Gloucester County Democrat., 1906-10-04

their children to Christ and not leaving it
entirely to the Sunday school teacher.
The Young Peoples work was spoken Of
by Rev. Fl. P. Crego, Of Cape May. His
address like the preceding one was fearless
and straightforward presentation Of the
Of the needs of the young people Of the
churches. He deplored the lack Of the
educational element in the spiritual nature
of the young people and their societies.
They have need Of nourishing meat OF the
word Of God and not galvanizing into
artificial life.
The sermon by Rev. G. A. Adams d. D.,
of Camden, was one Of his most effective
efforts. The title was "Noblesse Oblige,
from the text "Commending ourselves to
every mans conscience in the sight Of
God. 2
The highest and noblest aim Of man
should be to be faithful in she whole duty
aud purpose of bis life.
Prof Clark with part Of his choir Of the
KembIe Me. Church and Miss Alice Blake
assisted the choir with the music which was
spirited and devotional. The audience
room and galleries were filed at this ser
vice.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
The Moderator called the cor vention to
order at O'Clock, and the devotional ser
vices were conducted by Rev. Frank B.
Bemesderfer.
The morning was then mostly taken in
reports Of committees and their discussion
and revision of some of the standing rules
of the convention.
The report of the treasurer, ]. T. Sea-
graves, showed an expenditure Of S156.00
the past year and a balance Of $25. SO on
hand.
DR.. Chanenna reported on reforms, and
said in substance Men cannot be reformed
with club but by My spirit, saith the
Lord
A Press committee was added to the
standing committees.
The report on systematic beneyolence
recommended that each church and indi-
vldual use method in sustaining the Lords
work.
Rev. M. Fl. Pagson D. D., representing
/ the Ministers and Widows Home Society,
presented the noble work of this depart
ment in convincing and forceful word pic
lures from real life, and urged all churches
TO place this object on their list of benevo-
lences. Four benefciaries from this Asso-
citation are cared for by the Society.
Rev. W. W. Bullock read the report on
obituaries, showing that eighty-fve were
called up higher the past year.
| Prof. A. S. Cole, of the South Jersey In
stitute, then preached the Doctrinal SER
mon on the Doctrine He'll. Text End Thess.
1st chapt., 9th verse. The word occurs in
new testament 90 times and signifies a
place of the dead.
i After singing "Shall we meet beyond the
Friver.o The session adjourned at 12 O'Clock
with the Benediction.
| Moderator Allyn called the session tc
order at 2. 80 o'clock.
4 The report by Rev. A. w. Hand on ths
Basis Of Missions was an able paper.
Rev. P. B. Lane then presented the re-
port of the Committee on Missions, il
which be advocated mutual responsibility
and activity in the work. The report was
discussed by Rev. G. F. Hdlun.
Rey. Dewoif, of Newark, the Secretary Of
State Missions, made a strong address
This address was looked forward to with
much interest on account Of the unique
title which was ssWorld wide, world mar
row. 1t showed the relative Importance
Of both small and great things in the
Lords kingdom.
Rev. Il. B. Rndd spoke on Home Mission
work OF the denomination.
Mrs. Rev. w. S. Skinner delighted th,
audience with solo, Ashamed of Jesus.
ReY. S. 81. Perrine spoke on the work O
the Foreign Mission Society, "a voice from
afar. p
Rey. A. J. Rowland D. D., Secretary O
the American Baptist Publication Society
gave a crisp and stirring exposition of the
work Of his department. The great volume
u Of books and tracts distributed by this So
oiety is beyond comprehension. Beside
the eight chapel cars and colportor, wagon
are sent into all parts of the United State
where no churches or Sunday -sch ools are.
i Rev. B. L. Whitman, Of Philadelphia,
followed these papers and addresses by )
very able missionary sermon.
4 The session then closed with a very de
won't spirit Of conservation and PRAYER.
| The evening session convened at 7So il
charge Of Moderator Allyn.
very spirited praise service preceded
the business session in charge Of the choir