Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-07-02
Oxford Baptist Quarterly .Msetine,

III the Spontaneous expression OF those
presen.. at the Oxford Quarterly Meet
ing is the truth, then we can safely say
that it was the best meeting for decade.
The heavy rains of Tuesday afternoon
and the threatening skies of Wednesday
morning did not in the least dampen the
ardor of those who had been anticipat-
ing this gathering for some weeks nor
was the welcome of the East Sumner
people less cordial than in the past.
The hospitality of this church has
always been of royal type and though
theft numbers are not SO many as former
ly, the spirit with which the members OF
this little church received their guests
will not soon be forgotten by them.
Sequestered in one of the most beauti-
full spots in Oxford County this little
church ministers to the spiritual needs
of a farming community. Like many
another country church of this day it is
continually giving of its best life to the
larger centers of civilization. Men who
have filled large place in the activities
of other churches have received their
training in this and can well be thank
full that the examples of sturdy, rugged
faith were before them, the formative
period of their lives.
Those who came early were led in a
delightful prayer service led by Rev. Z.
A. Davis, following which Rev. NJ. S.
Howes of Mexico was chosen moderator.
Bro. Howes spoke briefly on the work OF
the Holy Spirit and continued the pray
er service until dinner was announced.
This was served in the new vestry which
has been added to the conveniences OF the
church within two years.
Dea. G. B. Crockett opened the after
noon exercises with a brief devotional
and praise service after which the pro-
gramme was taken up. Rev. E. S. Cot
ton of Norway gave an interesting paper
on The History of Our Covenant. Mis-
sionary Davis in his characteristic way
discussed the first paragraph of the
covenant, showing its close connections
with the teachings of the second chapter
of Acts. The lessons from the second
paragraph were presented by Rev. ]. w
CHESHIRE. Rev. VIM. Fl. Rice took w
the third, and strongly urged the min
istry of family worship, religious educa
ton, walking circumspectly, just deal
ing, exemplary conduct, guarded
tongue, temperate habits and Jealous
ness for Christ's Kingdom. Rev. w. II
Clark drew from the fourth paragraph
its applications to our social life, anC
Dea. G.. B. Crockett taking the las
paragraph, laid emphasis on ones Chris
tian duty when change Of residence
took one into another community.
These discussions were followed by ;
recess of half an hour when pastor W
ID. Athearn called us together for ;
covenant meeting, and this was a mos
delightful service, nearly every one tax
ing part.
With the hour of the evening servic,
came q heavy thunder storm but ;
good number gathered in the church auC
straightway forgot the storm withou
as they Joined in the songs of praise anC
in listening to a helpful sermon on Tb'
Value of Soul, by Rev. II. l.. Hanson
the newly settled pastor at RumforC
Falls.
Thursday morning the exercises begai
with a devotional service under the
leadership of Mrs. NJ. S. Howes, follow
ing which was the report of the churches
These reports indicated vigorous life
strong faith and zealousness among tn,
churches. A vote of thanks was extend
ed to the entertaining church for thei
cordial welcome and splendid hospital
ity.
The forenoon services closed with a,
excellent paper by Rev. NJ. S. Howes Oh
Power for Service.
The only thing on the afternoon pro-
gramme was An Old Fashioned Prayer
and Testimony Meeting, led by Rev. j
w. CHESHIRE, and the oldest brother pres
emit said it was well named. 1t was goot
to be there.
Many expressed regret to have t
close the services and return home, bu
all will be glad to return again when
East Sumner opens her doors for the
quarterly meeting.
j. w. CHEsBRo, Clerk