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I^HsTTJTES
OF THE
TWENTY-SEVENTH SESSION
OP THE
ieniral Bapitsi Assoclsiion
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OF
isro"v^ sooTi^,
HELD WITH THE
\per Aylesford Baptist Church, Saturday^ 3Ionday,
and Tuesday, tTune 23rd, 25th, and 26th»
WITH THE
CIRCULAR LETTER, &e.
Halifax, N. S.
" CnmSTIAN MESSENGER " OFFICF,
1877.
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MINUTES.
UPPER AYLES'R'ORD, KINGS COUNTY,
Sf-l-tuday Mominer, June 23rd, 1877.
I Tlie Xovn. Scotia Central Eii^iti.st A.>siiciati.)ii convuaotl tliis day
htlithe U'.iper Aylesford Church, at lO o'clock, A. M.
[Tlie Motlerfitor of last year, Kev. S. B. Keniptou, callt'd the
Mniatinn to order. After singing, pvajer was ottered liy Kev.
I). V-'allace.
ITlie following is the
LIST OF DELEGATES.
Atjlcsford Uppe,' — Rev, .1. L. Read, Deas. (160. West. Saml. Bowlby,
^iali Graves, Oliver Cogswell, John Palmer.
]mklyn — B. W. Lockhart, (Lie), Bro. James Coalfleet.
\nmhrulge — Beas. Wm. Craig, W. H. Forsyth, A. A. Pineo.
pAe.t^er— Rev. I. J. Skinner.
\om\i:aiUs \»t, (Canard) — Rev. S. B. Kempton, Bros. J. E. Lock-
k1, C. F. Eaton, Geo. Pineo.
tornwallis 2nd (Berwick) — Rev. Isa. Wallace, Dea. John Lyons,
jtluen Edward Parker, A. F. Chipman, E. B. Bolser, Leander
Vet.
ornwaUis Zrd, (Billtown) — Rev. D. W. C. Dimock, De^s. C. E.
ker, Elias Kilcup.
\)mmUis ith, (Long Point) — Rev. J. L. Read, Deacon Edwai'd C.
Hton, Bro. James Hicks.
^rnwallis 5th, (Pereaux) — Deacon Gould N. Davidson.
tmrallis Gth, (Canning) — Rev. 8. J. Neily, Dea. L. C. Woodworth.
\knh Mse— Rev. M. W. Brown, Deacon Samuel Miller.
\\moutli — Rev. J. A. McLean, Dea. A. Shaw, Bro. Wallace Daniel.
WdT \st, (Granville Street) — Rev. E. M. Saunders, Dea. S. Selden,
lireu II. N. Paint, J. W. Rhuland.
Wax 2nd, (North) — Rev. J. W. Manning, Bro. J. C. Dumaresq.
Wax Zrd, ( Gerrish Street) — Rev. J. F. Avery, Dea. Benj. Ilubley.
ritsport — Rev. A. J. Stevens.
fhm ht, ( Wol/cille)—B.evds. S. W. DeBlois, A. W. Sawyer, D.D.,
Cramp, D.D., John Chase, Dea, J. W. Barss, Prof. D. F. lliggine,
Vlbert Coldwell.
\ton2nd, ( Gaspereaux) — Rev. H. N. Parry, Brethren .John Graham,
DH-n.
\ton Zrd, (Nnc Minas) — Rev. C. B. Welton, Bro. John Burbidgc.
f;'<— Rev. G. A. Weathers, Bro. Stephen Langille.
Won— Bro, John W. Rhuland.
j((;(7;e— Rev. C. B. Welton, Deas, Geo. E. ^[asters, B. If. llsley.
tnhurg—llQv. J. Williams, Brethren J. B. Worthylake, H. E. S.
I-, (Lie).
Tsew Germany — Deacon Geo. Barss, Brethren A. E. Durland, W. h|
Durland.
Newport — Rev. P. S. McGregor.
St. Marf/arei^s Bay 2n(l — Rev. Wm. Spencer.
Bridyewatcr — Bro. Robert West.
Sackville — Dea. F. Webber.
Water ville — Rev, J. A. McLean.
Windsor— Hew E. W. Kelly, Bro. E. D. Shand.
Rawdon — Rev. M. W. Brown.
New Qornwall — Rev. John William.s, Dea. Samuel Hallimore.
Western Associatio7i — Revd.s. E. Whitman, P. R. Foster, W. E. Ilal
Tho8. Trotter.
I'he following brethren were invited t(i sit with the A.ssociati()H
Revds. C. Tupper, D.D., Geo. 0. Gates, R. R. Philp, E. 0. Read,
H. Robbins, M. Normonday, A. Cogswell, G. N. Ballentine, W,
Parker, E. A. Crawley, D.D., Obed Parker, John Clark, J. M. Park«j
E. M. Keirstead, D. Freeman, Deas. E. C. Banks, A. T. Baker, Lea
Baker, A. M. Wheelock, Brethren Dimock Whitman, James Bligl
.J. F. Crowe, William Morse, Asa Morse, A, J. Walker, Chas. Skiuii^
David Wallace, Arthur Roscoe, (Lie).
The ballot being taken, the Rev. J. W. Manning was elecK
Moderator ; Rev. C. B. Welton and Albert Coldwell were chos^
Secretaries ; Leonard Fitch, Treasurer ; A. A. Pineo, A.ssistaj
Treasurer ; J. W. Barss, Auditor.
The following Committees were appointed : —
To Examine Letters. — Revds. C. Tupper, D.D., L J. Skmner, E!
Saunders, Dea. J. W. Barss.
To Read Letters. — Revds. J. F. Avery, S. B. Kempton, E. 0. Ra
The CoTJuittee on Arrangements reported in part as follows j
Prayer-Meeting at G.30 A. M. ; Morning Sittings, 10 A. M.
12 M. ; Afternoon Sittings, 2 P. M. till 5 P. M. ; Evening Sit
7 P. ^L Report adopted.
Letttrs from the Churches wore read.
Rcsolveil That the following telegram be forwarded to Rev.
Pope, St. John, N. B. :—
Aylesford, June 23, 1871
Rev. J. n. Pope :
Deep sympathy is felt by the Central Association, now in sessl
for our afflicted brethren in St. John. Will pecuniary help be[
ceptable ? To whom shall we send ?
Adjourned with prayer by Rev. S. W. DeBlois.
E. Durland, VT. Ill
SATURDAY Afternoon Session.
Prayer })y Kev. K. R. Pliilp.
Meeting opened at 2 o'clock
ilinutes of last meeting rend and approved.
AJilitional letters from the churches were read.
The absentees on the Committees ap])ointed last year were
1(1 Committees stand as follows : —
filled
el Halhmore.
Foster, W. E. llal|
ith the Association
hilp, E. 0. Read,
N. Ballentme, >v.
Clark, J. M. Parke
, A. T.Baker, Lm
litinan, James mi
alker, Chas. Skmni'
Planning was eleeli
loldwell were c\m
A. Pineo, Assistaj
)., I. J. Skinner, E,i
Kempton, E. O.Ra
in part as follows:]
,tings, 10 A. M.
IM. ; Evening SittiJ
rvvarded to Rev. J.
?0RD, June 23, 18"
Ltion, now in sesa
lecuniary help be
klois.
llev. Dr. Crawley.
" S. W. DeBlois.
ids Benevolent Funds. — Revds. Isa. Wallace, J. L. Read, J. H.
(oljbins.
I Education.— Rev. A. W. Sawyer, D.D., Prof. D. F. Iliggins, Rev. E.
.Saunders, Albert Coldwell, Dr. Cramp.
ItiBiTiARiES. — Revds. D. W. C. Dimock, A. J. Stevens, Bros. H. X.
lint, .1. C. Dumaresq.
ISABnATK Schools. — Revds. R. J. Neily, W. E. Hall, H. E. S. Maider,
lie), Bros. J. E. Lockwood, F. Web)- ;r.
ISabbath Observance. — Revds. J Skinner, J. Williams, M. W.
own.
Fempkrancr. — Bros. Geo. Weathers, A. A. Pineo, J. W. Rhuland,
iLangille.
|Tlif' Committee on Arrangements furth(;r reported as folio w.>* :- -
SABBATH APPOINTMENTS.
\bford, Baptist— 11.00 A. M.
3.30 P. M.
Methodist— 11.00 A. M. Rev. Dr. Sawyer.
3.30 P. M. J. W. Manning.
\rnslown — 1 1.00 A. M. Rev. J. A. McLean.
3.30 P. M. " W. 11. Richan.
i'j Point — 1 1 A. M. Rev. Wm. Si)enser.
kicA— ILOO A. M. Kev. E. M. Saunders.
7.30 P. M. " J. Williams.
rset—Z.OO P. M. Rev. C. B. Welton.
to- -3.00 P. M. Rev. M. W. Brown.
fh Berwick — 4.00 P. M. Rev. Geo. Weathers.
rick, Methodist — 11 A. M. Rev. P. R. Foster.
inwood—U A. M. Rev. I. J. Skinner.
wn/-3.30 P. M. Rev. A. J. Stevens.
\k Kingston— 3.30 P. M. Kev. Thos. Trotter.
kn—\[,00 A. M. Rev. Aaron Cogswell.
ir</-11.00 A. M. Rev. J. Brown.
\(rn Square— 3.30 P. M. Rev. Geo. 0. Gates.
Albert S^— 10.30 A. M. Rev. M. Normonday.
Wetville—i.OO P. M. Rev. M. Normonday.
mcetowti— 10.30 A. M. J. II. Robbins.
\m Corner— i.dO P. M. Rev. B. W. Lockhart.
'rn7Ze— 11.00 A. M. Rev. C. B. Welton.
friil</e~-n.00 A. M. Rev. P. S. McGregor.
"i-ll.OO A. M. Rev. P. S. McGregor.
Tliat tli(3 Assnc'iatioii 8ornion be ])roacliod nt 10 A. M. on Mun]
day, and the Circular Letter be lead immediately after. KeiMi
udojited,
Tlje Cummittoe on I'.enevolent 'Funds presented their n-jK.]
After atldre.sse.s were made by several brethren the lieport wa
adopted. (See Appendi.v A.)
Rtsoh'id, That tlio Sabbath collections usually given to Missioiisl
forwarded to our afflicted brethren in St. John.
Adjourned to Monday, at 10 A. M. Prayer by Rev. ^\.
iJichan.
MONDAY MORNING, June 25th.|
The Association Sermon was preached l)y Kev. A. J. Stevinj
from Colossians iii. 3, 4 : — " For ye are dead, and your life is lii
with C'hrist in God. AVhen Chri.st, who is our life, shall aiiii'J
tiien shall ye also aj)pear with him in glory."
JJusiness was resumed, l^rayer by Kev. Charles Tupper, 1>.!
Committee on Circular Letter rejKirted. Kejwrt adopted.
The Circular Letter was read by the Avriter, liev. E. A. (Jrawki
D. D. Subject : " Faith and the Word of (Jod."
Resolved, That it be adoi)ted and printed in the Minutes, andthl
Eev. A. J. Stevens aiid Dr. Crawley be requested to furnish coiiiesj
the Sermon and the Letter for publication in the Messenger.
