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TOGSTHKR WITH THE CIRCULAR LETTER, AND 'ffirOHT or B. 8, BAPTIST HOHE MSSrOHABTSOOIETr. '• T' 1870. '^/IT'JVMlVi .1 ? i.' 1* ^ .if 1-^- ]m .11 J ^i vUJU QHJ *. .OYHi hi (heji **^a8 called ^)»;. Tupp The leti fblioH'ing LIST Chester.— ^•''> Pnii], L, Cornwallit |vufu.s Sanlc Cornwalfis tlircn JEd'v. p Cornioallis W'e", Brcthrer Corriwallis Oeorge N. Dai Dartmoiah.- f'clf Rioei-.- t^almouth— Halifax 1st. tarker, M.i)^ "• Thompson, I .Hammond's l"oinson, Chari Hantsport.~l ''^'■t-0- J. W. Frail, .1-«M. P ter.a„/A"s&'' ^«» '»>." V^. Bre- «ell, Brethren VVm. F^Jth rf ^'"I^J?"' »«a««n Cha.s N Tl^v C-eorge N. Davison. ' ^^ ^'^^^»' ^«^««" «ould Davi«>rBrn y. Ihompson, D EJUh p rC "<*"eher, Deacons T m r, „ """'"•■""''> PUn^ 2„rf.- Re, D fi «. „ .i'r ! ! ' Indian Harbor. — Rev. T. C. Delong. Jeddore. — Rev. J. Meadows, Brethren L. Bleaknoy, and Fjio^ Bakdr. Kempt. — Deacon Joseph D. Mastera. Lahave. — Rev. S. March. Lunenburff. — Rev. A. Shields, and Brother John Andrews. Musquodoboit. — Rev. Alfi-ed Ohipnian. New Germany. — Rev. W. R. Hall, Deacon David Lant/., ant; Brother John Mtider. Newport West. — J. R. Stubhert, Lie, and Deaoon William Knowles. Preston 1st. — Brethren J. Cravpley, and Cooper. Preston 2nd. — Rev. D. G. Shaw, Brethren GJeorge Carvcry, and William Smith. Rmodon. — Brother A. Cahoon, Lie, Deacon W. Phalen, Brethren Joshua Knowles, R. H. Creed, and J. McLeam. SackviUe. — Brother Francis Webber. St. Margaret's Bay.— Ray. T. C. Delong. Tancook. — Rev. N. Baker, and Brother Henry Hutt. Windsor.— Rev. D. M. Welton, and Brother A. P. Shand. Windsor Plains. — Rev. D. G. Shaw. A ballot was taken and the Rev. I. J. Skinner, was elected Moderator ft^r the ensuing year. Rev. T. A. HiGGiNS was chosen Secretary of Association. and Brother Rufus Sandford, Assistant Secretiirv. Brother John Steele, Treasurer, and T. H. Rand. Assistant Treasurer. The following Committees were appointed : — To Examine Letters. — Revds. J. Stevens, T. C. Delong, and M. Normondy. To Read Letters.— Revd.s. W. E. Hall, D. M Welton, and J. E. Baloom, Of Nomination and Arrangements. — Revds. J. E. Goucher E. M. Sennders, J. Cha*e, Brethren S. Selden, J. McCully, Prol D. P. Higgins, and David Thompson. Delegates from N. S. Eastern Association. — Rcvds. T. U. Porter. W. B. Boggs, A. W. BarsB, and O. Chuie. Delegates from N. S. Western Association. — Revds C. Tuppr D. D., and M. Normondy. Delegate from P. E. hiand Association.— Rev. E. N. Arthibola Inrited I>D, ,\ Walker, I B. H. E,it< J. King, -iiblov, Rif T R. PatiJ The Le The Co partially a ^orth Ba Hev. T. n. Granville ^t Ji a. Di. ; Brunswick '1^-m. ; R, Grafton t •' in. ; Rev. f Kaye S/reci J^ev. r. J. Ski Dartmouth, Rev. R. 0. Re, Poplar Gro '^. Andrew' "p. m _ Africcn Bap ^' Delong, at 7 , ^ton Africa, nptery Goi '}''"> Ktamive ( "'^'ns. and T. Ov OflRf.STJAN '^''•"^•on.s I), 'f hon O.v "^ ''^DVCATION ''^ Parkerf JaW Invited to sit in CounaV.— Revds. T. A. Higgins, A. W. Sawyer 1). D , Alfred Chipman, K. N, Archibald, J. Cwmbs, R. W. Walker, Brethren W. F. Armstrong, (J. N. Ballantine, Licentiates, K. ir. Ekiton, W. Cumniings, J, F. L. Parson.", Ezra Churchill, J. King, K. T). King. C^arlew PinkneT, 11. B. Witter, Aaron Siblpv, Richard Sibley. Kzekiel Sibley, Prof. Jones, N. Wentzcl, 'I' R.' Patillo, and W. Faulkner. Tlie Letters from the Churches were then read. Tlie Cominitteeof Nomination and Arrangements reported partially us follows : SABBATH SERVICES. North Baptist Cti.u.rch.—Rev. A. W. Sawyer, D. D., at 11 a. m. ; Kev. T. 11. Porter, 7 p. m. . ; Granville Street Baptitt Church.— -Hex. D. JI. Welton, A. M., at II a. m. ; Rev. T. A. Iliggins, A. M., at 7 p. m. Brunswick Street, (WesleyanJ.— llev. J. M. Cramp, D. D., at 11 a. m. ; Rev. W. E. Hall, at 7 p. m. Grafton Street, (Wesleyan). — Rev. C. Tupper, D. D., at 11 ;i. m. ; Rev. S W. DeBlois, at 7 p. m. Kaye Street, (Wesleyan). — Rev. E. N. Archibald, at 11 a. m. ; Kev. I. J. Skinner, at 7 p. m. . . ,>:i.(. Dartmouth, (Wesleyan). — Rev. J. E. Balcom. at 11 a.m.; Rev. R. 0. Read, at 7 p. m. Poplar Grove, (Presbyterian). — Rev. W". B. Boggs, at 7 p. m. '^. A7idrcw\y ^"'7 appointing Moved that the Revds F M c ■ Camed. ■" ™ "• «• *-aton, be said Committee. On motion adjourned to meet « in ., , Prayer by Rev. J), p,^,™*^ « '» o'clock on Mond./. ■^'- Cramp, D. DZ^TL:i'Tt' "^ '"« R«- J. wading that the C r he re'S' Thfr "P""^^' '*'»■«'- ke rater, the Kev. J. e. fiSn, t. ^""' """ ««d bv I.Mternow read be adored aT; • . /** °">™'^ "-at & fflJ that the Editor of X^r-'^"''J"^""'' "le Minutea '» publish it „,eo Tn If't"*"" ^"''"■•'''- •« 4"c"S' tr^iitS-TcarL^"^-"---^ ^7-n the ZtZZT^tlZT ™'""^''- P^-S^-S P^yer by the Rev. John Miller "' ^* '*■ "■ ' """"'■"" '^-'«^--«"S-Ua3 ,.n to tht ii- ^: t ) I t \ '^TO I I ri^- U; il Rev. A. Chipman, as the repreeentative of tlie church in Musquodoboit. The church having been received in thi^ Aiisociation in 1869. Letter read from church in Fall River, asking admitMion into the Association. Moved that this church be received. Passed. The right hand of fellowship was given to the church through its pastor, Brother John Crawley. Rev. S. T Rand moved that Dr. Cramp bo requested to furnish a copy of his excellent and appropriate sermon before the Association this morning, for insertion in the Messenger. and that the £}ditor be requested to publish it. Passed unanimously. The Annual report of the Treasurer of the Infirm Minis- ters' Fund was read, received and adopted. (*jee Ap. D.) The Committee appointed last year respecting a plan for giving more permanency to the Infirm Ministers' Fund, reported verbally through the chairman Rev. Dr. Cramp. On motion the same committee as that of last year was requested to continue their enquiries, and to report next year. Resolved, That the following brethren be the Board of Intirm Minister's Fund for the ensuing year :— Revds. S. B. Ksmpton, D. Freeman, J. F. Kempton, and E. M Saunders, and Brethren James Bligh, Mahew Beckwith, and Rupert D. Eaton ; and that Bro. Rupert D. Eaton be the Treasurer. Resolved, That the Board of Infirm Ministers' Fund are re(;om mended to appropriate the sum of $20.00 from the Infirm MinLster.- Fund to the Rev. A. D. Thompson, of St. Andrew's, N. B. Resolved, That the same number of copies of the Minutes bt printed as last year, by the Editor of the Christian Messenger, and that 50 copies I'C reserved for the Association, and paid for at the same rate. Moved that D. R. Eaton, Dr. Barss, W. J. Gates, J. F. L Parsons, and S. Selden, be the delegates from this Association to the Convention. Passed. It was moved that the invitation of the 5th Cornwaili^' church at Pereaux for the Association to meet with them next year be accepted. The motion passed. ^'^Resolved, That the preacher of the Associational Sermon next year be the Rev. J. E. Goucher ; and that his alternate be Rev W.E. Hall. Rev. S. W. DeBlois was requested to write the Circular | Letter. A was increaainf inasmuch f *nd aii kin Ae var-'ous '^'hriNtian p 2. That "''arches oo ■>f 'i'empera file provisioi 'ntoxioating 3. That [>y our Logis; '-aw. Pfiaae Jt Was r 'Voucher, am abstract of t, 'he Christiat On motion /"rajer by Ae Minutf Ine Report Addresses b ^- Normondaj ^ collection The Report Moved and c '« present the c Jj wa* Resolve *«« from the ^'ety to the Gh\ Addre..byH n : ^- Arrasl ^«;;ejgn Mission J^" motion the *^rayer by the 1^1 was r«ioh'»d 1 Th«* ^i 'noroa^ing energy ^nd zmT on'^'th^''"^. ""i Temperanoe demands ;rf I'«;»mn,i7„lerr1,^utr^.'" <^«P!»«« with th^frie^ abstract of thp t^,, '^^^^nbe requested to nrp«L- On motion adjourned ,o „,,et a, 7^ P. m. (■'Ver by Rev. T A I^T^* ^*"'°''' •^'"«' ^'th. 'fke Minutes nf tV i ' ^''"=''"<'»'-. JJe Report of the °C r^i??";? -»d and o„„firn,ed. M'fcda^: ""^■^'- ^^•^"™*^D"^rcr;'aud Moved and carried timf th.^ °" ^^"''^ "'as J-ead. i-oreiJiir • ^'°"S presented himself ^f T'^" Mission work. ^^^^ «« a candidate for ^-"rt^t7e"'>"^««^J^ ^ oy the Rev. James Meadows. * i6 ^ Tuesday Morning, June 28th. Prayer by the Rev. A. W. Barss. The Minutes of last Session were read and approved. The Committee on Obituaries reported. Report adopted. (See Appendix E.) Dr, Cramp gave notice of a motion to take effect neit year, to make an alteration in the 1st. Article of the Constitution. The Delegates to the Eastern Association were appointed : Revds. Dr. Cramp, Dr. Sawyer, Prof. Higgins, Prof. Jones, and Brother S. Selden. The Report on Benevolent Funds was read as amended, and adopted. (See Appendix F.) It was moved that the praparation of a circular to the Churches be referred to the Committee on Benevolent Funds. Passed. The Report on Missions passed. (See Appendix G.) Resolved, That this Association hereby recommend Sister Norrif. to the sympathies of the Churches of these Provinces, and 'would also recommend that our sister visit ae many of the Churches &>: possible, between this time and the meeting of our Convention in August, and endeavour to stir up the sisters to interest themselvei: ijD the formation of " Female Missionary Aid Societies." Panecd. The Committee on Education reported. Addresses by Brethren T. H. Rand, J. W. Barss, W. Faulkner, Revds. Dr. C awley, Dr. Sawyer, D. Freeman, ar.d J. E. Balcom. The Report was adopted. (See Ap H.) It tvas voted, That the thanks of this Association be presented to the North Baptist Church and other brethren and friends in Halifax, for their kindness and haspitality during the present Session. It was moved and rarried, That this As80(;uition do now adjourn to meet with the Fifth Cornwallis Church, («t Ptreaux,) on the first Saturday after the 20th of June, 1871. I. J. &KiViiv.ii, Moderator. T. A. HiGQiNS, Clerk. / H! The Circu] THE Nov CONVK^fKK Halifax. J^ear Brethre In our anni of cuhivatin^ In selecting tl feeling or sect; (Jenomination i ^^y to which ™ay he ehar^re the grejit cliri.s "lost liberal