Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-09-14
l. AWOILLE ASSOCIATION
Annual Meeting at Colchester.

This body held Its annual meeting with
the Baptist church in Colchester, Sept 9TH
at 10 O'Clock a. M, and organized with Dea
L. A. Fuller, moderator Rev. A. S. Gil
bet, clerk Dea. P. c. Abbey, treasurer.
The auuul sermon was by W. g. Gou.
Christian Commonwealth. 1t was an able
presentation of the relation of disciples Ia
Christ as their Lord, and to one another as
brethren.
The afternoon was devoted 10 reading the
letters from the churches. Twenty churches
were represented. The letters showed a
more cheerful and hopeful spirit than last
year.
The topic, What are the encouraging fea-
lures In our work was discus ed with
enthusiasm, interest and it is hoped profit.
| AS the Vermont Central Ass lciatiOn met
al GrotOn at the same time as this, the score
tury was authorized to send Christian
| salutations.
The evening was given to the presentation
of the Christian life, under four heads;
l. Individual, by Rev. w. Gussman.
Every true Christian has personal life that
carries with it the conviction that they are
living daily in fellowship with Christ.
2 Social, by Bro. L. A. Davis. The
Christian should be social with other Chris
tians because they bear the name of Christ,
and with the unsaved to win to the Saviour
and eternal life. Always act as you think
Jesus would act, seeking ever TO wear
cheerful countenauce.
3. Relating to the Church. 10y Rev. j. G..
orimer. 1t bears in its conception the
ought Of Christian life, also OF n church
fe. Each individual should seek the purity
the body, that it may give a pure, clear
light before the world. Attend and aid in
sustaining the meetings Of the church, per-
sonaly and with means.
4. True relation to the world, by Rev. +.
j. Parry. There must be behind all pro-
fession life, sterling character. The
Christian is not 20 advertise, but carry with
HIM in all his associations a Christian
character. He has relation to this business
world and there is a demand that he SHOULD
be strictly honest. In his citizenship his
highest aim is not to please but usefulness. |
ID all to honor and glory God.
Thursday morning at eight o'clock the |
ladies held meeting in tho interest of thcir |
missionary work. AT nine o'clock Rev. d. |
f. Stafford conducted conference meeting |
AT $50 the business was resumed, the |
vaiious committees made their reports, viz: |
On minutes that they be printed with those
Of the State,
On next session that it be held with the
church in Georgia; preacher of the annual
sermon, Rev. +. J. Parry.
On obituaries twenty-five of our num-
Der have fallen, several valuable minis
tiers.
On State convention work, which called
for spirited discussion in regard 10 the
method employed to carry on its work.
On Home and Foreign missions, showing
decided progress, much increase and de
mand Tor large aggressive effort in both
fields.
Womens Missionary Societies, are doing
much to elevate and Chris,ianizc their sex
n both home and foreign fields.
Bible and Publication Society II Is doing
valuable work, in publishing Bibles,
theological, Sunday school books, ami
Observation-Disclosures of indispensable
'alue.
At 1l:3O doctrinal sermon was delivered
" Rev. A 5. Gilbert.
. Secretary received reply to telegram to
.ermont Central Association, returning
christian salutation.
Took some action and passed a resolution
With reference to Derby academy, COM
nending its interest to the sympathy and
lelp from the churches of Northern Yer
mont
la the afternoon BIO NJ. d. Fuller con-
iucted childrcn's service of song.
Committee on missionary convention
eported favorably with reference to the
meeting in January last. Instructed the
committee OF arrangements to arrange for
imllar meeting to be held during The coming
'ear.
Several resolutions were passed among
hem the following:
whereas, Satans work through strong
rink is SO lamcntably evident, aud Gou's
race aud favor so upon all Christian en-
lcavor;
Resolved, 1t is the duty of every CHRIS.
lan not only to be an absainer but also to {
lpho!d in every possible way total aJstin.
nee. {
After a few items of business Rev. c. {
,Teene OF Washington, d. c., and at one t
Inc pastor OF the church, for many years ii {
member Of this association offered some cx {
client ana practical remarks.
Adjourned to meet in Georgia the frs. :
tduesday in September, 1854.
Inc gathering was one OF deep spiritual
interest, aud it is hoped will result iu much I
ioht to all present