The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1917-07-20
FLAT TOP BAPTIST
ASSOCIATION
Hold Greatest Session in Its History 1t
Brsmweil, w. va.---Large Delegation.
Pows~-" $1,000 ------- ..Sdx1eA
Large Amount Rsised---Dr. Mckoy
And the Sos-i Sesole Entertain Hand
somely---Next Meeting at Keystone
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grammed and then some No helpful
cause or agency was turned aside but ev-
cry one representing anything for the
good Of humanity wss allowed An oppor-
tunity To present his side OF the work 10
the Association and Was courteously and
gladly heard.
WEDNESDAY.
On Wednesday morning at O'Clock,
Rev. q. w Woody, ID. d., that splen-
did presiding officer, who for twelve
years has lead this body ~ Its Modera-
tor, called the meeting 70 order, with
Rev. L. Dabney, ID. d., the Vice Mod
orator, hard 10y, who rendered invaIu able
service 10 the ASSOCIATION throughout it,
session 10y assisting in presiding and Of
ferng timely advice and helpful sugges-
tons Rev. X. II. MeKoy, ID. d., the
efficient secretary. who has recorded the
doings OF this association for twenty
years and who is the pastor of the
church that entertained the body. va
on h and To do service, having arranged
everything for the care Of the delegates
Rev. j. r.. Pryor, u. =, the eminent di-
vine and pulpit orator, scholar and writ
er, Treasurer OF the body. was also pres
ent, as were Revs. r. e.. Holcomb, J..
w. Coger, j. w. Crockett, w. A. PIT.
tard, A. NJ, j. Il. Evans, VIM. Mickens,
j. q. Price, Il. :. Dent. w. X. Wood
son, j. \. King, K. K. Henry. and msny
more brethren and sisters After the de-
votionals, the Moderator made some
timely remarks relative To the work and
appointed the committees on Finance,
Reading Letters and New BE dies. The
roll Was called and the churches respond.
I'll. Several letters were read and the
Association recessed for ten minutes.
On reassembl,ng. the usual devotionals
were conducted and Rev. w. II. Mitch.
ell, that church builder, that money
raiser, that splendid pastor OF the grea,
Scott Street Baptist church. Bluefield,
preached the Introductory sermon. lie
used As his text Mum. I2:2, subject
Intrigues against divinely appointet
leadership" iRev. Mitchell breaches
the sermon Of his life. Ii was historical
practical and spiritual; rich in though
and everybody who heard Was lifted ..
a higher plane and seemingly caught
glimpse OF the Beulah Land, for he clio,
Ell this powerful discourse amid q blsz
OF glory.
In the afternoon, the Moderator, Rev
Dr. Woody, delivered his annual al
dress and the mastery production easil
places HIM amid the safe and sane lead
ers OF the people and added Zeal An,
enthusiasm TO the army OF workers VII
had come up TO do service. His subjec
was National, Christian and Denomi
national Loyalty" Each division @
the subject Was handled in an inssllisen
manner to the delightful satisfaction @
the large congregation. DIR. WOODY
address Was in every way betting an,
timely.
lie was followed by Rev. X. ID. w
Meadows, the State Superintendent q
Missions, who has Done more possibly 4
organize the Bsptists in this state tina,
any other one man, delivered . tim-l,
address, full OF much information con
corning the denomination. Rev. Meal
ows Is always heard and that gladly.
In the evening, Rev. w. q. Clements
ID ID, the ever-ready tslker and sospe
minister, the gentleman who Wa a liv,
wire throughout the meeting, presche.
powerful sermon from Psalm. 1913
subject. The Power Of a perfect law
His citations Of the results of man mad,
laws and those Of Jesus were strikiny
The sermon was An able one and ala,
saints rejoieed in the God :of their sal
vatiOn
The welcome address was then deliv
cred by Miss Mamie Anthony, who too,
Chsrscter Building" for her subject,
which Wa splendidly treated. Her vel
come Was warm and cordial. The ~
Spouse Was made by Rev G.. r. Foun
tain, ID. d., Editor Of Fountains Digest
who electrified the audience with ba
timely uttersnces.
THURSDAY.
Ihursdsy morning, routine bu.ins-,
Claimed the attention OF the Association
Then Prof. Byrd PrilIermsn, President
OF the West Virginia Collegiate Institute
delivered spicy sddre>s, empha.izin.
many points IN the training of the youn.
Tor HES work. lie va listened % ~itf
rspt attention.
Then came the scholarly sermon b,
Rev. j. W. Robinson. A. NJ nh,
preached from TX. 1919, subject. "Th.
0oodDe~- Of God" Rev. Robino
preached the word Of God in all simple
ny, Jet ably. IL Was Q powerful di.
oourse eloquently delivered. The %
deemed host who heard him took or
fresh courage and new life with q NOR.
liked determination 10 follow in "a.
footsteps Of the Io~Iy Nszsrene. Tn.