There are other open doors which we should enter at once. We can hear the word of command: “Go up and possess the land.” How much good a little financial aid would do just now in the beginning of church enterprises, which, by God’s help, would grow into important centers of good for the race. I believe so thoroughly in the comity of churches, that where the field is already occupied by other churches, and vigorously cultivated by them, and the religious needs of the people are met, I would not favor the establishment of another church, though its creed and polity were more to our inclination. But the field is so broad, and the destitution so great, that there is room for the expenditure of the largest sympathy and the most vigorous effort toward church enlargement. This missionary spirit was felt by the Association, and the session of most tender interest was the last, when the broad subject of missions was presented by eight speakers selected by the business committee. The meeting had a glow to it that was refreshing. Every one seemed to catch the inspiration and to respond heartily to it. Our field agent, Dr. Roy, always welcome, and always charged with just the message which these churches and brethren need, brought to us again this year, vigorous words, wise counsels, and the kindest, most sympathetic spirit. Our association would hardly seem complete without him. Thus another year of effort, of struggle and of self-denial for Christ, has left its record upon the churches, and has, we trust, made a record in heaven, which we shall be willing to meet. * * * * * CONCERT EXERCISE. [This Concert Exercise will be enlarged and published in separate form, and supplied gratuitously to any who may wish it for concert purposes, on application to Rev. G. D. Pike, 56 Reade street, New York.] TEMPERANCE WORK IN MISSIONS OF A. M. A. Singing. “Dare to do right. Dare to be true.” Responsive Readings. Leader. “Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die; it shall be a statute forever throughout your generations.” Lev. 10:9. Girls. And the angel of the Lord said to the mother of Sampson: “Thou shalt bear a son. Beware and drink not wine nor strong drink; for the child shall be a Nazarite unto God to the day of his death.” Judges 13:3, 4, 7. Boys. “We will drink no wine, for Jonadab, the son of Rachab, our father, commanded us, saying, ye shall drink no wine, neither ye nor your sons forever.” Jer. 35:6. Leader. “It is not for kings to drink wine, nor for princes strong drink.” Prov. 31:4. Girls. “Lest they drink and forget law and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.” Prov. 31:5. Boys. “Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength and not for drunkenness.” Eccl. 10:17.