The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-13
Special 10 the Scranton Tibrne.

CLARK's GREEN. Pa, Sept. II.
IT7HE day dawned beautifully on
the Baptists-hosts-gathered
at the annual association meet
u ings.
The session opened by singing "All
Hail the Power OF Jesus Name, +" Rev.
d. c. Hughes. of Scranton, the moder-
stor of the association was in the chair.
Prayer was offered by Rev. A, B.
O'Neil, Of Dunmore, Pa,
Report OF the committee of arrange
ments was presented by Rev. w. q,
Partridge.
The moderator then read the rules OF
order governing the association.
The pastor Of the Clark's Green
church gave a very cordial welcome to
the large number of delegates assem-
bled.
He said: "Our hearts and homes are
open to you all | trust that you will
feel welcome and believe that every
thing I'M Clark's Green and vicinity be-
longs to you while you are our guests. "
Rev j. W. Ford, Of Green Ridge,
rcnd the Scriptures John IL. Singing,
Come holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove.
The Introductory sermon was preached
hy Rev, }. W. Ford from John 1918,
'As thou hast sent me into the world,
even so have also sent them"
AS Christ accepted a great mission in
the world, 50 the dIscirles Of Christ may
accept the great mission which he gives
TO them. II we are unfaithful to the trust
He gives us, then sinners will remain un.
saved and must b. forever lost. The dis
ciples accepted the trust and endured un-
told suffering that they might spread
His name. Perhaps all OF them, except
John aud Philip, died q violent death be-
cause Of their loyalty to Christ.
Christ came to reveal the FaJher in all
His attributes. Men often look upon God
as a stern tyrant, void OF all love aud
mercy. Christ came to correct all these
wrong conceptions
second-Christ reveals God in his exact
nature.
Christianity can lift nun out of his
human weakness.
Christ took His disciples by the hand and
led them forward to cOnsecrate themselves
for the liberation Of humanity. The
brotherhood of man has been revealed
alone by Christ.
Three-The Christian should have deep
convictions concerning the claims OF
Christ, Paul was man full of deep con-
yictions. Christianity must mean much to
the Christian.
The church of today needs men and
women full of zeal and knowledge of the
truth. We can all live for truths sake aud
reveal the truth in sincerity.
The summer was exceeding slytimu-
lating to all those interested in the
Lords work; arousing desire to re-
consecrate themselves to their Lord,
and to enter with increased determine
tion into the work OF the Master.
The following officers were elected
for the current year: Moderator, Rev.
NJ. j. Watkins, of FaCtoryville. Pa
clerk. A. c. Sisson. Factoryville
treasurer, e. NJ. Peck, Carbondale, Pa.
The new moderator was introduced
to the audience by the retiring officer.
The clerk then read the letter from the
Clark's Green church. They announce
year of success and they are looking
forward to continued blessings After
this the clerk read the report of the
committee on church letters. This
report reveals the fact that there are
twenty-eight churches in the associG.
ton; that there have been 32S baptism:
during the year, and that the present
mbership is 4 37S. The association
adjourned with benediction by Rev.
D. G. Hughes