The Committee on Obituaries presented their Iteport. (Sou.
pendix IJ.) It Avas amended aiul adopted.
On motion adjourned. Prayer by Rev, David Freeman.
MONDAY— Afternoon Sessio^
Prayer by Kev. Dr. Sawyer.
Minutes of last nuH'ting read and approved.
The Committee on Denominational Literature presented
report. (See Ai)pendix C)
Resolved, That it be consitlered clause by clause.
After discussing it, and adopting the several clauses, it '
adopted as a Avhole.
The Committee on Education })resented their report. It
discussed at considerable length., the following brethren taking
in the discussion : — Kev. Dr. Cramp, J. W. Barss, Prof. 1' I
Higgins, Kevds. Dr. Sawyer, S. P>. Kempton, Lsa. WalLi'.ce, ;ui|
^1. Saunders. Keport adopted. (See Appendix D.)
The following names were added to the Committee on Arraj
ment !— Kevds, S. B, Kempton, S. W. DeBlois, Dca. A. T. h
The^ following l)rethren were appointed a Conniiittee on ^'"!"il|
tion : — Kevds. E. ISl. Saunders, D. W. C. Dimock, Dr. S:i«
Deas. J. W. P>arss, F. AVel)ber, and Pro. C. F. Eaton.
On motion adjourned. Prayer liy Rev. D. W. C. Dimock.
lei
^sokei
N. X.
led.
I A. M. on "Mr'nl
ly after. Kciwi
\\Un\ thi'ii' vi'lM'i
L the Kepurt \va
iven to Missions I
t l)y Rev. ^V. 1
NING, Ju^® 25th.|
ev. A. J. ^tevtT
u(\ vour life is
L- life, shall iq-P'
ifivk's Tui'ptT, I'.l
port ailoptitl
lU;v. K. A. Crawli
he Minutes, and tU
a to furnish ooviesl
le Mts-seni/fr.
ir lleport. (^^••^•
^•iil Freeman.
-Afternoon Sessiol
MONDAY- Evenlngr Session.
Opened with prayer by Kev. J. Williiinis.
Minutes of laat meeting rend and approved.
Letters were read from ':luirclies at Jeddore, Lallave, Mustiuoilo-
iiiit, Windsor Plain.s. ^
Koport of Intirm Ministers' Board adopted. (See App. E.)
A resolution liavhig been introduced looking toco-operation with
jif Associations in the relief of Infirm Minister.s, it was resolved,
iftiT some discission, tliat the matter be laid over till next se.ssi.)n.
riu' Committee t)n Missions rei)oited. A letter was read fn^n
II. AVarren, Secretary of Home Missionary Union, giving an
Ikract of the work of the Home Missionary Union for current
le;ir. Adjiresses M'ere delivered by Kevds. Dr. Tnpper, J. I>rown,
.W. DeBlois. G. X. Ballentine, W. G. Parker, David Freeman,
Xornionday, J. H. Robbins, agent of the Home Mission. Ke-
JDrt ailopt^d. (See Appendix F.)
Aljuurned with i)rayer by Rev. E. W. Ktlley.
ntei^ \i
Lturc prese
ise.
iveral clauses, il '
their report. It
hretUren takiui;
r.arss. Prof. I';
jlsa. Wallace, wk
lix D.)
Immittee on Av:
Dca. A. T^B^
hnimittee oa ^"'^
limock, Dr. &''
Eaton.
Ky. C. Dimock.
TUESDAY MORNING, June 26th.
IPraj'cr by Rev. I. J. Skinner.
piinutes of last meeting read and approved.
iRtsolccfl, That this .Association, having heard of the serious mis-
mine sustained by Rev. E. O. Read on Saturday evening last, by
kicli liis right arm was broken, hereby express its sympatliy for our
eemod brother in this affliction, and trust that by the V)lcssing of
ovklence he may soon recover from his present injuries.
ITlio Committee on Sabl)ath Observance ])resented their report,
loll, with a slight alteration, was adopted. , (See Appendix G.)
ilie Committee on Sabbath Schools presented their repttrt.
ilressos were given by Deas. J. W. l>arss, A. A. Pineo, Revds.
|j. Xeily, E. M. Keirstead, D. AV. C. Dimock, and T. Trotter.
|iiirt adopted. (See Appendix H.)
riie Committee on Temperance presented their report, which,
fnliscussion, was adopted. (See Appendix I.)
tilt; hour having arrived for adjournment it was resolved that tin;
[e l)C' extended intlehnitely.
Jlio Trt'asurer's report was read and adopted.
imhcd, That the Treasurer pay over moneys to the Treasurers of
1 different funds.
poked, That the sum of $330.00 raised for our brethren in St.
n, X. B., bo placed in the hands of Deacon J. W. Barss to be for-
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COLLECTIONS FOR SAINT JOHN FUND.
Canard $152 27
Lawrencetown 12 38
Ujjper Aylesford 92 06
Methodist, Upper Aylesford 3 11
Tremont 8 15
2nd Cornwallia Church 37 87
Cambridge 4 73
Upper Wilmot 10 02
North Kingston 5 50
J. W.BarsH 3 91
Total $330 (X»
Resolved, That whereas our denomination has no aduquate metho
now for the care of our Intirm Ministers, the widows of doceastrij
ministers, and the orphans of ministers ;
And whereas, our brethren in St John have requested that a Con
mittoe be appointed from the different Associations, to meet
Wolfville at the time of the Convention in August to agree ujmJ
some plan that may be presented to the denomination for suoj
provision.
The following Committee to represent this Association van ^j
j)ointed : — Revds. E. M. Saunders, S. B. Kemi)ton, and Bro. 0,
Eaton.
Resolved, That a copy of the above be sent to the Eastern Associi
tion with a view to securing united action.
Dr. Sawyer, Eev. S. B. Kempton, and Deacon S. Selden wei
appointed delegates to the Eastern Association.
The following brethren were appointed delegates to the Conve^
tion : — Brethren J. E. Lockwood, A. M. Wlieclock, A. A. Finn
J. W. Barss, John Palmer.
Delegates to the \V.estern Association : — Revds. J. L. Read,
Wallace, E, M. Saunders.
Delegates to the P. E. Island Association : — Dea. S. Sel,le|
H. N. Paint.
The Committee on Nomination report : —
That the Association meet next year with the First Cotnwall|
Church, (Canard).
That the Sermon be preached by Rev. A. W. Sawyer, D.D.,
that the Rev. C. B. Welton be the alternate.
That Deacon J. W. Barss write the Circular Letter.
COMMITTEES.
To EXAMINE CiRcrLAR LETTER. — Prof. D. F. Higgius, Revds, (
Welton, and E. A. Crawley, D. D.
On Denominational Literature. — Revds. S. B. Kempton, ">i
Neily, and Brc. C F. Eaton.
On Benevolent Funds. — Revds. J. W. Manning, D. W. C. Dimoj
and Deacon S. Selden.
On Education,— Revds. E. M. Saunders, Isa. Wallace, J. A.McL
and Bro. Coldwell.
|330 W
adequate metho
[lows of clf,ceas((|
eatcd that a Coi
tions, to meet
ust to agree uii
)mination for sucl
Association was a]
on, and Bro. C. '
he Eastern Associ
con S. Selden w
vtes
to the Convej
lock, A. A. Pind
Is. J. L. Kead, 1>I
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On Mi33I0N3. — Ilevda. I. J. Skinner. John \Villiam8, and Bro. II. E.
iMaider, (Lie.)
Os Obituaries. — Revda. .1. M. Cramp, D. D., J. L. Read, H. N.
Iparry, and J. C. Blakeney.
Ox iSABBATU Schools. — Deacons E. D. King, K. Wehber, Brethren
|C Roscoe, N. A. Parker, James E. Irish, Rev. M. W. Brown.
UN Temperance. — Brethren .1. I'ursons, Mark Curry, Revds. James
leadows, George Weathers, J. F. Avoiy, P. S. McCivegor.
i)s Arrangements. — Revds. S. B. Ki'mpton, S. J. Neily, D. W. C.
Jimock, S. W. DeBlois, C. B. Welton.
BoAKD OF Infirm Minister.'-. — Revds. S W. DeBlois, S. B. Kemi)ton,
rnf. D. F. Iliggin.s, Brethren C F. Enton, J. W. Barss, Jas. S. Morse.
Rrsoh'fd, Tliat the cordial thanks of this Association be tendered
the Upper Aylesford Church and congregation, (and also to the
bnirfor the choice music rendered), for their hospitality and kind-
to the delegates during the session.
Resolved, That Revds. E. M. Saunders, J. W. Manning, and Deacon
..Selden bo a Committee to superintena the printing of the Minutes.
Resolved, That the usual nun'ber of Minutes be printed.
Minutes of thi.s sitting road and approved.
Adjourned, with prayer by Rev. Isa. Wallace, to meet with the
list Church at Canard, on the Saturday following the 20th of
ae, 1878.
J. "W. Manning, Moderator.
C. B. Welton, ) „ * ■ .
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Ministers in thQ N. S. Central Association.
NAME.
Avery, J. F
Bancroft, J
Bleakiiey, .1. C
Brown, M. \V., A. B...
Chase, John
Cramp, J. M., D.D
Crawlev, F. D., A.B....
Crawler, R. A., D.D... .
DeBlois, S. W., A.M...
Dimock, D W, C, A.M.
Delonjir, T. C
Freeman, D., A.M
Hunt, A. S., A.M
Kempton, S. U., A.M..
Kelly, E. \V., A.U
Lucas, Wallace
Manning, J. W., A.B..
McGregor, P. S
Meadows, Jas
Miller, John
Nelly, S. J., A.M
Philp, K. K., A. B
Parry, H. N
Parker, D. O., A. M...
Pineo, D
Read, J. L
Robbina, J. H
Saunders, E. M., A.M.
Sawver, A. W., D.D...
Shaw, D. G
Skinner, 1. J., A.B
Sitencer, Win
Stevens, Jaines
Stevene, A. J., A.M. . . .
Wallace, Isa., A.M
Welton.D. M., A.M...
Welton. G. B., A.B
Weathers, George
Williams, John
Place of residence.
Date of
Ordination.
Halifax Oct.
[Walton. ..
;Hantsport
Eliershouse
Wolfville
Wolfville,
Pleasa!itville
I Wolfville
Wolfville
Billtown
Tancook
Canning
Dartmouth
Canard
Windior
Hannnond's Plains
Halifax
Newport
Stewiacke
Halifax . . ,
Canning
Halifax
Ga8i)ere.".ux
BerwicL
Long Point
Upper Aylesford
Yarmouth
Halifax
Wolfville
Halifax
tliester,
Margaret's Bay
Gaspereaux
Kentville
Berwick
Wolfville
Kentville
Kempt ....
Mahone Bay
Place of Ordinatioal
1870 Tawstock, G. 3.
iS4D|Uawdon.
Kichmond, N. B.
Eliershouse.
Billtown.
London, G. B.
I'leasantville, Lrni.
Providence, R. L
Chester.
Chester.
New Albany,
Halifax.
Dartmouth.
New Minas.
