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SCOTIA, mi wUh the Baptist Cknrck at Chest., Lunenlurg County, Saturday Monday and Tuesday, June 24th, 26th and 27th, ivUh the Circular Letter, S:c. It HALIFAX, N. S. " Christian Messkxger Office, 1882. Second Kev. E. singing IjJnkonev \V]iile engaged i Tlie fu Aylesfor Bndgen Brookhj, Ciuiibrid Cliester- Bros. Ant] Cornwall Cornwcdi Com} call and Eliiis ] I'ortcr. Cormvcdli ConiwaUi Fahiwuth Wni. Taylc Halifax i ^md Ilonry Halifax 3 Bro. J. K. ] Hammoih Hamniom Hantsnort Hortoii iSi Dr. D. F. H Horton m Indian Hi Jeddore, — Kempt, H( ■and Joseph MINUTES. Chester, Luxenburo Co., Saturdaij Mornin>j, June 2^///, 18S2. '}^he Nova Scotia Central Haptist Association began its Thirty- Second Session at 10 o'clock, A. M., the Moderator of last year, Kev. E. M. Saunders, 1). L)., presiding. Meeting opened by singing the 788th hymn. Prayer otfced by the Kev. J. C. Blakenc}'. While the list of delegntes warn being prepared, the Associutiou engaged in devotional exercises. The following list of delegates was presented : LIST OF DELEGATES. Aylesford, Upper, — Rev. F. Beattie. Bndgewaier. — Rev. S. Marciu Brookb/n, — Rev. J. Murray. CiDdbntlrje, — ]\ev. James H Blakoney. Chester, — Rev. J. W. Weeks, Deas. Bezansoii, Wbalen and Borgald, Bros. Anthony, Webber and Geo. Moland. CormvaUir ist, {t'aaard) — Rev. S. B. Kenipton, Bro. Geo. C. Pinco. CornwalllH2nd, [Bervnck) — Rev. J. C. Blakoney, and Bro. S. Ells, M.D. CornwaUh yd, (Billtoirn) — Rev. W. J. SwafH(>ld, Denis. J. G. Lantz '.\nd Elias Kilcup, Bros. Everitt, Bligh, Ezekiel Parish, and Truenian I'orter. Cormvallis $th, {Pereaux) — Revds. S. Welton, and D. Freeman. CormraUis 6th, {Canning) — Rev. S. Welton. Fahiwidh- — Rev. J. Murray, Dea, Chas. Bacon, Bros. Burpe Shaw, Wni. Taylor, Lewis Duncanson. Halifax 1st, [Granville Street,) — Dea. S. Selden, Bro. J. W. Rluiland ;uid Henry Hermes. Halifax yd, [Tabernacle) — R^v. J. F. Avery, Dea. Benjamin Hubley, Bro. j". K. Hubley. Hammonds Plains isi — Rev. M. P. King. Hammonds Plains 2nd — Rev, E. >L Saunders, D. D. Hantsport, — Bros. C. J. ]Margeson, AL D., and J. \V, Churchill. Horton \st, []Vulfvilk)—liG\. T. A. iliggins. Dr. D. M. Welton and Dr. D. F. Higgins. Horton 2nd, [(ktsix'rea'nx) — Bro. John Graham. Indian Harbor, — Rev. A. W. Barss. Jeddore, — Bro. H. E. S. Maider. Kempt, Hants Co., — Rev. G. A. Weathers, Bros. Stephen Langille, iind Joseph D. Masters. r;s=' -\p !,''i w Kentville — Rev. Cico. Aniistrniig, D. D., Dca. B. IF. Ilslev, Bros. Thos. Gridin, ami T. E. Smith. Lahave — Rev. S. March. Lunenburg, — Lev. L. B. (Jates, Den. Johii Andrew.^. New Cormmll, — Rev. L. B. Gates, Dea. Samuel HalHmore, and Bro. Josiah EiHcnhaur. New Gernumy, — Rev. M. W. Brown, Bro. W. H. Durland. New J?oss, — Bro. A. Whitman, (Lie.), I)"a.s. Wni. Corkuni, ami Josepli ].antz. Predon int, — Bro. J. W. Rhuland. riejtsantville, — Rev. S. Marcli. Sackville, — Rev. M. P. King. St. Margaret's Bay I.s^— Rev. A. W. Barss, Bro. E. S. Hul.ley. St. Margaret's Bay 2»r/,— Rev. A. W. B;lr.s^^, Deas. C. A. ^^■hitraan, and James Hubley, Bro. John \Veh)jer. Waierville, — Bro. A. Whitman. Windsor, — Rev. E. M. Kierstead, Bros. A. P. Shand, and J. 0. ReddeU; (Lie.) The ollicers were tlu-n eleccod : Moderator, — Rev. G. Arinstrong, 1). D. Secretary, — Rev. M. W. Brown. Assistant ficcretary, — Rev. 1). O. Parker. Treasurer,— Bro. Dr. G. A. DeWitt. Assistant Treasurer, — Bro. S. Seldcn. Auditor, — Wni. L. Barss. Tlie Coniniittee on Arrangements reported as follows : That the morning devotional meeting open at 6.30 A.M. and 9 A.M. That morning sessions open at 10 o'clock, A. M. ; close 12 o'clock. That afternoon sessions open at 2 o'clock, P. ^f., and close at 5 o'clock, P. M. Evening sessions open at 7.30 1*. M. Tliat reading of letters be the first business in order. Aftcn- reading of letters, addresses on the state of religion in the As.sociation be delivered by Rev. A. W. Barss and others. That the report on temperance be presented this evening, and spoken to by Revs. F. Beattie, W. J. Swaltield, and T. A. Iliggins. SABBATH APPOIIsTMEXTS. Chester Baptist Church — i i.oo A. M. 7.30 l\ M. 2.30 P. M. Chester Methodist Church — 11.00 A. M 3.00 P. M Chesta' Basin — n.oo A. M. Rev. F. Beattie. 3.00 P. M. Rev. W. P. King. Rev. Geo. Armstrong, D. D. Rev. 8. B. Kempton. That a Sabbath School me(^t- ing be held. Addresses bv Dr. Welti. n and Dr. E. M. Saundrrs, and Rev. J. C- Blakeney. Rev. W. J. SwafliekL Rev. A. W. Barss. Winds Sherici Mahon lancoo They f liouses of The f(i Revs. F. To VVM On ([ii; S. March On edii ^^r. SnuiK On noil F, Higgii Swaffield. The Let Resolved the letter,' Minutes o Adjourn Prayer i Minutes Rea(h'iig Coinuiiti Tliat (:< follows : — Ox Cii;cL- pee Shaw. Ox Bkxk P. King, W Ox Missi Redden, (L Dea. J. S. 1 Ox Obiti- S. B. Kemp Ox Sabh/ A. Smith, E J, E. Sell mil Tkmperaj Bros. A. P. ! Report a( A form Committee ill the \iX, and nils. Id. d. nioet- fcsos llV E. M. J. C. Windsor Road — i i.oo A. M. Krv. J. E. Rliikenoy. 3.00 r. M. Iic>v. Jast'ph MurriiV. Sherirood — Rev. D. Frocnian. Mahone Binj — Rov. G. A. Weathers. lancook — Bro. A. Whitiiiaii. They further recominend that collections he taken Kt all Baptist liouscs of worship for Home Mi.^sions, The following;- Coininittres were appointed — to exaniine letters: Revw. F. Beattie, E. M. Kierstead, and L. B. Gates. To read letters : Revs. Dr. Saunders, J. C. Bleakeney, J. IMurray. On (juestions in letters: Revs. J. F. Avery, G. A. Weathers, and S. March. On education made to stand as follows: Rev. T, A. Higgins, ')r. Sauiidtns, Dr. (). F. Iilgi;ins, Rev. J. F. Vvciy. On nominations : Bro. \\'. L. Barss, Rev. T. A. ITicrgins, Dr. D. F, Hitrgins, Rev. E. M. Kierstea. K. II iggius uud liuv. L). Fi'uenian, to report to the Asso elation. Ktvds. A. W. r>arss, T, A. IHgf(ins, D. Freeman, S. March, .