Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1884-12-26
A RanbIe.

Eral Baptist, wrote the following let
ter to his paper after visiting the
ministers and deacon's meeting
held in this city.]
We had delightful visit to the
ministers and deacons' confer
ence of the Mt. Pleasant Assocla-
ton, which was held at Keytes-
vile, on Nov. 2Sth to 30th.
We reached KeytesviIle, Saturday
morning, Nov. 29th. On the previ-
Gus evening Rev. W. H. Stone, of
Moberly, had preached sermon for
criticism, on 'eThe Preparation and
Delivery of Sermons. We heard
of one good sister who was greatly
delighted with the sermon, but very
| indignant with the brethern who crit
icised it wheu the BROTHER was through
but this was part of the programme.
We regretted our inability to hear
brother S., whom we were glad to
meet, and from whom we heard good
things concerning the Lords work in
Moberly.
Saturday was raw and Inclem-
ent day, and though the attendance
was not large, the interest of the
meeting compensated in part for the
lack in numbers.
Elder w. Kilbuck presented an es-
say on the question "Does the New
Testament justify women iu partici-
pating in speaking and praying"
He argued the question in the affirm
alive, and when the subject was open
for discussion every man had some
thing to say. There was variety
of opinions, and when the discus
sion was over, the minds of the
brethren were in about the same
condition they were at the beginning.
Elder A. F. Pearson had subject,
namely "Who are Gods Elect. .
But he handled it admirably. He
said, that according to the reading
of the question he did not feel called
upon to discuss the subject of cleo
ton in general, and, as to s'who are
the elect" the best answer he could
give in brief was that ''they are true
believers on the Lord Jesus Christ. -
Then each brother was called upon
to give his opinion and there, was an
audible smile, when one after another
their names were called, replied; 81
agree whit the opinion of the essay. :"
Bro, ]. G. Sehaefer read an exegesls
ON / Cor. 3.1, in which he brought
out with force, the duty of bearing
with the weak, and adapting our
ministrations to the capacities of
those with whom we deal. The
most interesting discussion was in
connection with the address of w. +,
Harris on "Miaslon Work." within
the Mt. Pleasant Association.
Around Keyte.yille, there are ten or
| twelve churches which have no
preaching, Bro. Kilbuck thought
that every church has q ministerial
gift in it, whichs may be discovered
by prayer-that we ought to go and
preach in destitute places, and not
wait to be sent. He had done much
of this work III his life. Bro. S. Y
Pitts thought this the absorbing
question, and thought it ought to
occupy more time in these meetings.
Said he 'sIf / thought more of my
own happiness than of the conyer-
sion of the souls, should doubt my
own convereion.,' At night Ed. A.
+. Pearson delivered an admirable
sermon ON 'lMeetings for the SAINTS
in light"
| Sabbath morning dawned brightly.
What privilege it is to preach the
Gospel of Christ, and we enjoyed
speaking to the people at the morn
/ ing service. This Sabbath in Key
tesville reminded us much of former
pastoral life The service IN the
morning was followed by a funeral
in the afternoon, and by visits to
several persona in affection. At
night eur old friend Rev. c. Al.
Willisms, San of the late DIR. VIM.
Williams, of our Seminary, preached
= telling sermon from the text, :sWho
f.s on the Lords side:'' The Key
tesville church is now without pas
| tor. hut We do rot think they will
| long remain thus. The field impress
ed us as being important and attract
live.
| We enjoyed the kind hospitality OF
the Keytesville people, and the next
time we turn our face in that direc-
| ton we shall not feel that we are go
| ing among strangers.
! An End TO Bone serapinE.
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