Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-10-25

The st. Alblns district preachers meet
ing met pursuant to notice at Bakersfield.
October 9. A good number of the minis
terlal brethren were present. Bro. w. N
ROBERTS, ~ reported i'll
and not able 10 be present. Bro. w. d.
Malcolm was elected secretary for the
meeting
Monday evening social meeting was
enjoyed, and prayer prevailed for the
divine presence to be revealed.
Tuesday morning. a prayer service, in
which the holy spirit was present with
light, comfort and hope. was exceedingly
excellent. Bro. Ford presented the snbiect
OF the best method of promoting revivals,
in very practical way, to which all gave
consent Tho discussion and exposition
OF this theme was engaged in BY Bros
Hyde. Malcom. Bowen, Bushnell.
Tuesday afternoon Bro. Ross of the
Free Baptist church and Bro. Fuller Of the
Congregational church were invited to
take part in the exercises.
Bro. Bushnell presented an essiv on
Christianity the only true liberalism.
Criticised favorably by Bros Guernsey,
Morgan, Ford, Bowen, Bushnell, Malcom.
hyde. The laity, of whom goodly
number were present, were invite 10
participate in the exercises.
Bro. Bowen presented an article on tho
minis er's true work. The paper was
elaborate and able. 1t received favorable
remarks from Bros. j. d. Beeman, Nor
gan, Guernsey. Bro. Bowen was requested
to publish his essay in the CHRISTIAN
| MESSENGER.
MaIpntrt
healing by faith. The privilege still good
VIII of man and will of God entered into
Il. SuiferiDgs might remain in cases Of
, highest moral benefit Criticism deferred
TIL another essay should be heard on his
subject
Bro. Guernsey presented nm able scrip
tural paper on the state of the dead, main
tanning conscious existence after death
This article was heard with much intcres.
and satisfaction.
Bro. j. ID. Beeman, president of our
con Dference seminary, made statements
most favorable in regard to the present
success of that institution. Both study and
Christian experience are advancing har
moniously, Bro. Morgan introduced the
following resolution which was adopted:
Resolved, That is has afforded US great
pleasure to have present with US at this
meeting of our association, our esteemed
brother, Rev. j. d. Beeman, and to have
listened to his encouraging words concern
ing the general prosperity of our confer
ence seminary,-and especially arc we
pleased to learn of the revival interest at
the institution, resulting in the conversion
of many Of the students-believing as
VIC do that the salvation of the soul is
even greater in Importance than merely
intellectual culture.
In the evening Bro. Bowen preached an
effective sermon from Col. 2:S, 8, 10,
Bro. Morgan earnestly exhorted, Bro.
Hyde followed with remarks, and invita-
tion to the altar for prayer service. 1t
was readily responded to by large
number. A meeting of deep interest was
held.
Wednesday morning conservation
meeting was held by the ministers. Sell
was devoted to death. The truth accepted
was the crucifxion of the age: 81 am
crucied with Christ" 1t was a meeting
of great blessing. In the two last social
meetings some experienced the very bap-
tism with the holy spirit There must be
| hpOltaht W iOilo"s liO'iNCL
and earth agree, in Jesus name.
Bro. Wilder presented an essay on
healing by faith. Did not believe in these
modern miracles as such. Could match
, all he had heard of with practtiona
healing A lively criticism followed, ir
which all the brethren joinel and related
experiences.
Fairfax quarterly conference presented
} request for next preachers meeting,
Voted to meet at that place under the full
moon in February.
Wednesday afternoon the matter o
evangelistic work On the charges wa'
introduced by the presiding elder and the
work distributed as follows:
; St. Albans, Georgia and North Fairfax
St. Albans bay and IIighgate-N. f.
Perry, chairman.
Swanton, Alburgh, Isle In Mott and
North Hero-Bro. o. M Boutwell,, chair
man.
Franklin, Wcst Berkshire and Sheldot
; w. d. Malcolm, chairman.
Richford, Montgomery and Enosburs
Falls-F. II. Roberts. chairman.
, West Enosburgh, Bakersfield, Fairfield
; w. II Hyde, chairman.
I1Nut l. ul N, UOutoOui blOi loN iiiC '-ll'
! Eden-J. E. Bowen, chairman.
Fairfax, Fletcher, Cambridge an,
: Waterville-N. w. Wilder, chairman.
: Westford, Milton and Grand lsle-R Il
Christie, chairman.
r Essex Jericho, Underhill and Colchestel
5 Donaldson, chairman.
Sermon at p. NJ. by Bro. Malcolm
exhortation by Bro. Morgan and prayer
by Bro. Bushnell.
: Bro. Vail presented outline of sermo,
on holiness preached the previous Sab
) bath. Criticised by Bros. Story, Morgan
5 Guernsey, Bushnell, Hyde.
Bro. Morgan presented thorough J
prepared paper on Prov. q l-5, subject
, Proficiency in divine knowledge and how
, attained. Criticised by Bros. Guernsey
, HYDE, Story, Bushnell, Bowen.
7 Bro Buckley presented an interesting
and somewhat sarcastic paper on churc
finance Criticised by all the brethre
, present. Bro. Bushnell preached at 2
r p. N. from them that honor me | will
7 honor.
, A note of thanks was presented to Bak
ersfield people for their kind hospitality
Bro. Hyde expressed high qualification o
himself anu peoPie WIFI tuo Hool'hS
. 1t was thought by several, on accoun
of the prevailing spirit of the entir
meeting being of and for holiness unto tn
Lord, to have been the best preachers
gathering in St. Albans district known t.
, them. May the sacred light and low
never be less.
Preachers Meeting.