[. C. lilcaknoy iimi F. licattie gave; addresses on the state of rjliyiun in the churches of this Association. Adjourned witli prayer by llev. D. Freeman. V- 1, Saturday — Evening Session. Prayer by Eg v. '^\. P. Kin^;. Minutes of hist session read and approvo(h Letter read from VV^estern Association relative to the consolithation of our Denomi- national Papers, and refer.ed to the Committee on Denominational Literatures The Committee on Temperance rendered their report. Eeport was spoken to by Pevds. F. Peattio, D. (), Parker, W. J. Swaihohl, T. A. Higgins, and J. F. Avery. Peport adopted. (8ee App. A.) Pro. S. Selden submitted and moved the following resolu viz : — " Tliat wo desire to express our high appreciation of the provision In the Election Law, which gives us prohibition of the li(iuor trafVic on ihe polling day ; and we trust that the good arising therefrom, so api)arcnt to all, will soon he so evident'"to our legisl-tors that they will give us the same i)rohihition of the traflic in intoxicating drinks, and will extend the time of the same indetinitely." Spoken to })y P)ro. S. liangille, Pcvds. E. M. Saunders, D. D.. C. A. Weathers. Pesolution adopte(h Moved and passed that the report on Temperaiice and the above resolution be sent to the Christian Messenger, Christian Visitor oxiA Watchman for publication. Committee on Arrangements further reported : That the Associational Sermon be preached on Monday morning at 10 o'clock, to be followed by the reading of the Circular Letter. That the report of the Committee on Education be received on Monday afternoon, and addresses delivered by Dr. D. F. Higgins, Pevds. S. B. Kempton, Dr. K M. Saunders, and Dr. D. ^1. AVelton. That the report of the Committee on Missions be received an Monday evening. Addresses delivered by Pevds. T. A. Iliggins, A. W. Barss, D. Freeman, and S. March. Peport adopted. Adjourned with prayer. Monday —Morning Session. Prayer by R»jv. J. "NV". Weeks. Minutes of last session rotul aiul approved. Associational Rermor preached by Ivev. J. C. Blakonpy. Text, 1 Cor. xi. 2. Subject — " The observance of Gospel ordinances," CoTumitteo on Circular Letter then jjresented their report, re- commending that it bo read before the Association. Circidar Letter, subject, " Hcliness unto the Lord," read by the writer, Kev. \V. J. 8wa. Kempton, Dr. Armstrong, Dr. Delilois, "VV. J. Swafheld, and Sidney Weiton, ]>retlireu Eenj. Eaton, Geo. Pineo, Wm. Eaton, Edwaril Jieckwitb, W. C. Bill, and J. \V'. Margeson. lieport adopted. ' - Resolved, That the Kev. J. G. Bleakcney be requested to furnish a copy of his sermon for publication in the thiistuin Messenger. Committee on Missions rendered their report. Spoken to by Revds. T. A. Higgins, A. \V. Barss, D. Freeman, and S. March. Report adopted. (See Appendix E.) Resolved, That our Session on Tuesday morning open at 9 o'clock. Closed with prayer by Dr. E. M. Saunders. Tuesday — Morning Session. Association opened with prayer by Rev. S. W. Weiton. ^Minutes of last session read and approved. The Committee on Blanks for the Associational Letter and printing of Minutes reported through Rev. D. Freeman. Discussed by Revds. E. M. Kierstead, F. Beattie, and S. March. (See Ap- pendix F.) Resolved, That the Rev. S. B. Kempton, Dr. D. F. Higgins, and Rev. D. Freeman, and Bro. S. vSelden be a Committee to consider the propriety of printing the Minutes of tliis Association in connec- tion with the Year Book, and to report next year. Committee on Denominational Literature rendered their report. Discussed by Rev. T. A. Higgins, Bro. A. P. Shand, Rev, F. Beattie, Bro. C. A. Whitman, Rev. E. M. Saunders, I). D., Rev. E. M. Kierstead. The report was adopted clause by clause and as a whole. (See Appendix G.) The r( tlie tablt The rt from tlir Aj)i)endi: The C F. Higgii Resolve! volcnt F Visitor for Re^olvrii tothc ell Minutes ."^ending ;i amount u- Resolvt'd, moriung ; Missions. Tiic II Armstrong Resolved. of all the 2 Report c Resolved, tlie Treasu] Resolved, the Modcra which they The Min Association Rev. Josep Church on land ■ised lAp- The report of Coniiiuttcc on Saltliath Schools was taken from the tahhi i-.nd adopUdl. (See Appendix H.) Till' rep(n-t of the, Coiiiniittee t)n (Jiiestions in Lc^tters was taken from the table and discussyil clause by clause and adopted. (>See Appendix I.) TIk! Committee on "Henevolent Funds reported tlirouj^h Dr. D. F. IIi^'},'in3. Keport discus.sed and adopted. (See Appendix J.) lirsolml, That the paper prepared by Ih-o. .T. W. llarss on 'Bene- volent Fnnds lie od'rred to th(> Chrixtinn Messaajcr and Chrialian Fm/o/* for publication. (8ee Appendix K.) Jiesolvd, That the Secretary of this body bo requested to appeal to th(> churches of this Association who have not sent money tor Miruites this year, to raise the amount needed to pay fortlie ilinutes, sending a circular to each clnuch, informing them of the t-(iuitable amount asked from them. Jiemlvfil, That the collection taken at this Association on ISIonday. morning and evening, beeciually divided between Home and Foreign Missions. The Keport of the Committeo on Obituaries 'vas road by Dr. Armstrong, discussed and adopted. (See Appendix L.) Jicsolved, lliat the Secretary be requested to collect and file a copy of all the Minutes of this Association from 1869 to the present date. Report of the Treasurer received and adopted. ' Resolved, That the Treasurer be directed to pay over the funds to the Treasurers of each of the objects s])ccitied. Resolved, lliat the hearty thanks of this Associntion be given to the Moderator, Clerks, and Ti-easurers for the etlicient maimer in which they have discharged their duty during the Session. The Minutiis of this Session were read and approved, and the Association adjourned hy singing the Doxology, and with prayer hy Kev. Joseph Murray, — to meet with the 1st Cornwallis Baptist Church on the Saturday following the 20th of June, 1883. George Arjfstrong, Moderator. M. W. Browx, ) ^, , 1 \ r\ T) , > Clerks. D. 0. Parker, J 