fee ^ee in thetn e imitate. T'le right of '''e ^undatntMita H'ty devc'Iopec 'onjj'ng to all. comprehend the ''0"s mij8f he for """"ei-s of relfg;, revealed sy\[\ ^f ^''^< whi,:h he . ^ f^ivine Revelatio, ''« *'II unite witl I '"'^^' «^ tho go^p, Circular Letter, DENO^UNATIONALISM. The Circular Letter to the Churches composing THE Nova Scotia Ckntral Baptist Association, CONVENED WITH THE NORTH BaPTIST ChURCH, Halifax. Bear Brethren, — In our annual epistle '.ve ask you fo considei' the importance of cultivating a spirit of greater love for our denomination* In selecting this subject, our object is not to promote party feeling or sectarit.n bigotry, but to bring the members of our denomination to feel more fully their obligation to sustain the body to which they belong. In discussing this subject, we may be charged with narrowness, or exclusiveness in love to ihe great christian brotlierhood, while yet we may po8«eflS the most liberal feelings towards other evangelical bodies, and see in them excellencies which it would be profitable to imitate. The right of private judgment, and a strict adherence to the funtlaniental truths of salvation, and the ecelesiastical polity developed in the New Testament, is a privilege be- longing to all. With an open Bible to read, a mind to eompreliend the truth, and a heart to feel its power, convic- tions must he formed which will lead a christian to act — in raattei's of religion — conscientiously, as he understands the revealed will of God. He will have a creed, or system of ^•elief, which he supposes to contain the leadujg principles of Divine Revelation, and, as religion is social in its character, he will unite with other christians, whose views of the doc- irines of the go3pt.l, and practice of the ordinance;*, coincide i I { I 12 with his own. Here is denominationalism. It is .-^piritiuil freedom, resulting fVom the right of private judi^iiKiiit and unrestrained action. So the AposJe fi-lt in tlie fb!lowii;{j declnraiion to the Cliiirch at Corinth — "Not that we have domir.ion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy." Under the prevalence of christian love, one might prefer having the whole family of the redeemed known l)y the name first given them at Antioch, which is very comprehensive and appnjpriate, but, under the existing >t,':te of tilings it n impossible, for the Jjord's host has become divided and sub- divided, according to their convictions of the teaching ot Christ and his Aposiles. '* I dwell among niiiu; own people. " is the language o^' every conscientious christian, as he uiiite5 with the denomination of his choice, hence his duty to love that denomination, and strive to promote its interests. 'I'here i» a vast religious machinery in operation for evangelising the world, which is worked by the existing .«ect3 in their independent capacity, and while we say " God speed" to all whose efforts are so directed, as to lead sinners to rely wholly upon the atonement of Christ for sal ation, we yet turn to the denomination of our choice, with our heart's best sympa- thy and warmest love. Love for our denomination is justifiable : — Ist. Upon the principle ot honesty. Hon<'Sty demands that evt^ry one who unites with a religious denomiuaiion should luve if, and uphold it. Of the many virtues that adorn the christian, ami promote symmetry of cliaractcr, iion- is more worthy of admiration than straightforward honesty in avowing his belief in matters of religion, and maintaining the principles which he feels to be consistent with ila* \)\m teaching of God's word. When a man by hi-; public profes- sion of faith in Christ uniies with that christian deiioai- ination whose views of the doctrines of the gospel, and practice of the ordinances are— in his opinion — nearer the Apostolic belief and practice than any other, he should love it beat, its interests should be dear lo liini, and all his zeal and ettbrts in the cause of religion — which may aim liistto secure the salvation of sinners — should be so direcied as ultiimitel) to promote its pro-pt rity. Christian manliness, in one who piofesses to be a child ot Gcd, is important. Those who posress it will always avow their principles, and maintain the cuu e of truth. The duty oi looking aft( christians, not only de in the Red( with (he jE christian d( members, in of Christ. The Bapt blessed by G prosperous b enrolled upoi of each, and will be don< denoiTiination; 2nd. P'lom heart manifes of sinners anc ar^ anxious fb not hui-f nor d shall be full , cover the sea.' 'nith that the they suffered, i to a lost woric upon the .epre shrinks from i\ spiritual deartl world if truth s to the charitj i Jberalism, whic aioeiencc for t ^<'Joiceth not in "•"ththe .sinnei "atureof ihe eh the imp„rt.irn:e . 't has ever been practice accord « ''"ven to shield corruptions of en '^"tL precept anci '*™- On aooon 18 looking after the interests of religion devolves eepecially upcm christians. Every one who name.i the nMme of Christ should not only depart from iniquity, but also take a decided stand in the Redeemer's cause, displaying an activity commensurate with the grace received, li such were the case, every christian denomination would be amply sustained by it" members, in its efforts to gave souls, and advance the kingdom of Christ. The Baptists of tlies-e Lower Piovinces have been signally blessed by God, and have, by his grace, b<'come a large and prosperous body. Over twenty-seven thousand members are enrolled upon our c urch books. Let love reign in the heart of eai-h, aid all be true to their avowed principles, and much will be done by them for (he salvation of sinners, our denominational advancement, and the glory of God. 2nd. From love to a lost world. The love of Christ in the heart manift^sta itself by an increasing desire for the salvation of sinners and the spread of truth. Those who feel its power are anxious tor ilie fulfilment of the prediction, — " They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy moutitain, for the earth shall be full of the * knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea." Ii is the truth as it is in .Tesna, the same truth that the Apostles labored to propagate, and for which they suffered, that every well instructed christian woulc' give to a lost world. True love cannot look with complacenoy upon the .spread of falsehood, oi propagation " of error. Ii shrinks from it, as from unrighteousness. It foresees the spiritual dearth that must— in the futnre — overspread the world if truth should be suppressed, and is therefore opposed to the charity that would promote a wide-spread and false liberalism, which would ultimately degenerate into cold in- difference for the fundamental doctrines of salvation. *' It rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth." By the truth the sinner is made free, and by it al.eaking of li' 16 relation with the Baptist denomination, with true christian manliness said : — " Nor am I — by comparison — ashamed of my company ; for although there may be some persons and iome things among us that I suppose could well be spared, and others that might be greatly improved, yet here are a people with whom I can happily labour for christian ends, and from whom I count it an affliction to be separated. To the prac- tical development of those principles which we have learned at the teet of our great teacher my life is devoted." He loved his denomination. Such, dear brethren, should be the position taken by each member of our body. Where that love exists, it should manifest itself ly a proper desire for the prosperity of the denomination, and a com- mendable zeal in promoting it. Love is always practical, seeking the good ot the object loved. Christ loved lost sinners and gave himself for them. When the love of Christ prevails witli the christian he declares it, not in words only, but also by proper efforts for the advancement of his cause. Tove cannot be hid. It will burn in the heart, speak through the eye, glow in the countenance, and act in the life. It does not change wilh circumstances, but while in prosperity it may rejoice, in adversity it displays its full strength. The Judean captives by the rivers of Babylon retained fond recollection of their native land, and there — in the hour of adversity — pledged eternal fidelity to it. " If I forget thee, O Jerusa- lem, let my right band forget her cunning ! If I do cot remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth ; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy." Such a spi- rit of christian patriotism animating the members of our churches would bind them firmly to the denomination they professedly believe in and love, would cause them to feel its interests to be theirs, and bring all their religious energies iato vigorous exercise, to extend its bounds by the triumphs of truth. Should we estimate the denominational love ex- isting in our body by the sseal displayed in promoting its interests, it would not afford a very flattering view of its depth and strength. Some noble examples there are, but the number of the faithful is^too small, and the burden presses heavily upon them. More complete union of views, feeling, and action is requisite. While we consider a commendable zeal in pro- inoting the interests of our denomination a fair criterion of 16 .i * p the love that exists in its members, due allowance must be made for some, either on account of circumstancs or consti* lutional peculiarities. One may be a Baptist from principle, and be firmly bound to the body by love, and yet through the pressure of cares and labour — in supplying the wants of hi? family — have his time and means so absorbed that he is un- able to give much expression to his love. Another may en- tertain humble views of his own ability, and feel his defi' ciency when compared with others, so that from mere timidity he keeps quiet. Each of these possesses