Windsor.
Hammond's Plaini |
Port Hawkeiil)ur)-,C
Newport,
Jeddore.
1S72! North Sydney.
ISonJMiirgaree, C."B.
Ga ,)ereaux.
Liverpool.
Greenwich.
H(»pewell, N. B.
Rawdon.
Berwick.
IS-WlL-awronce, Mass.
18601 Falmouth.
ISSajPort Medway.
New Minas.
1830'Gaspereaux.
lS7')!KenlvilK'.
18.5(i Scotch town, N. B.
1857 Windsor.
Kentville.
Newport.
Centrcville, N.
LICKNTIATK8.
Canard, — John Duneanson.
Berwick, — Charles Norw'>od.
Billtown,— Arthur Roseoe.
Falmouth,— Stewart Masters, Charles Bishop.
Ga.spereaux,— E. P. Coldwell, B. W. Lockhart.
I.unenburgh,- H. E. S. Maider, C. Spidle.
Newport,— Enoch Sweet.
Windsor,— L O. Redden.
Wulfville,-n. Fobhny, C. Martell, A. B.
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;ocia,tion.
Place of Ordinatioil
OTaw^tock, G. 3.
DiUawiloii.
siRichmond, N. a.
KUersbouse.
ismilltown.
LH London, U. b.
joh'lcasantviUe, Lun.
30 I'rovidcnce, U. I.
54 Choster.
4llohe8ter.
;3(i|N'ow Albany.
(5ni Halifax.
<44, Dartmouth.
sOa'Ncw Minaa.
sVolVVindsor. . i
Hannncnd's riami
^S I'ort Hawkesburj-.a
bVTNewport.
.888 Jeddore.
1872 North SyJiiey-
l^^)r>;^U^Tifaree, C. 15.
IS-VlOa ,)ereaiix.
18C1 Liverpool.
1811 Greciwich
lfc58iUopewcll, ^. o.
sTSiUawdon.
|l^,^s!l5el■\viok.
IbMi Lawrence, Mass.
llhCOi Falmouth.
IbSslrort Medway.
1 . . INuw Minad.
isSOOaspereaux.
1875 KenlvilK>.
185« Scotehtown, >• B.
1857 Windsor.
11877 KenlviUe.
1864 Newport.
11862 CenlrcviUc, >.u.
bp.
krt.
THE WOBD OF GOD, AND FAITH.
HE CIRCULAR LETTER OF THE NOVA SCOTIA CENTRAL BAPTIST
ASSOCIATION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCHES OF WHICH
IT IS COMPOSED.
)tar Brethren^—
The Divine Word commends the housekeeper who brings forth
It of Ills treasure things new and old. Of these the old are often
iebest. We now, in humble imitation of the word, and without
barngement of the many new things that may be profitably pre-
ited, commend to you in this communication the old subjects, the
lord ot God and Faith. Old, certainly, they are, but capable of
appreciation of their value, and new demonstratior of power
the practical operation, through them, of the Spirit of God that
ly make them become to us as the freshest and newest of truths.
|We are not, indeed, afraid that the value of these precious things
11 ever die out of the world, for we trust that they have much
(re to do in it, that they are destined to perform here a greater
irk than they have ever yet done, but we do fear that there may
le occasions of temporary forgetfuiness of their value, of very
rtful influence. May we ask you whether, for example, the time-
lored practice of reading the Bible in family gatherings is now
srished with the care and fidelity that some of you may remember
lave been formerly practiced among us.
lut, however this may be, we all shall agree that the world, and
linly the churches, need every day, and, if possible, more than
|r, the renewed influence of Bible truths. There is no mo^iern
ce or form of thought, there never will or can be any, that shall
ry the weight, diflfuse the knowledge, or reflect the glory to be
id iu God's Word.
iut, at the present time, as is well known, a special war is being
[ed against the Word ot God as His Word ; and it becomes all
servants, now particularly, to shew their allegiance to Him by
iwed and increased attachment to His Word, thus warred against.
Divine character of the Word, let us remember, is one of our
important bulwarks, our strong defense against countless evils ;
it is our duty and interest to defend it, as soldiers defend a
Ns against the enemy, that the word, like a defended fortress,
itself in turn become our protection and strong defense.
ind this strong tower let us gather in manner as the Psalmist
is in regard of Zion : " Go round about her, mark well her
farks."
lis subject is rich in valuable suggestions, but as we refer here
Word of Qod only as a natural introduction to faith in thai
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before us, in order to turn to our principal point in this letter, FaithJ
Faith in the Word — in God — in Christ — that old subject tbJ
demands from us such sort of thought, such character of mind and
he£.rt applied to it, as, with God's blessing, shall clothe it all anen
with freshness and power. This newness of faith as a great realitvj
a necessity and a power, attended with great magnitude of resuliJ
is what we wish to make the burthen of this address.
" Oh fools and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets li,™
spoken," Luke xxiv. 25. " If two of you shall agree on earth
touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for tkii
of my Father which is in heaven," Matt, xviii. 19. " If ye haij
faith as a grain of mustard seed ye shall say to this mountiiin,
remove hence to yonder place ; and it shall remove ; and noihinJ
shall be impossible to you," Matt, xvii 20. " If ye abide in m
and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will and it
be done unto you," John xv. 17.
These, you know, are some of the wonderful words with whid
Jesus shewed his disciples how little faith they had ; and hovv mud
they ought to have and might have.
These words and many like them from the mouth of Jesus slieJ
us the same truths as respects ourselves, and were spoken for ihi
end ; that is, to shew us the same things which they shewed C'hri8t|
immediate disciples; for whatever applies to us and our circiin
stances were spoken on our account. These statements we belieij
you will freely admit.
Let us then compare the faith we see or know of as practidi
in existence with the measure indicated in these words, and wtj
can we say to our Divine Master of the result of the compaiis*
What should we say if He were now to come and ask, " Wheni
Son of Man cometh shall he find faith on the earth ?"
The above quoted words are truly wonderful. How the meaniij
they contain swells and grows as thought rests on them ! And
they are as plain in their meaning as they are wondarful. ill
plain that if we do not believe as the words imply. We are"fofl|
and slow of heart."
It is plain that not only in private but in concert with otliei-s,
may ask what we will and it shall be done, to the extent, even,!
bidding mountains remove to another place. And it is plain tliatj
needs only to abide in Christ, and for Bis words to abide in !«,[
order for these things to be realized, — to become a great reality.
Observe, too, the prominent place thus given to Christ's woitisj
the words or Wora of God. This degree of faith will produce eff|
if we abide in the words of Christ. It is then a great realiij i
we see Faith such as this may be.
In all this we see how complete a provision Jesus made eij
before lie left the world for the unlimited growth of His chtiroh.-
salvation, — of good, of heavenly good, in men's hearts. Aad
provision continues ; it is not diminished in the least. We h«^
e rich vein that open J,|| i,ere amon^ U3 or v^^a . ,
in this letter, FAirHMhall beizin fn'hoK -^ ^^ ^^ arnonff uo qn a««
of .md. *raj,h,h„,, 4^;-^^ -prepared We hopfand^^^'r
Joubt that men mav fhi,a > i- ' ^^^ brethren Tl.,.r„ f
«t" ^^ a great necessity? Dwe,n"^f' "/^"''^^' "^'^d we s,^
move ; and nolbiS All .1. se a e aDnl?'? '."•"■"'■'^- ^ ""'' '''^'"'y "
" If ye abide i„ X„ „,,, „,„•, LSorl""-*"^" "'' f""'' »"<' praver S. v
ye will and itsb,B,oi ,i,e promise ,hT " "■"""'"in of difficuhl n ^ '^ ^"^
1 words with »lii(«in,„f difficultv 111 „' ?'"-''''' " "o doubt tliat H. '* P'^'"*'
bad;„„d,.o.™|e ;^rj^',-^
ere spoken for H§An,o„g tliese SreatdW ,"■'"' P™>'" "f His peopf' '""' P«''haps
— we «|.p:Srr;irrr?,t:' ^ ^'^^X
.V of as praelidt.*- ""'<"- -« ■^!^^:.:Z''!S^Z%Ti^<'^^^'
se words, and wlifcere is also a rl'ffl ° ^""
of the compaiisoMtarjunfl no t. - ^. *^ of perhaps even orpof
W _.ai.elf made to them all in all » i T""' '""""' '<- find that
,d it is plain tta§e,s„ch a wealth rf ■"""'"« "'• ">« weakness „f7':'f"f«
i a great realilj. ■ Jesus leavp wiit -^re they never to he ,.? >' , ^e all
to Christ's woiJ* i„ His KW "' " provision for effecting all ?"*"'• ^'"^
h will prmhicellnere /a ,,'?*"" '."^ ''« "^'^ended on ,"4 T •? ""'"''"ry
Lre is nnri,- mountaiu from
!"-'« 18 noihinnr on eai-ni t^ u
1 'ai to faith in power. He
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that made the lightning and the thunder, and who moves the
ventive genius of man to the discovery of the mightiest forces |
nature, has revealed to us the truth that faith, as a grain of mustj
seed only, is adequate to the removal of every evil on earth, evq
mountain of difficulty however appalling it may appear in the magi
tude and fierceness of its power.
What, then, can equal in pressure the duty of faith resting on I
Churches of God ? When, therefore, you gather yourselves
gether, dear brethren, as the disciples and servants of Christ, refle(
we beseech you, on the vastness of the work you have to do
reflect, too, how surely this work will be done, if your faith bei
as a grain of mustard seed.
Therefore it is that we commend to you faith in the word of
in God, and in Christ, however familiar, the thought for it is pU
that the world groans and is in pain for want of it.
May the Lord move us all to the measure of faith and prayerlj
case so urgently needs.
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APPENDIX.
(A)
REPORT ON BENEVOLENT FUNDS.
lour Committee on Benevolent Funds beg to submit the following
ort:—
1. — As TO Objects.
lere are three great denominational enterprises now calling for
drafts from on benevolent funds, viz. : — Home Missions,
ign Missions, and the Endowment of Acadia College. A great
lies before the Nova Scotia Baptist Home Missionary Union.
Committee regret that the funds of the Board have not been
lent to enable them to do as much Home Missionary work
the past year as seemed necessary, yet they are glad to learn
Its tinancial condition is improving. In Foreign Missions
re committed to the support of three missionary families in
ustan. The salaries of these, and the extra expenditure
sary to the establishment of our mission to the Telugus
res much money. The recent appeal of the Home Secretary
Board shews a falling off in the income during the past year.
ising of Si 00,000 additional endowment for Acadia College
on our hands, and the consummation of this great under-
is regarded in all quarters as absolutely essential to the future
rity of our beloved College.
|ere are also three minor benevolent enterprises that must not
rlooked in the exercise of our benevolence, viz. : — the French
in, Ministerial Education, and the Infirm Ministers' Fund.
objects are deserving, and their funds need replenishing.
2. — As TO Method.