1 land hler iiec- lort. F. lev. as 10 Ministers of the N. S. Central Baptist Association. NAME. Place of residunce. Date of Ordination. Place of Ordination. Rev. Armstrong, Goo., D. D. Avery. .J. F Bancroft, J Beatlie, Frank Blualvuey, .1. E Barss, A. VV Blcakney, J. C Brown, M. W., A. B.... Crawley, E. A., D. U. . . DeBl.)is, S. W., D. ». . . Freeman, D., A. M Gates, L. B Hiirgins, T. A Kenipton, S. B., A.M.. Kicrstcad, E. M., A. B. KinK, M. P Lucas, Wallace Manning, J. W., A. B.. March, Stephen Miller, John Murray, Joseph MacArthur, Ale MeLcod, Daiiiel Parker, D. O., A. M.... Philp, R. R., A.B Pineo, D Read, E. O.. Read, J. L Saunders E. M., D.D.. Saw\ cr, A. W., D. D. . . Shaw, D. O Swaffleld, Waiter J . . . . Welton, D. M., Ph. D.. VVolton, Sydney Weatlicrs, G Whitman, Edward Williams, John Kent^'illo Halifa.x Walton Lower Aylesford . . . Cainhrid|;ort Hawkesbury. Sept. 2, 185"'M'indsor. Sept. — , 1873|Cumberland Bay, N. B May 12, 1864 Newport. Aug. 13. 1872iLoc',veport. Jan. IS, 1802 Centreville, N. B. LICENTIATES. Upper Aylesford,— Charles Mowser. Dartmouth, -R. M. Hunt, A. B. North Cliurch, Halifax,— I. C. Archibald, A. B. Gaspereaux,- B. W. Lockbart, A. B. Mahone Bay,— Caleb Spidlo, H. E. S. Maidcr. Windsor, -J. O. Redden, A. B. Lower Aylesford,- -W. H. Robinson, A. B. Berwick,— Chas. Norwood, Randal Illsley. Cambridge,— Mark 15. Shaw. Ilorton lat,— Walter Barss, James Lock. p IRCULAR L/ETTEI\. HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD. Toe Circular Letter from the N. S. Central Baptist Asso- ciation TO the Churches of which it is composed, greeting. Dear Urcthren, — We send you this our annual letter, and it is fitting that our first note should be one of thankfulness to G k\ for the privilege we have had of again assembling together in order that we may obtain knowledge of the circumstances of the churches th.at compose this Association, and forward the same to you with such suggestions as may occur to us, for the furtherance of the cause of our Redeemer. If we may judge of the state of religion within the limits of this Association by the letters road from the various churches, we can come to no other conclusion than this : that there is great need for a gracious outpouring of the Divine Spirit upon our churches, and for a more complete consecration of ourselves as members of the Cliurch of Jesus Christ to the cause of God, and for that personal holiness which is so essential in the christian life and serWce. We have therefore thought it well to ask your prayerful atten- tion to the subject of Personal Holiness or Consecration to the Lord. In dwelling upon the nature of personal holiness, we would remark that it is divine in its source. It may bo defined as the result of the Divine Spirit's work in the soul of the believer, or as the development of the principle of spiritual life implanted by God. Just as the ivy by its clinging, and the bird by its song, express their possession of life in their own ways, so the possession of spiritual life shows itself after its kind, in holiness, uprightness, and devout aspirations. Every pure thought or acceptable service must be attributed to the operation of the HoJy Ghost — our blessings, our instruction in rigliteousness, our htpos, are all traceable to His working. 12 The i)ijfucncc of personal holiness is such that it pervacles the "wholo of the consecrated man's nature. The all-pervading intiuence of the Holy Spirit is not only a source of great joy to the believer, but a means by which his every word and deed are regulated. Its influence is such that he is led to hate those things that were once precious in his sight, and love what was once despised. As the sap courses through every living bough of the forest tree, so the grace of Cfod runs through the entire man, and iniluences for good his whole life. . . The riuinlfiistations of personal holiness arc various. Some would have us believe that severeness of manner, gloominess of countenance and an unyielding solemnity in religious life, are unmisUkable evidences of personal consecration or h.oliness. "We believe otherwise, and that a man may be personally holy and J'ot " rejoice in the Lord alway," and ct)ntinuaUy have a new song in his mouth, even of praise unto God. Holiness and happiness are closely related. Of the internal evidence of personal holiness, we may mention hunuliation of Jieart, deep spiritual longings after full and complete consecration to the Lord, intense love for Christ, and of entire dependence on Him at all times. With such feelings as these ■within us, we can readily understand what our Saviour meant when He said "The kingdom of God is within you." Sucli devout and holy aspirations as these must of necessity lift the soul upward and Godward. Among the crtcrntil 'tiianifestntlmis of personal holiness, faithful- ness in the discharge of secular duties may be mentioned, pureness of heart and consecration of life will nuike a man not only " fervent in spirit " but diligent and honest in business, the trades- man of holy life will write over his counter, and on the lirst page of his ledger, " Holiness unto the Lord," and the godly father will erect an altar in his household with this inscription : " Dedicated to the worship of the true God." • The more holy a n)an is the more useful and respected a member (A society will he becDme ; he will invest every office he holds with honor, and by his consistent life, will commend the service and ndigion of Jesu.s to those around him. Furtlier, in the dis- charge of christian duties, he will be found faithful also. He will engage earnestly in the work of the Lord, and like David, will be found seven times a day praising God ; for earnestness is a great IS sign of spirituiil lifo, even as the lack of it is a sure sign of spirit- ual deck'usion, if not death. With earnestness tiie holy man unites generosity ; when he consecrated himself to God he laid his all upon tlie