The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-09-03
And when a man can stand apart
From works in theologic trust,
know the blood about his heart
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The sermon was replete with noble
thoughts and we could not but exclaim,
"How beautiful the theory of Christian
life! yet alas! how difficult many seem to
find it to eXemplify always its pure princi-
pies in the daily life"
The horse cars, steam cars and private
carriages continue to bring new arrivals all
day. Most of the new corners seem pleased
with the grounds, some, however, think the
ground across the ravine where the meeting
was held two years ago a smoother, and
more pleasant spot, but the majority are of
the opinion that the grateful shade of the
sturdy oaks compensates for the irregularity
of the encampment. At o'clock the people
take dinner The ministers are favored with
special table by themselves, over which
they discuss theological points, and lay
plans for future labor. 1t has been rumored
that they live on graham porridge and oat
meal mush, but savory odors from the
dining tent is a sufficient refutatlon OF the
SANDER If no other exist.
In the afternoon quite large congrega-
ton assembled and were addressed by Ed.
of the Ministry" As preliminary remark
he stated that by an action of the General
Conference it was decided that discourse
on the above subject should be preached at
the annual session of each State conference
and by request of the chairman of the Maine
conference he would undertake the task at
the present meeting. The following words
were taken as text: sStudy to show thy
self approved into God, workman that
needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing
lowing is a brief epitome of the sermon In
every calling skilled labor is that which
brings success. Ministers are spiritual
builders and needsspecial training for their
work, for sthey have charge of the most
idea prevails to quite an extent in some de-
nominations that education is almost him
drance to spirituality. and that the most ig-
norant men are the ones that God would
have to. carry on his work. This is mis-
men-Moses and Paul-whe stand out the
most prominently in the history of the
Jewish and Christian dispensations
were both men of culture. They
were educated for special purpose.
great reformers were scholars The word
education does not necessarily imply a col
lege course of training, or even a great
amount OF book knowledge. There is prac-
tical training of the faculties of more value
than all the forced examining of the schools.
That education which develops, improves
and disciplines the mind is valuable, and no
matter how acquired. John Wesley said
IudL Il minister SHOulQ KNOW everything,
and certainly he whose duty it is to impress
other minds in way calculated to inspire
them with high and holy desires and pur-
poses should be well informed for it is
often impossible to reach those minds who
feel that the one who attempts to teach is
Ignorant. The more man knows, the more
he can impart to others, hence an education
enlarges ones field of usefulness. Great
natural abilities do not always insure sue
cess. The persevering, never give up, go:
ahead spirit is'needed in the discipline of
life. While an education is a great help to
the clergy, it is not the all-imp0rtant thing.
No man can succeed in the ministry unless
God be with him. No human being can
convert soul. The Spirit Of the Most High
must work in and through his servants or
labor will prove abortive.
After listening to the above discourse, no
one could truthfully say that Seventh Day
Adventists do not care for those things
which tend to ennoble, elevate and refine
the mind. They seem to be making special
effort to inspire their ministers with zeal,
and to help young men who are preparing
themselves for this calling to do the work in
a thorough and efficient manner.
At o'clock session of the Maine Sabbath
School Association was held.
The following officers were appointed for
the coming year:
President-Elder S. J. Hersum of Belgrade.
Secretary-MrS A. X. HerSum.
Executive Committee-Elder r., $. Weber of
Richmond, and S. III. Linscott of Bangor.
Arrangements were made for Campmeet-
ing Sabbath School.
Elder StrattOn, from Burnham, arrived to-
day.
This evening Elder J. B. Goodrich, from
Hartland preached from the words, Seek
ye the Lord, all We meek of the earth, which
have wrought his judgment; seek righteous
ness, seek meekness; it may be we shall be
hid In the day of the Lords anger" Zeph., 2;
3.
Elder S. n. Haskell, from Australia, is ex-
pected tomorrow.
No very exciting incidents have occurred
on the ground today. One gentleman came
near losing his horse. 1t was hitched by
halter to tree and seemed inclined, in fit
of Encouragement, to commit suicide, nearly
choking itself with the rope.
The afternoon services will be at 2.30 in
stead of 8, as advertised in the paper yester-
day