Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1907-06-07


10y the Rev. Rufus Flagg, ID. d., Of New
port, read by Deacon Ranney, This
paper, by request, Ni.l lie given ia fuii
in these columns next Werk.-ED
Tie paI-r Mas discussed hy Rev. g.
l.. Shaeffrr, who declared himself 81,
specimen Of union. lie Was raised =
United Brethren, but for the last tel
years he had been minister OF The Con
gregational denomination. III thought
We would b- gamers hy morr c"usOliia-
/ iion, and the other i.ndi-s would h,-
gaiuers hy our higher standards Of -du-
cation aud practical Christian living. H.
did not care 50 much for denomination
alism As he did in promoting love Of the
brethren, aud advance the Kingdom OF
Jesus Christ, that the PRAYER ot the
Master might he answered That they
all might he one.
Rev. J. Poeton of Irasburg spoke
strongly lR favor OF the union. lie said
II was a shame that the different bodies
ever divided; hut 1t was necessary
They arose after struggle for pure
doctrine, and liberty OF conscience. But
the time has surely come when We may
close up our ranks aud unite our forces
The day is near when the churches will
federate, and come together as brethren
Mr.. {. r. Ranney said he had given
considerable Il ought To the subject. liz
thought We had no grounds to fear that
the liberty of the individual church
would he interfered with hy the uuiuu
contemplated lie was enthusiastic i'll
favor of the corporate union OF the
churches.
Rev. A. b. Boss OF W. Glover spoke OF
the weakness and disgrace OF disuniou
tie spoke OF the movement in Canada iu
the same direction
Hon. +. " Baldwin, moderator. d.
fined the views OF the other two bodies
with whom We are going to unit
They were comparatively weak in mum
bers, and their church rolity diifrren,
from ours There might he danger OF
losing some of our distinctive principles
We should I've very cautious in entering
into a union with bodies We know so
little about.
Mr.. Cook of West Charleston said
this union would be an important point
in the near future.
Rev, K. j. Barton spoke OF the need
of concentration of effort, aud OF the
strong helping the weak.
RURAL EVANGELISM,
was introduced by the report OF the
committee, by Rev +. Hall as follows:
Your committee had one meeting
during the year After carefully con
sIderlng the subject OF rural evangelism
would respectfully report--That they
consider the matter of prime import
ance, and recommend that action hr
taken at this meeting of the conference.
They think that tine country lying he
tween Westmore aud Barton would lie a
good place to begin, aud the month OF
August a good time. Two brethren
should be appointed, to give two weeks
if possible. They must he furnished
with tracts for free distribution, also
supply of religious books, such IS could
be had from the Moody book store in
Chicago, 10 lie offered for sale. The
committee cannot De- sure of the expense,
but they think it should not exceed -
per day. They recommend that each
church in the conference be asked 10
give All Offering for the work.
Rev. G. L. Shaeffer spoke strongly in
favor of the movement. Mr. Kinney
spoke FROM experience in recommending
the work. Rev. K. j. Barton suggested
that ten men or more guarantee the ex
pense. Mr.. Bosworth thought the
churches represented should pledge them
selves to support the movement.
LADIES HOUR.
Ladies Hour opened at o'clock with
Miss Eddy, pastor at West Charleston,
in the chair, Programme
Hymn, Speed away.
Prayer, Miss Eddy.
Scripture reading aud talk about
Personal Responsibility" Miss Eddy
Mrs. Ranney OF Newport read very
interesting letter from Mrs. Thompson
of Bulgaria.
Hymn, While the days are going 10y.
Supper WAS served in the vestry.
Space will not permit the publishing
| a complete report this week.