Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-16
The Potomac Baptist ssociation-Last Day.


Correspondence Of the Alexandria GAZErTE.)
BEALEToN, Va, Aug. 15.-The attendance
yesterday was largely increased, running
The hundreds almost into thousands. The
house of worship was full to OVERLOOKING, the
canvas tent was full to overlooking, the
yard was full, and the decorum was such as
greatly interrupted the business meeting in
the church. and the religious exercises at
the outdoor stand. Young people and
cu,rtin. couples tried themselves and tried
every body else. The young. ladies were as
bad as the men. The Association needed
police force to keep order. So far, it is
much better to-day. This disorder is not to
ne attributed to the place where we meet,
hui to riMtOrs from distances, long and
short, who came for froic, and had it.
Last night Rev II. M. Wharton lectnred
| in The church for the benefit of two churches
that have debts resting upon them His
sui ject was i" Handles in Europe" 1t was
delightful voyage and yielded a profitable
sum for church debts
This morning the first report that claimed
the attention Of the association was the re-
port OH State missions DR.. Pollard of Rich
uund President of the State Mission Board,
i: discussing the subject and showing the
need of enlarged lberality on the part Of
established churches to supply the destitu-
ton throughout the State The mission
alr- in the State have been greatly blessed
in their labors. The following is sum.
'ilary Of the work the first year. Stations
occupied, 2OI; sermons preached 4 sos; bap-
'izcd Gl1 believers; religious visits, $500;
nov Sunday schools established, "a; new
churches organized, II; new houses of wor-
ship completed, S; new churches in course
of erection, 10; among which is included the
new and beautiful house in Leesburg, soon
10 he dedicated. These figures indicate the
fruit of work independent of the results of
the lahors of regular pastors. DR.. Pollard,
always eloquent, exceled himselfin grand
and convincing presentation of the subject.
At y noon the association adjourned to
hear IL sermon from Rev. H. NJ. Wharton, of
Baltimore. Like all of Wharton's sermons,
it was captivating and heart reaching and
heart Sollening. DIR. Hatcher followed in
I'll appeal for State missions and lifted
large collection.
| After the inermission and dinner, DR..
! Irchenor. with warm heart, and earnest
zeal, and fearful eye, and words Of burning
eloqucuce, addressed the association on the
sub cct Of foreign missions. Many a heart
WAS stirred, and believers were made to feel
that the Gospel will do for the heather what
it has doue for us.
At p. IN. Dr. Pollard preached at the
stand under the tent. DR.. Carroll occupied
i the morning hour in sermon on the As
! cenSiOn OF Christ.
| After the transaction of some unimport-
ant miscellaneous business, the hymn, I'm
the Sweet Bye and Bye" was sung and with
fearful eyes the brethren and sisters gave
each other the parting hand, and the 29Lh
session of the Potomac Baptist Association
adjourned sine die The next meeting will
be held with the Columbia Baptist Church
in the town Of Falls Church i'll August, 1885.
Rev J. Il. Lake, ID. d., will preach the in
lrodnctory sermon, Rev. +. H. James, al.
| teInate.
! The Potomac Association embraces the Baptist
| chur hes in the counties of Alexandria, Prince
| William, Farlqnier, LoudOun, Stafford and Fair
| fax. Each church sends letter and five male mes
| senrcrS, including the pastor. These messengers
are the delegates constituting the association. No
| church laws made. The association is simply
an advisory council meeting each year for fra
trrnal erecting, comparing notes and nterchang.
| ing views rs ~ the best methods of prosecuting
thG wark Of the Lord committed to us within the
| bounds u! our associations. The churches in the
counties name 1 above received ITO acccssons by
! bapismS during the past year. The association
! numbers thirty-nino churches and about 3 900
members.
In church work and lencvolcnce there was an
advance all along the line during the last asso
ciational year.
Your correspondent WAS fortunate in having
home in the hcspitahlo family Of Mr. Bolts the
fIthcr-n law o. Mr T. A. Broadus, of your city.
He is Methodist brother, but opened wide his
doors for the entertainment of his Baptist
brethren, As did many others representing differ
cnt denominations. F.
GRATEFUL WORDS.
What paper are you reporting for?' asked
distinguished divine ut the Potomac Association.
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