Endowment of Acadia College is being pushed forward,
the direction of the Executive Committee, by a special
appointed for that purpose.
regard to our Missions and other benevolent objects your
ttee find it difficult to recommend a system that may be
to every church or locality, but they beg to suggest that
ption of a system of quarterly, or at least half-yearly, col-
or subscriptions as likely to be generally advantageous.
culation of Cards at tlie commencement of the year, with a
secure a pledge from each member of the church and
tion, would, they think, be attended with salutary results.
rding might be as follows :—
e blessing of God I hereby resolve to give for the year ending
1878, payable quarterly to benevolent objects as follows :-
18
Home Missions $'
Foreign Missions -
French Missions » -
Ministerial Education -
Acadia College -
Infirm Ministers' Fund -
Total
(Signed)
The pastors, however, can best adapt a system to the want^
their own people, and success in raising the necessary funds
much depends upon their advocacy of the claims of these benJ
lent objects, the training of their people as to the duty of givinj
the Lord's cause, and upon their supervising the method
adapted to the various churches and co.nmunities.
3.— As TO Motives.
" For none of us llveth unto himself." " Freely ye harej
ce«ved freely give." " Occupy till I come."
Respectfully submitted,
IsA. "Wallace, Chaimi
EEPORT ON OBITUARIES.
So far as now known none of the ministers within the Hi
this Association have deen removed by death during the k.
tional year. This is cause of thankfulness, as none of the cliiij
have thus been deprived of a pastor. May all who are pen
to enter on another year's labor be more signally blessed id]
work for the Master than ever before.
Notwithstanding, death has not been idle, and the call to '
over the river" has been given to many of the Lord's peopl^
thereby all have been admonished to be " ready."
The decrease in the membership by death during tliej
according to the statistics is eighty-four, and if the clmrclie
been called to mourn it is not as those who have *' no liop
"they are before the throne of God and serve him day anilj
in his temple."
Among those who have passed away, and whose serritj
greatly missed by their brethren, may be mentioned
DEACON JUDGE MCCULLY.
In the Baptist cause Judge McCully took a deep inten
the principles which he conceived were involved in that
firmly grasped, tenaciously held, and earnestly advocated,
His intellectual powers, which were of no ordinary uatu
these highly cultivated by study and extensive reading
observatiun, and sanctified by the grace of God, made liis '
Com:
adv;
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ecessary funds
lis of these beu
be duty ofgivii^
,g the method
Freely ye
have!
XLACE,
RIES.
Chairm
within the lirail
during
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W
h respected by his brethren, even when they may liavo differed
iihim in judgment. The Foreign Mission largely shared liis
lions; to promote its interests he was untiling, and, l)y his
ability, saved, on one occasion, the Board from financial and
liijt loss, Avhile lijs suceessful ettbrt was without expense, which
lA-ise would have cost a considerjiblo amount.
h the doctrine of tltc sovereignty of divine grace he was firndy
iinleil, and trusting in the righteousness af Christ for his justi-
[iuii and acceptance Avith God tlxjre was no wavering as ho
mched the end of liis course, but in the full confidence of
liiiierest in the great atonement he peacefully left the eai'thly
llw {Hirer life in the heavenly society. He died early in .binu-
of tlie present year. He was a member of the North Baptist
h, H'idifax.
)eacon Alex«vnder Eobixson, a member of the Granville
:l Church, has also passed away this year. He died April 1 9th.
m Robinson was generally beloved by those who knew him.
m^ for several years a niemlier of the Board of the Home
liouary Society, and his counsel as well as his aid in other
its was highly appreciated by those who labored with him in
iilepartnient of christian service.
I. Robinson did much good, it is believed, among those who
destitute of gospel }n'ivileges, while the Poors' Asylum, Jail,
Vuitentiary shared his evangelistic labour. But the M;i-ter
for him, and to him there was no terror in the message, but
iuUy welcoming it, he went to meet his Lord
D. W. C. DiMocK, Chairman.
ts none of theclw|
,11 who are pen
rnally blessed ml
and the call to
he Lord's peopl*
(C)
DENOMINATIONAL
LITERATUEE.
Coniniittee on Denominational Literature report as follows ;
advanced state of Education in Common and Sabbath
s causes a craving for abundance of reading matter Ijy tho
in our families and our churches. It, therefore, bec(uue3
„,_ an parents and those who conduct our Sabbath Schools to be
e him day aii" ^guarded in supplying the existing demand for books and
icals to see that they are of a description that will nourish
-'st aspirations of our children. Sensational novels and
newspapers abounding in tales if not altogether immoral,
uriuusly exciting the imagination, are very pernicious in their
i<;y, and should be discouraged by all lawful means. But the
iy must be filled with reading matter suited to the moral
that exist. Books sound in principle and doctrine, and
als that can be relied upon, are published and sold by the
an Baptist Publication Society, and we commend them as
ath during H
if tlie churclwi|
have " no hop
Ind whose seivi^
itioned
|LY.
a deep iut^K
tlved in that
ly advocated.
ordinary iw"
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Tlic British American liook and Tract Society at Halifax haji
sal(j inviting and choap books and i)ai)erb tiiat can be chosun fJ
:in<i thiTo is })nt litth^ ri.sk of th(3ir contents l)ein<5' snch as \v>: Jk
dtinoinination, would object to. lint in all cases parents
teachers, in making selection of reading nuitttir for the yoa
should exert ine care and discrimination.
The Chvidian Afcs.-n'iH/rr lias been forty years before? o\u' (JuJ
iuation as its acknowledged organ. We, tlierefore, commend it|
a useful family paper; at the same time; whilst we considtrl
paper in its usual reading matter to be equal to any religion.s
in our Province, still, from the advanced state of Education
nioted by our Academy and (Jollege, we tiiink it desirable td
forward to having it a periodical that will meet more fully
demands of the times. Increased circulation would, no doij
enable the in-oprietor and publisher to engage more editorial
ance, which would conduce to its improvement.
We would discourage tiu? taking by families in our denoniiii
of papers under a religious title purporting to be highly liber:
lh(jir teaching, very evangelical in doctrine, and free from ail
tirian bias ; as such papers will usually be found conduott^l
p(irsuns of most advanced paitizan views, and strongly tiiict^
with opposition to liaptist views and principles.
In conclusion we strongly reconnnend every family connd
with tliis body to supply itself with a religio\is pajKir, and oiiej
lished as an acknowledged organ of the Baptist denomination,
All of which is respectfully submitted,
J. W. Bauss, Chairm
REPORT ON EDUCATION.
For nearly half a century the Baptists of this Province]
1)een prominent amongst the promoters of higher education,
history of the struggles and sacrifices of the founders aiul
friends of our Institutions is Avell fitted to strengthen our fai:l|
stinmlate our zeal. They " attempted great things for God."
laid a broad and firm foundation, and, out of their scanty resoj
(;ontributed toward the accomplishment of a great and noble ps
The work thus begun is yet far from its completion. Tbe{
lishing and endowing of a College is a work of great magi
requiring persistent efibrt, wise counsels, and much money.
small community like ours, in which few men are wealthy, ^u
entor})rise can hope to succeed only by enlisting the hearti
cordial co-operation of the whole body. Your Committee
that the interest in our Instituticms, though still much beloif]
it ought to be, is steadily increasing year by year. Thei
action of the Convention in determining to add a hundred]
sand dollars to the Endowment, notwithstanding the
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iression that afflicts the country, shews that the Baptists of to-<1ay
not wanting in the faith and energy that iiiovcmI onr Fatliers.
1 (gratifying to be able to report tliat the purpose then formed
Uc'M fruit. In Yarmouth, St. John, and other towns th<- work
ken commenced, and "with good i)rospects of success. The
unt ah'eady sul)seribed is j)ro))ably not less than one-fourtli of
I'utire sum. Agents are in the field, who will doubtless pusli
ard the work with vigor, and be able to rc^port a consi(]<>rably
r amount by the time of the meeting of Convention.
k teaching force of the College ha.s been somewhat deranged (hir
the pa?t year by the absence of Professor Jones. It is cxjiectcd
he will retui'ii before the opening of the year. Professor
A who has also been absent a part of the year, has consented
uiiie his place as Principal of the Aca<li-'my and Profes.-^ur of
;ory in th(; College. Only two young men were graduated at
tliiso of the term. Twenty-five have presented themselves for
culatim, most of whom will probably be admitted. The
w will, therfifore, jirobably have a larger attendancs next year
lit has ever had in the course of its history.
lour Committee regret that, owing to the absence of Prof. Woltori
tiirope, the Theological Dijpartment has been virtually su.'-^-
rtl (luring the year. It is hoped that the denomination will
lly take steps to place this department of our etlucationai w^.irk
jniore satisfactory basis.
Respjetfully .submitted,
D. F. HiGGiNs, Charman.
(E)
Ministers' Fund in account with C. F. Eaton,
Treasurer.
IXTEREST TO JUNE IST, 1877.
Ck.
1. By balance per account rendered
21.1 cash from W. A. Porter, Treas. C. B. Association.
i l! one 3-ear'e interest on the Jacobs' legacy .
Harris' " .
balance interest per interest account
! Dr.
"To cash to Rev. J. L. Read for Mrs.
1 " sent Rev. James Stevens. .
i " " R.S.Morton....
Palmer .
" Bro. Crawley, per S. Seldon, Es(|
" C. H. Harrington, Escj., for Rev. Mr. Rich-
' ardson
To interest to balance interest account
|1 baldnce carried to new account
|1. By balance brought down .
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C. F. Eaton, Treasurer Infirm Ministers' Board.
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REPORT ON MISSIONjS.
The spirit of ^fissiona is the spirit of Cliri.st, Hearts Ir
in sympatliy with tho purpasu of the Kodceinor 'will 81.,
exteu'I His kiiigeloiii
It ia a matt«r for congrutulatiou that tho niis.siouary spirit l
chm-ches Ls steadily increasing ; tiiat Christians are feehii
thaii ever tlio debt of gratitude they owe to Him who lias sniii
says to-day to those bearing His name, " (io ye into all thf
and preach the Gospel to every creature.' When each Clu
shall legard this command as addressed to himself personallr,
that Jiis treatment of it is the only true testimony of his I
and attachment to his Divine Lord, then may we exi)ect tlii
Spirit to descend in rich measure on all our churches.
In regard to our Foreign Mission your Committee wouhJ c
their continued appi-eciation of the work of tiie Hoard, as
the si'lf-denying toil of our bi'cthron and sisters who are aci
engaged in teaching the perishing Teloogoos tlu; way of lift
Jiave reason to be grateful to our Heavenly Father thai
Churcliill's health is so far restored that he can engage activ
tho Avork which lies so near his heart. It is also gratify
learn that our l)rethren are not laboring in vain nor spentlinj;
strength for nought, that some tokens of the Divine favi
resting upon the eftbrts which they have already put forth tj
those who have been so long in darkness, and we may coiilii
expect that as soon as they have mastered the language ai
speak it with some degree of ease, we shall rejoice yet uwi
more.
Your Committe.c regard Home Missioixs as the right ariii
denomination. In proportion as tho home fiehls are proi»eri;
may avc expect to succeed in extending the liedeemer's h
beyond our own borders.
