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Minutes OF the Hays County Sunday
School Convention.

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1883. and was called to order by the presi-
dent ]. IA. Roach, and opened with a
song aud prayer. d
On motion of ID. A. Young, Bro. j. r.
Lane was appointed to assist the secretary
in drawing resolutions expressVeoi 'ho eo"-
timents of this convention.
The committee on nominations reported
as follows: -.
| For peesident of the next convention,
Sterling Fisher. 3,
For vice-presidents, Rev. B. Hatcher and
E. Ct. Coleman.
For secretary, j. L. Andrews.
For treasurer, H. L. Rarber.
For corr esponding secretary, Dr. D. H.
Combs.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION.
1. What are the varied duties of superln-
tendents aud teachers of Sunday SCHOOLS!
Leader. DIR. j. III. Combs. 3,
2. What are the duties of Sunday school
scholar Leader, w. B. Moore.
3. What is the best method OF teaching
the Sunday school lessons? Leader, Is. W.
Smith, Jr.
4. The advantages accruing to tho Sun
day school lessons? Leader, Rev. d. A.
Porter.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
H. E. Wallace, ?. r. Turner and j. \.
Stephenson.
Place fJr holding the next convention,
San Marcos Baptist church. Time of meet
ing. September ~, at 10 q. m.
The first question, what obligations are
adult church members under to attend Sun
day school, was taken up, and after dis
cussion of some length the following pream-
BILE and resolution were adopted as the SEN
tment of this conventions:
Whereas. 1t is the duty Of church mem
bers TO assist in any work that tends to the
advancement of Christianity, and whereas.
the Sunday school is a great means OF reach
ing the children. to bring them up in the
nurture and admonition of the Lord"
Resolved. That all church members
should earnestly engage in the work OF
teaching the Bible truths to the children,
and should let their influence tell with all
its power in behalf of Christianity, and not
only cease to do evil, but learn to do well,
and help all they can to make the Sunday
school nursery of the church. In connec-
ton of which we would refer you to Deut.
the 9th.
The second question, What are the best
me ans to secure regular attendance OF teach
ers and scholars was discussed, and the
following resolutions adopted:
Resolved, That the best method of secur-
inc a regular q; tendance at Sabbath school,
is first to keep in mind the great object of
Sunday school work l. e. the salvation of
the children. Secondly, every officer should
study to qualify him or herself for the
efficient work of teaching rightly the word
of God, and do so in a manner that Will
hold the interest of all in attendance, and
making the children feel that they are in
terested in them.
Officers should be punctual in attendance,
and prompt in work; above all, asking the
help and guidance of the holy spirit, and
making the work truly religious work.
The third question, what is the object of
oil Sabbath school instruction. was taken
up, and after a considerable discussion. the
following resolution was adopted
Resolved, that the object of all Sunday
school instruction should be to fit the
children for this life, and prepare them for
. eternal enjoyment in the life to come.
On motion of DR.. Combs, the convention
proceeded to the election OF delegates to
represent this convention in the state con-
vention at Fort Worth, which resulted in
the election of Brother j. p. Lane and DR..
J. H. Combs, with the Rev. DR.. D. A. Por-
ter and d. A. Young their alternates.
On motion of D. A. Porter. Mrs. W. A.
Andrews was requested to write an essay on
the third question, and read at the next Sit
ting of this convention:
On motion of Dr. Combs, the convention
gave a vote of thanks to the San Marcos
FREE Press. and the Kyle Nutshell for past
favors, and hone they will continue to ia
vor us with their publications.
The convention then adjourned to meet OF
San Marcos, Sept. %. 1888.
j. j. A. ROACH, President.
J. L. ANDREWS, Secretary.