St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1888-12-20

to be the denial OF sell. tie hau come
to believe less in resolutions and
pledges and more in the inbred cOnvlc-
ton that these bodies were temples for
the indwelling of the Holy Ghost.
/ True heroism is fOrgetfulness of self.
No disciple of the meek and lowly
Master had any right to do his own
pleasure. The speaker had many pat
stories and illustrations which, as well
as the argument, gave the audience
much satisfaction. He was followed
by Mr.. Moore who had good story to
illustrate his subject in n young man
who got into much trouble because he
had not the moral courage to live
within his means. 1t was a practical
case and right to the point. This last
speaker also wanted the clergy, when
preaching on self denial, to "preach
straight down the center aisle"
Messrs. Davis, Hastings of Boston,
Lawrence, Henry Fairbanks and Shaw
followed. Mr.. Lawrence plead for less
cowardice and more herOism in the
home-fidelity and unselfshness with
the companion and the children God
has given. Prof. Fairbanks very per-
tinently suggested that the clergy
among the poor churches of Vermont
exhibited the highest heroism in de-
voting tenth of their meagre salary,
of sometimes not more than $500 a
year, to the Lord. This requires her
oism every day.
The first topic of the afternoon,
"Christian responsibility for the I'M
saved" was discussed by Mr.. Law
renee, state Y. NJ. c. A. secretary of
Maine and Vermont. The speaker
said we should feel our responsibility
for the unsaved for two reasons, be-
cause of the value of the human soul
and because we are chosen us co-wOrk
ers with God. 1t is our duty and priv
ilege to be a worker with God in
the saving of souls. Gods estimate of
the value of soul is much greater than
mans. Among the instrumentalities
that lead to conversion are the convic
ton of the Holy Spirit, the Bible and
the examples that Christians set the
world. The address was very solemn
presentation of the responsibilities
resting upon all Christ's followers. The
address was followed by duet by Mr.
jackson and Mrs. Remington. The
other theme of the afternoon, "Hndif
ference to church obligations" was
considered by Mr.. Winslow who open
ed by saying that the church of God
has fold relation, Il human and
divine relation. Divinely considered
the history of the church is only sto-
ry of the redemption of man. From a
human standpoint it is the simplest
idea of our religion. Philip meets the
eunuch, baptizes him in the desert and
starts a Baptist church. Paul and
Silas sing together in prison until mid
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dist church is formed. Two or three
are gathered together in Christ's name,
the Holy Spirit comes down and here
we have a Congregational church.
We are not called upon to make the
sacrifices that the early Christians did,
but we can show our herOism now and
fulfil the expectation of Christ to help
evangelize the world. These obliga-
tions are not self-imposed but placed
upon us by Christ.
The evening meeting in the body of
the church was largely attended and
led by Mr.. Moore. The meeting
was given up entirely to testimony of
personal experience in conversion and
growth of grace. Mr.. Chase testified
that us IL business man he was happy
when he could take all his business to
God in prayer and lay the whole mat
ter before Him. Mr.. Proctor told of
his conviction of sin from hearing his
pastor preach from the text, GLOW
long halt we between two opinions 2"
Mr.. Folsom, the new Y. NJ. G.. A. sec
rotary, thanked God for having Il pray
ing father and mother and urged all
who thought it right to be Christian
to take the stand at once. Mr.. Law
scenes of religious conversation with
had IL praying father and mother and
that long after he was converted the
Holy Spirit came down upon him and
after taking his business to the Lord
he sold out his interest to devote his
time to the Lords work. Then fol-
lowed a severe testing of his faith in
sickness OF SIX years which left him
without Il dollar in the world. But he
had God for his silent partner and was
today happy in his service. MIR. Shaw
said the one black spot in his life was
the early years when he was out of the
fold. A touching incident in his re-
marks was the story of the conversion
The meeting closed with brief con
tians present participated.
The Christian Workers kindly ac-
cepted the invitation of most of the To-
cal pastors and Secretary Folsom to
assist at the Sunday services. At the
Y. Nj. G. A. hall Mr.. Shaw led con
secratiOn service at 9 o'clock, and at
the young mems meeting at o'clock
Secretary Lawrence took charge, as
sisted by Messrs. Sayford, Winslow,
FOlger and Shaw. The pulpits were
occupied as follows North church, S.
NJ. Sayfor South church, F. O. Wins
low Baptist church, Allen Folger with
singing by Mr.. jackson Free Baptist
church, E. A. Lawrence Methodist
church, George II. Shaw; Advent
church, George E. Davis and E. b.
Dillingham;; Congregational church,
st. Johnsbury Centre, E. B. Dilling-
ham. Mr.. Moore led a service at the
North church Sunday school. assisted
by Mr.. Chase, which was very impress
sive and as result score or more
scholars rose for prayers. Mr.. Shaw
also spoke in the Methodist Sunday
school.
The closing session of the conference
was a union mass meeting in Music
hall at $50 p. m, led by Mr.. Say ford.
Every seat in the auditorium was oc-
cupied and some were obliged to stand
during the services. Mrs. Remington
and Mr.. jackson, who had sang to-
gether very acceptably several times
during these meetings, favored the au-