Notwithstanding the heavy debt which has been resting
8uch weight upon the Missionary Union for the past yt
which liad crippled its energies, we are glad to leam that tlii
cial condition of the Board is much better than could Im
anticipated. The i)ast year has been one of retrenchment,
liope the time has come for an advance along tho Avhole lim
fields are opening up on every hand, and the cry is, " C'
help us."
An efficient agent is in the field, whose labors are al]
We trust that he may be very successful in awakening ii Ji
permanent interest in tho Home work.
The F>ench Mission claims our most earnest and
attention. The Missionary needs the sympathy and co
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(■lirable that thw Misaion bo ke})t in its present condition. Ami,
ifore, your Committoo would ivconunend that the Missionary
pn Uike such action as, in their judgment, will best promote its
ests.
Submitted,
J. "VV. Mannixo, Chairman.
(0)
REPORT ON SABBATH OBSERVANCE.
pe Committee on " Sabbath Observance" beg to report ns fol-
believe the Sabbath day to have been divinely instituted in
Dginning for all mankind in all ages — that its gracious design
ban's good and God's glory ; and. that its non-observance as a
[frest and worship is repugnant to both.
Buming that the resurection day of our Lord Jesus Ciirist is the
Jtian Sabbath its due celebration especially by professing chris-
«s a matter of the utmost importance, inasmuch as it can be
lantly shown that " Sabbath breaking" is a fruitful source of
I against the laws of God and man. Many a culprit has ended
[ys on the gallows whose first deviation from the path of recti-
ps been disregard for the Lord's Day.
manner of its observance, according to Scripture, may be
I in general terms to be entire cessation from all unnecessary
labour, mental or physical, and the employment of the day
lotional exercises such as thanksgiving, prayer, praise, sacred
jg, giving and receiving religious instruction, and whatever
[in keeping with the worship of God, both at home and in the
ary. The house of God is the proper place of resort during
|bbatli Day for all, whenever and wherever practicable.
I only license to labour on that day may be gathered from the
It and example of our Loi'd when on earth. He, the " Lord
J Sabbath Day," taught that it was lawful to do well on that
iBut even the well-doing was to be restricted to labour abso-
[necessary to satisfy the ordinary demands of nature, the
ion of suflfering, and saving the life of man or beast. Thus
Him performing miracles of healing, justifying his disciples
ing and eating corn to satisfy hunger, &c., &c. (See Matt.
3; Mark ii. 23-28 ; Luke vi. 1-10, and kindred passages.)
notwithstanding these plain directions and indications as to
rvance of the day it is to be deeply regretted that Sabbath
ition is so common among men Passing over the open fla-
olations of the Sabbath, which properly belong to another
ion, we would call the attention of this body to the great
the observance of the day on the part of many professing
s, and the tendency to abuse the liberty given by our Lord,
voring to make out cases of necessity and mercy which
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only become so on account of past neglect, or a strong desire foj
pleasure or pecuniary advantage. For instance, it becomes worl
of necessity to prepare fire-wood to keep the family from suferi^a
to bake the meat for dinner or the rolls for supper, or to blacktj
the boots on Sunday morning, and to do a hundred other thino
because they were neglected on the previous day. Many person
who would not be seen laboring on the field or in the shop seem
have no scruples about performing a journey in order to be reajj
for the transaction of business on Monday morning. Some endcavo
to compromise matters by starting in the morning and attenin
some place of worship on the way, and finishing the journey in th
evening. Many use the day for tbe interchange of social \i<i|j
which they regard as harmless, and visiting the sick likewise, whid
indeed has the semblance of well-doing, but very often the sick.roo(
is crowded to suffocation on that day, while for the next six days [
patient is left to suffer for want of proper attendance. And by fJ
too common is the practice of standing around the place of worshij
discussing all kinds of worldly subjects, making bargains, payin
debts, and such like business transactions, but for which, some
least, would seldom be seen at the house of God. These and siiu
lar engagements on the Lord's Day by professing christians go veJ
far to lessen the respect for the day among the ungodly, and tea
greatly to the hindrance of the cause of truth in the world.
That reformation in this respect is necessary needs no argumed
Your Committee would most urgently press home upon all lieadsj
families the importance of maintainig in their households tlie Scrij
tural observance of the day. If this were uone many of the evi
complained of would disappear. They also recommend that oj
pastors, missionaries, religious teachers, and all persons of intluena
give this subject a more prominent place in their sermons aa
teachings, and all their public exercises, with a view to the correctiij
of the growing evils of Sabbath desecration, and to the due re^
rence and observance of the Divine command, " Remember t|
Sabbath Day to keep it holy."
Respectfully submitted,
I. J. Skinner, Chaimm]
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trong desire fc
, becomes \sorl
• from suFeri^i
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red other tliini
Muny persof
ie shop seem t^
•der to be reajj
Some endcavi
LIS and atten'iir
le journey in ic
e of social \n:'
;k like\vi^e, wliic
ften the siok-roo^
; next six days tl
ince. And by f^
1 place of worshij
bargains, ;;^ayiD
ov which, some
Tiiese and sit
christians go vet
mgodly, and ter
tlie world,
leeds no argumer
e upon all heads i
iseliolds the Sctij
many of the evl
;onimend that oi
i-sons of intluend
Itht'it sermons ai
w to the correcliij
to the due rei
«' Remember \\
IfEB, ChaimM.
KEPORT ON SABBATH SCHOOLS.
Your Committee report upwards of sixty Sabbath Schools
liilliin thi' limits of this A.ssociation, with an average altcndanco
■j about lifty-five pupils each, riflccu of these schools are kept
Ml through the entire year, the remainder from four to six
mths. This is an improvement npnu the past, and yet a much
:ater remains to he eirected. The ntuuher of Schools could he
iKaseil. There are still communities within this Association
thich do not enjoy the blessings of a regularly taught Sahl)ath
W. The average attendance is not so high as it ought to be,
with more painstakhig and zeal, instead of but one-fouvtli at
tl three-fourths nf our Schools should be kept open thn aigh the
itire year. Your Couiniittee are of opinion that these defects are
;ely due to want of church co-operation. The Sabbath Scluxd
the child of the church, an<l Avhether or not it grow and become
|ijoTOUS and strong, — an honor to God and a blessing among iwm,
lept'uds much upon the amount of fostering care it receives from
hitherto too negligent parent. Too much cannot he said to urge
chiu'clics to duty in this respect.
Of till- numbers who have joined the church during the year,
jut 200 have come from the Sabl)ath Schools. This is cause for
gratitude. Good seed has been sown ; good soil has been
ched. Still you can fear that the great aim of the Sabliath
lool i^ too much lost sight of, A'othing less than the conversion
God of every member in our Schools should be our object ; for
ling less shoula we labor. Every Sabbath School pupil should
K.-anled as becoming a possible disciple of Christ and ehurch
iber.
[All this cannot be accomplished without the hearty co-operation
every nuniher of our churches. If some are not adapted to
i in-idt! the School let them work outside in increasing the
ii'ier (if pupils, and by their prayers and money render such
L-t.mL'0 ;is the necessity of the case demands.
Respectfully submitted,
S. J. Neiley, Chairman.
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REPORT ON TEMPERANCE.
Your Committee on Temperance beg to report that at no time
the hi-story of our country have its friends had greater cfuist;;
thank God and take courage. Tlieir work is seen in the stati
hooks of our country. We find, also, that under God they \n\
l)een largely instrumental in leading the christian chureli toj
present ]io.sition in regard to strong ilrink as hting one; of
deadliest o]i])osers to its mission. In our opinion the church shoti
lead in the great Temperance Eeform. "VVherever the sjiiriti
Christ prevails the principle of Temperance takes deepet^t vi
therefore church members should abstain at all times and places k
intoxicating drinks.
Among our friends over the line wonders have been wrouji
Women armed Avith the spirit of prayer have startled ruiusei
from their dens. The God of Temperance is using coiivei
drunkards to persuade their former associates to give up the (k'E
drink, and turn to sobriety. Temperance Societies are enjoyi
\v(dl-earned fame, and still they are presiding on to greater victoi
In looking to the future your Committee would urge the n«j
sity of ct)ntinued and unitetl elibrts on the part of the cliri
church, tlu; religious press, and all the various temj)erance on
zatious for the total sujipression of the traffic in spirituous lii]!:j
Ilespectfully subnutted,
G. A. Wethers, Chainm
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Dus temperance ors
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PORTAUPIQUE MOUNTAIN,
Friday, July 13th. 1877.
The Fifth Annual Meeting of the Nova Scotia Baptist Home
issionary Union convened in Temperance Hall, Portaupi(]uo
ountain, July 13th, at 2 (»'clock, V. M.
In tlni absence of the President and Vice-Presidents Kev. 8.
iircli was called to the cluiir.
Union opened with i)rayer hy Rev. D. \V. Crantlall. Secretaries
ipdinted, J. F. Kemi)ton and G. N. Ballentine.
Tlie following list of delegates was then arrang<>d, viz. : —
imkiTt — Kevds. D. A. Steele, G. F. Miles, Bro. B. L. Douglass.
hrnhoro — Deacon Samuel Spencer.
Mmatc Harbor — Rev. J. F. Kemp ton.
Haccan — Brother W. B. Blenkhorn.
icer John — Brethren Nelson Sutherland, Robert Allan.
fhstow West — Rev. S. March, Deacon Samuel McKinhnj'.
pnslow East — Rev. S. March, Bro. J. W. Lyons.
wer Economy — Rev. A. E. Ingram, Deacon Josiah Soloy.
Ifper Economy and Portawpique — Deiicons George Davison, J. Carr,
thomas Fulton.
mt Village — Deacon Ezra Lay ton, Brother Archibald Thompson.
IT Glasgow — C. H. Martell, (Lie).
Bert River — Brethren Wm. McCuUy and D. C. Stevens.
'mo — Deaccftis Lyman Walker and Richard Upham.
wrcncctown — Rev. G. N. Ballentine.
Wax 1.?/— Brother S. Selden.
'mkfield — H. B. Shaffher, (Lie).
fadian Mines — J. D. Cook.
tile River— ¥. H. Rushton.
[Itiiibers present in their own right, viz. : —
mU. J. F. Kempton, H. Bool, P. R. Foster,^./. H. Robtnns, D. \V.
itlall, Isa. Wallace, W. H. Warren, Samuel Thompson, Henry
iivited to a seat : —
Neon A. A. PineOf Bro. Wm. Curamings, Rev. John Coombs, Bro.
ilcCurdy.
"ted to close this session at 5 o'clock, P. M., and the evening
"H to open at 7 P. M,
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Resohed, That the Minutes of the Union be printed with tlie|
Minutes of each of the Associations.
Upon motion, Rev^ W. Hv Warren^ Corresponding SecietanJ
Ijvo. tern., read the report of the Executive Board, with that of th^
Treasurer.
Res:olved to consider the Iieport clause hy clause.
The Chairman called upon liev. I. Wallace to offer a prayer o|
thanksgiving to God for the success attending the efforts and labon
of the Union the past year.
Clause by clause of the Report was then taken up ; spoken \\
hy several of the brethren, and four clauses were adopted^ \vh\
the Union adj(jurned with prayer by Rev. P. R. Foster.