altar. In fact, there can he no true consecration or holiness without this. That christian who does not give of his substance as well as his service to God, is guilty of keeping kick part of the price, and of witholding the tithes that belong to the treasury of the Lord's house. May not this be the reason why our Home and Foreign Missions and our edacational Institutions are not supported as they deserve and as they need ; that we forget, that as christian men and women who profess to be consecrated to the Master's service, that we are obligated to give liberally to the support of the Master's cause. Christian Benevolence and iloliness are inseparable, and no man can be personally holy without being correspondingly generous ; our i)urses need consecrating as well as our hearts, for this is an unmistakable evidence of i>ersonal holiness that with earjiestiu^ss in christian work, we unite lilwrally in supporting the cause of Christ. There are many means by which personal holiness may bo developed, for it is not perfected here, hut is progressive in its nature ; the clima^ of this worW is not suited to the full growth of so cli.dce a plant as holiness; it is reserved for the more con- genial clime of Paradise to cause its bursting into eternal l)loom. Nevertheless we are charged to " gro\v' in grace," and to go *' from strength to strength until we stand in Zion before (Uirist, who is ]terfect in holiness. AVhen " seeing him we shall be made like unto Ilim." This holiness may he developed by a prayerful and careful study of the word of God ; in it we shall iind examples worthy of imita- tion — commands for obedience, promises for comfort, rules for guidance, instruction in righteousness — that the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Fellowship with Christ is another means, communion with the Father and with His f^ow. Jesus Clirist. There is nothing like person.al intercourse with Christ to pronuUe holy living. Evcui as the brigluist star is the one nearest the sun, so the purest and most holy christian is the one oftenest in the presence of His Lord, his face, like the face of Moses, shall become radiant with the glory of the Divine presence. The soul that is often in Mie mount of I 'i h u communion sliall gatlier strength and grow in grace, " perfecting holiness in the fear of the Lord." The importance of personal holiness may be judged of by the prominence given to the subject in Scripture. "VVe read : — " As Ho which hath called ycai is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation," " Walk worthy of God," *' Ee ye followern of God,'' " Ke gave himsflf for us that He might redeem us from all init|uity and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. The happiness it brings to its possessor is another proof of its importance. Holiness is a joy-giving and joy-sustaining principle. It is when we are most ho'y that we are most hajjpy. The reason why many professors of religion are so miserable is because they lack holiness, Avithout wliich no man can enjoy the privilege of communion with God, which is the secret of true spiritual joy. Every member of the Church of Jesus Christ should keep before him as the motto of his life, " Holiness unto the Lord." How else can the church be kept pure, and how can discipline be beneficially administered unless there be such a manifest depth of spirituality and holiness among its members as to make the wrong doer feel that he is in tlio })resence of a spiritual tribunal ? Discipline under any other condition must prove a failure. Per- sonal holiness is important because it is the secret of success in christian work, and a sure fore-runner of the Divine blessing. The great danger before the churches of Jesus Christ to-day, is not pesecution nor science, falsely so called, but Avorldliness and formality. We have to meet the danger and Ave can do it most successfully, by lifting high the standard of holiness and purity of life, and seeking a more thorough consecration to the Lord and devotion to His cause. By this means shall Ave repel the spirit of Avorldliness from the communion of the church, and place ourselves in a position to receive the much needed and much prayed for blessing of a gracious and mighty outpouring of the Divine Spirit upon every church within the limits of this Associatic.i. For this let us pray and labor during the coming year, ever keeping as our AA^atcliAvord and motto " Holiness unto the Lord." APPENDIX. Kecord of Ordination at Hammond's Plains. "Rev. M. P. King was onlaiiunl March 16th, 1882. Ministers present and churches represented, viz. : TTdUfdx. f,)vmriJ,/{', Sf. — Kev. E. iVF. Sannders. " North Church — Kev. J. W. Planning. " Tabernacle — Rev. J. F. Avery. St. Manjarets Bay — Kev. A. "W. Barss. Windsor — Rev. E. M. Kierstead. Dartmouth — Rev. E. J. Grant. SteioiacJce — C. Haverstock, (Lie.) liawdon — A. H. Williams, (Lie.) Rev. Dr. Clay, present by special invitation. Council called by 1st Hammond's Plains and Sackville cliurches. J. E. ScuMiDT, Church Clerk, Eeport of Committee on Temperance. The Committee on Temperance beg leave to report that tliey rejoice in the success that has attended temperance effort in the past, a success clearly indicated by the majorities recorded in favour of the Canada Temperance Act, an Act Avhich your Com- mittee regard as a stepping stone to absolute Prohibition. We regret that the uncertainty that still surrounds the operation of that Act has to a large extent paralized etlbrt, and has afforded the vendor of lit^uor virtual free trade, that in large portions of this Province the flood-gates of intemperance are wide open, and temperance men are virtuall}- unable to rei)ress the sale. Active effort should be i)ut forth to awaken public sentiment to the necessity of pressing a decision as regards the constitutionality of the Act. To continue in our present condition will be destruc- tive to the work accomplished in past years. We would urge on Pastors and Churches the duty of arousing and maintaining so strong a moral sentiment on behalf of temperance that should the decision be in favour of the Act it may be enforced to its full extent. F. Beattie, CJiairman. 