The report of the committee on the paper of Rev. George L. Walker, D. D. was read by Rev. Samuel P. Leeds, D. D., who opened the discussion of the report, followed by Rev. Samuel Harrison, of Pittsfield, and Rev. Addison P. Foster, of Jersey City. Secretary Strieby was invited to speak upon the pending question. Rev. George Juchau and Rev. David O. Mears continued the discussion.
On motion of Secretary Strieby, it was voted “That the papers read before this body, together with the reports of the committees thereon, be accepted and referred to the Executive Committee for publication at its discretion.”
Rev. Benj. F. Hamilton, D. D., gave the report of the committee on the paper presented by Rev. Ebenezer Cutler, D. D. The report was discussed by Rev. Benj. F. Hamilton, Rev. Albert H. Plumb, Rev. Jesse Jones, Rev. G. B. Willcox, D. D., and Rev. George F. Wright.
Rev. Jeremiah K. Aldrich, of Nashua, reported in behalf of the committee upon the paper presented by Dist. Sec. Chas. L. Woodworth. The report was discussed by Secretary Strieby, and Rev. Geo. F. Stanton, of Weymouth. The report was accepted, and the following resolution, appended thereto, was adopted:
Resolved, That, as God raised up His ancient people, and made them the repository of the truth, to prepare the way for the advent of the Saviour, when the fullness of time should come, so He has raised up this nation to carry forward that truth to its final consummation, and that it becometh us to put forth every possible effort for accomplishing this work, in humble reliance upon the direct agency of the Holy Spirit, believing that God will bless well-directed, earnest Christian effort, energize and apply the truth by the personal presence and power of a living Christ; and that we regard the American Missionary Association as one of the most direct and efficient agencies for securing this end, and would press its claim upon our churches for an increase in benevolent contributions, that its work may be enlarged and prosecuted with increased vigor.
At 5.15 the Association adjourned to meet at 7.30 P. M. Benediction by Rev. Daniel T. Fiske, D. D.
Evening Session.
7.30.—President Edward S. Tobey in the chair. Rev. Thomas T. Richmond offered prayer. The evening session was occupied by those who were formerly in the employ of the Association.
Addresses were made by Rev. Charles M. Southgate, of Dedham., Rev. Sylvanus Heywood, of N. H., Rev. Martin L. Williston, of N. Y., and Rev. Walter S. Alexander, of New Orleans, President of Straight University.
During the evening the choir sang several Jubilee Songs.