Session opened by singing
FRIDA Y-^Evening Session,
" Mfyestic sweetnesis sits enthroned,
Upon the Saviour's brow,"
and prayer by Rev. Dr. Sawyer.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
The Report was again tr.ken up, the clauses referring to tlj
French Mission and Book Concern receiving special proniiueiice.
On motion the Report was adopted as a whole.
The Treasurer's Report was adopted.
Moved by Dr. Sawyer, seconded and adopted, that :—
"Whereas, It appears that the Board have not had any corresponj
ence with the Grovernors of Acadia College concerning the relaticT
of this Union to the Theological Department of the College, thou^
the last clause of the third paragraph of the Report of the last ye
as appears on the 35th page of the Minutes, required such cij
respondence ;
Resolved, — That the Board be instructed to open correspondenJ
with the (xovernors of the College on the subject referred to, «ithj
view to bringing it to a termination that shall be satisfactory to i
parties concerned.
It was voted that the Board be located for the ensuing year j
Yarmouth.
It was voted that G. E. Day, A. C. Robbins, A. Cohoon, I
Anderson, W. A. C. Randall, E. M. Keirstead, W. R. Doty, T.
Kinney, W. H. Warren, J. A. Stubbert, J. Rowe, Joshua Huo?!]
J. W. Weeks be the members of the Board for the ensuing ye
Also voted that the Board be empowered to fill any vacauc]
that may occur during the year.
It was agreed that we proceed to elect the
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OFFICERS.
President — Hon. Dr. Parker.
\'ke-P /"eiidents — Rev. J. E. Goucher, for Eastern Association!
Bro. S. Selden, Central <'
Rev. W. G. Parker, Western «
" D. McDonald, P.E.Island "
Secre/flfiVs— Brethren Ballentine and Kempton.
directors — A. P. Shand, Revds. S. B. Kemi^ton, E. M. iSaunders, J.
.Manning, J. C. Bleakney, D. W. C. Dimock, S. B. Kempton, and
leacon J. W. Barsa, Central Association 5 Revds. E Whitman, G.
Uiates, G. D. Cox, J. W. Bancroft, J. M. Parker, C. Tuppor, D.D.,
hn Clark, and Bro. B. H. Parker, for Western Association ; Brethren
lil.King, N. Dobson, Moses Lowe, W. Cummings, J. R. Read, Amos
}tki.ison, A. W. McDonald, and Rev. D. McKeen, for Eastern Asso-
Btion; and Geo. McNeil, J. C. Colhoun, Jas. DesBrinay, George
kvies, Alex. Scott, Artemas Hooper, Malcom Ross, and Ebenezer
[i-litone, for Prince Edward Island.
hdilor—D. R. Eaton.
Moved by Rev. I. Wallace and seconded by Eev. G. X. Ballan-
Whfi-eas, There appears to be much difficulty to secure a sufH-
Jently large or general representation of the churches at the annual
<tings of this body ;
[iarf whereas, It seems highly desirable that the denomination
■oughout these Maritime Provinces become more intimately
bainted with its Home Missionary op>3rations :
ikd whereas, The New Brunswick Baptist Home Missionary Society
liti recent annual meeting, expressed itself favorably with regard
Ireporting its work to the General Convention of these Provinces ;
|r/i«rf/()re resolved, That this Union hereby express its opinion
lOrably as to the desirableness and practicability of holding its
Dual meetings in connexion with said Convention, and of having
jwork reviewed by and incorporated with that body.
|Vote(l thanks to the Board for service, and to the people of the
nimmity for their kind efforts to accommodate this Union.
lAdjuurned to meet with the Central Asssciation at Canard next
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J. F. Kempton,
G. X. Ballentik
> Secretaries.
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FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT
OP THE
NOVA SCOTIA BAPTIST HOME MISSIONARY UNIOII
111 presenting their fiftli Annual Report the Executive Boaid oft
Nova 8colia Baptist Home ]\Iissionary Union desire to mako
ful nieiiti(jii of the nianifoUl blessings wliich an indulgent Fall
has been jileased to liestow uj)oii our efl'orts during the pastvti
It has l)een a year of comparative prosperity. Difficulties
been overcome, burdens have be«!n removed and an amount of ff(J
performed altogether beyond our anticipation. Having entered!
on tlu! duties of the year Avith a heavy del)t resting upon our (
eheijuer, Ave liave had occasion for increasing gratitude in wi
in,i: from month to month the gradual diminution of our lialiiliti
whilst at the same time a fair degree of progress has been luatkl
our missionary operations.
THE LINE OF POLICV PUHSUED.
It was deemed expedient by your Board, in enterring uponlj
rtisponsibilites of the year, not only to .adopt the most ecDiion
methods of carrying on the work in which we were engaged,
also to pursue the policy of retrenchment so for at least aj|
ensure the liquidation of all our debts before the close of the ;
We are happy to state that this purpose has been well-nigh etfecti
In pursuing this lino of policy however wo have necessarily restricj
our efforts in evangelization to such a degree that the work pcrfon
and the consequent results are small Avhcn compared with tk
former years. It is by no means a difficult matter so to ma
the business of our Board as to he able to report a satisfactory!
ance in hand. That can be done simply by neglecti:);,' lielpl
fields, turning a deaf ear to the urgent appeals for aid Avhiclic
to us almost every week, and i)erniitting immortal souls to ]
without making any other attempt to secure their salvation,
wp are not ambitious f(jr the fame of those societies which boi)l|
solvent treasuries and have nothing else to report.
GENERAL AGENCY.
In folloAving out the course suggested by their own convici
and in agreement with your recommendation of last
your Board endeavoured to secure at the earliest poaj
date the services of an efficient General Agent. The tiiski
difficult one ;. and for several months our etf orts were inetfd
We were pleased to learn in the early part of last Dccomberj
Rev. J. II. Robbins was Avilling to* undertake this important i
EPORT
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P circumstances were snrf, h
h;'".i..s of the ^;J^Zt """''».»•".' not o„.„ „„
M It a very short tim,,. i„ u-hj?,,, ' "l" '"■■pnnina of Fehrnar v
desire to mak«gnd%^^ave jaiich excee<le, n,^ "" """* ^^t^^erto been llr ,
an indiUgent Flf-f our y „t, conside • . ^^^^^^^^^^^^ agency thife;
luring tlu. pasty»'^een vastly greater an,] morT L I '''"^''^^'"^'"Tcharacte^^
r. Difficulties 1* '"ost any otiier missiona cJnn / ]"" '^'f '''^^ than h 5
id an amount of w»'"i^^ a<J"I'fo(I and the ^vov] .u ,^^f '^''^^i our Board '/r
f • *^ ^'^^ P^rusalof his omi
'J herein forward- thp «.,+
.«! Ag,,n, *^ «'«' '<'«*.•■» re,«rt of „,v work „,
Executive Board of
desire to mako
an
d
;y. i)iffi.
ndan amount of m
Having entered
resting upon our
gratitude in witiw
titm of our liaLiliiii'
ress has been luaJel
rED.
n enterring upon
tlie most econo.
re were engaged,
'f--l "i.«n the work o„ Ja,. oo ,
'!" (- ■■'''■"■•"■•J to :,.ake a r";,;'"' "'""■■"-l until April
,' t« Yarmouth. 1 „,« „t hoC " '■■' I "■ " '■'"""■"' "f "'y
Tfc )»T.o,l of ,„y ,„,,,.' "™ ■; »"« day on business of n v
the close ot the y«t.irtecl subscription ' ^'^^PCUta 1 1
,Sr:;a,-^o..ble » jni«, l to the ei.„n..tances 1
Km their .Hspodtion a, n ™ , f """"^ ^«''''"»«. "' o^Ie
N' they st„o,i 'of assirta ce i"^ , " <^™Wtate, o/ the n«
U, of the year it woj bo W To '"''^^^ '" ■«"'"»'
*'"«»* or to do evangelistic work " "'"^ "'»='' ««»'
it tlie work piirfoi
mpared witli thos
matter so to iiiar
art a satisfactory
Y neglecting lieli
s for aid Avliicli
nortal souLs to
their salvation. .
cieties which boasl
)ort
[leir own convid
ation of last
phe earliest
mt. The taski
orts were iiietfec
f last Decomtef
this important 1
. j^^^^ ""6^"»ue work. '■ — ^""^^
Kthe^LS^tV^Efw^^^^ ''"'P 1'-'°" i" their work
h»ually destitute iiSd ';S rt£;'f '? "'""'" "'«'>'*'
pan nnperative duty resfin.r ,? ° * *''^ ^^st command
I cmnch to give somethinc^ and I rml... '^ ''''^^^^^ "^^^nber
I ° I-nnciple and intelJi.^itlv T ''•'"' ^"^ P^'^'^'^^^^e them
h'erts have been gained "'' " ^^'''' '' ^'^^^^^ to hope tla
Among other things I have suggested iuiproveil systems of rai
ing funds and have introduced these systems in several church
A good general method is to name an amount such as mii
reasonably be expected to be raised l)y a given church, and th
show with what ease the money can bo obtained on the priiidij
of each member contributing a small Hum weekly or monthly.
My strong conviction after three months experience i.s thati
energetic man should be kept constantly employed as a mifigjon
explorer, inspector and rejMjrter, going to the destitute tields i
thence to the stronger churches to stir them uj) with facts suchl
only a missionary can full understan«l and describe, I sec opp
tunities for doing much in the way of securing and arraiii,'in}j i
untary missionary work on tne i)art of pastors, anil 1 have al
several such projects in view."
It is thus seen that the labors of our Agent are not to he mj
urod, in estimating their utility, by the immediate pecuniary
that have ])een secured. He has done valuable Avork as a niissioDi
He has, after careful personal inspection, given judicious advif^
our Board in reference to the allocation of tields, and
appointment of misdonaries ; and he has been by no means
cessful in raising funds. We strongly advise the Board who
succeed us to continue his services.
MISSIONARY WORK UNDERTAKEN.
As already intimated, your Board have made comparatively
missionary appointments during the year. I^irnest and
appeals for assistance came to us from many destitute places.!
large number of applications for appointments were made hy m
missionaries, both young and old. Every legitimate efl'ort was
to introduce unemployed ministers to unoccupied fields; sim]
recommendation, but beyond this it was deemed inexpediei
venture until our treasury should assume a more hopeful ajiptai
It was thought advisable to disburse the limited funds at our
in the form of small subsidies to such missionary churches
stations as we have had '•eason to fear mi<:ht be abandoned
aided by our treasury. Towards the
clo.se
of the year, ho^
when our financial prospects seemed to brighten in some
we felt constrained to yield to the pressing appeal of several i
ed stations, and to send missionaries to labor therein furl
months. Ignoring sectional distinctions, your Board liave (
oured to secure missionary laborers for such fields as api)earei
most in need of assistance. Although aware of the general t#ij
to dissatisfaction in cases where some missionaries are a^sL^tJ
others refused, we have had no alternative but dimply to
our best judgement in sending our funds where they seer.?'
most imperatively demanded or where the interests of oiirj
might be best subserved.
