_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. Adjourned at 9.30 P. M. to meet Thursday morning at nine A. M. Thursday Morning Session. Rev. D. O. Mears conducted a prayer-meeting at 8.15 A. M. President Tobey called the Association to order at 9.15 A. M. Prayer was offered by Rev. William Mellen. Rev. Davis Foster read the report of the committee on the paper presented by Rev. Stacy Fowler. Rev. Daniel T. Fiske, D. D., read the report of the committee on the paper presented by Secretary Strieby. Hon. Edmund D. Sawyer gave the report of the committee on Finance as follows: The Committee appointed to consider and examine the Financial statement of the American Missionary Association, covering the receipts and expenditures for the year ending September 30th, 1878, respectfully submit the following Report: