The Portland daily press., 1881-10-20
CUMBERLAND CONFERENCE AT CAPE
ELIzABETH.
Second Day.

A prayer meeting was held from $50 to 10
o'clock q. M, conducted by Rev. A. Loring.
At 10 o'clock the conference resumed its ses-
sion with the Moderator in the chair.
The records of the previous day were then
read. Rev. Mr. Southworth next presented the
following subject: The sin and ruin Of the
world.
At 1875, Rev. Fl. S. Huntington spoke on
the gospel means of salvation. The speaker
referred to the fact that the question is oi1en
asked whether the gospel is sufficient remedy
for the sin of the world:
Some facts assure us that it is, VIZ:
l. 1t is satisfaction to turn to the promises
of the gospel and find them adapted to meet
fully the needs of the human soul. Our Saw
;our repr.sented himself as adequate to meet
every human want
o Actual trial proves that our gospel is sufi-
Gent This is shown by the history of the
world. The apostles experiences are enoughlto
prove that the gospel is what it claims to be-
Every community shows examples of sancti
fed character produced by the gospel. Note
the wonderful success Of the gospel in produc-
ing the best types of character.
3. We can also make our appeal to conscious
ness. Our own consciousness testities that
there is no sin that the gospel does not rebuke,
and furnish power TO correct. we are con-
scious that the gospel meets our own wants.
4. Our faith is sometimes shaken because we
do not dwell ON the fact that the work OF the
gospel is progressive. In this growth we have
proof Of the reality of the gospel. Ii we would
have more living faith in the power OF the
gospel we must apply lis truths more fully to
our own experience and then We Can SO testify
to others that they also will believe.
At II o'clock, in the abseI ce of the regular
appointee, Rev, e. A. Harlow presented the
following topic. "The gospel to be preached
confidently" Rev. c. A. Dickinson spoke of
three reasons why we may preach the gospel
confidently: ~
/. From what we see the gospel has already
accomplished.
2. From the experience OF our own lives.
s. From the promises OF God.
Rev. F. E. Clark spoke of the need of lay
ing stress on the word gospel. Preach this and
nothing else. Don't preach SOMEBODY'S ideas OF
the gospel.
Rev. Dr. Seward spoke of the way in which
confidence has been begotten Of God. We
cannot always marshal his confidence when
we want it, that is as TO the results OF our
preaching, and yet, we can aud should always
preach the gospel boldly. The nearer we live
to God the more confidence we shall have.
Rev E. Southworth laid especial emphasis
on the word life, and the word reconciliation.
Rev. E. S. Tead spoke of the need of better
explaining the great doctrines of the gospel as
did Finney and others like him.
At 11.45, the committee on nominations re-
ported as follows:
Place of next meeting in June, 1882, Deering
(Woodfords.)
Preacher-Rev. S. W. Adriance.
Alternate--Rev. A. FL. Wright.
Committee of Arrangements-Rev S. W.
Adriance, Rev. F. e. Clark and VIM. e.
Gould
After hymn the benediction was pronounc-
ed by Rev. DR.. Seward
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At 2 o'clock the conference sermon was
preached by Rev, E. e. Bacon, after (which
the communion service was observed, Rev. DIR.
Seward and Rev. c. A. Dickinson officiating.
The usual vote of thanks was extended to
the people whose hospitality had been eni Dyed
and the conference closed with the benedic-
ton.