Your Board have been particularly careful to secure the [
ent occupancy of our fields in Annapolis, Shelburne and ^ewf
"•ork
'irie«
^h me
eare
resul
ssionn
that
as ei
^e pa.<
th th(
'Dient
utiimr
ake s(
chiirc
for
coiilc
roved systems of nflr •
8 in several churc*/""? ^J'P <*« that these uU.
iouut such us liMrl '^'«"* centres Tf fii t '! •'' "^P'^b beconi/n. •
ven church, and X'^tfy ;vas granted to c.fcK/ .^"^''^nce/ A^^.^^^
iekly oL ^
experience in thati
)loyed us a niissiow
tie destitute fields a|
with facts suchj
I St'O OpjT
tie
up 1
describe
ing and arranging
rs, and 1 have ah
lount such as im ifM ..m " ," T"'^"^"^ centres of tC^^*-'! "'" "»piuiy beconn'r,-, •
ven church, «„d iW 't"'j' "<« Smn.ed to^/ ■"""""ce/ A c„» Lr'T
ained on the i.rmi " "'".^fy future thev tvHI """* P'»«» J but H 1 "'"''•■'^
y or ninthly, l"''',";' J'" '■> their tur"'. ""^ ''"'«"''" g upon ','T"""'
ed a, --"^iouaeofVrinfiLt"" ^"««"«" a" earr','""""' "'"
l"t year. ""wtion Jiavo hoen Kreativ „i ^ ' •'""1
J'keiA„dofCa,«„«,,„. ,„ ^'"'"^l-''".otedd„,.,n.
Hliate pecuniary m15 "'" '"''"^e at Kive/r"^"' '"" ""'°ivcd 2 1 ''"' •■"'■
e work aa a n.iii.J.'fe'''^^ , "' "^"'"' »"'' •"'«„,,„«„!' .^■^"'f »"'
■en judicious. ■.mMI"""' S''"""''' Island a tih ""
- v.. _ ■"'■'. Lower firand p,„ ° ' "as labored di.-.v /, * lias
,*<1 to tl" ehurJr ""'' ^*- I'<^tersBav '?' "'".>''""■ at
■«')■ Kcv. S H ^ '" ""ose placeTti.rn/^ ."",'"'"•■'■ ''avo
l«.toral «em-eS fn'T"" '"^' "^n a ded hf '"" '■°»'™-
''«'■• VV. jj-f.i" '=<""'eetion with he J ^ ^''""' I'»ard
["'fe »nd viS-%^^l«nt three "„,tth:'"17\7, '!""-
'•fiave received fJ.o 7 opening fields n« *i • ^^^erton,
^ an oc^su'': ■-'--'"' «'«!,tryo';rB™''?«-''
'■» |)wmanent mis.Ln? V^"' ""twithstandin,; .n "'''^^ ""J
e work as a niissioDi
- --■'-■-=• iidvia
, and
m by no niejins
) the Board wlio
'AKEN.
ado comparatively
l^irnest and ui]
y destitute places.
tswere made by wr
„. "^wision of rem-pf fk . -"""^''tion ol your n..^ 7
itimate effort w.^»» «^t«ally perform,, "X/nfu "' *^^ ^^estorn iofi^ "r"'*'
upied fields; si.n*';''^b'lty of missi,,^'^^^^^^^
iiemed inexpedif*.?- Sweet, of Aca Ha Pon ''"?^^^^ '^^^^ our Ito "r^^'^^'-
ore hopeful aWl ^^^ *^-t his minSttfons^'^yr' ^'"^^"^ ^^b^T ;;^7;^*
ed funds at ourdifB '"""^ ^"^ be greatly blessed
ssionary cliurchesB ^^^j^ JH^ prench mission.
orehopef — ^c
ed funds at our— " «^«»wy blessed ^ "
ssionary churchesH ^^^.j^ "*= prench mission.
it be abandoned* ■ I -oro. ^orniondav w.-fl-
of t..e.year,h.fcho a, ,^^%J.^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^
,.hten m see M ^^ ^^d „''yjhfea,„e standard ' The S"'; "'«-f»'^'
h'^lts foiwTn^ f°"'"''''''le "'a>' those of P."""' '° b"
xioaary C'l?-"^ ''""'"luently f^-or i^'T'"""'" ^-^^Ws,
,*»' »»«e goS in '"''"""g and" ™t «» ai'I-arent.'
1 »» either ,n5.r '"^ "^en done r; v! "avo reason to
^a"Te ^tc' '^'«««% -u,t^lt:rr '°''.--»
1"^ the r)r»,pnf . . ^^^^^ are not vet f,.? :• ^"^ssion
htin~rat^ °^ '^^'« miss o„' '"^^^ .««t^«fied, bow-
... ""7 °V*:,»tumn it was f,^?' '""^ demanded -^"^^^&'*^"ient and
interests of ow«, 1 ' "- »as thought arivi'oovi .
»«f some personal Iff /.^'^^^^ *« authorize T^r. at
I * ti..*'^»rches w! ?-^^^'''= ^« the wav If ,1 ^ornion-
l to secure the^ . "«s. We did not sufrrrp«f * 1, ^ °^ coliectina f,,,, 7
,urneand.e,»,„t^-iMpe.a^^^^^^^^
of the year,
ighten in some
ppeal of several li
ibor tlierein for
ur Board have "■
fields as apjioart.
of the general to
>naries are a^sistt
hut iiniply t^' 1
tiere they smd
interests of 0"
d to secure the
li 10 secure uit;)^ , —• " « aid not surrrr«of *i. "^ "^ couectintr fnn ?
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THE BOOK DEPAUTMEiVT,
Iii tho opiuion of your Board there is as much neoJ of Hiiiitii
literature in our Sumlay-Scliuols as there is of Jiaptist prencliiriL;/
our churclios. There wouM be an much in'ojiriety in Hecuring fJ
our pul[)it8 ministers who systematically avoid any reference t<>,
di.stinctivo doctrinen, as there is ino])taining hooks the teacliinpj
which are guided by that principle. The introduction of sucliln.!
into our Sunday Schools is a concession to other denoniinati
that is operating disastrously against our oAvn interests.
During the past year your Board have distriljuted ui)\Tiiri!>
1510 volumes of such literature »8 we uould heartily recoiiiiinij
Ab(jut 13,800 pages of ndigious and temperance tracts wen;
gratuitously circulated. The cost of these books and tracts did
exceed $600,00 ; whilst the receipts arising from volunifs
amounted to $030.00, The balance of l>)oks on haiwl mav
estimated at about $200. 00 in value. It givers us much satisfn
to state that during the past four years more than $3,600.00 woj
of wholesome Baptist literature has been spread abroad tlirou;-
our land bj' means of our J>ook Department. In order to kJ
the e.\peuso of this ilepartment it was thought desirable todisiJ
witli the services of coli)orteur.«i, Dr. I)ay has, witlunit
remuneration, and at the cost of much labor, received tin; h^
into his own house, unpacked them, re-i)ackod and forwarded
ac<;ording to order. This lias materiallly lessened our expt'iidit!!
and, iis a result, the Book Department is not only wholly ;
sustained, but it is of some financial advantage to the llj
Mission treasury.
Your Board earnestly recommend the immediate establish
of a Book Room for the benelit of the Baptists of the Mahj
Provinces. It will be for the wisdom of our denomiuatioj
decide upon the location of such a Room, and upon the;
practicable methotl of conducting and superintending its
arrangements.
FINANCES,
The present condition of our treasury is very satisfactory.
heavy debt of $3457.44 which encumbered your Board aj
beginning of the year has been gradually paid off" ; and at tii
there are funds in hand not only to entirely liquidate tliatj
but also to meet all our liabilities up to the present
leaving a considerable balance in our favor. This balance ^1
largely increased by the contributions from the Eastern ami
Island Associations, Your Board is thus in a position to CJJ
to the care of their successors the important interests coiii
with this enterprise, free from all encumbrances and embarroxj
The total amount of receipts may, at first sight, seem to coj
very unfavorably with that of the preceding year, ^\^i''
borne in mind, however, that most of our missionanK
received subsidies during the past year, and that uiiilti
uich neod of Hapta
Jiapti.st proacliinj
iriuty in Hecuring ii
[ iiuy reference to o(
books the ttacliiiigitj
(luction of Hiich In li
other denomiiiati i|
interests,
strihiited upwanK
heartily recimiiut
iince tracts wen?
loks nnd tracts iliil
I,' from vohiiiifs :i
iks on haiwl inav
!S us much siitisbt
than $3,600.00 woj
sad abroad tlirotif;!i
. In order to h
i desirable to disjtej
ly hasy without
r, received tlio
1 and forwarded
lued our expfiidit'ii
not only -wholly i
'antage to the IIJ
nediate estahlisha
tists of the M;ih|
our denoiniuatiol
and upon thei
intending its kl
jry satisfactory.
d your Board al
d off"; and attliij
• liquidate tliatj
the present mol
This balance w
he Eastern ami
a position to cij
nt interests m
3S and embarrasiij
sight, seem too^jl
ng year. "^^Tit'l
)ur missionan»|
and that uuJ^
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D. Kinney, Treasurer.
1876.
June 14.
19.
20.
21.
22.
24.
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July .S.
6.
7.
1.1.
14.
Aug. 1.
4.
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21.
23.
Sept. 1.
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Nov. 1.
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1877.
Jan. 11.
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March 1.
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Paid for Stutlonery, Postage, &c.
Paid .-^I. W. Urown for Prof. Weltou
Kev. T. A. Higgins, Annapolis
Kev. A. K. Ingram. MahoueBay
Rev. ,J. Brown. Cow Bay ,
S. Seidell, printiag Minutes
Kev. P. S. McGregor, Cumberland
Kev. W. U. Warren, expenses to Central Aasoclation
Fred. 1). Crawley, Pleasantville. Luuenburg
Kev. AVilliam Spencer, Alton, Kings Co
Rev. Obed Parker, Mountains, King« Co
Expense collecting Hon. C. R. Bill's legacy
Kev. T. A. Higgins, Annapolis
S. Selden. printing Western Association Minutes
Kev. D. Freeman, New Glasgow
Rev. A. E. Ingrain. Malione Bay
Kev. W. B. Bradshaw, Argyle.
J. C. Plumb, New Albany. $10.50. P. O. orders, postage, &c., ^i.M..
Kev. G. W. Thomas, near Canseau
Rev. J. K. t>kinner, Margaree
Kev. F. A. Kidson, JJundas, P. E. Island
K«v. I>. McDonald, P. K. I., ?llt«.8y. K. H. Bishop, Hants Co.. $34.«5
Rev. A. E. lr;s;rain, Malione Bay
CharK's Norwood, New Ross and Blue Mountain
Kev. M. W. Brown, P. E. Island
Kev. F. A. Kidson. Dundas. P. E. Islanii
lie V. E. N. Archibald, Shelburne
Kev. E. T. Carbonell. Itiver John, Pictou
Kev. D. H. Simpson, P. E. I.. SIO.OO. P. O. orders, postage, &c.,$o.'>«
C. I. Graves, Guysboro' and Antigonish
D. W. Crandall, Pugwash, SIO.OC. D. H. Simpson, P. E. I., $:.'*.00,.
Thoma.s Trotter, Shelburne
Copying Press iind materials
Postage, &c., $4.27. Freight of books, $5.00
Postages, SI. 16. Dec. 7— Key. T. A. Higgins, Annapolis, $300.00
S. Selden for printing
Kev. .Tolin Brown, Sillton, Queens Co
Telegram.', &c.. $1.60. llxpenses Draft, &c.. 82.6ft
E. J. Craut, Port Hawkesbury
Kev. E. N. Archibald. Osborne. $20.00. S. Selden. printing. $4.75...