more love to the denomination than he displays in action. Some shrink from boldly maintaining our denominational principles on account of what they term christian charity ; but it is feared many are mistaken in this matter, that instead of their being influenced by the spirit of charity, they are either afraid of displeasing the members of another denomination, or are deficient in true love for Baptist principles and practices. If this feeling is allowed to prevail, it will do much towards undermining our strength. The next thing you will hear from those ad- vocates of charity is, — " It is not very material what denom- ination one unites with if he is a christian" ; then weakness and wavering in denominational sentiment, and flagging in zeal follow. Such a man is afloat, you never know just where to find him, never can feel that he honours our principles, or imparts Anything more than a mere nominal strength to our body. The strongest love for our own denomination is com* patible with the spirit of christian charity. One may firmly hold to his own principles and practices, and yet cultivate the charity that ♦* that tbinketh no evil." Let it be well under- stood, that in labouring energetically for the advancement of religion in connection with our denominational interests, we do not infringe upon the rights of others, or rob them of their privileges, but only act in harmony with what was implied in our public profession of religion and union with the body. In this connection we would call your attention for a few moments to a matter of importance touching our denomina- tional prosperity, viz., the sustaining of our Institutions of learning, and societies for promoting religious knowledg''. They are centres of strengtii and cowns of glory to the denomination and should be amply sustained. Is it not a cad evidence of a lack of love, when they are lefl de.'^titute of the fund«i r«^^ calculated advancement, and your love ?W« ^"'T ^"^^^^^ominational Kt attained its fu if strength andT '"^'"'^ ^'^^™' ^' »^a «o ^^appropriate channels!' We like!" ^«"^^' *« ^ow i„ aU cf of benevolence, and o-Iowinl in tV '"^^g^'^^ing out i" We dose • ^^^ ^^' ^™ '^'^'"«'"" ';ed that Sii^lrutlTsteM h" T'T""' ^'^>"e :-- Satis AS.OC ation ; that T I tlu/ '^'' Y^ represented in this* Apostles and Prophets, j^sus Ph w .'^^ foundation of tt -rner-stone, then there ou!htot^^>^ being the ci^ef 'enommational spirit." ° ^"^ ^' '" «" '^^^ members a strong to APPENDIX. • ; ^ w. (A) FORM OF DEED OF CHURCH PROPERTY. 9ttiiGi indenture made this day of in the year of our Lord one thouRand eight hundred and BETWEEN of the one part, and ot the other part, Witnesseth that the said in consideration of the sum of of lawful money of Nova Scotia to the said in hand well and truly paid by the said at or before the ensealing and delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged granted, bargained, sold, aliened, enfeoffed, released, remised, conveyed and confarmed, and by these presents grant, bargain, sell, alien, enfeoff, release, remise, convey and confirm unto the eaid and their assigns, and the survivors of them, and the heira and assigns of such survivor, all that lot of land, &c,, together with all and singular, the houses, outhouses, barns, buildings, ways, waters, watercourses, easements, privileges and appu^t^ nances to the same belonging or in any wise appertaining, and the reversion wnd reveraions, remainder and remainders, rents, Issues and profits thereof, and also all the estate, right and title, inter^t, claim, property and demand whatsoever, both at law and in equity of of in to or out of the same, and every part thereof To have and To HOLD the said lands and premises with the appurtenances and every part thereof unto the said and the survivor of them and the heirs and assigns of such survivor forever to and for the several uses intents and purposes upon tlw fiovcral trusts and with under avsd subject to the several powers, provisoesi <:huTch sha biiptizod by Cln-ist, and docti'ines, m immersed, a believers voJunt ^od acknow/ec i'ut His Word ""ni«ter or pr< worship therd^f j;; which may b^ J'°«'>nhe8aid( frcm any portion ^^lormeetim ? "le place and fi, 't ^if-nuancS o 19 limitations, declarations an^ »^ enjojed for th^ uTo^f^.^^ '^"^^ be forever W« '^^ T"*^^ ^«k Baptist Chari 7"^ ^« Members of the ^Sarirs^cWnlon church shall he or,r„ my^tHi hy immeiS^ ""^ ^"«^ Persons onlv u ^^'«^ foctrine«, namely t^A^^ ^^'^•"*^'« the fSowil ^*'' ^^"'' ^'^ Old and New tSl'! ?'''!?^ ^'^P'nition of tt ^^. ^""^^g other God, sustaii^W tt^""'' 'he existence of one nnlr^-'"'"^^ "^ '^e Spirit: the SmI in! ^^^^^^^ relations 'fF^??'^ ^i^"'S and true '^'y or the h^o^ fe'T"" ""? ^•i"-^ •" at^ribut^"",,^? '^'^^ '% state of guijS-^^; *"^ the only wnv r ' '^^ to^l depray. ^^Ptinm Iff "f^'?^"'!; that behWers ar 1^ '"? *^« ^^Jna aud lloi; £ rS ,?*'° r ^--^t^r in the nal^ *?'^.""b>«t« of «> immei^ied ^StL ? ^ "^'^^ ^^d bv thSe oti ^^"^^^ion at faeIievera\;^lJ„Sjt ^' * .SO^^J churcVS^^ ^?^^ J'^'^ h«^« been God. acCatSj rHr^T«««'^>e7to m:^^^^^^^^^ banti^ad ^'i' His Word. %, ""IT^ but Christ, and no7eH? '^^"'^'P o*" ni'nister or Drfi«^ /l^'^'^^'' at all times h "-a ^ ^^^^^^bority «MormS VJ' "^'"tenVnce of nubhV*"^ ?.'be buildinS ^v^ranyof thT T*^ ^ ^^^^^^ted Vs„ch .•^'''1'''^ « the ^S r'^eplaranfrtTd'of ""^.^^ -"AStrtteei K^ "" ^^«- ^ '^fltinuantS of tL r^"^ "^ *bem as hereina^. bejippointed ^''eaajority of mi k ^«'esaid trus^ flhlliK !r'^P"'^'deddurinff t' P»Ue. of wh^e^'^fr^^' -* ^ny X^ m'J^ ^^"^«b b| ■^^ gi>^. bv aT. i?r ""'^^^^t one Week3,w- ^V"g «J'ed foV written '".^ ^ P^^hc annmin..„:!:^„^P"bhc notice «h„ II J_^ ■^^ gi>^. bv aT. i?r ""'^^^^t one Week3,w- ^V"g «J'ed foV t^H^iClrj^y-^'IpoftherntdlP:^^^^^ by a , ''*' discharged C.u^" 'be outside of th*.ftv^/j^ P"^P't or by a ^Wch caiS1£''°'.i''« «a'd tru8t for l^ """i ^'^^ of «"ch chaL 20 ^ '■ii', the church, shuU be the proper judges, or Hhall from any cuwte cea8<> to 1)0 a member of said ki|)tiat church, and the said 'mptist church Hhall cliousc iiiiv other trustee or trustees, (l)eing a memlmr or members of such church) instead of such trustee or trusteew »j bein;; discharged, dying, resigning, refusing or becoming incapa))k' to act, ceasing to l)e a member or members of sucli church as aforesaid tiikn in tri'st to convey the said premises to such new trustee or ti-uste.aor to them together with such continuing trustee OT trust(MiR to such uses, intent^!, purposes and trusts, as arc herein expressed and declnrecl. And if nt any time such church for whioh this trust is created shall become desirous of being incorporated by taking the benefit of Statutes of this Province for such purj)os<' meule and provided, or of any other statute hereafter to be made THEN IN TRUST as aforesaid conformably to the terms such statute or statutes require or may require. Ano it is hereby further provided and declared, that in case at any time or times hereafter the said Church for which this trust is created shall lose its visihil- itj and cease to exist then the power hereby vested in such chureh for the appointment and removal of trtistees shall become vestel in the nearest regular baptist church, holding the doctrines before particularly specified, and that during the non-existence of am such regular mptist Church of as aforesaid, and during the time that the appointment of saiil trustees shall l)e vested m the said nearest regular close communion Baptist Church, the said trustees shall open the said chapel or meeting-house for regular or occasional service to any minister or missionary of the baptist denomination, holding ana maintainin;; the sentimentB in doctrine and practice before particularly specified, and who shall l)e in communion with a church of the same faith and order, and also that the said powers for the removal ami appointment of said trustees shall and may l)e exercised by such nearest regular baptist church, but only so long as no such chureh shall be organized at and shall meet or l)e desii'ons of meeting in the chapel or meetin;:- house now existing or hereafter to be erected on the land before described, and also that on the reorganization or organizing anew of a choreh composed of persons in the position and holding and maintaining the doctrines and practice before particularly Kpeoilie\^ ^ l •IS iiforc'said an*^) fK^" heirs and as^iVn, of «Lr'^°'.' ^"^ ^'^c «'"-vivor of H *"!^*^ ns afi)rosaid ajid thpir « • heirs and as«i.4 of LT«°^ *''*^ *he survivor of H *'"'i'^'**« times J,ereaft^7^Ll!M^ *T^^'^'' fro"" ^^11 1 " ?^ ^•''*' and premises aKf^?'^ ^^ ^^^^^ to enter tt^u' ^".^ ** '^'J '"•-W Of tJr^; ;-. --t. hinkn^-: -^^ e^o,.^.,e ^^-S^artS- '--^ -^-. 0. to e.^ - «"" ,'' VViTNKss Whereof th . "^"^ ^'"^ ^-^ PRB8BNCE OF I (B) I'OJIows • on the CAnWan Mess. ^nger report as 22 H:1 ^ ''onlinu«'8 to dfaerve the confidence and support of the Penomirmtion. It is doubtlcsd difHcult, perhupn impossible, ao to comiiirt ;»ny newspjiper ns in all respects to command the entire approbntion of a reading people. Yet the Messenger in the main is we think, not only a faithful repository of linptist sentiments, but a necessary and sound expositor of liHptijts principles. Wo hope the day is not distant when the incrca-ed circulation of tlie Messenger will warrant its enlargt-raont and the maintenance of such literary assistance on tlie editorial department as will place it at the head of dominion newspaper periodicals. Its A'eekly visits to firesides of Baptist families tend to strengthen the common cause as well as to educate the denomination on subjects of the hightst importance in connection with the advancement of the Redeemer's cause at home and abroad. J. McCuLLT, Chairman. North Baptist Church Vestry, ) Halifax, June 27, 1870. \ (C) ON QUESTION IN LETTERS. The Committee on Questions in Letters Report : — 1st. They recommend that our next Association be lj<;Id with the Church at Pereaux. In reference to the second question : — What is to be done with members of our Churches who have emigrated without taking their dismission, your Committee would sugge.-t the passing of the following resolution : Resolved, That it be recommended to the Churches compasing this Association to exercise s;reat care in dealing with menibep who have removed from the districts within which those Churches are situated, in order that the position of those members m\yj Ije defined a» clearly as possible, and correspondence be maintained with them from time to time. E. F. FoauAY, Chairman- I.VFIR M J 18'9, My J. T, II 4i Auk. 24. '« 1870. •/an. 5 <• " 10. « Feb. 19. .< 4, June ]. « ■ 1869. June I. B , ■'ul7 J. '• ,, a Aug.24. 1870 ■'line 1. '< 1870. ^'our Commi ""■'"^' 'Jrnthren ff/^J^K^v. So .r, *''-«" f<> pre l^ecarne pastor n^'^'aboure tjf "'^^ertvards p. '''°^s. After en ''' Germany, M u 23 ,8-9 J^easurer. ^aton. •'t ^'^^ cash sent He V Ji s^M . 1870. ^*"- ^I". Walker, per llev i)? V'' 10 00 hn. fl. .. Do <. H re, "'""'•• Tapper. . lo oo "-"""^ 422 00 1869. — — June 1. By balance a,.,.f ^ ^*' *^22 06 c.,8h received from Trea,u;; nV a " ' ' '^^^^ «* ,870 per Bro. W. i. BolS?'"* ^'"^op. .Inne 1 " „„„ , 50 one year's Inferp«^ «« ,u , „ „ Ugaoy.. "^^"^ °° »he Jacv,bs' Balance ot Intere« 'to' d'ate *0 06 1870. 28 63 ■'une 1 « n„T , " ~8622 Ofi Balance brought doH-n ifi. & O. E ^422 06 (E) leir; ^^^'^ «"^«''''ng three viri, or '^'''^^ ^^^ short I ««^«^«n^, March 28thTastXin/.f "'''' ^^ ^'^^ ** I '' "*^'"g experienced in his 24 If declining days, those supports and consolations which God gives to his servants wlien " flash and heart" fail. Tlit gospel which he had faithfully preached upheld him in tlu- final struggle, and the hope ot eternal life illumined the dark valley. The Rev. William Hall was a native of Kentvijle, Kings County, and was engaged for sonje time in the lejjal profession. It pleased God to bring him under the influence of the late Dr. Sawers, whose bible ciass he attended at Bridgetown, where he then resided, and whose Christiiin efforts were blessed to his conversion. The change then wrought in his character and life was so manifest, that hi> former companions and acquaintances were filled with as- tonishment, and could not but confess the power of religious truth. Having spent some time at Acadia College, he enter- ed on the work of the ministry, and was ordained in Fredericton July 12, 1842. He was several years pastor of the church at Windsor, and in many other places botii in this province and in New Brunswick, he proclaimed tlu gospel of the grace of God. While he was pastor of the church at Long Island, Digby Co., an extensive revival of religion was the result of his labors and the re>.Ard of lii> zeal and perseverance. Mr. Hall was well informed on literary an i historical topics, He was acquainted with the bet tlieological work-. II' had read "nuch, and his system of divinity was the fruit oi hard thinking. As a preacher, he was instructive and fer- vent. His views and opinions were respectfully regarded by his brethren, although, through the eccentricity whidi he sometimes manifested, they were not always accepted. In his last illness Mr. Hall enjoyed the " peace of God. He had been declining in health for some months, but wa- actually confined to his room only a few days. He entered into rest Jan. 15. last. Your Committee deem it right and befitting to record al« the removal by death of a christian gentleman, well known in all the churches of this Association, arid esteemed wiiei- ever known. Ward Eaton, Esq., of Cantud, Corn\viillii>. who died Feb. 1. last, at the age of 72, he was a BaptiN in principle, but was withheld by extreme difllidctice from] making a public profession. Under his hospitable rwi ministers of the gospel were entertained with cheerful 3d liberality, and all christian brethren were sure of reoeivinjj a welcome. The First Cornwallis Church was {greatly in- debted to him for manifold acts of kindness during a long series of years. It was much regretted that his courage failed him in the matter of profession of faith and public avowal of submission to Christ, because his christian character was acknowledged, and the church would have thankfully admitted him to the privileges and duties of membership. But the Committee are happy in being able to slate that he realized in the closing scene the preciousness and power of gospel truth, and "died in faith." J. M. Cramp, Chairman. (F) ON BENEVOLENT OBJECTS. Your Committee beg leave to report : That, while they are glad to see the liberality of the churches increasing from year to year, still it is manifestly far below what their obligations to Christ and the claims of His cause demand. A dollar per head would be only a moderate average to be aimed at by the members of the churches composing this Association for different benevolent objects. The amount contributed, however, is considerably less than half of that sum. Many professing christians seem to act upon the ground that they may make their own cause first, and Christ's second. Tiiey add liouse to house and lands to lands ; they secure to themselves and families not only the comforts but luxuries and embellishments in life ; and then, if any thing is left, they offer perhaps a portion of it to Christ. Baptists sometimes n^oire in their glorious principles, but some of them are plainly not much controled by these principles, judging from the pittance they pay into the trensury of the Lord. Their glorious principles are doubtless all right ; what is required is that their benevolence and work corres- pond therewith. Still your Committee have the conviction that lack of funds for the leligious enterprises of the Denomination is the result, not so much, of unwillingness to give, as of a proper system of giving. The System defined in 1 Cor. xvi. 2 your Committee tv- av ii 26^ bclie%e to bt ihe best that has ever been devised. According to this system every christian is required to give — every christian must jrive at a regular stated time, and as God has prospereil him, Wht-n these conditions are complied with, our denominational treasury will be full to overflowin^ well as labourers in the Foreign field. The abundant success which has at times attended christian labor in the destitute part; of our Province affords great encouragement lo engage mort earnestly in this work. J» submift lliat about 5( Aca(Jen)y du; lendiince for month a clasf before the Fa< lion. Five of "■^quired of ci ^"Pono,j I, ^^ sustain thil:''' ^^ '^^ g«'''-ed inTa M deb s(,II remaining upon th\i'^^^''''"^ "''^'•'^- '^Vre U '0 be liquidated at o^n^ " ^^''''°" '^^•^"^'^-^ vvhich o'^ht i-na Missionary pfln<« : It^ object is to -ive thH « ^''^ '''''"'^•^'' ^t home or abm.,? ;''-re without i;\t,:n,^'-^^?^- 1 chri:[t:'it " obey onr Redeemer's ill ^^ '''" ^?""^'- ^«' us seek fi""re triumph. ^"'* -'ommand and share in !he KespectfuiJy submitted. (H) In sub • • ^^^ ^'^^UCATlOiV. f^^'f^^^^^^^^ f;7-ittee would state Acaden,y during the past y! " t,^'"^ "^ ^^«^^0" Collegiate , Soon after the ,l,Vn„...r "''"'f''<"«l >n Seplcmbcr *n ed energy „„d liherllUy „ ;,, ^'""" ''^ /<">" -npre 30 whole land h.as been aroused, and knowledge is struggling mightily with ignorance. The people have decided to submit the high and to some seemingly pretenlioud claims of edu- cation to the crucial test of experiment. Nearly 100,000 pupils have been enrolled in the public school:* during this present year. This grand movement unparalleled, in is rapidity, in the history of public education, has not in any way lessened but rather immeasurably increased the ccIuch' tional refjponsibilities which the Bi.ptist denomination acknow- ledged when they founded and supported H()i ton Academy. Our fathers planted the handful of corn and ought not we ;o gird our loins and make ready for the harvest which is soon to shake like, Lebanon ? Your Committee believe that it is not only desirable but neressary that the Baptist denomination should address itself with spirit and renewed devotion to the cause of academic education, if it would do its part towarils inducing and fostering a desire for liberal study amon;>; the thousands of boys and girls now receiving the elements of education in the public schools. Your Committee are of opin- ion that our academic institution should be render so com- prehensive in plan and complete in equipment as to include adequate and permanent provision for the education of girls and young women, as well as of boys and young men. The sympathies of all clas.-es of our people cannot in full measure be actively enlisted in the important work ot advanced education, until this matter is definitely determined and fully understood. Your Committe are oonfident that if the necessities and claims of this subject were clearly, earnestly, and perseveringiy presented to the Baptists of this Province in pursuance of an intelligent and well-devised plan of opera- tion, the means required would not be withheld. During the year in consequence of there being no theologi* cal students in the senior class, no advanced theological instruction has been given in the Theological department of the College. Ivcctures have been delivered in Ecclesiastical History, and there has been a class in Hebrew. We learn that at the late uk eting of the Governors a resolulion was adopted instructing the Faculty to arrange for a year ot Theological study, subsequent to the College eoiirse. We are informed that arrangements have been made in accord- ance with that resolution, so that Theological Siudentsoltk Senior Class will take Hebrew and New Tesiument Greek 31 instead of the Ancient Classics, and the subsequent year will be devoted principally to Theology and Pastoral duties. Arrangements are also made so that young men wisliing to study ibr the ministry for a short time may take such exer- cises as they choose. This allows more time for Theological study than has heretofore been given, and it seems very desir- able that the Governors should be cheerfully sustained by the churches in this advance. Your Committee would express very great satisfaction in the success which has attended Acadia College during the past year. The Anruiversary exercises wera regarded as very successful, and the denomination may be justly congrat- ulated in the happy choice of Dr. Sawyer, as the successor of Dr. Cramp in the Presidency of the College. Under his judicious and skilful management progress may be anticipa- ted, provided that his efforts are efficiently seconded by the denomination by liberal measures. We recommend that young men of ability in Baptist families be stimulated and encouraged to avail themselves of every advantage which our in^titutionB are calculated to confer. T. H. Rand, Chairman. The following is the copy of a paper prepared by one of the brethren during the Session, hoping thereby to secure some enlarged contributions for our Missionary i^«nrfs. We the Subscribers hereby agree to contribute towards the several objects herein set forth, during the ensuing year, the respective amounts opposite our names. Names. Home Missions. I Foreign Missions. iBurman.l Karen. Frencli Missions. J.McCully. $60.00 |*$50.00 1*1^^0.00 I $60.00 J. W. Barss. 60.00 I | ! 60.00 Ezra Clmrchill, $100.00 to be divided among the objects at the discretion of tlie Committee. P- S.— Those marked with tlie asterisk (*) imply tliat the said amount is to be appropriated to tlie support of a native teacher. m .; ilffl Amount forwarded by the Ohurches of the Association, fo: Benevolent Objects, June 25th, 1870. CHURCHES. Aylesfbrd Upper. . Biidgcwntcr Chester Ccrnwallis 1st .... (Jcinwdllis 2nd . . . Cornwallis 3rd.... Cornwnllis ,5th.... Coinwa lis 6th.... fall River Falmouth Halifax 2nd Hammonds Plains 1st Hammonds Plain8 2nd Hantsport Horton Ist Horton 2nd Indian Harbor.... Jeddore Kempt LaHave Lunenburg MuM|uodoboit .... New Germany.... Newport East Newport West.... New Ross Preston 1st Preston 2nd Rawdon iSackville St. Margarets Bay Tancook Windsor.. Coll. at Association J. W. Barss J. McCully .Ino. Waugh to in u5 1§ s a = c n a «.2 0) M .«§, s «.2 be? c« S S ra §.2 MS :5 5 11 "<0 «1 52 $3 7 20 16 17 7 4 5 2 624$ 40 25 00 87 j 08 75 25 76 37i 47 00 64 39i 21 97 9 25 20 47 7 37i 11 89 10 46 10 00 30 00 50 00 25 60 00 72 00 Oft 00 84 00 00 6U 00 00 37i 00 80 16 00 59 UO 8 ^0 2 65 1 00 8 72 I 1 00 i 4 OC I •••••■ !32 08i ! 3 50 ! 3 00 1 12i 7 60 48 65 50 20 74 00 50 00 1 75 348 48J457 69 Dcd't.for Expenses! 34 25 4 00 4 75 3 00 1 12i 3 79 5 50 00 5 00 6 92i 1 12i 3 00 'i'oo' '2*76' 1 50 25 1 50 1 62^ 1 00 6 26 75 $1 00 9 00 10 00 12i 9 00 1^137 4 37 1 75 4 45 2 00 7 50 11 50 10 00 12 25 'o'so* 2 00 1 00 4 00 50 00 50 00 60 00 26 00 207 161 12 50 60 50 5 50 2 00 20 25 15 00 50 8 00 3 00 6 374 3 00 1 00 1 00 6 00 3 60 117 62 1 76 50 6 25 10 00 6 00 5 60 6 85 1 02;^ 1 00 2 00 1 00 o'so" 2*50' 4*56' 60 42 5 25 ta < H O 96 Oi) 19127 54 80 36 70 54 22 18 13. 26 76. 31 72 2 00 22 75 115 50 5 00 2 50 60 00 76 85 33 22^ 930 .5 00 28 44 5 00 24 00 2 00 44 00 600 900 8 61^ 300 1 00 425 20 00 18 40 3 50 156 00 115 20 100 00 50 00 175 1251 83 j 57.^3 Treasurers. I314 23'4.57 69 194 66' 55 00 117 62 55 17 John Steele. ) T. H. Rand. S Note.— The following churches sent no monies to the Association Burton, Cheslea, Cornwallis 4th, Dartmouth, Horton 3rd, New Corn- 1 A-all, Walton, Waterville and Windsor Plains. The Halifax 1st sent] the amounts to the Treasurers of the several Benevolent Funds. tf50 of this sum is by the Bridgewatcr Juvenile Missionary Societr| for Native Preachers in Burmnh. Plan | adopted I fHIBOTORI CHt'RCH ('ONORE04. Alphabet fVAKKAXO •^I'an, Jame; i'rown,John ''Um-, Josep] J'aviJson, Ge £s, David.. [; s.Mrs.Dav /■'IS, Georire.. Klls, Mary. :. ''""er, Mrs. jn Pr.AN proposed bv Mm n .Nam US vr Con IRIBUTORB IN Church ani> Congregation. Alphabeticai,! ivakkanobd, Amt>8^-U^bkkly:| w/ Si •S3; f*."^;";^ Jl B 2 o I 2 s- Si Om 84 eM I 09 O .= 5 •2 fc .H^ :© ) ^^ r^ »« pq .» a. 2 t. ««! 'tJ a ^ * « ■ o c; '•§S3 .2 <3 ► ^• co; « 08 1>^ ESS' '■03:; Nam R«^- J Banc ;• J.MCn t^ A.Cra John Ch " Edwin c : ^- «^- D" D. Freen ; f P.Pa J. E. 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H a H H M o O c r/3 :8 11 S • oeoc4 •(N • C^ • • ?I(NC^ ■-•CO e^o •« (N 00 *< « «3 00 M §^§SJ2S2 «0-« ooo SO) cow CI ><3) uao) • eoc^ • ■^ • • ® ■^ CO •^ 0 CO CO ^ «5 CO •* «* ''5 50 •'*aoto 0«5 • OCO CS lOO OS ^O 'COO >oeo • "JS o> 00 to «o «o «3 » -^ »o CO • »t ua t^-<«kO«5'*'* .coco s -a 1 is §1 a. -2 " o h « a c 9 e t3ra«?'-''!2^- '^f^ to •*> 'S *• 51 " « Cf - -J (0 . r>. • 00 eo '^ " •*S CO o Et § Si if ■T3 o.9«66^d 66 a »O5 00t^lJ5 39 MM t I! 1 COKSTITUTION OF THE CENTRAL BAPTIST ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA. AuTici-E 1st. — This Association shall consist of Delegates repre- senting the Churches of which it is composed, each of wliom shall be a member of one of those Churches, together with Delegates from Corresponding Associations, and such other brethren present as the Association may see fit to invite to sit in Council. Art. '2nd. — The Association shall meet at such time and place as may be agreed upon by the body. Art. 3rd.— Each Church shall have the privilege of sending ont Delegate or more, but no Church .^hall be entitled to send more than five in addition to their Pastor. Art. 4th. — At each meeting of the Association the Moderator of the preceding year shall preside till his successor is chosen. The choice of Moderator sitall take place by ballot, as soon as a li.st ot 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 sliall be to record the transactions of the Association, and to furnisli ,i correct copy of the same for the press ; he is also to remain in office till his successor is chosen. Art. 5th,. — It shall be the duty of each Church to send by hh messengers a letter to the Association giving an account of its state, particularly of the additions and diminutions within the last )ear, and generally of whatsoever relates to its peace and prosperity. Art. 6th.— At each Annual Meeting the letters from the Churdies; shall be first handed in, firom which the Secretary shall immediately make out a ust of Delegates. The election of Moderator and Sec retary shall then take place, after which the letters shall be read, Committeees nominated by the Moderator shall not consist of inoro than five brethren, of whom three shall constitute a quorum When large Committees are judged desirable they shall be appoiiiteil by the Association, and two-thirds of the members appointed shall Ix' competent to act. Art. 7tli. — When any Church shall desire admittance into this body, application must be made by letter, and satisfactory evidence furnished o( ite faith and order ; this being done, and a vote of ac- ceptance taken, the Moderator shall, in be. If oi the Association, give to one of its messengers present the right-hand of fellowshij' with prayer; ar preceding meet Klle 2nd J Sr ""■'"""■ ^iLt 3rd \ i^aJe and second ""^m. unless bj ^"»'."'ct« under CO ^i"-K 6tli.-AJI '"""tes, except s, I ,, ^i-i-E «fh.-Th, "'^"^^"ingofJhe f>- ■ ».- 41 tion for thr^Teflr"/^"^' ^''H''f^> sliall neglect to n,oV wi'hdnwn fnf ^ " success velv it «• oii t ""^^^^ communioa- Association. standing, and report at the next m I-*" ''"^"«?^ next meeting oi tlie Art. 10th ThA f • expressed in the " ArJ )'^'°^® sentiments of this k„^ -••'Mb' I t Rcuist-A ^^'^^^"^ O^ ORDER. "' t-th.-All resolutions shnii k KiiE 7th -\fnr '^ presented in writing [ "l-'LE 8th —Th I ^ ""«.™in«.f .L^s'Sr""" "" <"«"■-% r.«l fron. U,e Chair ., THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE f. j$. iaptiiit lomt l^iisisiioiiar]) Sfadtti i I ' w . Amherst, July 5th, 1870. The N. S. Baptist Home Missionary Society held its Thirteenth Annual Meeting this day, Tuesday, July 5th ; the Eastern Association having suspended its session for the purpose. The President, S. Seldeiii, took the Chair, and prayer was offered by the Rev. Dr. Tapper, Bro. J. B. Layton was requested to perform the duties of Secretary during the present meeting. The Chairman then read the Annual report of the Board. After remarks by Rev. dos. Murrny, Hon. J. McCully, Rev;. G. F. Miles, D. A. Steele and T. H. Porter it wns received and adopted. It was Resolved, That the officers of the past year be re-elected, and that the Board be located at Halifax for the ensuing year. This was carried unanimously. Officers of the Society. S. Selden, President. John W. Barss, > y.^^ Presidents. John Rmg, \ Hon. D. McN. Parker, M. D., Treasurer. R. N. Bcckwith, Secretary. John Steele, Auditor. 43 Ti^e Board of Managers was th. , T. H. Porter, (< (< (( U <( (( (( << l( It I; ^' Y- Greenwood, gdwin D.King, ' Alei. Robinson, Tt" blowing a^endn.., "™"'>»'»I«on, »nhe Society fj:"'^"''™"'' "-« "aOe i„ the Con.,i.„,„„ J^n Article 11 p "Prince Edward lS..."'° """^ "Nova-ScoKa, insert, ^«di„A,.ticleTa"Z.S ""' °°"''' P'™"^,Cornw.Ui,,,„j„„'^\;fc;j Centra, Aasoeiation a. «;> THIBTEENTH ANNU AL EEPORT. The Board of Managers of the N. S. Baptist Home Missionary Society, beg to present the Thirteenth Annual Statement of Mission work in the Home Field. During the year twelve missionaries have been ]aborin|r under the direction of the Board, in the Eastern and Central portions of the Province. Two of whom have been engaged during the entire year, five about one-fourth of the year, and eight for shorter periods of time. The whole number of weeks service (214) is equivalent to rather more ilnxn/our missionaries for the year. The returns sent in shew an increase in Family Visitation, but it is to be regretted that the Prayer and Conference meetings had not received the attention which their impor- tance demands. The Board regard organizing and sustaining meetings for social worship as a very essential part of tht work of a missionary. A marked improvement is observed in Tract distribution, about one hundred per cent over last year. There have been added by Baptism 81, being an increase of forty over the past year. Truly " the Lord has made bare His arm " and abundantly blessed the labors of his servants, in the mission field, par- ticularly on the Island of Cape Breton. It is encouraging also to notice that three Churches, thrn Sabbath Schools, and tivo Bible Classes, have been organm by your missionaries. A number of the conversions reporttd have been among the young people in the Sabbath School. The Treasurer's report shews a decrease in receipts a- compared with the preceeding year of one hundred dollars. while there has been an increase in collections by ibfl missionaries of one hundred and Jifty-six dollars. The total amount received from all sources being thirteen hindm\ dollars^ which is less than seven cents for each raeniberotj the several churches, in the Central and Eastern Associa- tions, comprising a membership of about nine thousand. The Board feel compelled again to urge the claims ot m Society upon every member of the respective churches umieif whose direction they have been endeavouring to send tn^ Word ol having bi he at ieas Tiie B, raJ applicj have, the have orran tionably m heon give] nction. One oi' t among wlic '0 do their \»ould be m "iis.sionary s '";,' the cons . '^''lo ques iiherality to gallons > li ^ense of the ^^cheujes wJiin 'lucing sucli fea.sonably to '^"ty in teach '«f>'c? hth 'declared fjie ^ ''•e scriptural % are askec ""the same gi " ''^ a privile. '"^.'i^'ve tempc '■e''g'on and no ;?^'' ''^ •'« un '^''ristianity is ^^< as it ia fr , ^^ course 01 ''«^vn, different -''.'l object to '''"^<^ should fe. ""°"»t given is .'""^P^rtion to my '^" "«' to be asha 45 .^ J! L J Word of Life to the destitute in this Province. Instead of having but two labours permanently in the field, there should be at least three times that number. The Board have been recently compelled to decline seve- ral applications received from those who desire, and should have, the Word of Life sent to them, and at other times they have (granted missions for a few weeks only, when, unques- tionably more extended labor was needed, and would have been given if the state of the funds' had warranted such action. One of the Missionaries in writing to the Board of those among whom he labored says, " the triends here are willing to do their part financially." Another says " our churches would be more efficient and vigorous if they had more of a mis.sionary spirit.'' Another represents his field as *' demand- in;i[ the constant labors of a missionary." The question arises, how is the principle of Christian liberality to be worked in our various churches and congre- gations 't In what way are our people to be stirred up to a ^ense of the duty which they owe to God ? The various schemes which have been tried, seem all to have failed in pro- ilucing such results as have been looked for, svnd ought reasonably to be expected. Are our ministers doing their duty in teaching and enforcing what Scripture says on this topic ? If they neglect this part they cannot say they have declared the whole counsel of God. Men must be taught the scriptural principle of giving ; to give, not merely because iliey are asked, but because God requires it at their hands, on the same ground as he requires worship and a holy life. It is a privilege to give, as much as it is a privilege to receive temporal and spiritual benefits. To talk about religion and not give of our substance, as we can affoid, to its ■ause, is as unscriptural as it if* unproductive of any result. ''hristianity is as far removed from selfishness on th-) one hand, as it is from a false sentiment of «harity on the otner. Of course on this subject no definite rule can he laid down, different circumstances call for different methods. The l^reat object to be aimed at is, that every man, woman and 'iliild should feel his or her individual obligation ; that the amount given is nothing, the question being, am I giving in proportion to my income. And in this respect the poor man '> not to be ashamed of his poverty, for liis five cents or even ^M 46 m less, counts as much in heaven's ledger as the hundred or thousand dollars of him that hardly misses that amount If this principle were acted on, there would be much more done for Christ, and above all there would be a far deeper intensity of spiritual life in the hearts of the members of our churches. Our charity should not depend upon the impulse of the moment. We believe that it should receive a thoughtful and prayerful review of the whole field, and of our individual ability to supply its wants, and not be dependant upon the fancied abundance or poverty of the hour, or be wrung from us to supply a treasury about exhuusted. Every christian ought systematically to arrange for the demands winch our Lord presents, and expects to have honored. There are but few duties we feel assured, which are more neglected than this, and none which would bring a greater blessing, if faithfully put into practice. The Board have observed with more than ordinary inter- est, the readiness with which the response has been given to appeals for aid lu sustain native teachers in the Foreign field, and would claim for our missionary operations at home, an equal amount of consideration and individual effort. How many of our brethren are ready to say, I will undertake, eitlier wholly or in part, to supply the funds required to sustain a missionary for one year in the destitute parts of our own Province. "Who can estimate the amount of good which would be accomplished, or the joy that would follow a decision arrived at, in answer to this question, made in the fear of God and with a full realization of the fact that '• the silver and the gold are the Lord's." " The cattle upon a thousand hills are His also." " All that we have and are belong to God." Extracts from Missionaries' reports are appended : Condensed statement of missionary labor performbd during the tkar. No. of Missionaries employed, (nine of whom are ordained). . 1^ " Weeks services 2U " Sermons preached 821 " Prayer and Conference Meetings held 8'^ " Family VisitB 1870 " Baptisms' J' " Pages of Tracto distributed 120W " Miles travelled 93M 3 Churches, 3 Sabbath Schools and 2 Bible Class organized. il I U i 801 #^f^V 47 Gross Receipts and Expknditurks. RECEIPTS. Balance in Treasurer's hand June Ist, 1860 S425 60.^ Received during theyear $681 18^ Jaterest on Debentures 60 00 f $741 13^ Collected bj the Missionaries 627 93 $1794 67 EXPEKDITUnKS. Collected and Retained by Missionaries $631 49 Travelling expenses of do 96 44 Disbursed by Treasurer for Missionaries 869 06 " for Stationery, Postages, &c 5 76 " for Copying Press 5 00 " Secretary for services 75 00 Balance in hand 211 94 $1794 67 Note. — The balance in hand will be absorbed by outstanding claims against the Board. Halifax and Hants Counties. Rev. John Miller received an appointment of 13 weeks at,Sack« TJlle and vicinity. Preached 26 sermons, attended 2 Conference Meetings, made 78 family visits, Collected $52. One half of the expenses of this mis- lion were paid by those among whom Bro. Miller labored. Bro. John Crawley was appointed on a mission of 4 weeks among the coloured people of the County of Halifax, which extended over a period of six months. Preached 10 sermons, visited 60 familes, travelled 280 miles. Collected $8.80. Rev. Alfred Chipman having been appointed on a mission of 6 months at Renfrew and Musquoiloboit in November 1868, twenty- one weeks of which were repr^Tted as having been performed last year. The remaining four weeks were completed as follows : Preached 10 sermons, mad? 82 family visits, attended 1 Conference Meeting, travelled 290 miles. Collected $16. Extracts from Bro. C's letttjr dated 7 Sept. 1869. " It ig natural to the christiiin, perhaps not less than to the earthly laborer to wish to present abundant harvests consisting of visible fruiu. But on some soils, as well as by some laborers, this anxiety 18 not gratified. Yet we know that the labor expended in seed sowing • i \t: ''-^1 V i MS "e. 48 Is, if faitliful, as pleasing to Jesus as any other department or effort of husbandry." " Renfrew, like most other gold digging places, must ever be re- gare gracious influences of the Holy Spirit were i"!inifest. Will not the Board remember this people, and very soon send an energetic Missionary among them ? They should not be neglected. Colchester County. Bro. H. E. Morrow, by appointment, spent 6 weeks at New Annan, Wostcliester Lake, and Folly Lake, and reports as follows: — "At the two last mentioned places quite an interest has been awakened. The oonsiregations have been large and attentive, and I have reason to believe some good has been done to the souls of tti3 hearers. At Westchester Lake the church has been reorganized, and they are making an effort to obtain the services of a pastor for a portion of the time. At Folly Lake I enjoyed a pleasant, and I trust a profitable visit. 4 ♦I 50 wii •1" fiij There have been a few Baptists in that locality for a number of years, but have never had any preaching till this spring. The railroad passes tliruugli it, and it seems destined to be a very important station. Preached M sermons, reorganized one church, attended 5 Confe- rence and prayer meetings, made 4() family visits, travelled 190 miles distributed lObO pages ot tracts. Collected #8.84. Guysborongh ( ..fcy. Bro. W. F. Armstrong performed a mission of 6 weeks in destitute parts of tliis County. The following extracts are taken from uro. A.'s report.