16 (P.) Eeport of Committee on Infirm Ministers' Fund. Tlie Board of Infirm ^linisters' Fund mot in Wolfvillo on the first I'uosdiiy in December, and according to the instructions of the Association of hist year, voted unanimously that our Treasurer, ('. F. Eaton, Esf{., i)ay over all our funds in his hands to Kev. E. M. Saunders, the Treasurer of "The lioard of jNIinisterial relief and aid Fund," connected with the Baptist Convention of the Maritime Vr rovmces. The History of the First Oornwallis Church. may he said to commence in 177G. Henry Alline was its founder, as he was also the first pastor. It was composed of ])ersons holding a diversity of views of ordinances and of church polity. My. Alline was succeeded in the pastorate by liev. John Payzant, who, aft(!r a few years, removed to Liverpool. After his removal, liev. Harris Harding preached for a time to the church, but whether he was really the pastor of the church or not, I have not been able to discover. In 1795, Oct. 19, Eev. Edward ^Manning was ordained pastor of the church. Ho was then a Congregationalist, and practiced both sprinkling and baptism. Put ho was leil to ([uestion the propriety of such diverse modes of administering a divine ordinance. He soon embraced scriptural views of truth and aptists, Mr. Manning was obliged to relinquish open communion, and in 1807, soon after the church Mas reformed to its present unmixed and consistent plan, he was led to call in (piestion the validity of his former ordination. He was therefore re-ordainod in 1808. In this he received advice and assistance from two nussion- aries of the Massachusetts Baptist Missionary Society, Bros. Isaac Case and Henry Hale. When Mr. Manning was ordained of the church in 1808, it con- sisted of sevon members, viz : Mr. Manning and his wife, Wm. ('iiipman and his wife, Isaac Willoughby, Dorcas Hall, and Thomas iiligh. He remained pastor of this church till his death, which (x;curred Jiin. 12, 1851, a period, if we count from the date of his hrst ordination, of 56 years. During that long period he saw many trials. It was not a season of continuous pivice in the cliurch, and blessing upon the labor of the pastors. There Avere years of tlu^ 17 right hanil of the Most High, wlien many turned to tlio Lord, and tliere were frequent seasons of severe tryal, when sin and Satan seemed in the ascendant. Mr. Manning once resigned his charge, and went away. After about two year's absence he was recalled by the church to resume the duties he had hiid down. He cheerfully responded, and re- mained with the church until his death. In 1846, Mr. Manning being infirm, and often ill. Rev. A. S. Hunt was called by the church to act as co-pastor with him. The two men, the old and the young man laboured together in loving harmony until death took the old pastor, when Mr. Hunt became sole pastor. Under Mr. Hunt, the church saw many seasons of refreshing from the hand of the Lord, and many were added to the Lord. !Mr. Hunt resigned the pastoral charge of the church in Nov. 1867. For two years ho was laid aside by severe illness, but the church cheerfully sustained him, supplied the pulpit on the Sabbath and bore his enforced absence from their homes in their time of sickness and trouble without a murmur. Thej- would have retained him and allowed him time to recover his strength before resuming full work, but he thought it best to seek a less e.xtensive field. In Jan. 1868, the present pastor, S. B. Kempton, was called to the church. Again the severe and protracted ilhiess of the pastor has taxed the taith and patience of the church. But it stood the trial. For fifteen montli's the pulpit was supplied, the sick pastor tenderly cared for, and his return to his work in the church acknowledged as ari answer to prayer. From 1795 the church has enjoyed the lal)ors of a pastor, except the brief interruptions referred to, and yet during the whole time, a period of 87 years next October. There have been but three di lie rent pastors. A-bout 25 young men have gone out from this church to preach the gospel. Most of them have been ordained to the ministry. Some of them have become prominent in the cause of truth and righteousness. A succession of noble and excellent men have idled the deacons' office in the 1st Cornwallis. The names and the devotedness to the interests of truth of Deacons Cogswell, Keid, (^hipman, Eaton and Rand, are known beyond the limits of the church they served, nor has the v/orth of the deaconship departed with, the demise of these worthy ones. The 1st Cornwallis church is the churches, of whom brief notice may be church was formed at Berwick, called Baptist Church. Rev. Wm. Chipman With this church he remained till his death. He has been succeeded by faithful men, by means of whose labors the church has grown, until its membership out-numbers that of the parent chuich. In 1874, the Cambridge Church was organized of members drawn chiefly from the Berwick cliurch. 