Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-08


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Treasurer, D. NJ. White. Rutland.
directors, Thomas Rose, Burlington; L. w. |
IIawey, Brattleboro; j. o. Spring Bellows Falls;
Buel Sibley, Bennington; Geo. E. Wright, st. AL |
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After the transaction of routine bust
ness, the convention was addressed by
Rev. e. II. Spaulding, d. D.. on Gre |
sources of youth for Christ" He made
special plea for the boys. The Jewel of
youth is the brightest gem in the diadem
of Christ. Youth is prophecy of man
hood. Childhood is a period of choices,
a period of chances, and period of
crises. 1t is great thing to uncov-
er boy, to discover him to himself
The conversion of a boy, while making
him a blessing to his own generation, may
project the force of his life into many gen
erations. The lad with five loaves and
two fishes of today may be the minister,
the missionary, the Christian merchant or
manufacturer yonder. The eye of Jesus
is upon the boy. By all means let our eye
be upon him.
"Uncle Boston" gave an interesting ac-
count of the chapel car work of the Bap-
fist Publication society, and j. n. Feasey
of Rutland read a thoughtful paper on
dren of the public schools were given an
hour, being addressed by Mr.. Smith and
Mrs. Higgins. These two addresses,
though directed mainly to the minds of the
children, held the close attention of the
older people. AT the conclusion of the
exercises, before he left for the train,
"Uncle BostoA' held ''three- minute re-
ception' in the chapel, at which - or
more of his nephews and nieces had the
privilege of meeting him. The after
Moons program closed with Bible read
ing by Mrs. Geo. C. Needham of North
field, Mass, and "a birds eye view of the
Bible" by Rev. Mr.. Earle.
"wednesday Evening---GeO. c. Needham
and ID. l.. Moody the Speakers.
At the evening service the house was
filled to overlooking, many being seated in
the chapel and class rooms. The chorus
and orchestra assisted in the music, and
during the evening the anthem Emusic
specially arranged for the occasion by j.
E. HalD given on the previous evening
was repeated. The speakers at this SEES
sion were Rev. Geo. c. Needham and d.
L. Moody.
, Mr.. Needham's subject was THE min
| istry of the Holy Spirit" In his treat
! ment of this subject Mr.. Needham spoke
- of the Spirit as remaining, abiding spirit,
coGqual with God, and representing Jesus
here. AS we honor the Spirit he will hon
or us. The Holy Spirit is a teacher, friend
S and helper. The Holy Spirit reveals to us
= the things of God; he reveals Jesus
y through the medium of the word as real
t flesh and blood Christ. The Holy Spirit
: is the only true revivaist. He records the
e resources of Jesus. If we are poor it is
h our own fault. The riches of our heaven
:, ly father are ours if we claim them.
n Mr. Moody gave an effective and forci-
e BILE address on "Quali6cations needed in
e efficient Sunday school workers faith,
y courage, enthusiasm, perseverance, love
# and human sympathy. In his treatment
n of each of these qualities he drew illustra-
" tions from the Bible and from every day
d life, and with his characteristic way OF
il quitting things enforced the need OF
II these qualities upon the minds of his
d hearers.
/, The Closing Session.
y The final session of the convention was
:, held yesterday morning. Rev. II. NJ. Ives
u of West Pawlet discussed the subject OF
IL "The Proper Observance of Sunday" il
lie thoughtful and scholarly manner. The
le speaker said there is no subject of equa
importance upon which the Word has s.,
little to say directly, indicating that tn
J. spirit of the observance is of greater lin
al portance than the form. The spea5e
"a urged no arbitrary rules for the Sunda
m observances, but regretted the tendqnc
,e toward the secularization of the day Al
al argument for Sunday observance is it
Re effect upon the threefold nature of mar
IN Rev. A. MacgeOrge of Bennington, $pok
n. of the work of the b. b. b., the Baptis
al Boys, brigade, as carried on in his churcl
ne Mrs. Needham gave most suggestive an
or helpful Bible reading on "The Md nifol
ell Ministry of the Holy Spirit" Five I}ninut
h. addresses were made by Rev. G. d. /
he Meachan of Townshend, on "TGachin
On Bible Geography" and by Rev. G. 70. Wei
nb ster of Montpelier on aggressive Work fC
n the state" Rev. Geo. C. N eedhal
is made the final address of the convehtion @
n the "Manifold Gospel" The GOSPEL is IL
40 announcement of the Saviour. 1t is IL
,le gospel of God, its origin; the gospel
re. grace, its character; the gospel Of Chris
ON its subject; the gospel of salvation, il
m object; the gospel of peace, its result
NJ the gospel of the Blessed God, it's desig
IT. The great object of the gospel that Gt
he may be glOrifed.
II The last ten minutes of the session W
de spent in remarks by the delega tes on Il
ire lessons of the convention, the service Gle
he ing with the singing of "Bvest be the
to that binds. Inc convention was
av pecially helpful and practical. No tin
oh was given to mere speech ma king but ca
he speaker had his message OFF truth tn
for could be made of practical use by eve
Or delegate.
Notes.
Dol At the business session yesterday BE
i'm nington was selected as thd, place of me
ra- ing for 1895, Rev. A. Ma george prese
rob ing the invitation of that Church.
an The committee on enrolment report
es- the attendance of 80 pastors, 20 super
ers tendents, 95 delegates and 331 visitors
DOL total of 4S1. Z
The report of the committee on reso
ted lions referred in pleasatt way to the OF
of hearted hospitality of thf Brattleboro |
pie.