Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-11
RELIGIOUS CONVENTIONS


The annual session of the Windham and Ben
uingtou ASSOCIATION was held in the UuNersAst
church at Brattleboro, June aud Q. ON Tuesday at
1890 4. N. the council organized, Rev. W. n.
Barber OF Willamsyille being chosen moderator and
J, =. Cutting, clerk. Committee credentials q. b.
Wheeler Of Bellows Falls, Mrs. j. Newton If Vernon,
aud Fred Harris Of Brattleboro; executive commit
tee, Rev J. y. Emery Of Bellows Falls, d.. Z. p.
White Of WilliamsNille, and Rev. +. W. Mhippen of
Putuey.
At Ii A. NJ. Rev. F. W. whippeu preached tho occa-
sional sermon from Matt XIV. :33, The True Judg-
ment Day" 1t began with Chrsts ministry and viii
only end with Christianity. We are living in the
judgment day, and have dinHiO'i life c0ud, mua-
ton, us We lack possess the spirit Of Christ. By
the truth and life which Jesus brought to the earth,
all are Judged, every day aud hour. Even the
pains of condemnation by leading to repentance
and newness OF life become means Of good to the
soul. Judgment is blessing. not to the race,
for by It's disciplinary agencies 1t will at last lead all
souls to holiness aud happiness. The sermon, which
was thoughtful aud timely written was listened to
with great pleasure.
Reports from the different parishes were read at ?
2. NJ, which showed an encouraging degree of
strength aud growth. The increasing liberAity Of
thought, the gradual return from man-made dugmas
TO the plain and practical teachings OF Christ, po-
tent helps to the Uniyersalist faith. Missionary adj
dresses were then made by Rev. f. A. Read Of Hins
dale, ~ H.. Rev. l. Z. Quimby Of Orange, Mass and
Rev. J. n. Emery, and Sis given for missions
10 Vermont, the largest amount raised at
sion OF the association.
Tue praise meeting at P. N conducted by +. 4.
Read was followed by an able sermon from Rev. J
n. Emery. Text, Rom. yiii.:l7. st. Paul puts the
emphasis upon work and character Heirship implies
responsibility as well as privilege. bOua WORK Tor
man Is largely done by human agencies for present
attainment aud progress are due to the cumulative
efforts Of many generations. God is ever working,
and Uniyersalism calls upon man to Cooperate with
God. Salvation is moral aud spiritual health. II can
only result from prayeriul aud consecrated activity
To resist the wiles Of temptation, to attain Christ
like character, all must labor and pray.
The conference meeting Wednesday morning was
led 10y Rev. f. W. Whppen, after which reports from
the sunday schools were read, which showed them to
be In a vigorous condition. Rev. T. W. Whitney then
conducted the Sunday school meeting, suggestive adj
dresses upon important topics being made by the
eral ministers present, by j. s. Cutting Of Brattle
boro, and Mr.. Bowen Of Greenfield. For delegates
to the Vermont convention r. j. d. CudWorth OF
Brattleboro and John s. Moore of Bellows Falls
elected. Resolutions were passed endorsing the W
G. t. u. the teaching in the public schools Of the eff
fects Of using stimuants and narcotics; urging par
shes to insure their property; commending the grow,
meetings at Burlington; thanking the Vt Central anC
Conn River railroads for their courtesy the Bratte
b0ro people for their generous hospitality and the
choir for their efficient services.
At Up, NJ, after preliminary services by Rev +. W
Whippen and Rev, Geo. @. Wright (Unitarian) o.
Northheld Mass, Rev. 1. p. Quimby preached al
earnest and devont extempore sermon appropriate t.
the communion from Matt. L :32. Christ asks for
committal of man to his truth and service. The
church universal, composed Of Christians Of ever!
name and sect is the body OF Christ. What is III
mission 1t attests personal loyalty to Christ /
gives needed spiritual help aud encouragement to III
members, and 1t eXerts a mighty power IN uplifting
the from sin and spiritual darkness. The com
munion then observed in impressive manner
All of the meetings interesting, profitable
inspiring. The next session will be held in BELOW
Falls In 1887.