The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09

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 Russellville, Baptist, L. W. Davis.
 Pisgah, J. o. Hearne.
 DISTRICT vIcE-PREslDENTs. Illinois Township; Lawrence Russell. Convenience s w. w. Teague. Wilson {" W. l.. Sibley. Valley Fl. A. Clifton. Griffin :" F. D. E. Montgomery.
 W.J. McAnally, J. W. Bruton, W.J Selbey, w. c. Wheat, 8. c. Burns.
 Respectfully submitted:
 w. J. McANALLY,
 A. s. KINsLow,
 w. l.. SHELBY.
 Committee.
 Bro. D. c. Brown President of the Pope County Sunday school assocla- tion made his annual report, adopt ed.
 To THE PorE' CouNTY::SuNpAY SCHOOL
 ASSOCIATION:
 Sisters. brothers and friends. In this, the 11th annual report to our Sum- day school association, am glad that 1t is mine to say-Our Sunday school cause Is still growing in numbers, and the increased interest being manifested by all workers in our Sunday school cause is truly gratifying,and we should feel greatly encouraged.
 We have more children who are be. ing taught the truths of the Bible, than at any time during our past history.
 There is still a grand and noble work to be performed. am truly hopeful of great efficiency in our Sunday school work as an evangelizing agency, or nursery of the church. We should use every effort to make the attendance at our Sunday schools equal to the mem- bership of the church, and to secure the presence of the students at the pub lie service of the church, that the Bible instructions from the pulpit may be made means to their spiritual awak- ening, and to expect many conversions from all the classes under earnest chris tian teachers. These are indications of better religious work and richer promise to the church. To these lines of effort isinvited the prayerful consid- eration of parents, teachers and pas tors. That we may reap from the la bors of the Sunday school, the fruitful harvest of faithful sowing. But forbid that the work should cease; forbid that the present workers should become negligent and allow our society which has been the cause of many to be led to repentance and faith in Christ, to be- come degraded in any respect. Are we trying to lend helping hand? Let us go to the Bible; 1t not only shows us the way of all progress, but it bids us go forward. It opens the way before us-the path leading up and still up- ward along which, angels will cheer us, and God Himself. will unvail to us the grandeur and beauty of His love. The Bible is our lamp through the sol emn and unseen future. We can in- vite the young and all humanity to joIn in our Sunday school procession of workers and if we would show ourselves true workers in the greatest sense we should go to the dying ones and speak to them words of eternal life. Let all join this battle against sin and for Christ, fight and toll for the true cause of our Master. There is g place for ev- cry one and if we allow our task to go undone, no one else can ever accom- plish it for us; remember, God always helps those who help themselves, and will not forsake any one who is good and true. And that is not all; if we, by pure, noble and upright deeds, advance his cause on earth at the end of life we shall inherit a crown of ever lasting rejoicing. The God who guards our wayward feet, looks down with an eye of sympathy upon the troubled heart, he has given us home here, and promise of one beyond the shores of time. would say to fathers and mothers, bring your children into the Sabbath school-bring them Into the fold; leave them not exposed to the wintry blast of sin. They are tender, and may fall by the wayside. Teach them to revere Gods name, and to hon. or His holy sanctuary, by observing his laws on earth. We will be enabled to reach the realms above, where every voice will be blended in one happy song, where congregations never break up, and Sabbaths never end.
 In our deliberations let us endesvor to work diligently for our Sunday school cause and be united in our efforts for the accomplishment of good that our labors may be crowned with success.
 In selecting our officers for another term select such men who love and fear God, and who have our Sunday school cause at heart.
 May you all be imbued with the pow CT and influence of Gods love, and may we feel the obligations resting up- on us to teach the truths of the Gospel to the children, and when we return 10 our respective homes, may we enter into the work with renewed zeal, and determination to do our whole duty.
 Respectfully submitted:
 D. c. BROWN, Pres.
 RESOLUTIONS.
 Resolved, That it shall be the duty of all delegates to the Pope county Sunday school assoeis- tion, to make personal report of the progress and conditions of their re- speetive schools,
 Resolved That all christians in their allegiance to Christ, should cooperate in Sunday school work. giving not only their means for It's support. but their per sopal presence in its active work, that the foppdation of usefulness may be laid ip the young hearts of christian families.
 Resolved, That all Sunday schools are hereby requested and invited to become members of this association, and send delegates 10 it's next regu- lar meeting.
 Song No. POT, Recess for 10 min utes.
 RESOLUTIONS or RESPECT.