Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-06-21
CURRENT AFFAIRS.
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVEN-
TION

The Annual session Held Rt Benning-
ton June 4th, 5th aud 9th.
lOur delayed letter giving report Of the proceed
ngs.
BENNINGTON, Vt, June 6, 80.
Dear Honir; promised to write you
about the Vermont Baptist state Sunday
school convention, but have been so busy
taking in" that | have had no time to
give OUT anything to your unfortunate
readers who could not come. | said was
busy taking in, and think it safe to say
that never was kept buster at such a con
vention.
We arrived at the church Tuesday even
ing, in season to listen to one Of DR.. Edw.
Judsons nimitable talks on The true
church atmosphere" Beginning by stating
that his use Of the word did not refer to
the condition of the air within the four
walls Of the building, although that in it
self was a very important element in any
successful church or Sunday school work,
but to the intangible, invisible something
that attracts and retains all who come
within the circle of its influence. Among
the evidences or tests of this atmosphere
he mentioned
/. DO the poor feel that it is congenal to
them That they are really welcome
,. The atmosphere must be strong enough
to win and save the toughest cases
3. Much care to its attitude toward the
children aud child conversion.
T. Must be favorable aud attractive to
young men.
:. Must be a beehive, or filled with work
eTs
On Wednesday morning, for about All
hour the writer had the pleasure Of speak
ing, and answering all sorts of questions ON
the superintendent work with Indifferent
success. Many good thoughts were pre-
sented 10y one and another as to that work.
Among the very many qualifications needed
| in IA good and successful Sunday school su
perintendent we're
/. a warm, loving, big heart.
? An enthusiastic love for his work
B. Brains not so much liberal educa
tion, but quick, active mind to grasp and
use the best methods in the best way.
g. Intimate knowledge Of the Bible, not
Il mere speaking acquaintance
D knowledge Of human kind.
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of it as occurring at Bethlehem. The little
one listened with ewes wide open and ex-
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hart of Brooklvn are unreportable They
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hatural history science, che'ii'''r!' oo'ahy'
the blackboard, etc. His reproduction OF a
temperance lecture illustrated by the habits
of the snake. with A biy stuffed snake ON
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sehuity ana eh'hus'as'n' lhe same may
he sald OF his illustrations OF Gods bounty
-lavishness in constructing and painting
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be. These addresses were illustrative "i
his methods Of getting hold Of the young
for good.
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