The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-08-13
RELIGIOUS.
Second Days Session of the Austin
Baptiet Association.

baptist association met In Its secofA days
session at a m. yesterday at the First
Baptist church.
The first hour was spent In devotional
exercises. led by Rev D. A. Porter of
Kyle. Interesting remarks we're made by
Moderator Mays, Rev. r. F. Stokes CT
Austin. j. S. Woodward of Taylor and
Rev. J. A. Arhuckle of Taylor, which sers
interspersed with song.
Visitors we're recognized, including Pres
idcnt w. A. Wilson, D. D., OF Baylor col
lege for young ladies at Bolton; Miss Bent
ley OF the Baylor cottage work; Prof. H. A.
| Grove, president Howard Payne college.
Brownwood; l.. P. West of the Baptist
! Standard Dallas Rev. ]. o. Burkett of
Calvert; Rev. l.. L. Campbell, moderator
Of St. Johns Colored association; Prof.
w. II. Long, Jr., late Of Burleson college,
Greenvile.
| The report OF the ministers relief fund
was read by Rev. J. II. Pace of Liberty
| Hill, on which suitable resolutions were
made by Rev. c.. A. Taylor of Austin.
| and the moderator. The report on denom-
national literature was furnished by j NJ.
Black of Round Rock, and provoked ample
Townes of Austin, DR.. j w. Vermillion OF
Georgetown, DR.. j. A. French OF Austin.
Mr.. E. p. West OF Dallas Rev. j. Il. Ar
buckle of Taylor, Rev. j. G. Burkett OF
Calvert and Rev. C. A. Taylor of Aus
tin.
The report on Sunday schools. written
by Hon. G.. w. Glasscock of Georgetown,
who was absent, was read by Mr.. j. Nj.
Black, the clerk. 1t highly eulogized the
influence of Sunday school training and
urged the Importance of the establishment
of such schools in all sections. Judge j.
C. Townes, l.. l.. D., OF the university.
made a good talk on this report, giving
beautiful recital OF his experience in
this great work, in which he has been for
years engaged. Rev. r. f. Stokes OF
Austin and DIR. j. w. vermilllon OF
Georgetown. Rev. G. A. Taylor of Austin,
Rev. D. A. Porter of Kyle. Rev. }. A.
Musa of Austin, Rev. j. A. Shackelford,
d. D., of San Marcos, and Rev. j. A. Ar
buckle of Taylor discussed the question,
which was continued at the afternoon ses-
sion.
An excellent report on ministerial edu-
cation was read by Rev. r. T. Yates, pas
tor of Hyde Park church. who followed 1t
with a strong and thoughtful speech re-
ferring very finely to Rev. q. Y. Null
lens, d. b., the new president OF the
Southern Baptist Theological seminary OF
Calvert also spoke very Interestingly and
earnestly on the need OF complete equip |
ment for the ministry.
The report on temperance was furnished
by Mr., ]. S. Carvell of Georgetown, who
held that alcohol and tobacco are doing
deadly work. such as destroys the fnan-
cia, moral and social we'll being of those
addicted to them Judge j. G. Townes,
Mr. C. L. She'll of Georgetown, Rev. R. L.
Stokes. Dr.. j. w. Vermillon. Prof. II.
A. Grove all spoke earnestly on this topic.
Prof. Groves said that teachers and min
listers by their example may do much on
this question He was both amusing and
instructive in his discourse. aud made
an excellent impression
The Buckner Orphans home came up
for consideration through report fur
nshed by Nj j c. Harris, ST., of Manor,
who impressively set forth ia claims
of the hundreds of little ones who are
within the orphanage walls.
At the evening session there was the
best attendance yet. Rev. j. C. Swot-
ford of Smithville led the devotional ser
vice, after which Moderator Mays assumed
the chair. After some routine work the
topic assigned for the evening, namely:
"Associatlonal Missions" was taken up
and Rev. John A Arbuckle of Taylor read
the report, recommending enlargement Of Z
this work for the ensuing year. Moder-
ator Mays gave the origin OF this move
ment, referring to Washington, Anderson,
Judge Il. ID. Townes. for many years mod ;
orator of this body and Rev. r. II. Talia-
ferro as most important factors In It's
early history. He said many of the PROM
inent churches OF the Austin association
owe their origin to assoclatlonal missions.
He plead for a large apprehension OF the
possibilities of this work and laid the
question at the door OF all hearts. Judge
John @. Townes held up time worn copy
of the minutes of 1858 and taxi of the
struggles and triumphs OF the early days
of this work, saying these old minutes
contained much that was most signif-
rant. He eloquenty contended for a
larger basis for the operation OF these
missions and committed the Austin First
church to generous contribution for this
Rev. c. A. Taylor of Austin
was lin strait betwlxt two" wishing
not to speak and wishing TO speak, but tbs
last speaker provoked him to say the
pressing call is that we preach the gospel
TO those Immediately about US. Rev. John
A. Arbuckle of Taylor, who has labored
much in missionary work, said God never
als to honor those who consecrate them
selves to Him, but we can not escape our
responsibility II we are not consecrated
to the evangelistic work. We may not
omit any command of God. Giving is quite I
is obligatory as baptism. The highest
earthly privilege is that of giving the
gospel to others. and this organization is
ormed for Just such purpose. This
bought was elaborated by Mr.. Arbuckle.
who most earnestly urged sacrifice in this
behalf. and engineered subscription
which aggregated sSi7.3o in pledges and
ash.
The association will meet again this
venng at o'clock. There will be in
eresting discussions OF various questians
oday. At 10 o'clock Rev. DR.. Wilson of
baylor school for young ladies is W. ted
o speak and at 1890 the Ladies' Mis- SION
ny union will meet In the Sunday school
DOM. The public is invited to these meet
ngs on the last day OF the association.
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