Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-01-28

what do we really know? Where does
one begin the life and history of
Christ? The speaker here presented
some truths and instructions in re-
gard to the Gospels that were inter
esting and probably new to many.
He gave some hints as to methods of
Bible study and spoke of the value
and necessity of thorough knowl-
edge of the Scriptures.
Rev. J. Nc Donald of Glover spoke
on the branch of the above subject
designated "For the Heart" He pre-
faced his remarks by saying he was
present at the first meeting of the as
ISOLATION, some thirty five years ago,
and mentioned the fact that every
pastor, as he believed, who was pres
ent at that time, had passed away.
He felt pleasure in meeting those
present and, although not often pres
ent in the gatherings, always felt an
interest in and had a prayer for their
success. Speaking to the subject,
Mr.. Nc Donald referred to the physi
cal, intellectual and moral natures of
man, and stated that the Lord had
benefcently provided for each of
of these; but He has prepared the
grandest things for the immortal soul.
The Bible is pre- eminently the book
of the heart. The heart calls for
something the world cannot give. The
question was pertinently asked what
a man would have if ali he possessed
was in his head, and that lost by acct
dent. The heart needs something
which will respond to it's cravings,
something that will bring relief in the
hour of sorrow. Several Scripture
quotations were given at different
points to show what the Bible pro
vided for the soul or heart of man.
The subject, "Winning the Scholar
to Christi in the sub division, "By
Personal Example," was presented in
a written essay by Mrs. E. E. Ware of
Coventry. The writer gave some per-
sonal incidents, speaking of the fact
that teacher in her Sunday school
had seen whole class brought to
Christ. She remarked that Christ
was our great personal example and
model, himself the Great Teacher.
The second part of this topic, 'By
encouraging what is good" had been
assigned to Rev. M. III. Abbey of West
Charleston. Mr.. Abbey, as many
know, was stricken down soon after
the program was arranged, dying
while engaged in a union prayer meet
ing service. Some remarks pertain
ing to him were made and such of his
history as was known was given. 1.-THE
Sweet By and By' was sung as APP
to the circumstance and as
expressive of the thoughts and feel
ings of those present. Rev. Mr.. Swain
to speak on the subject,
The teacher must come into per-
sonal contact with her scholars, that
she may know what their natures are,
and have power to influence them.
She may find very little of seeming
good in some, but that good should
be recognized and the scholar should
be commended for each good act,
and made to feel that he has the love
and appreciation of his teacher. A
good deed recognized stimulates to
still better things and encourages and
strengthens the child. Find the good
that is in him, praise it strengthen it,
and lead him on toward salvation in
Jesus Christ.
Rev. AL. Cameron of Albany spoke
on the 'Influence of individual and
Concerted Prayer in winning the
child to Christ He represented prayer
as both the helm and the propeller
in the great work. He gave instances
of the power of prayer in the case of,
Abraham and other bible personages
and then referred to things that had
come to his own observation, as the
results of prayer. He believed in
prayer, but thought it should be sup
by works. Prayer is the
grapple by which man lays hold of
the Omnipotent. He thought that
would not suffice when work
was needed. Reference was made to
the prayers of John Knox. Mr.. Cam
eron's remarks were animated and
his ideas original. He is wide awake,
Jealous, christian man. CITE
The subject, ''What Truths Need
the Most Emphatic Teaching To- day!"
was discussed by Revs. W. E. Allen
and Geo. Ell. Wright. Mr.. Allen re-
marked that the topic implies that
some special teachings are needed to-
day. This may seem to be the fact.
He wished there was no need of
teaching the truth. Error is more
q hind Mt than trnth There may be