The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-09-26
BAPIIsTS IN COUNCIL.


The afternoon trains and also the special
at 7:15, carried from this city an increase
OF mum bers to the meeting at Phsnix.
The day was charming, and the sweet,
pure air OF country village was In itself
a temptation to "city folko to avail them
selves OF the opportunity of such q trip,
in addition to the attractions OF the always
interesting sessions of the Warren associa-
tion.
Throughout the entire session, there
was deep spiritual influence evidenced
in the reports, sermons and addresses,
bringing inspiration to christians, both
young and old.
The sermon by Rev. G. VI. Watson of
Arlington, Mass, was q fitting subject,
TO give tone and character to the after
noon session; and 30 delivered as to add
deep interest to the eloquence with which
he presented that grand and important
truth found in the words: "Marvel not
that say unto you, ye must be born
again.
The address by Rev. George Il. Lawton
OF Boston, regarding the Boston Baptist
Hospital, aroused the interest of the au-
dience in this work OF christian philan-
thropy, so beneficial and greatly needed.
The report for the year ending January
/, 1895, shows first year, that six
ty-eight (6S) patients have been treated,
26 of whom were Baptists, and the re-
mainder divided among seven other de-
nominations.
Like all other works of this nature,
money is necessary to carry on this work,
and the Baptists OF New England are
urged TO its support.
The work OF the State Convention was
presented by Rev. Fl. M. King, ID. d., in
an impressive manner, though in a few
minutes.
A whole day will be given to this i'm
portant feature next Tuesday at the South
Baptist Church in this city.
The committee ON place and preachers
for 1896, report Broadway Baptist Church,
Providence, as the place, and Rev. III. NJ
King as the preacher. Rev. T.. 5. Hill,
alternate.
The committee on resolutions presented
three resolutions, the first, recognizing
the good work done by the home and for
eign missionary societies, the State Con-
vention and Publication Society. Second,
the Importance of an educated mipistry
in this age; indorse Newton Theological
Seminary, and encourage young men to
seek its advantages and pro1er assistance
as needed.
Committee on obituaries, spoke in ten
derness OF the lost ones, departed the past
year. The Central Baptist has lost IL;
Union Baptist, 10; the First Church
9; these are the heaviest losers, other
churches having much smaller numbers.
An encouraging report was given by
the committee on the Estate OF Religion
in the Churches giving statistics which
show an addition of 800, with a decrease
OF 233, leaving a net gain of rs mem bers.
larger number of baptisms have been
had than any year since 1870.
A very successful work, full of hope
and cheer has been done by and among
the young people.
At the evening session, the address of
Mr.. y. W. Richardson Of the Fourth Bap-
tist Church OF this city with regard TO
Christian culture classes of the B. Y. p.
Union, was impressive and enthusiastic,
showing what the power and helpfulness
of the sacred literature course had done
for the young people in his church hav-
ing led them to pursue the studies
through the entire summer in spite of heat
or other circumstances.
He impressed his audience with the
fact, that having become interested in the
course they have learned their need, and
are eager to pursue il. With earnest
words to the pastors TO arouse their young
people to the work, and the benefits 10
be obtained, he closed his stirring ad-
dress.
The grand finale of the days meetings
was the able and equally attractive ad-
dress of Rev. II. G. Mabie, ID. d., of Bos-
ton, on missionary work. The greater
part of the audience were held SPELL
bound, while he recited to them the
grand and wonderful achievements which
have resulted from the educational and
religious influence of civilized nations up
on the old world. He spoke of Asia as
New Asia In the light of its advance
ment, of Japan in similar manner,
showing how its aggressive movements
in the late war had astonIshed the ma
tions of the earth, all of which he sttri-
buted TO the power of God through Jesus
Christ, and his servants, the missionaries
of the cross. Previous to the afternoon
session, a meeting of the Women's For
eign Missionary Society was held, which
attracted the great majority of the ladies
present. Mrs. Jennie 3ixby johnson gave
an interesting account OF her work among
the heathen in the land where she was
born. and where ner father Rev. DR.. Blk
by labored for several years.
At $3.50, another meeting was held for
women under the direction of the Wo-
mans Home Mission Society, at which
Mrs. M. G. Reynolds of Boston presented
the needs of money and laborers on the
home field in a bright and comprehensive
making special mention of the
work among the colored people in the
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