The Republican., 1893-10-05

opinion, and upon whom our future
condition, religiously, in great
measure depends, who are precious
in the sight of the Redeemer and
for whom He died to save, are re-
ceiving no religious instruction,
either in the family, church or Sun
day school, and consequently are
growing up in ignorance of moral
and religious truth.
Resolved, That we pledge our
selves to use every means that the
wisdom and energy of our churches
and Sunday schools can employ
with the Divine blessing to bring
them under religious influence.
ResOlred, That religious instruc-
ton, such as should be given in the
Sunday school, is greatly needed
also by adults. and so far as practi-
cable, every adultln the community,
and especially every church mem
ber should be connected with the
Sunday school either MS q teacher
or scholar.
After the announcements had
been made the convention was dis
missed by Rev. Kepler.
Sunday morning at $50 the Sab
bath school praise and testimony
meeting was opened in st. Paul's
church The opening services were
conducted by Mr.. Geo. +. Bishoif,
followed by services in which a
great number took part. These
services were interspersed with
music. The convention sermon, by
Rev. Baker, was then delivered.
He chose as his text Matt. %; 22-23.
Sunday afternoon at $50 O'Clock
the Sunday School Mass Meeting
convened in St. Marks church,
conducted by Mr.. John Shartzer.
After singing, responsive reading
and prayer Rev. Baker made a
pleasing address to the children.
Mr.. S. Il. Jones was the next
speaker called, who made some
telling points. Mr.. Jones was fol-
lowed by practical talks from Rev.
Davis, Mr.. j. J. Garrett, Mr.. Geo.
+. Bishoff and Mr.. VIM. Hine-
baugh.
Sunday evening the closing ses-
sion of the convention was convened
IN the Garrett Memorial church.
After music by the the choir Mr..
VIVA. Hinebaugh read a scripture
lesson, which was followed in prayer
led by Rev. Kepler, The commit
tee on resolutions offered the fol-
loving, supplementary to their for
mer report:
Resolved, That the heartfelt
thanks of this convention be ter
dered to the good people of Oakland
who have so generously and gra-
ciOusly opened their hearts and
homes 80 the mem bers of this con-
ventiop, with the assurance that
we shall bear to our homes sweet
and grateful recollections of our
sojourn among them.
Resolved, That thanks be ten
dere9 the pastors of the Methodist
Episcopal, Lutheran and Presby-
; terian churchcs for kindness and
courtesy in granting the nse of
their churches for the sessions of
the convention.
ResOlUed, That thanks be ten
dercd our worthy president and
secretary foT kind and efficient SER
wees rendered during the services
of the convention.
Res0lced, That thanks be ten
dered the ladies and gentlemen of
the choirs who have giveL us such
sweet music in our regular sessions
and devotional exercises.
Res0lUed, That thanks be ten
dered to the reverend and lay
brethren who have favored the con-
yention With addresses fraught
with so much of wisdom and IN
struction and so well calculated to
do great good to the cause so dear
to our hearts.
Resol0eG, That thanks he ten
dered to the press Of Garrett county
for their great courtesy in reporting
so ably and fully proceedings of
past conventions, and responding
at all times with editorials by which
the influence of our work will be
felt throughout this county.
Immediately following the read
ing and adoption of the resolutions
Rev. Kcpler was called upon and
spoke very earnestly. lie was fol-
lowed in his remarks by Mr.. W. d.
Hoye, Mr.. e.. S. Hamill, Rev.
Davis, Rev. Baker Mr.. $. II. Jones,
Mr.. j. A. Enlow, Mr.. J. Shsrtzer,
Mr.. VIM. Hinebaugh and DR.. Alex
ander. A hymn was then sung and
the convention dismissed bJ the
benediction pronounced by Rev.
Baker.
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