Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
OF these schools feel that they have an inte'
rest IN missionary scheme.

OF these schools feel that they have an inte-
rest IN a missionary scheme.
Mr.. William A. Price said that one OF The
best means OF promoting the missionary
spirit Is 10 endeayor TO secure tne ser'lccsoi
one OF their members aud send nm 70 io-
reign lands. Let the teachers try 10 Iinpress
the young nnea vita the duty OF conse-
Grating Themselves TO God, and II called by
the. Spirit to devote themselves 70 the WORK
OF the ministry az bone or abroad.
Rev. DR.. sturgis. OF Trinity Methodist
church. said that one good means OF cult
yatIng the spirit OF missions in the schoo Is
10 get the church interested In the same
spirit. He SPOKE OF the missionary spirit as
exhibited by the Rosebud societies OF The
Methodist Church. Get the hearts os the
members OF the Church all right and all viii
be well.
PARTING WORDS.
Under this head MANI Of the delegates
expressed themselves "a much pleased with
their visit TO Richmond.
Mr. George W. Miller, Of Shenandoah,
said that be had enjoyed this meeting great
deal.
Rev. {. s. Lambeth said that be was sure
that be spoke the sentiments 0f all the peo-
pie when he said the sessions OF the conyen-
iion had been blessing 10 the cause in
Richmond. lie hoped that all would part
with the determination to consecrae them
selves more fully 10 the cause OF God.
Brethren OF the convention" said be, ago
back % your homes 10 SOW the seeds OF sal
vation; 70 work for God in this cause, and
when you have gone to your several homes
some soul may be led back TO God through
some act done by you In the Masters car'e."
Mr. William Ellyson spoke TO the convcn-
ton oi the good that bas no doubt been done
by the session OF this convention. He
thanked the delegates for their attendance
and tie speakers on behalf OF the Executive
Committee OF the Virginia State sunday
School Union. He particularly referred TO
the kindness of Mr.. william reynolds, who
had given 50 much fine to this convention
with such good results.
Mr.. j. -. i. Sleight said that he had the
pleasure OF meeting Brother REYNOLDS some
years AGO, and since Mr. Reynolds has been
| actively engaged IN the work from pure
and warm love Tor souls.
MANY Of the delegates expressed Themselves
az rejoicing over the blessings secured IN
| attendance on this convention.
Dir. J. y. HObson. OF POwbatan, said that
with the deepest gratitude be thanked Mr..
| Reynolds for his help on the occasion OF this
convention. He desired 10 express the senti'
menis OF his brethren from the country In
sincere thanks 10 the brethren Of Richmond
| for the great privilege OF attending the con-
vention. He loved the Sabbath school. lie
| hoped that the convention would engage in
special prayer for the rural districts, where
! so much ID needed.
| Rev. DR.. Kerr, OF tho First PRESBYTERIAN
church. sad that he wished TO emphasize
perslstency. We have plan, and in order
10 carry out this plan we must persist and
| hold the conventions annually. Send agents
and missionaries through the country, and
persist In work until every county shall be
| organized. The convention has done us
| good. II goes 10 the heart OF Christianity.
la the Sabbath schools we only hear
| OF salvation to all. No creeds, no doctrines:
| only come to Jesus. The sunday school tays
salvation only by the blood OF Jesus.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Hon. Wilism Reynolds said that be con-
! sidered the convention great and decided
success. The uttersnces have been much
above the average addresses at conventions.
| The question now is, What are you going to
do ;? Your wors is just begun. The EK-
ecutiye Committee will push It on. \ special
worker will be put in the field at once this
summer, aud the counties will be organized.
| The delegates who have gone home have
promised to organize their counties at once.
] The next convention will be an advance on
| this. The work and the addresses have been
very practical. We are on higher plane OF
practical work, and our schools will be greatly
| improved after this. Let the light shine out.
| GIVE others the benefit Of what you have
imbbed.
The speaker urged the ministers and
| workers 10 assist the Executive Committee
| in carrying on the great enterprise in their
| State. IN parting with the convention and
the people Of Richmond generally, be said.
il Is somewhat sad TO say good-Uy, but |
shall always recollect the happy hours spent
| in Richmond. You meet he with split
| Of Christian kindness and love that has
touched my heart, and | wlll thiuk Of you
aud pray for you aud Tor your success and
| hope to meet you all again.
THANKS.
The following resolution OF thanks WAS
| then adopted:
Resolved. That the thanks OF this cOnyen-
| ton are due aud are hereby rendered to the
| hospiiabe people OF the city Of Richmond,
| VINO have so kindly entertained the delegates
! of this convention; to Rev. 4. &. Dasniell,
president; Charles j. Rsdy and William
| Ellyson, secretaries; 10 the members OF the
| former Executive Committee FOR faithful
| Dergormance Of duty; 10 the Young Mems
| Christian Association for the use Of the hall;
TO the ministers OF this city for cooperation
and good counsel; to the Hon. william
REYNOLDS for his abouudlng laUors in our
midst; 10 the Richmond papers for PUBLISH
| lug the proceedings OF the convention; ana
| TO the railroads of the Commonwealth.
The convention then took recess and
! spent a few minutes Ia hand-shaklng and
| farewell.
DR.. Buchanan, the president, then spoke a
| few well-lmed. earnest, and feeling words
Of farewell aud declared the convention ad-
| iourned sine die.