Gardner Tufts, colporteur, $a8.K. D. H. Simpson, P. E. I., !?4:'.00..
Kev. John Stuiw, P. E. Island
Rev. J . R. Skinner. Mabou. C. b
Rev. G. N. Biillentine, Maitland, Hant^t Co "
G. W. Thomas, Canseau, $56.00. 15— G. H. Springer, for books. V''*>
Rev. Dr. McDonald, North Sydney, $40.00. Rev. D. McLeod, $I50.uO
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Rev. A. E. Ingram, Upper Economy, Coif^hester Co
Thos. Trotter. $2">.00. Feb. 5— Geo. H. Springer, book^. $14ii.0fi.
Rev. David Freeman, $.')0.00. G. H. Springer, books, $50.60
Rev. J. Brown, Cow Bay
Kev. W. B. Bradshaw. Argyle
Kev. T. A. Higgins. Annapolis
Rev. AV. B. Bradshaw. Argyle
Rev. F. A. Kldsou, P. E. Island
Rev. F. A. Gordon. July. 1876
Printing Island Association Minutes
Kev. T. A. Higgins. AnnapoliB
Kev. D. Freeman. $.30.00 ; expenses. $0.32
Kev. J. H. Kobbins, $15M.78; expenses, $0.60
Kjv. W. B. Bradshaw, $41.00; expenses, $0.17
Rev. J. H. Bobbins
Duties, freight. $;4.S5. G. H. Springer, books, $100.00.
Kev. J. H . Kobbine, $10.00. Freight and dutv. $7.36. .
Postage, &c.. $3.80. (i. H. Springer, books, $60.(h». . . .
Freiijlit, duty, &c., $1.62. Rev. E. B. Corey, $60.00.. . .
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Acadten French Mission in account with Peavl D. Klnnejr, Treasurer,!
187ft. Dk.
July 3. Paid Rev. M. Normonday 1114 jil
BookH to KeV. M. Normonday -, 4V
1877.
May 31. Paid Rev. M. Normonday at sundry times 4tri
15.361
1870. Cft.
June 27. By received from Western Association ....)IHJ
July 0. do Central do SH
Aug. 1. Newport Church, 0.60. 3— Great Village Chorcli, 1.00 ij
1877.
Feb. 21. J. W. Barss. Esq., 5.00. Mrs. S. A. Wfber, Ship Harbor, 1.00 H
Rev. W. 11. Boggs and wife, 1.00. Noah A. Dimock, Esq., 5.*0 d
•^ March .3. Rev. Dr. Cramp. 4.00. Miss Cramp. 1.00 i\
'^ 6. George Davies. Esq., Churlottetown, P. E.I 10^
Arciiibald McDonald, Vernon III ver, P. E. 1 2 f
■ 8. A friend, Windsor. 5.00. Wolfvllle Church, 10.76 21J
7.J 16. Port Hnwkesbury Church, Cape Breton tl
•m 28. Annapolis Church, 5.00. tlrooktleld Church. 4.40 H
H Caledonia Church. 1.60. Rev. M. Normonday, collection, 102.3:i....
ll April 6. Westport Church, 10.00. Ist Coriiwallls Church, 20.00 301
14. Upper Wilmot CI urch, 20.00. Bilitown Church, 10.00 3tj
Lower Aylesford and South Wilmot Church 30J
28. Weymouth Church,8.60. Rev. M. Normonday, collection, 11.72 Ml
May 2. Rev. J. H. Robbins, collected on field
31. Chebogue Church, 1.80. Ohio Church, Yarmouth. 20.00
BIrs. A. Cogswell, 1.00. Milton Church, Yarmouth, 16.00 lil
Balance M
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June 1. To balance ^\
Examined and found correct,
J. C. Andkr.sox, { A,.ji.„„
J.H.HALEY, 'Auditor;.
Yarmouth, N. S., July 9th, 1S77.
lire
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■ TiieoIos:ical Department in account with Fearl D. Kinney, TreaHirS'l?
1876. D>. I i]
June 19. To taid Professor Welton | ;
22. " ♦• ji^.
1877. Ki'" ■■
May 21. " " balance ^f salary gWiditures,
July 1.3. By received from Wm. Cummings, Esq ifl ]ju
Isaac Blair, 6.00. Nathan ArclilDuld, 6.00
1877. ^
May 31. Balasce transferred to Home Mi.«sion account aW'"'"'.'N
Examined aud found correct,
J. C. ASDKKSOJf. I A,,.- ,AK
J. H. Halkv, ^"""'''
Yarmouth, N, S. July Otb, 1877.
Kinnesr. Treawrw,»„. gcotJa Bmotimt ^
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2 ■"•"wy. expenses poIi«A;' 67-2 -m
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.KDRK80N. I A.,,-,.,
COl^STITUTIOIsr
OK THE
a
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N. S. Baptist Home Missionary Uni:
1. The consolidation of our Home Missionary organizations,
English ami French' woukl in the estimation of this Convention, teJ
to the more rapid advancement of the Ketleemer's Kingdom in \i
Province ; — the Freneh Mission to considered a separate Departmej
and all gifts bequests, i&c, matle to the French Mission to go to ilf
Department.
2, This Convention shall be called the Nova Scotia Baptist IIo^
Missionary Union.
■i. The object of this Union shall be to promote the spread offl
gospel througliout the Provines of Nova Scotia, P. E. Lslainl
the Island of Newfoundland, the fostering of feeble Churches,
planting of new ones, and the dissemination of denominational i
rature.
4. This Union sliall be composed of ordained Baptist ministen
good standing with their respective churches in the Province,!
delegates appointed by the Churches, each Churcdi in good stanij
with its respective Association sending not more than three delegai
together with the President of Acadia College, tJie Principal of
c"- )
Theological Institute, and the Principal of Morton Academy,
same being members of Baptist Churches in good standing.
.'"). The officers of the Union shall be a President, who sh
elected annually by ballot; four Vice-Presidents, one fromi
Association, two Secretaries, and an Auditor, all of whom slial|
a])i>ointed by open vote.
<). The Union shall annually appoint and locate an Execij
Board of thirteen sii table men, seven of whom shall form a quoij
and every Baptist I'astor in the Province shall have the privile^
meeting with the ]ioard, and taking i)art in its deliberations ;
voting ; the officers of the Society named above to be ex-o|
members of the Boai-d.
7. The duty of tliis Board shall be to conduct the Missionanj
of the Union, and ii'port yearly to the same, or oftener it' reqij
S. There shall be an Annual Meeting of the Union held ineij
the Nova Scotia B;;|itist Associations, in turn, to assemble thd
previous to the me .ting of the Association with which it is li«Ij
10 o'clock, a. m.
y. This Union sliall appoint annually a Board of Directoj
consist of eight froin each Association composing the Union,'
duty it shall be to ^ive advice to the Executive Board in csi
emergency, and by the written requisition of eight or more of «
the President shall ^all a special meeting of the Union.
10. No altoration of this Constitution shall be made unle5s|
two-third affirmative vote of the members present at ani
meeting.
OInT
onary Unici
iry organizations, b
if this Convention, tt
inor's Kingdom in til
a separate Dopartmej
11 Mission to go to tlr
I Scotia Baptist Hoj
aote the S2:>read oflj
)tia, P. E. Island,!
t' feeble Churclies, |
>{" denominational i
d Baptist minister!
> in the Province,!
uroh in good stand
e than three deled
', tJie Princi))al ofl
Ilorton Acadoniy,
ood standing.
resident, who ik.
idonts, one fromi
all of whom slu'
c
OF THE
S^I^U^t
f*i»ti„
[Cliurchefi of wS ;f ?*''^'«"«n «l.all consist of n ,
r ""t t-'xceeding five fmm "' ^^le^att-g from p *"''" be a member of'
has the AssolZo^ZZ'lZ «"^ ^«soci«t/oT'„l:r3«";f"^^««oda
*T. 3nI_Each Church ,h«n . '^ '" "* "'«^ h,-
ST. 4th.- At each meeti„„ r.r .. «fJ'lition
^5"l-It «ha.ll hn w.. ...... , "" '"^ «»«c-e8sor^i:
I locate an ExecJ
n shall formaquoij
. have the privilej
deliberations ; bol
above to be e.x-o|
;t the Missionarjj
3r oftener if reqaj
Union hold in eij
, to assemble m
,h which it is ' '
P l» it« peace ,ml ^^ . "'= Mt vear «,,J ' P"'":iilarl,. ,,,fi.P
• 7'h.- When any Ch,. . . "'"'^*^« «PPointed shall
fW;«"dof fellow Sip^«««^'"^^'on. Kiveto one'oT' t?S"' "'*^ ^«^«'--
• «'''-When any Ch»r h . „ '"^■^sengers present
Iii
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Aur lotli.— The reliprious sentiments of this bo(iy are those exprt-sseil
the " ArticU^s of tli(! Faith and I'ractiee of the Baptist Churches ui NH
Scotia."
Art. 11th. — That the Moderator be authorized at any tinieduringt
ycnr, to call n spocial meeting of ttie Association in pursuance of a roqiiisity
signed l)y ti-ii members thereof.
Akt. ritii. — Alterations and amendments may be made to this Conntitiiti
by a vote of two-thirds of the members present at any of its regu[ar nicetiiij
RULES OF ORDER.
RuLii 1st. — At every sittinj^, business shall be opened and clo.Hcd A
prayer ; and immt diately aftt>r tiie opening, the Minuies of the pnuedj
meeting shall be read and corrected.
llcLB 2nd. — No member of the Association shall Iimvc the Sis^^ion ii.|
the business is coneluded, without permission ot tiu' .\»i»o(iation.
Rule <Jrd. — No subject sliall be discussed without a motion first ruadt j
seconded.
Rule 4th. — No person shall speak oftener than twi( c -m the same siibjj
unless by permission of the body.
RuLK 5th. — Brethren invited to a seat with us njay speak on all .sulijj
under consideration, but vote on none.
Rule 6th. — All resolutions shall be presented in writing.
Rule 7th — Motions made and lost sliajl not be recorded on tht .Minn
except so ordered at the time.
RuLK 8th. — These rules shall be distinctly read from the Cliair atj
opening of the Session.
itiM"
are those exprcsswl
iptist Churclit'R 111 N,i
at any time tluringt
irsunnce of h rcqiiisiiij
nadc to this Conntitiiti
' of its regii[ar rncetiiJ
)p(Mie«l and closed A
null's of tlie preceilf
f.'ivc tJK' Srssinn hill
t«<i()(iation.
, motion first ruadei
lie on the same siiM
f spi'iik on ail .sulij|
ritinjr.
sconled on the Mii
from the Cliair atl