The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-10-08

We are to gather the young into schools and
place within their reach all the means OF forming
such q character. Again, what means shall we
use in reference to ourselves and others? For
ourselves we are to strive to secure that culture
that will make us the best possible workers IN the
cause of Christ We are to sustain all Such lnstl-
tutionS for the benefit of others; we are to give
our money, our influence, our wise words, Tor the
encouragement and support OF all these instltu-
tions, and to encourage the young to avail them
selves of their advantages. Again we are TO Dear
all those engaged in this work of Christian cul-
ture, on our minds and in our hearts. constanty f
commencing them to the care and blessing OF God.
The annual sermon was then preacned by REV.
Sewall Brown of East Corinth.
Rev G. B. Ilsley offered prayer, and the nymn,
Crock of Ages"awas sung by the congregation.
The text was in Hebrews, 2: 1-"Therefore we
ought to give the more earnest heed, &C." Add
son represents life as bridge over dark gulf,
through the many broken arches OF which those
passing over, are constantly falling yet tne
and think of this fearful fact. We are to be in
uenced in the consideration of religious truth by
two things: The authority OF the teacher and the
Importance and nature of the truth presented.
The preacher referred to some OF the arguments
for the divinity of Christ as the author OF this
truth. Again. we are to consider the wonderful
work that Christianity is doing In the world. IL
is Transforming the whole face of the moral world
But we have shorter method of proOf-we have
felt the power of this truth in our own souls: 1t
has been living power to us in saving us from
death. Now, we are to give heed to this vitally
important truth, otherwise we shall drift away
from it. There is tendency to drift in this
world; and this tendency will be developed in
those who neglect to give earnest heed to the
Again, those who do not give this heed will be
borne away on the tide of sin. But these truths
are too important to be lost by inattentOn. and
they will surely be lost by carelessness. How
grand and glorious are the truths presented in
the gospel!
means Of avoiding the sweeping tide of sin.
Nothing else can enable us to overcome SIN: IN:
Nothing else can give men peace and joy in the
fparfuI trials which theV be called TO endure.
Again, unless we give heed to these truths, we
shall miss of salvation. They alone can save our
souls. Therefore, we ought to stand by the old
truths of the Bible for these are the hope OF the
world. The temple of truth will stand when The
insane rawlings of intdels shall have been forgot
ten.
A committee was appointed of one from each
association to present the claims of the Educa-
ton Society to the associations.
The committee was as follows:
Bowdon-Rev c. F. Holbrook.
Cumberland-Rev. E. c. Whittemore.
Damariscotta-Rev. j. Graham.
Hancock--Rev. Il. A. Herring.
Kennebec-Rev. C. L. Owen.
Lincoln-Rev. j. H. Barr0ws.
Oxford-Rev. Robert Scott.
Penobscot-Rev. E. K Drew.
Piscataquis-Rev. G. c. Tilley
Saco River-Rev. A Snyder
Waldo-Rev. George e Tufts.
York-Rev. G. A. Cleveland.
The following committees were also appointed
by the chairman, Judge Bonney:
ArrangementS--Rey c. " Hanson ana L. +.
White and the pastor of the church where the
meeting is held.
NJ Emery and Arad Thompson, Esq.
Coburn Classical Institute-Rev. E. c: White
more and H. j. White. and Austin Hall, Esq
Houlton Academy-Revs. A. j. Padelford and
T. Z. Busfied and William Woods, Esq
Hebron Academy-Revs. A. r. Crane and E. S.
Small, and Dea. ID. 7. French.
collection was taken in aid of the Education
Society, and the convention adjourned after
prayer by Rev. C. F. Clarke of Turner
The programme for today is as follows:
Prayer meeting at O'Clock in the audience
room and meeting of the board in the vestry.
Meeting of the convention
Report of committees, and discussions.
Paper by Rev. E. C. Whittemore of Auburn.
Subject: 'Shall we keep Sunday?" Discussion.
Closing devotional exercises. Adjournment.