* — "Two weeks were spent at New Harbour where there is a small clnirch. I was not without encourai;ement in my work here. I iiad not the pleasure of seeing any come out and tike a decided stand lor Gd, yet I believe tiiat several were awakene^t to an interest in the ' one thing needful.' At Coddle's Harbour I tarried a few days, preaching publiciy and from house to house. Here there is a fcble church. The people are poor and therefore unable to give much towards the snpport of the m 88i(m, but seemed thankful to the Board for rcmemt)eringtiiem in their low estate. One week was spent at Sand Point, where a small churcli was or- ganized a few years ago. Here is a Ian ' field for Missionary labor. Before 1 left this place 1 had the pleasr seeing God's arm niaJe bare in the salvation of sinners. The remaining time was spent at Gu_; rough and surroundings, and Crow Harbour. Great destitution prevails all along these shores. Oh, may our highly favored ciiurches hear their cry ' Come over and helpua ' The last week of the mission granted me I spent at Sand Point, Strait of Canso. The Lord blessed the truth spoken in mucli weaii- ness-^backsliders returned, and sinners were converted. I felt that I must remain for a little while longer. I accordingly spent four weeks here after my mission had expired. The meetings increased in attendance and Interest nightly. The whole community seemed to be interested. Bro. Piiilp came from Guysborough and baptized five rejoicing converts. Others whose wish it was; to come forward were prevented from various causes. Many were anxiously enquir- ing the way to Zion, among whom were several Roman Catholics who attended our meetings in the face of opposition. Preache' 16 sermons, attended 16 Conference and prayer meetings, made 125 family visits, travelled 7'JO miles, distributed 10 pages of tracts. The ordinance of baptism was administered to 6 persons. Collected $23.41. Rev. A. W. Barss performed amission of 6 weeks to Guysborough County, and writes as follows : — " The church that once existed at Crow Harbour is very much boattered, and the state of vital religion is extremely low. In Coal Harbour there never was any Baptist preaching before my visit there. The people received me ver^ Rev. VV. B, at destitute j)l, '"if Pl'ices. Lit ^oint Kdward 'nterest.n^r flel P'nw has not h '"'P'Ttarit field J"f. ''t'cn gathe'i believe that the ,y t'-«t belong to Baptist families ; but still they possess Baptist sentiments, and have already expressed a desire to be immersed and unite with the church. 64 111 i •^ Week services 62, gerirons preachcl 113, Prayer and Conference meetings nttendftl 130, family visits 210, baptized 21, miles travelled 2928. Collected $237.64^. Rev. E. C. Spinney has continued liis labors at Cow Bay Mines and vicinity, under the direction of the Board, since last Annual report was presented, with the exception of about four months absence, when he was soliciting aid towards completion of the meet- ing house at the Mines. On the 22nd February Bro. Spinney addressed the Board as follows : " 1 arrived here in December last, and since t)iat my time has been devoted to my Master's cause. During my absence, difficulties crept into the church which seemed for a time almost insurinountable. We have reason howpver to ascribe great power to the Grace ot God which wins the attention and melts the lieart wlien argument utterly fails Old grievances liave been healed nnd our bretlr en are now work- ing harmoniously, advancing in one line against the foe. There are several of the young of both sexes deeply concerned about the wel- fare of their souls. Some have professed conversion whom we trust will soon make public their fait!; in Christ. We need more of tiic manifest presence of Jesus. Our Sabbath Schools, Prayer and Con- ference meetings are well sustained. At Cow Bay Mines our distinctive principles are rapidly gaininp; ground. There has been a great s evolution of mind within the last twelve months. Our meetings there are especially well iittended. We liave moved from tlie hall fornierly occupied by us, into our new place of worship, and are therefore more comfortably situated. We have abundant reason to thank the Father of all mercies for continued support from Bro. 1). R. DeWolf of New York.,' March 'IWi. — " ?''nce my last report to you at Cow Bay Mines, a Baptist Church has been organized, and a Sabbath school gathered. The former having a membership of 16, and the latter 40. In both cases the prospects of increase are encouraging." April 'Mth. — '' The good work of the Lord has been pro.'sporing amongst us. God has been pleased to bless the means used in the conversion of many souls, and still we are encouraged to labor on. Eleven have been added to the recently organized church at Cow Bay. By baptism 8, letter 1, experience 2. Our special services are well attended. This seems to be a scs time to favor Zion. Our Sabbath School, like the meetings, is gradually increasing in numbers and interest. Weeks service 23, sermons preached t;7, Prayer and Confercnre Meetings attended 119, family visits 4*59, travelled 600 miles, distrib- uted 1000 pages of tracts, bajjtized 12. 1 Church and 1 Sabbath School organized. Dea. Henry Mrs. Margi: Mr. HenrvC Mrs "Ci Mr. CliMrles " Jiinies f " Walter Mis.s Martha Mr. William " Enos Bii " Niithanie Mis. George ; Mr. Peter Ala " Joshua W ■Miss Auifusta Mr. Daniel Mi "Episniin ft •'Ellas l.yn •Mrs Eliius Ly* Dea. Ca!el) lie Mij.. Jiicol) Ua " William Li "•'ohnCi,,,, •Mr. (icorge Cr " J'hn [I Ci "Jo.sephTlui Mis. George SI; ■^'r. John ir s.s Mis. John Rod "A!e.x. Uil.s,, ,\'''-t'ii lial^. William A, ^' James Awa' '•';»phiaheik . ,^'^'-^- Wi ,son Jo.shua Yo,H, -yr G,ori..e Sla,,^ George A. IJai ys. G. A. B.iker. Jea Alired Bm-.e, •^V; panjel Baker. _ Jac(d> Baker. J ^t'Uhen Baker CONTRIBUTIONS. LUNENBUR(} CO. ,»»,„ p, •,• t, , t CoUededby liev. (,eo. N. Balentme, \mss Annie Baker at Tancook. Dea. Henry Hutt $l 00 Mrs. Margiret Wilneff 50 Mr. Henry Cross 2o Mrs Cross 25 Mr. Chiirles Cross Q 25 " Jiunes Stephens 50 "Walter Pirl 50 Miss Martha D Pirl iO Mr. William Young 62A " Enos Bilker o 50~ " Nnthaniel Baker Mis. Gforgc M ison Mr. Peter Ala.-on o 50. "Joshua Mason 25 Miss Augusta Mason 25 Mr. Daniel Mason 50 •' Eplnnin Mason 50 •' Eiias l.ynard 25 Mrs Eiiiis Lytiard 25 50 26 50 00 50 62A 00 20 Dea. Caleb Heisler 50 Mis. Jiit'ol) Bake- o 25 " William Lantz 25 " .lohn Cronks o Vll^ .Mr. (jporge Cross o 50 " Jihu II. Cross 62iJ " Joseph Thomas 50 Mis. George Sliiugenwhite... 45 Mr. John ( r ss Q 7,5 .Mrs. John Rotleiiheiser 12A "A!e.\. Wilson Junr 12A ^'I'tii lialu;r 25 Mrs. Jacob Andrews Baker.. 25 Mr. Alfred ]>anirilie Mrs. Edward Stephens " David Langillu Mrs. William Andrews Mr George Wilneff " Edward Young 2 " Albert Pirl Mrs. Walter Pearl Dea (I'asper YoMng 1 Mis. Jeremiah Levy "George Levy 25 " Daniel Levy 45J "Jacob Levy 43 " Frederick Levy.... .... 64 " Chailes Baker 40A " Edward Baker 25 Miss Abbie Lynard 25 Mrs. Samuel Wilneff 25 Mr. John Wilson 1 00 " William Cross 75 " Jacob A. Baker 50 25 I2i 25 12ii '•James Awa't 25 " J-ophiahei-lcr r>A "Alex. Wison, Senr 5") ■D;ivid Y.uiig ;j7A "Jo.shuaY.mng 12^ -*ir. Otors;e Slnngerwhitc. .. 1 00 "George A. BaKer Mrs. G. A. BMker ->V^l"-^;'«'''"-'"" 62i -HI. Daniel Baker 50 " Jjicob Baker 50 " Keuhcn Baker .'. 25 25 .2i " I3anicl Slangenwhitc.... i 00 Widow Joseph Heislor 25 Mr. Nelson Wiis. 11 25 "Joshua Young 1 00 " Nathan Levy". 25 Mri'. George Wilneff 50 ".lohn Hutt 25 " Catherine Wilneff 25 " Peter Mason 25 Mr Alex. Wilson 1 00 " L«aac Mason 50 "Edward Stephens 50 " Edmund LanL'ille 25 "Benjamin Laneille 25 Mrs. Ehzaijelh Langille 25 Mr. George French 22.4 " George Hutt 25 " John Stephens 25 .\mt. of Subscriptions 36 13 Other Collections 6 8^ Total iimount received $V1 94^ KINGS CO. NEW U088 AND W4Ti;UVILLE. Collecttd by R. Sanford. Collected at New Ross by pulilieand private contribu- tion 9 78 At WaierviUe 4 70 ^U 48 56 r Mr. Collected by A. Cohoon. John Lantz 50 " Leonard Rodenhizer.... 25 " William Corkum 12^ " Mrs. Jacob Corkum 45 " David Ilodenliizen ..... 25 " Leonard Rodenhizer.... 25 Miss Lucy Hubly 12i Collections 5 57 $7 52 COLCHESTER CO. Collected by II. E, Morrow. Col. at Westchester Lake... 2 •* New Annan •• Folly Lake 1 Miss Rachel DoAvning 1 "Fanny Slack Mr. William Cummings.... 2 Mrs. Thomas 65 42 90 00 m 50 25 $8 84^ GUYSBOROUGH CO. NEW HARBOR. Collected by IV. F. Armstrong, Edward O'Hura 02^ Geo. R Luddington 1 00 James M. Luddington 1 00 Henry Ludaington 1 00 Thomas Luddington 1 00 Mrs. Wm. Oillie 12^ ^^m. Gillie 25 IVichacl Gillie i 00 Wm. O Kara 50 Robert Songster 1 00 Wm. J. Songster 25 Wm. A. Songster 100 Mrs. Wm. A. Songster 50 Collected by Rev. R. R. Philp. New Harbour 11 61 Isaac's Harbour 8 1.5 Tracadie 120 $■20 96 Collected by Rev. A' W. Barss. At Crow Harbour 5 62 " Cole Harbour 2 42 S8 04 " Audrcw T. Songster. 12^ "Moses Barss.... 25 Miss Jane O'Hani 1 00 Mro Ann Luddington 25 Wm. Songster Senr 50 Miss Submit Songster 25 Adum J. Songster 50 CODDLES HARUOK. Collection 7J MANCHESTER. Collection 69 OVYSnOROlGH. Friends 5 00 CAPE BRETON. LITTLE GLACE BAY. Collected by Rev. Arnold Martell.... Mrs. A. Martell.... Evelina Martell ... Mary Martell. W. B. Boggi 1 1 1 1 Mrs. Cameron 2 Friends per A. Mi.rtell 17 Collections 4 GRAND MIKA. V/illlam Huntington.... Fred. Huntington I 3 m r)00 50 .f 37 0'1 HAWKSBUUY. Collected by Rev. J. B. McQuillk. Peter Paint- 5 (Hi " Paint, Es(i 5 0i'i .. 3. Anthony Martell Natlianl'.'' Martell 12i 0(1 .50 W to 00 2.5 ('(I 50 •J.5 2.5 4! $Vd 54il $\\ n Collected by h i^avid.S;nith... '•Jamuel McKeei J^'linJiiirton... Alex. Pushii... I- 1 Ross ^•J-ltoss Donald McDona Jol'ii McDonald ^"1. Burton.... ■'■"IK'S Fri22:e.., f.