2 parent of several other taken here. In 1828, a then the 2nd Cornwallis Avas ordained its pastor. I m V • FB 18. The 3r(l Cornwallis Church, was organized at Billtown, in 1835, an olF-shoot of the 1st Church. This church, by its annual reports to our Association, shows a large number of conversions to Christ. It is situated in the midst of a populous and proniisiiT^f section of country, whose spiritual interests seem wholly under its care. May it make for itself a grand history. Again in 1861, the 5th, the Pereaux Church was formed of members wholly of the 1st Church Church. From a memliership of 56 in 1862, they now report a mombei'ship of 179. Rev. D. Freeman became pastor of the 5th Church at its organization, and served faithfully and well for 18 years. They now enjoy the labors of a young and vigorous pastor, and of their future may we hear good accounts. Besides the churches already mentioned, others have organized in the section of country, once under the supervision of the pastor of the Cornwallis Church — the church at Canning, organized in 1870. So that the district of country represented in 1808 by our church with a membership of seven now contains seven churches, with a reported membership of 1884, and a corps of six settled pastors. These churches own 14 or 15 meeting houses that maybe valued at least at $30,000, furnishing more that 4,000 sittings. There have been over 1200 baptized into the 1st Cornwallis Church. There may have been considerably more than 1200, as our Kecords date no further back than 1816 or 1817. No account can be given of the multitudes that have been saved, we trust, through the agencies employed by these churches at home and abroad. All this is to be unwritten in the annals of time. In view of what is written may we not devoutly say, " AVhat hath God wrought !" and give to Him all the glory. S. B. Kemptox, Chairman. (D) Eeport of CJommittee on Education. The Institutions at Wolfville continue to do work of vital im- portance for the Baptists of these Lower Provinces. In the Academy the attendance has been, during the year, about the same as for the year previous. The instruction given has been reported to be thorough and satisfactory. AVith a view to easier and more efficient government of the school, it is proposed to refit the old Academy Boar«iing house, and place the younger pupils in it, under the immediate eye and control of the Principal, the elder ones continuing to occupy the new build- ing as heretofore. About 20 of the Academy students are expected to be prepared to enter the College next year. 19 tal ini- abont is been I of the ^e, and control buikl- [pected Th^^ Ladies' Seminary is in a very satisfactory condition ; tho attendance being larger than heretofore. The pupils studious, and deportment good. Five young ladie.s graduated at the close of the last school year. The exercises were exceedingly interesting. Miss Graves, the Prin(;ipal. appears to be growing in the conft- tlence and esteem of the friends of the Institution. The College was never more needful or more efficient in its work than at the present time. Sixty pupils were enrolled during the last year. Nine of whom having completed the course of study, and passed satisfactory examinations, were adnntted to the first degree of A, 11 The President says, " The work of the year has been done with •earnestiiess and thoroughness. Our cliief anxiety is in regard to finances. Tiie Convention has not made adeciuate praptist Publication .Society. The Conmiittee have given some att(!ntion to the matter of hymn books, and hope to supply them at the lowest possible prices. We would urge all Jiaptist families to take the Chridian Mes- f!(:nf/er, and seek to increase its circulation amongst tho people. We would also mention the Cai>adi<(n Record, a small monthly, and the Canadian Missionart/ Link, the organ of tiie AVoman's Mission Aid Societies. We would also notice a commnnication from the clerk of the Western Association directed to tliis body as to the desirableness of having but one Baptist paper for these Maritime Provinces. Wo believe that one paper with suitable guarantees of stability is desi- rable, if possible, and we recommend that a Committee be appointed to investigate its feasibility and report at this Association next year, and that Rev. A. AV. Sawyer, D.I)., llev. T. A. Iliggins, Eev. (ieorge Armstrong, D.D., Rev. Dr. Freeman, Rev. E. M. Kierstead, and Dea. S. Selden be such Committee with power to add to their number. D. Freeman, Chairman. le 33 (") Report of Committee on Sabbath Schools. Yolir C(^uniiittoe report that during tlio past year the usual amount of ini.orcst lias been manitVstcd in this work. "Wo liavL' now in this department of Cliristian labor man}' active and earnest servants of the Master. AtUlitions to our eliurches from members in our sabbatli schools in several instances gladden our hearts. Your Committee rememl)er with sorrow the .sad condition of thiM;.;s in many of our churches in the matter of indulgence in intoxicating li(juors and tobacco, and would direct attention to sabbath schools as the most* hopeful means of bringing about a better state of things in the future. Your Committee would recommend that pledges against the use of intoxicating liiiuors and tobacco be in- troduced into the sab])ath schools. Your Committee would sug- gest greater care on the i)art of i)astors and superintendents in reference to the character of the literature furnished to our schools. Your Committee M'ould exhcjrt parents of the children and all the members of our churches to take a deeper interest in this good work, trusting that under the divine guidance great and glorious may be the result. . M. P. King, Cliairman. Report of Committee on Questions in Letters, The Committee on Questions iu Letters beg leave to report as follows : V Question 1st — "What course should any Church pursue to remove a state of depression and spiritual declension, when the following conditions api)oar to be the cause : Not more than 25 per cent, of its membership indentify them- selves in any way with the Church in its ordinances 1 Reply to Q. 1 — All scriptural means should at once be adopted by the faithful few, to show them that they are disobsying the divine commandment, in forsaking the assembling of themselves together. Question 2nd — A large number are removed out of the place 1 Answer 2nd — In case of the removed seek them out, and advise them to take their dismission and unite with other Churches. If they refuse to do this, and it be known that they are walking dis- orderly, the Church should at once discipline them. 23 Question 3rd — And of tlio others