The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-01-27

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philosopher. So with the problems OF the
Incarnation and the Trinity. All thsss
do not come within the province OF the
verifler.
Mr.. Davis pursued his theme In lofty
and inpassioned strain. exhibiting great
iucidity Of thought and language, and
presenting his view In eloquent and
scholarly diction.
The morning session closed With the
benediction
CLOSING SESSION.
The afternoon exercises began with an
animated and edifyinR testimony meet
ing led by Mr.. Talmass Patterson Of New
Gloucester, which lasted an hour.
Then followed the sermon by the Rev.
+. K Freese Of West Falmouth, Mr.
Freese took for his topic the question
why are Gods people poorf' But are
we poorf In the highest and truest sense,
we are not. for we are the ,nheritors of
the heavenly kingdom, one in Christ.
The question is answered by Saint James
People are only poor, spiritually poor, he-
cause they do not ask God freely for the
things they need. Some decline to ask
because they do not recognize the authori
ty Of the Almighty and His power to
grant, though all the bounty of the world
be given them. They are as the child who
accepts his parents care unqusstionably,
carelessly and urgratefully. Some know
they are undutifu full. have been doing
wrong. and Feel abashed at the thought Of
seeking favors Then there are some who
do not feel their need OF God, thinking
they can get along very well without
Him. They do not realize their spiritual
poverty. some men. many men, do not
ask because they are thoughtless. They
are wrapped up In the things of this life.
They mean to ask Him some time, but
keep putting 1t of. to more convenient
season.
But you may say that these people do
not pray, whereas the prayer of those who
invoke God are not always granted. II
that be SO 1t may be because as the Apostle
says. We ask amiss- II We ask for selfish
advancement In life we ask amiss. Are
our prayers really that God shall be
glorified. which is the chief end of man,
or merely for an easy time In lifes Then
We ask amiss. The preacher said further
that we are asking amiss when we ask for
things hurtful or unfit OF that for other
reasons we should not have. A child may
cry for poisonous fruit because IL is bright
colored. The wise parent refuses Later
the child learns that his father is right.
So with SONS OF our cries to God. Again
1t is asking amiss when we ask In
wrong spirit-a spirit OF wilfulness like
fractions child. Let US rememb Der the
Lords prayer, THY win be done"-not
mine Mr.. Freese continued this strain
of thought at considerable length through
a strong. clear and closely reasoned dis
course, literally illustrated with allusion
and reference. 1t was . sermon that com.
manded the deep attention Of the audi
enoe.
At the conclusion Of the sermon the
Rev. Mr.. Malvern presented resolutions
in honor and memory of the late Rev. K.
W. Porter, who passed from this life last
Tuesday, and with whom no enjoyed a
long and affeotlopate intimacy. Mr.
Malvern prefaced the resolutions with
few fitting words of sympathy and
eulogy. The resolutions. which were
unanimously adopted. read as follows:
n W hereas, death has removed from rs
our highly esteemed brother. h. W.
Porter. who was known and beloved
throughout our denomination,
Whereas, his devoted and earnest
Christian activity has placed all of us
under deep obligations TO him especially
his patient, persistent and continuous
conservation IN building up our assembly
grounds at Ocean Park, to what has be-
come so largely by his efforts center OF
intellectual and practical influences; yet
we would not be upmindful OF his deep
interest In and work for Storer's college.
Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, and his
faithful pastorates as well as his own
sweet life and influence among us.
Whereas, he has always shown himself
as wise counsellor by his self-sacriticing
zeal to be true brother minister,
Christian and pastor; therefore
Resolved, That we will sacredly cherish
his pure memory, emulate his Christian
character and pray God to raise up others
such rs our brother to the work Of the
ministry.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records of the Conference
and copies sent to the Morning Star and
to the bereaved family.
After the passage Of the resolutions 1t
was voted that the next quarterly meet
ing of the Conference be held at steep
Falls May 81.
On motion of Mr.. Small OF West Fail
mouth the thanks of the Conference were
extended to the Portland church for its
hospitality.
Then the Conference nd journed.
In the evening gospel service was
held by the Rev. Frank Wilcox, recently
ordained pastor at West Buxton. Mr..
Wilcox is an evangelist Of great fervor
and force, most persuasive speaker and
exhorter; and the service was very ami
mated ana full of interest.
PORTLAND RELIEF FUND.
The commit tee who have In charge the
distribution of the Portland relief fund