^s. Hunt Mrs. Potter ,;V"-|"graImm.. m^ 57 HOMEVII.LE. Dea. Arnold Holmes 2 00 Mrs. Sophia Eolmes 1 60 Susan Holmes 50 Annie Holmes o 50 Philip Martell 50 Joseph Holmes 3>) Coileciion 3 91^ $9 21j| MIRA. Dea. Charles Martell 56 Collection 1 44 1^ 00 WEST BAY. Collected by Rev. W. McPJiee. Collections at West Bay 10 75 Jane McKinnon 45 Allan McLean 25 Collection 3 42 Chtisiy McLeod 1 00 Capt. John Mclanis 4 50 Mrs. Mcintosh 1 60 Widow McKcnzie 1 25 Catherine Mclniyre 20 N. G. Brown, Ebs. Hunt 00 Mrs. Potter 2 25 ^Vni.Ingraham 7 oO "'m. lluit Junr 2 00 Murdock McDonald l 75 Mrs. McLean $1 75 Robt. Burton 40 Wm. Frizzle 5 00 $51 50 Donald McDonald 2 Of) Isaac L. Murray 8 OO Lachlan McDouali 3 00 John R.Ross 5 00 Robert Frizzle 5 00 Mrs. John McKeen 1 50 '* James Ross 60 Joseph Ingrabam 8 50 John Cody 4 00 MurdockRoss 2 00 Joshua Tingley 2 20 Murdock McLean 4 80 Alex. MoKenzie 160 John Burton 2 80 Robert Burton 2 80 Fred. Hart 2 00 Articles contributed bO S57 29 MARGAREE C. U. Robt. Burton 2 Lachlin McDonald 1 Mrs. Malcolm McLcod Agustus Irish Mrs. D. McDonald I Jane Ledbctter 1 Wm. Hart Junr 1 Murdock McDiead 5 Wm. R. Burton 2 Jos. L. Ross Donald McDonald 6 Joshua Ross 2 Wm. Himl 5 David Smith 5 Collection at Mahuu 4 Big Intervale... 1 Geo. Ingraham Mark Ingrnham. Wm. S Halt Alex. McDi'iiald. Robert Friz. '.:e... Alex. Pusl 7 . 4 . 1 , 4 .10 Wm. Friz. Ic 4 ,nan, ley .. tircsor Esq. Mrs. Tot J. L. Fn . Joshua 'i Donald ^. w.^o"^ Wm. Ingi 1 im John Mel) .i.ild. Scnr ' Mcl)i;ua d, Junr.. 75 50 25 50 33 00 60 00 95 60 00 00 00 00 00 40 75 00 00 00 00 00 00 G2ii 25 75 00 00 00 25 ^^' r #88 55^ w 58 1 ;'ll " ^^ Collected by Rev. J. F, Kempton. Elizabeth McLcod 60 Joseph Tinpley 2 50 John Ethrid^e 50 Donald McDonald 5 69 Agustus Irish 50 John M urray 5 00 David Smith , 4 00 Jane McDonald...... 1 50 Andrew DeWolf 6 00 Rachel Ross 100 James Frizzle.. 2 00 Lanchiin McDonald 5 00 John McLe'.d 91^ Murdock McDonald 4 00 Collection, Margaree 1 10 $40 20i X' If. S. I Ti!K.\si;i| 18G9. June 1 Jul/ y " IG Aug. 17 Sept. 4 Dec. 8 Nor. 1 Dec. 10 1870. Jan. 19 March 7 '■• 9 " 31 April 30 1869. June 10 By h\Y 9 Aug. 1 1 >*ept. 4 " II '( II Oct. 9 " II '< II " i< (. II ^'ov. 5 1 I I I y\ w J. G A\ lie ''•■"'• C, 1870. " " II Feby. 8 " .1 April 7 " II " 18 •^'«>-31 By Bala) '^"dite.l and found John Steki <■ (( <( « II N. S. BAPTIST HOME MISSIONAKY SOCIETY. Trkasurer's Statement fob Year Ended 318T May, 1870. 1869. Cr. June 1 To Cash on liaiul $425 GO.J July y Central Association 240 89 " IG Province of Nova Scotia (Interest on Debentures) 30 00 * Aug. 17 Eastern Association 285 98 Sept. 4 Cow Bay Mission 20 00 Dec. 8 Fall River Church 75 Nov. 1 Member of Church at Mabou 4 00 Dec. 10 First Comwallis Church 6 OO 1870. Jan. 19 Province of Nova Scotia (Interest on Debentures 30 00 March 7 Granville Street Cliurch 70 ! 2^ ' 9 First Horton ChurcJi 40 00 "31 llev. I. J. Skinner 4 00 April 30 First Comwallis Church 9 39 $1166 74 1869. Dh. June 10 By Rev Wm. McPhee $ 12 00 " " Bro. John Crawley 16 00 " " Secretary, for services 76 00 " " Stationery, Postage, &c 5 75 July 9 Rev. Wra. B. Boggs 67 00 " " " J. F. Kempton 52 60 " " " Wm. McPhce 37 75 Aug. 11 Rufus vSandtonl 24 02 " " II. F Morrow 32 80 Sept. 4 For Copying Press 6 00 Rev. John Miller 62 00 W.F.Armstrong 24 59 Oct. 9 W. F. Armstrong 4 86 " " J. B. Mc(iuillan 32 87 " " George N. Ballantine 3 93 " " Rev. Alfred Chipman 66 00 ' " " Joseph F. Kempton 43 33 •Nov, 5 Atwooil Colioon 32 98 " " Rev. Joseph F. Kempton 16 00 " " •' Jol.n Crawley 4 20 Jan. 6, 1870. " A. W. Barss 31 96 " " " R. R. Philp 20 00 "11 " Wm. McPhee 100 00 Feby. 8 " J. F. Kempton 15 24 " " " Wm. McPhee 10 00 April 7 " E. C. Spinney 65 23 " " " Wm. McPhee 60 00 ,,"18 " J. F. Kempton 63 79 May 31 By Balance 211 94 E. & O. E. $1166 74 Audited and found correct, } D. McN. Parker, Treasurer John Steele. ) -ct?| CONSTITUTION OF TUK N. S. BAPTIST HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY. I. This Society shall be called " The Nova Scotia Baptist Home Missionary Society." II. The object of this Society shall be the preaching of the Gospel throughout Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland, the assistance offeeble Churches, and the planting of new ones. III. Any person may become a member of this Society by con- tributing five shillings and upwards annually, to its funds. Any person contributing live pounds at one time shall be a Life Member, Any person contributing twenty pounds at one time, or whose con- tributions sliall amount to that sum, shall be a Life Director. Every Association or Auxiliary, which contributes annually to this Society shall be entitled to be represented by one Delegate for every five pounds so contributed ; and every Baptist Church contributing annually to the funds of the Society, shall have the privilege of sending a delegate. Siiould the funds so contributed exceed five pounds, such clmrcii shall be entitled to send one delegate for every five pounds contributed, — Provided: That no Association, Auxiliay, or Church, shall be entitled to send more than five Delegates at one time. IV. The officers of this Society shall be a President, Vice-Presi- dents, Secretary, Treasurer, and Auditor, who shall be annually appointed by tlie Society from among its members. V. The Society shall annually appoint a Board of Management, consisting of twenty-four members, members of Baptist Cluirciies, seven of whom shall reside in the place designated, from year to year, as the location of the Board, or in its neigliboriiood, and five shall constitute a quorum. The officers above named shall be er officio members of the Board. The following shall be the duties ot the Board, viz. : — To meet from time to time for the despatch of business, due notice ot such meeting being given ; to appoint Missionaries, and assign their respective spheres of labor ; to expend the funds for the objects of the Society, provided that all amounts contributed for any specific purpose shall be faithfully aiiplied, as far as possible in accordance witii the wishes of the donors; to employ agents for the collection of funds, and for the general advancement of the interests of the Society; and to furnish a report of tlie pro- ceedings of the past year at the Annual meeting. VI. Every Auxiliary Society which shall agree to commit all it* funds to the direction of this Society, shall be entitled to receive 61 'V Missionary labor in such field as it may designate, to an amount at least equal to its contribution ; provided that such designation be intimated at the time of payment. VII. The members of Auxiliary Societies shall be members of this Society. Life Directors shall be entitled to attend and vote at meetings of the Board. VIII. The Annual meeting of the Society shall be held at such time and place as shall be determined upon at a previous Annual meeting. At that meeting, the officers of the Society for the ensu- ing year siiall be appointed, and such other business transacted as the members then present deem expedient. IX. No alteration of this Constitution shall be made without an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members present at an Annual meeting. BYE LAWS OF THK NOYA SOOTIA BAPTIST HOME MISSION BOARD. Akticle 1. — This Board shall meet for the dispatch of business at 4 o'clock, P. M., on the Ist Wednesday of each month, — Also at sueii other times as di:ly called by the Chairman, or Secretary, or two other members of tlie Board. Akticle 2. — Each meeting of the Board shall be opened and closed with prayer, and the minutes of preceding meetings read and approved. Akticle 3. — None but Licentiates from regular Baptist Churches and ordained Miniaters, recognized as such by a regular Baptist Association, shall be employed as Missionaries for the Society. Auticle 4, — No Missionary shall be at liberty to change his field of labor or to extend the time of his service beyond appointment without consent of the Board. AuTicLB 5. — The compensation allowed, generally, for married, and ordained Missionaries shall be eight dollars per week, for oiarried licentiates and unmarried ordained Missionaries seven dollars, for unmarried licentiates six dollars, in each case exclusive of travelling expenses. AniicLE 6. — All Missionaries or pastors, serving under tfite Board are empowered and expected to make all reasonable effort during the time, and in the localities of such service, to collect funds in aid of the Treasury, to be transmitted forthwith to the same, or reported to tlie Board, credited towards labor performed. 68 V J, ^ :-' Article 7.— On the expiration of Missions, reports f.hall be promptly made to the Board, by Missionaries, stating definitely, the number of weeks' service, number of sermons preached, visits niadp, miles travelled, pages of tracts distributed, baptisms perfornu'd Sabbath Schools visited, other meetings attended. Churches, Sal)l)Htli Schools, Temperancej Societies and prayer meetings orgaiii/ed , moneys and otlie'" contributions, with the names of tlie donors ; and Buch other facts connected witli their labors likely to be ot general interest. Article 8. — No moneys shall be paid by the Treasurer, except on an order signed by the Chairman and Secretary. Article 9. — The Chairman and Secretary shall sign no orderj for moneys from the Treasury unless for accounts checked l)y tlie Auditors. Article 10. — No accounts shall be audited until ordered by the Board. Article 11. — The Board shall not accept rnd submit accounts to the Auditors, unless presenting full particulars of debits and credits, &c., as specified in Article 7. Article 12. — The Secretary of this Board, with the consent ot the Editor of the Christidn AJesseiu/er, shall furnish, niontliiy, for publication in that paper, the following items, viz; — Letters received [during the month |, appointments made, amount of funds in the Treasury, amounts due Missionaries, the names of Missionaries and their fields of labor, members of the Board present at last nucting, and such other particulars as may be ordered by the Board, Article 13. — A cojiy of these Bye Laws shall be forwarded by the Secretary to each missionary on his appointment. be ,he de, K'd Htll !d; and eral cept den the 'the )UDt3 and ;ntot r, ior fivcd in the 8 and eting, led by