who hahitually ahsent them- selves from the fellowsliip of their hrethren many maintain they have never been converted — others are hoMinj^ views at variaiico with Baptist principles and doctrine, and otliors still who are walking disorderly in the Churcli. Has the minority the power after nsingdne ami earnest eftort to revive and reclaim tiie majority, to exclude them en masse, and, if not, how can the existing ditH- culty he removed so that the Church may be purer and enjoy more of the divine favour] Answer Srd — Any persons being Church members, who wilfully and habitually absent themselves from the Church atid its ordinances from any cause and shouM be dealt with individually by the Church according to scriptural rule. J. F. AvEUY, Chainu'jn. (J) Report of Oommittee on Benevolent Funds. Your Committee find that a' considerable number of the Churches are adopting the Convention plan. This may fairly be regarded as a hopeful indication, but much still remains to bo done before we will have reached the full measure of our privileges and respon- sibilities in this matter. We need more syst3matic effort, more harmonious co-operation and a deeper sense of our obligation to use the Lord's money to proniote his glory. Kespectfully submitted, D. F. HiGGiNS, Chairman. (10 Renort of Oommittee on Obituaries. REV. UR. CRAMP. Since the last anniversary of this Association the Cliurches composing it and indeed the entire denomination in the Maritime Provinces, have been called by the demise of Rev. J. M. Ciamp, D.D., to part with one of their most esteemed and valued members — one who for about thirty years was a counsellor an. I leader in Christian and Denominational work among us. He died at Wolfville, Dec. 6th, 1881. Dr. Cramp was borii at St. Peters, Isle of Thanet, England, July 25, 1796, and was conse- quently in the 86th year of his age. He was converted young, and 24 was baptized by his father, Uev. Thomas Cramp, Sept. 13, 1812. The youth soon felt that he must respond to the call that came from above and devote himself to the service of Christ in proclaim- ing the Gospel to the world ; and consequently, shortly after, entered on a course of study at Stepney College in order the better to discharge by the grace of God the great and responsible duties of the Christian Ministry. He was ordained pastor of the Baptist Church, Dean Street, London, May 7, 1818, not yet having com- pleted his 22nd year. From the year 1827 to 1840 Dr. Cramp was associated with his worthy and venerable father in the pastoral care of the Baptist Church in his native place — St. Peters. In 1840 Dr. Cramp became Pastor of the Baptist Church at Hastings, Sussex. For several years, though pursuing earnestly the work of the ]\Iinistry, he yet devoted considerable time to purely literary labours, and thereby was, no doubt, preparing himself for important work and great success in the new world. Dr. Cramp left England in 1844 to take charge of the Baptist College, Montreal, and continued its President till that institution was closed. In the year 1851 Dr. Cramp accepted the Presidency of Acadia College and retired from tiiat position in 1869 ; having thus for 18 years performed faithfully and '^'^W, important and arduous duties as the President of the Coiidge and one of its Professors, and also Theological I'rofeasor and Baptist Historian ; which positions he lilled with distinguished ability and success. Thus for 30 years Dr. Cramp's labours and influence were put forth for the promotion of education, and the Kingdom of Christ in these Provinces. Dr. Cramp, before leaving England, published what is now re- garded as an authority on the subject, — " A Text-book of Popery," comprising a history of the Counci] of Trent, and an exhibit of the doctrines and discipline of the Poman Catholic Church, as pour- tiayed by the best authorities in that Church. On this side he published a work entitled " I>aptist History ;" and left ready for the press a volume on the history of the Baptists in these Pro- vinces ; which, it cannot be doubted, will ore long be given to the denomination and the public. He also published another volume with the title, " Paul and Christ," which has attracted attention on both sides the Atlantic. Dr. Cramp's theology was eminently sound, well balanced and scriptural ; his pulpit efforts were directed to unfolding the doctrines and enforcing the duties of Christianity, which he did with clear- ness, power and unction. His labours and sacrifices to promote and maintain higher educa- tioa in connection Avith Acadia College, are well known and highly appreciated by the denomination and the public. He was a zealous, al)le and wise advocate for the Temperance lieform, and sought '. i pro^aiote that noble and worthy cause throughout the?e Provinces. ^:mK^^- 25 In his years of retirement from active service, Dr. Cramp kept up his acquaintance with the best literature of the day — both secular and sacred ; and also observed closely the tendency and drift of sentiment and feelin^; in the denomination with great interest, though not always witliout deep solicitude. He served the Church of Christ and mankind to the best of his ability till his course was completeil, and the Master called him to higlier service and enduring honors in the Kingdom of God. Dr. Cramp died fully confiding in Christ, and in sole dependance on Ilis Atonement looked for acceptance with (lod and eternal life ; and rejoice that we are saved by grace through faith ; not of works lest any man should boast. " Servant of God, well done ; Rest from thy loved employ ; The battle Imigbt, tlie victory won, Enter thy Ma.ster's joys." MELATIAH KINSMAN. Another faithful member and worker has, in the person of Melatiah Kinsman, been removed from the church on earth to the church above. Bro. Kinsman was smitten down suddenly in Kentville, at the close of the day, June 12th, and died about six hours after. He professed