The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-02
PENINSULA BAPTISTS.
Two DAYS Session in Wiiliansburg-In-
teresting subje IL Discussed.

WILLIAMSBURG. Va, Dec. l. Special
The Peninsula Baptist Union met here with
the Baptist church Saturday and sunday,
18th and 30th.
Rev. i. T.. Warren, president, called the
BODY TO Orde at II O'Clock A. NJ. Saturday,
and announced, as the first thing in order.
The Introductory sermon, which was well
preached 10y Rev. NJ. l. Wood, of Newport
News. from Galatians vi. H.
Mr.. w. l.. Jones, on behalf OF his church.
next delivered a suitable address OF wei
come, which, on behalf of the Union, was
happily responded to by Rev. l.. l.. Spencer.
If New Kent.
The following committees were next ap-
pointed-viz.: On place OF next meeting,
Rev. b. WOodhn. ID. d., NJ. IL. Barnes, and
George w. kelum; and on programme.
Revs. NJ. l.. Wood, l.. +. Spencer, and Mr..
:. :. HOgg. Several announcements were
made. after which the meeting adjourned
until the afternoon. Prayer and benedic-
ton by Rev. W. r. Webb.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Union recOnyened, as per ADJOURN
nent, at o'clock L. NJ. president In the
hair After singing prayer was offered by
Rev. Mr.. Page, of the Episcopal church, who
vas duly recognized, and invited 20 seat
n the body.
The following subject was announced as
the order for the hour: "Our Individual ke-
,pOnsibility to God for The COnyersiO.- OF the
World" Mr. W. l.. Jones read very inter-
esting paper on this subject, and VIZ fol-
Owed by Rev. DR.. WOOdfn. of Hampton, in
, fine speech delivered with telling effect.
At Ais p. NJ. the subject was. The Law
4 Restitution" upsn which fine addresses
we're made by lieys. Messrs. w. IL. NeDD,
VI. l.. Wood, and Page.
Several gentlemen were next excused
rom further attendance on the meeting be-
.ause Of being Obliged 10 leave, after which
he Union adjourned with the benedlction
Until 1880 Z. NJ.
IN THE EVENING.
At 1880 p. NJ. Rev w. K. Webb preached
% a fine congregation. i'm his inimitable
way, a sermon full Of thought on the sub
iect Of prayer, from Acts, xii, ,. The meet
~ then adjourned until sunday at 1880
A. NJ.
SUNDAYS SESSION.
On Sunday the Union met as per ad-
l)urnment. After Sunday-schO9l exercises.
.n " hicn there was much Of the devotional.
he question for the hour was. The Relation
# the Sundav-SchOOl 30 the Church aud that
II the Church to the sunday school" which
vas dwelt upon at some length by VI. II.
Barnes, of New Kent, and Rev. W. X
Webb.
The hour set for preaching having ar
rived, the large congregation remained I"
near sermon by DR.. 4. b. Wooitin, from
Romans. S:2s and from james, 2:2i,
which was clear and able discourse Oi
justification by iaith.
In the afternoon, the president called the
meeting 10 order. After singing, prayer was
offered hy Mr.. George W. killum, Of War
wick. after which the following question
was announced for discussion: Are short
.uts in business iustiIiable in "A Christian
Excellent speeches were made on this sub
iect by DR.. WOofin aud Mr.. NJ. ii. Barnes.
Miscellaneous business being next III
order the Committee on Place Of Nexi
Meeting, through DR.. WoOdhn, chairman.
reported in favor Of Bethel church, War
wick county. The report was adopted. II
vas understood that the Committee on Pro
gramme will report to the churches later
The Union then adjourned sine die, after the
benedction by Rev. j. ii. Moss, Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
At $50 p. NJ. Rev. l.. +. Spencer preached
an excellent sermon to large congrega
ton from lst Timothy, A. l6. The weather
was good, the meeting was excellent, and
altogether, the people enjoyed the treat they
nad given them.