Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-04-12
VOL. xxx.
Montpelier District.


'ociation met according to appointment,
darch nth, in tho beautiful village OF
diddlesex. The public services were au-
piciously commenced on Tuesday even
'ng. with sermon by Bro Wells, from
1. John Al. II wns spiritual and in.
piring discourse, and was followed by
.arnest words upon the same theme by the
brethren present.
Wednesday morning, after tho reading
of the Scripture, service Of prayer and
the election of the necessary officers, Bro.
Merrill presented an essay on "Human
depravity." Bro. Wells spoke on the
assigned subject, "How should revival
meetings be conducted?" which was the
commencement of discussion that was of
great interest to all. Bro. Bartlett read a
well written paper, entitled The Divinity
of Christ" Bro. Currier considered, "How
shall we retain the young people in our
church?n
At tho afternoon session Bro. Forrest
submitted paper on the subject of "The
social power Of the church," the pubica
ton of which, in the MESSENGER was re-
auested; also that there be sent to the book
rooms, for publication in tract form, the
sermon preached before this association at
Waterbury Center, on "The change of the
Sabbath" This sermon we learn was
productive of quite gratifying results at
the latter place, and trust that with these
requests the brethren will not fail TO COM
ply. Bro. Worthen presented sketch Of
d missionary sermon.
Besides the literary exercises thero was
at . o'clock sermon by d. Kilburn, on
the words, "The Lord God is a SUM-" and
in the evening Bro. j o. Sherburn preach
ed Enthusiastically excellent and in
structive sermon from II. Tim. 5: II, which
was followed by an impressive prayer and
conservation service, led by Bro. Tabor.
On Thursday prayer meeting of mark
ed iervcncy and power was held at 8: 80
o'clock, after which the usual work was
resumed, and well prepared papers were
presented by the following brethren; 10.
Sherburn, "The doctrine of baptism" D.
E. Miller, "Human depravity;" II. Wob-
ster, "Ministeral authority and Its exer-
cisc;" S. F. Cushman, "Why is revival
work conducted by evangelists more sue
cessfully than by tho people themselves ?"
A. Hitchcock, "Tho delivery of the ser.
mon.' Bro. WI johnson spoke in an
entertaining manner on the subject, "low
shall VIC retain tho young people in our
church,"
Bro Cushman preached at . o'clock
very practical discourse, founded on Heb
12 l, after which thero was q love foast,
led by Bro. Merrill. This was season of
great spiritual enjoyment, fraught with
testimonies Of Christ's saving power. abid.
ing. preserving and a continued and grow.
ing love for the work of tho ministry.
Bro. Merrill preached in the evening.
using for his text John ~: IL, "Thy word
is truth" Tho sermon was very forcible
and convincing producing. seeming
ly, profound impression upon the people.
and was fitting conclusion ofan excellent
and profitable meeting.
With tho enjoyment of this meeting of
tho association, there was mingled some
what of sadness that this was the last to
be attended with our present presiding
elder, who has presided go acccptably and
bornc prominent part in the delibera-
tions, and in many ways contributed so
much to the interest and worth of these
gatherings.
Bro. Ford was present and acted as
chorister, and his services, as such, were
as usual, highly appreciated. Besides
Bro. Tabor. Bros. Worthen, Bartlett and
Merrill. acted as chairman rs elected A
vote of thanks to tho people for their kind
and cordial hospitality was passed, and the
time, place and programme of the next
meeting were left with the next presiding
elder and the pastors at Montpelier and
Barre.
ID. klIEuRN, Secretary.