Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1880-05-25

son that they had SO mony churches and so
much preaching, that there was no time to at
tend an association. They had Union pray
er-meetings which were held regularly in the
churches alternately when there was not
preaching. but they have had so much preach
ing that there has not been a Union prayer
meeting for the past seven weeks
A7tioch-H. W. Henry gave an interesting
and entertaing report of the Sunday school at
Antioch. 1t wasorganized three years ago, and
has.75 scholars, three Bible classes, and IL
brary of 100 volumes.
They have all kinds of religious beliefs and
unbeliefs, but they get along harmoniously as
they are so considerate as never to tread on the
toes of each other.
The people there are now taking interest in
the school and the children are improving, ana
a good work is being done.
The meeting was dismissed with singing the
Long Meter Doxology, and the benedictlon by
Rev. DR.. vaughan.
SATURDAY MORNING.
The convention was opened with singing o
hymn, and prayer by T. X. Cree of N. Y. FIJI
teen minutes were then spent in devotional ex-
ercises, several making brief, but spirited adj
dresses, after which prayers were delivered by
Messrs Henry, Hanger. and Ransom, and APP
propriat hymns were sung.
The topic-The status of the Association with
regard to the church-was discussed by Messrs
Ransom, Brown, Cree, and Hanger.
I'VE took notes of the remarks made upon the
different topics expecting to publish them, and
regret that our want of space forbids us do
ing so, as they would be read with INTEREST,"
The topic-What more can we do-was dis
cussed in an interesting manner by Messrs
Cree, Christian, McIlhany and Morton.
H. L.. Hoover read the resolutions which were
acted upon and reported in the proceedings OF
| the afternoon meeting.
The meeting adjourned to $3.50 P. M, closing
with the doxology, and the benedietlon by
Rev. J. NJ. Frost.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
The meeting was opened by singing Praise
| God from whom all blessings flow" and prayer
| by Rev. R. R. S. Hough. Twenty minutes
were then devoted to "Praise and Promise
meeting" led by 7. X. Cree of N. Y, Secretary
of the National Association, which consisted Of
singing and the recitation of scripture promi-
ses, during which prayers were offered by Rev.
A. S. Moffett and 7. K. Cree.
| The topic-Observance of the Sabbath-was
discussed in quite an interesting manner by
Mr.. H. D. Peck of Stauntop, and G. w. Murray
of Bethlehem.
| Then Mr.. Cree made some remarks in behalf
of the Waterman, paper published in the in
terests Of Christian Associations.
| Then the topic-The State Executive Com
mlttee it's duties, and how can we aid it-came
up for consideration.
| H. L. Hoover spoke in favor of the adoption
Of the resolutions read by. him in the morning.
| r The following constituted the Committee on
resolutions:
Rev. A. S. Moffett, 7. c.. Morton, D. NJ Lay
ton. G. T. Jordan and f. M. Brown.
After some discussion, the following resolu'
tons reported by the committee on resolutions
with the amendments which follow, were
| adopted =
"Whereas the Headquarters of Association
work in this State have, by action of the late
State Convention, been removed from Rich
mOnd to Staunton, and whereas the Associa'
tons Of the county are SO closely united in feel
ing and interest that none can escape a share
OF the duties and responsibilities imposed upon
the Staunton Association by this removal
therefor be it
and the associations which we represent, to ar
earnest and active cooperation with the Staun-
ton association in its new relations to the
| 2. ResoLued, That it is more than ever in
cumbent upon us to strengthen our hold upon
public confidence, and to increase our mem
bership and the number of associations in this
country, and as measure in this direction
g. RESOLVED. That a committee of three be APP
pointed to prepare and print an address to all
the evangelical clergymen of this county, q
brief exposition of our aims and methods, and
of the urgent necessity for their sympathy and
4. l2ssolged, Thata Committee be appointed,
to be called the Committee of organization, to
consist Of three members from the Staunton
| a
associations, whose duty it shall be to organize
new associations in such localities as give
promise of sufficient and permanent support
and to visit and encourage existing associa-
| tioRa.
Amendment to Bird resolution
Resolved, That q Committee ofthree from the
Staunton Association and one from each coun-
ty association disappointed by the chair to pre-
pare and print an address to all evangelical
ministers in the county, brief exposition Of
our aims and methods and the urgent:necessity
for their sympathy and active cooperation
and this Committee be authorized to raj e as
they mag deem proper the funds necessary tc
meet the incidental expenses.
Amendment to 4th resolution:
RESOLVED, That the 4th resolution DO amended
SO as to read, and also to provide for the re-
assembly of this convention, and make the ne
cessary arrangements therefor at such a time
as may seem best.
Il On motion of Maj. j. w. Newton, H. NJ. Nell.
} hany was elected chairman of county Execu
tive.
The Committee provided for in TIE 4ti, resoly
} ton above consists of the foliowlng:-
: H. NJ. McIlhany, Chairman, w. ]. Nelson, T
u. Ransom, T. G. Morton, E. M. Brown, w. G
} Abney, J. F. Rinker, G. w. Koiner, c. Eakle.
fl Adjourned to P. NJ, being dismissed will
bepeqfetian by Rev. ]. I. Miller.
sATyRpAY NIGHT.
Mr.. T. K. Cree gave Scripture readings will
com m auiG nd illustrations which, rcO trim
pingly from his fluent tongue. The topic
1.-THE study Of the Bible''-was ably and elo
quently presented by Rev. j. I. Miller, who
showed the natural and supernatural processes
ofstudying the sacred volume. We regret WI
have not space to report his remarks.
Mr.. Gree followed with some sensible ant
practical REMARKS on the same subject.
Then the topic-"Fhs Loya Of CHRIST the con
, straining poWer'-Was we'll discussed by Saml
} II. Coleman.
On motion of J. F. Rinker, the following res
olution was unanimously adopted:
"Resolued, That the delegates to this Conven
ton return their most hearty thanks to thu
gems for their hospitality"
In reference to a question asked, Mr.. Cret
said that Christian Associations were in favol
of temperance, but relied chiefly for reform up
on regeneration.
Then E. M. Brown delivered quite an elo
quent Temperance Address which was thicklJ
strewn with gems of rhetoric.
The meeting was closed with the Benedictior
by Rev. ]. I. Miller.
, SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
A The meeting of the Y. M. G, A. was held las
Sunday afternoon in the First Presbyterian
church, and was LED by T. z. Cree, of New
York. During the meeting prayers we're of
fered by Messrs A. NJ. Simpson, VIM. J. Mel
son, and Rev. J. NJ. Frost. Mr.. Cree read tn,
18th chapter OF end Samuel. and announced q
the subject for the meeting: SIS the young ma,
safe?"
Interesting addresses on the character AM
objects, and beneficial influences of Christian
Associations were delivered by II. NJ. McIlhany
III. L. Hoover and T. X. Cree.
Dismissed with the benediction by Rev. ]
M. Frost.
SUNDAY NIGHT.
The meeting at night was again held in tn
First Presbyterian church. Tae first half h0p
was devoted to a"Praise and Promise meeting
led by T. K. Cree. The opening prayer wa
made by Jos. A. Waddell and the closing b.
Mr.. Cree. A number of scripture promise
were read by the members of the meeting. TIL