Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-04-29

Ano'ner exceedingly Busy DAY for
the Maine Conference.
words Of Wisdom from the Bishop to the
Young Ministers.
keeping Green the Memories Of Denarte
Brothers.
Sins appeal OF Chaplain Mec.h.
ON Church Extension.

Inc third day of the Conference beoa, viii,
rouslng praise meeting at s. 80. led bx Rsx
T. W. Hutchinson, which wa. ,a-oe,v
tended.
AT nine O'Clock Bishop Andrews called the
conference to order. Rev. d. B. Randall,
president Of the trustees, gave notice thu,
',e conference was authorized to draw on
'ie treasurer of the trustees for the sum n,
ooo.s6-ss6 of which belongs to the Eas,
| Maine Conference and s42 to Domestic Mis-.
SONS The Conference was also notifed u. a,
vacancy exists in the board, caused by the
ueath OF Rev. c. c. Mason. Rev. C. +
Allen and Rev. 1. Luce were nominated To Al,
the vacancy.
Kew. b. X. Pierce, d. d., of Boston. editor
oi Zion Herald, appeared in the interests of
MS paper and dwelt upon the importance of
sustaining denominational organ. His re.
MARKS were exceedingly entertaining, witty
and forcible. If the Methodist church ia 10
maintain its prestige and hold upon the
people OF New England, it must see that its
literature is more extensively circulated
among its adherents. In its liberality the
denomination allows its preachers and
converts to drift away to other churches
lie told good story about SANITY
| Old lady in Middletown, Conn who had be-
come impatient at seeing sinners converted
at Methodist revivals and then unite
with churches nf otbo. .o... 49,, 4,
claimed: II am tired of going down to Had
dam and kneeling down in the cold straw to
wrestle with sinners and get 'em converted
only to have 'em go of to jine the Presbyte-
rian churchr'
The Bishop strongly seconded the remarks
of DIR. Pierce, and commended lions Herald
as most excellent paper
vote of sympathy for j. p. Magee, ESQ.,.
the agent of the Methodist Book Depository,
who is in feeble health, was passed
Rev. VIM. Mcdonald of the New England
Conference addressed the meeting on be-
half of the New England Historical Society
Rev. J. w. Hamilton, missionary pastor of
the Peoples church in Boston, was intro
duced, and told the story of his heroic efforts
to build up the cause of Christ. in the south
end.
At 10 o'clock the order of the day fixing
the place of the next annual Conference, was
taken up. Cordial invitations were extended
from the church at kennebunkport,
Hammond-street Lewiston, and the
,,I,n ha ola nd
advantages of these different localitie.
were strongly presented. The majority
of the Conference favored Lewiston
and the next Conference will accordingly be
held in that city.
Rev. II. B. Mitchell of South Eliot intros
duced the following resolution, which was
unanimously adopted
Resolred, That the thanks of this Coafer-
ence be extended to President Arthur for his
veto of the Chinese bill
Question 10, "Who are the superannuated
pre- achers?" was again taken up, and the fol-
loving were continued in this relation
Joseph Gerry, John Rice, Eaton Shaw.
Charles Andrews, Aaron Sanderson, c. w.
Blackman, Alpheus b. Lovewell, Theodore
Hill, Joseph Mooer, Nathan Andrews, Thorn
as J. True Alvra Hatch was made effective
Question 5, ''Who are admitted into full
connections was taken up, and Joseph ii
Shaw and Wilbur F. Berry were called for
ward to the altar. The Sl9th hymn was sung
FEATHER of Nercies, bow thine ear
Attentive to our earnest prayer
We plead for those who plead for Thee.
Succ, ssful pie aders may they be-.
After fervent prayer by the Bishop, he
feelinglv addressed the Young men who were
now TO fully consecrate their lives IN their
bloom and freshness to the work OF pro
claiming the Gospel of the eternal
righteousness of God. The nobleness and
glory of their new calling was presented
Having been honored by call from God to
stand in the secret places of the Most High,
thew were to gladly welcome poverty and
self denial. and not be drawn aside by any
Drompting of worldly ambition or desire to
accumulate wealth. They were not to dissi-
nate their energies by engaging IN politieai
and social reforms outside the church. They
ware 10 saw with St Paul, This one thing
do" If they did their duty in the commn-
nifty. if they regenerated mems character
lavmen would be raised up who would tram
Mo the iniouities around them under their
feet. Secondly, they were to study in de-
vout spirit, yet earnestly. that they might SO
on-;ch and strengthen their minds that they
| eould understand and present the truth IN It's
SIMPLICITY and power Concentrate your en-
erpies in presenting the great central truths
Of the Gospel. You have topics enough
Despise everything that does not help men 10
500 the truth. May the LORD give
! Won luminous power. have '"e
,rue spirit of your ministry, the inward Cunt
sormitv of your character to the character Oh
Cod Search the Scriptures to know ~na'
rho ,rnth is: search the Scriptures aiso' "
! know how you can best present TINS 'ru."'
Nav the Lord grant that you be possessed os
tho ,ru,h. Resolve here to use All yum
.nnorrun;ties. Do not preach extempora-
nsauslv that is without study. Go from
| horse 70 house, be pastor. try to reach 'he
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