spoke was a well known
teacher and correspondent, William Blck-
nell, of Hartford. lie spoke OF his faith in
Gods undying and bouudlcSS love 10 man.
He rcjoic,d in the faith once delivered TO
10 the saints II had rcjoiced his heart in
and during all the various changes and
scenes OF life. aud hc WIS sure the glorious
hope would inspire him in crossing the
river that divides him from the other shore
Bro. Bickncll In his ninety year j.
full Of faith aud Christian hope.
This is but one OF the many Kindred test
imouials that were given. but time and
space forblds 4 full report OF this most r.
ire>hing and profitable session.
Rev. II. c. Munson, OF Wilton, gave an
able, practical and string address ON sun
day School work lie was followed 10y
Rev. Mr. Perry, of Auburn, Mr.. Charles
Dunn, Revs. \. Bosserman and \. j. Au'
berry All argued that proper Sunday
School training was indispensable, 70 per
mancnt character Of the individual. church
AMI community.
would gladly give all the resolutions
bat let the following a. specimens suffice
Rssolrei, That pastors, supcrintcnIeuts
teachers and all Interested in Sunday
school work, put forth the most earnest
efforts To advance the interests OF our sun
day schools.
Resplced, That a. intcmpcrlncc J. the
greatest vice OF our Country aud i doing
more than anything else 10 do illustrate
our efforts To do Christian work; 1t l.
therefore our duty not only To be strictly
temperate personally, but also 10 be earnest
and faithful in the temperance work IN oui
churches and Sunday Schools.
ReSolred, That our thanks are rendered
10 the parish OF Canton for itS generous
hospitality, the remembrance OF which We
shall always carry with US; also TO th'
choir for tile excellent music furnished fol
the occasion.
4. j. AUBERY,
JAMES PATTERSON, Com.
: GEO. W. PERRY,
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