Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-25
THE NEW JERUSALEM
MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF THIS
DENOMINATION IN SESSION.
INTERESTING TOPICS DISCUSSED.
Papers on Church and Society Mem
bership md the Holy City De-
neutrality-suspicious. chooi Work
The Sessions To-Day.

The Maryland Association Of the New
Jerusalem met in Monticello Hall, ol3
east Broad street. yesterday morning at
10 o'clock. The meeting was opened with
religious services by the Rev. Frank
sewall. Of Washington. ID. c., who is the
general pastor Of the association.
All the forenoon was occupied by the
session, and business Of the Ministers
Conference" which is the ecclesiastical
organ Of the association. Two topics
were presented for discussion: i.
Church Membership and Society Or
ganlzatlon." 2. "The Holy City De
scendlng; or the Marks Of the True and
Final Christian Church
The first was introduced by an in
teresting and valuable paper by the
general pastor, the Rev. Frank Sewall
The paper pointed out that there are
two classes in every body Of worship-O
baptized members, and % regular at
tendants and contributors who are not
baptized members. The paper took the
position that the Church organization
should define the duties and privileges
Of each class, and went on to specify
the duties and privileges belonging to
each class.
The Rev. W. H. Huxley, of Boston
Mass. the general superintendent OF
missions: the Rev. p. Il. Cabell, now OF
wilmington Del, but formerly and by
birth. of Nelson county, Va; the Rev.
Lewis f. Hite, who has been preaching
here during the summer; the Rev. James
A. Spiers. of Talpa, Va, and the Rev.
Alexander Henry, Of Glendale, o., spoke
with high appreciation of the paper ana
discussed the subject from various points
Of view.
II was voted that the paper and the
subject be presented to the conference
Of ministers Of the general convention.
The second subject was presented by
Rev. Messrs Huxley, Cabell, Sewall, and
Hite. The main features Of the descrip-
ton Of the holy city the New Jerusa-
lem. were taken up, and the spiritual
meaning was set forth. It's walls, gates,
dimensions, streets, and river were shown
to represent each things in the
spiritual life Of the men who are TO be
OF the New Jerusalem.
In the afternoon there was an interest
ing session of the Board Of Missions.
One matter Of special Importance Tor
Virginia was a measure adopted looking
to the maintenance of a regular minister
In Richmond and regular church services.
Between and s o'clock in the evening
the members of the association and
friends enjoyed a most delightful col
lation and social gathering. Al o'clock
the Sunday-School Union met and heard
reports from various schools and interest
ing addresses on the nature of childhood
and the Importance Of early training.
Those who missed these addresses have
no idea 0. the beautiful and helpful
thoughts brought out in them.
The regular business session Of the as
sociatiou will be held to-day. Reports
from the various societies and interesting
public .ddresses will be made. In par
ticular the general pastor, at II NJ, viii
give a sketch of the early history of the
Church IN Virginia.
This evening at o'clock there will be
a public conference-"H Helps Afforded by
the New Church to all the Christian
Churches"
Sunday morning at II A. NJ. the Rev.
p. B. Cabell will preach, and in the eve
ming at o'clock the Rev. Frank Sewa!l
will be heard.