Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-05
GEO. 4. DAVIS, 5 Broadway
SIX CHURCHES IN
 CONFERENCE AT GRISWOLD How to Work for a Revival of Religion Was the Important Topic for Dis cussion.

The conference of the six churches which includes. Plainfeld, Griswold Preston City. Lisbon Hanover and Jewett City. met with the Griswold Congregational church Wednesday, September. $rd-
 The services were in charge of the pastor. Rev. Francis S Child MT Child led the opening devotional ser vices. The conference listened to the sermon by Rev. John D. WaIdron of Needham. Mass. He took no special text but spoke on the theme Tempted for a Princely Life, or the Symmetry of Lite- This was illustrated by the Palace of King Solomon. the Temple of God. the House of the Forest of LeDuon. Many people have religious symbols which are unknown to us, but solomon buiided with knowledge. We have the symbols of the door. a throne and an oracle. These must be in ey- cry life The door represents fellow ship with men. I wish to place em- phasis on the door It is the part of coWaroice not 10 sympathiZe with men. As We fear men we are just so much less a king, Brotherhood will heal many of the breaches in society.
 The throne represents authority. The throne means that we assume re- srOnSlbiiity We must mount the throne of life and accept the respon- slollltT We accept the respOnsibiI- iry then We enter into fellowship with God.
 Back of the throne is the altar. We must have place to get new courage and life Pity the life that has not a place sacred from all eyes.
 There were windows. They repre- Eent the outlook upon life. In life we must mount up from the outlook that Is commonplace to that even into heaven There is -he window of youth where we dream dreams the window n he must have There is the window of reason and the one which transcends reason There is the window of work and rest There comes a time when We must rest We may get outlook upon life by pictures and books.
 Tn closing, Jesus, Lover of My Soul was sung. bountiful dinner was then served by the ladies'
 Afternoon Session.
 The afternoon session was opened hy solo by Rev. R. H. Harris of Norwich The scribe read the min utes Of the last meeting. resolu- ton was offered by Rev. Frank Fuller of Norwich thanking the ladies for their Hospitality and splendid colla- ton.
 How Firm a Foundation was sung. Then the theme of the afternoon-was taken up which was. How Should We Best Work for a Revival of Religion and the Progress of the Kingdom of 'Io4 ID ''uI committees.
 The subject was first discussed by Rev M- T. B. Fuller of Hanover. then by Rev. s. Thatcher Of Jewett City. Mir. Thatcher said in part The sub ject suggests a sad condition The piety of the church gauges the moral standard of the world. Many things point to low aiety in the churches an q low standard of morality in the world. But there are encouraging signs. l have supreme confidence in the innate life of the church, The gates of hell will not prevail against her. Discomfort is an encouraging sign There is valley full of dry bones. but they are stirring
 Il is encouraging to see men of prominence putting time and money into things to benefit men. The only thing which will meet the situation is the gospel There are other efficient things. but this is sufficient. We can bring revival by prayer and a deeper conservation. We want a lot Of common c9nsecrated men and wo- men Then a Ferivai will follow when there is a revival in every individual heart The discussion which followed was taken part in by Mr. Waldron Ar i KennfsteH and MF Quaie. The ses- sfcr closed at 3.SG