religion when ([uite young (about twelve years of age), was bajjtized and joined the church at Billtown, and down to the time of his death, which occurred in the 60th year of his age, his life exhibited the high and holy principles which he possessed by faith in Christ. At the time of his death, and for several years previous, he was a member of the Kentville Baptist C^iurch. He was earnest and faithful in the church, and beloved by all, was respected in the comnninity as most reliable, was a diligent student of the Bible, and an indefatigable worker in tlie Sabbath School, yearning the for spiritual and eternal Avelfare of the young, and to promote the Kingdom of Christ in the world. He will be much missnd in the little churcii at Kentville which lie loveil so well. His example shinoLi with a mild beautiful christian lustre, worthy of imitation by all. DEACON B. W. U. MANNING. B. W. C. Manning departed this life on Monday, Nov. 21st, aged 7^^ years and 10 months. He wa.s a son of the late Rev. James Manning, of Lower Granville, and a nephew of the venera- ble Kev. Edward Manning, of honored memory. He was born in Lower Granville ; was converted to God at Ih-idgetown, an- £-1 ll — as ::. S 3 9 3 c: = fro' a Lahave Lunenbur{f New Cornwall *.'. ... 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'A 2^? rt » a ■s-2 2; -?:=! a • X X te E 2 2 ■g i^Sx^ a ;ft.^;?C> ^ ; V » V V ^ ; ^ aJ -S* •^> ift ^t *! « 'M o t- "M M T-l (^ ..-5 X X X X X X : >>^ g ^-= a) •S a 5 o (« o O. > > S ^ S.^ '^ "3 2 ♦^ rt JiB ff i. 1, -oog>Of-<'Mr;i'mo I? r- 95 sec ^ ^ ed He ■23 : igji : rt c: • "^ ;_' ■^ -5 Sx in XXX « ■ CL 3 5» O M ■* "- SJ CC I" "3 « •♦■*■♦■>»** V s C S S 3) -3 •rtt«.£ (- X oj ■.*• ^ ifi 3 ?5 COIsrSTlTUTION* OF THE Nova Scotia Central Baptist Association. Article Ist. — This Association sliall consist of Delegates rcprtsentintj tire Cliurclies of which it is composed, each of whom shall be a memher of one of those Churches, together with Delegates from Corresponding Associ- ations, not exceeding five from any one Association, and such other brethren present as the Association niay see fit to invite to sit in Council. AuT. 2nd. — This Association shall meet at such time and place as niay be agreed upon by the body. Art. 8rd. — Ea( h Church shall 'nave the privilege of sending one Delegate or more, but no Church shall be entitled to send more than five in addition to tlieir Pastor. Art. 4th. — At each meeting of the Association the Moderator of the pre- ceding year shall preside till his successor is chosen. Th.e choice of Moderator shall take place by ballot, as soon as a list of Delegates has been prepared, as hereinafter provided. No brother shall be chosen Moderator two years in succession. It shall be the duty of the Moderator to preside in all the transactions, maintain due order, and nominate Committees, unless otherwise ordered by the Association. A Secretary shall be chosen, whose duty it shall be to record tiie transactions of the Association, and to furnish a correct copy of the same for the press ; he is also to remain in office till his successor is ch isen. Art 5tli. — It shall be the duty of each Church to send by its messengers a letter to the Association giving an account of its state, particularly of the additions and diminutions within the last year, and generally of whatsoever relates to its peace and prosperity. Art. 0th. — At each annual Meeting the letters from the Churches shall be first handed in, from which the Secretary shall immediately make out a list of Delegates. The election of Moderator and Secretary shall then take place, after which the letters shall be read. Committees nominated by the Moder* ator shall not consist of more than five brethren, of whom three shall consti^ tute a quorum. When lurge committees are judged desirable they shall be appointed by the Association, and two-thirds of the members appointed shall be competent to act. Art. 7th. — When any Clmrch shaM desire admittance into this body, ap- plication must be made by letter, and satisfactory evidence furnished of its faith and order ; this being done and a vote of acceptance tnken, the Mode- rator shall, in behalf of the Asso jiation, give to one of its messengers present the right hand of fellowship. Art. 8th. — When any Church shall negiect to make communication for three years successively it shall be c msidered as having withdrawn from us, and shall be dropped from the Minutes, unless two or more members shall request its continuance and shall engage to enquire into its standing, and report at the next meeting of the Association. Art. 9ih. — Although as an Association all power over the Churches is disclaimed, so far as respects any interference with their independence and discipline ; yet it is dee ued a privilege belonging to the Association to judge for itself of the propriety of receiving or retaining any Church in its con- nection. 31 Akt. lOtli.— Tlie religious sentiments of this boti y are tliose exDrcssed in ^.e^;:Art.cIes of the Faith ancl Practice of the Baf.tist CM.archerrNoia Art. I2tli —Alterations and amendments may be made to this Constitn. lir^X""'' "''''■'' °' '"' «--»>- present at 'an'y ^f its re"X K.ULES O^^ OK^IDEI^. RiTLElst-Ateverysitting. business shall be opened and closed with Slail'beVe^f^^Sj:::? ^^^"'"^' '^^ ^^'""'^ «^ ^'^ ^^^^ ^^^^ se-Jonded!^"^"^" '"^"^^"^ '^"'" ^'"^ discussed without a motion first made and Rule 4tii. -No person shall speak oftener than twice on the same subiert unless by permission of the body. " ' i ■»- s-ime sunjett Rule 5th -Brethren invited to a seat with us may speak on all subjects under consideration, but vote on none. auujecis Rule 6th— All resolutions shall be presentod in writing. ..^.IV' '^''-^V'^ns made and lost shall not be recorded on the Minutes, except so ordered at the time. -^'Aiuuits, Rule 8th -These rules slmll be distinctly read from the Chair at the opening of the Session. ^* "'^