Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1858-03-30
the present revivals, they have large cOngrega-
ton, and large prosperous Sabbath School.

In the basement of Ihis church, yesterday
evening we found large number OF people,
Indeed, the room was filled with about all that 1t
would seat comfortably, allowing for chairs
which had been brought in. The services con-
sisted of prayers and songs Many feFVent
praye were offered by different citizens, and
the influence seemed highly indicative of the
best results There wants, we think, but more
more spacious apartments, to insure increased
audiences.
The Rev. Mr. Moffat breaches at this church,
at half past seven this evening. The prayer
meeting will be held, as usual, at o'clock.
SERMON OF REV. ]. E. WILSON, FOURTH STREET
METHODIST CHURCH.
The pulpit of Rev. j. Il. Wilson was filled
on Sunday forenoon by minister from Missis-
sippi
Epistle to the Hebrews, 18th chap, 9th verse,
reading
81 will never leave thee nor forsake thee.
The Rev. gentleman went on to show, first,
that Christ was naturally present to Ills
people now, as when on earth incarnate. Sec
Ond that He has not altered his dispositions to-
wards them Third, the speaker dwelt upon
the offices of Chrirt as an lnterceSsOr, pprtlcu-
larly: and fourthly and finally, that He is with
his people in the hour of death, concluding thus
elOquently:
''Andwhen relentless death hurls his poisoned
javelin at thy naked heart He is near enough to
take the sting away. The very shadow ofdeath
proves that there must be great light some
where not far off. And up yonder every heart
pulsates, every song MARBLES, every foot is mu-
steal with His love. What supported you, o!
christian, in those heavy trials and crosses p
Something whispered in my ear, 81 will never
leave thee nor iorsake thee" And, o! We re-
deemed sinners from earth. what made you so
happy, when the cold Jordan dashed your pill
grim feet? The same voice cheered me, 81 will
never leave thee" This is the life of the New
Song perpetuated and reyerberated forever:
For he, who hears that thrilling strain,
VIII want no other song again.
ST. MATHEWS CHURCH, (EPIscoPALIAN.)
In the forenoon Rev. MIR. Perkins preached a
sermon intended to inaugurate the ceremonies
incident to Passion Weck-or the comemora-
ton of the antecedent circumstances and cruel
tiXion of Christ His text was from the Gospel
according to Mathew; 21st chap. and 10th verse,
reading
And when he was come into Jerusalem, all
the city was amazed, saying, who is this ?"
The sermon of Mr.. Perkins was of narrative
kind and as such, hardly susceptible of digest,
or the piece commissioning which our limited
space demands. He commenced by observing
that in the commemorative celebrations of the
church, (Episcopalian,) this day is the first day
of the week called Passion Week, because fits
being the week in which are grouped together
the important events Immediately preceding the
crucihxGOn of our Saviour: viz: His entry into
eventful circumstances transpired-his celebra-
ton of the Passover-his agoniZing in the Gar
den of Gesthemane--his betrayal into the
hands of his enemies by one of the twelye--hs
mock triai-his sentencC--hs being led away
to cruciiixion, and finally the browning act, by
which the work was finished. Every day that
follows, of which this is the first, teens with
circumstances of deep interest, which Will en-
gage our attentions from this on through the
week, until the grand and awful but blessed
contamination is reached.
The Rev. speaker then went on to narratc
in detail, the incidents attendant upon the Saw
iOurs starting for Jericho-how the train of his
followers increased as he approached the gates of
Jerusalem, where men, women and children set
up the sautations which excited the Indignation
and jealousy of the chief priests and scribes.
Yesterday morning at 2 past services were
held in the same Notwithstanding simply
reading, singing and praying Last evening
services were again held ut which Mr.. Perkins
set forth in lecture the ideas and events which
these series (each. day Eere intended to com
memoratc. Great interest seemed to obtain in
these morning and evening meetings. We were
surprised especially in the morning, to find so
respectable meeting present.
NORTH STREET NJ F. Cnuncn.
Rev. Mr.. Regar preached on Sunday to large
congregation. On Sunday eveningit was under
Stood the regular pastor would preach, but when
the congregation assembled, strange form as
cended the pulpit, took text and commenced the
delivery of powerful sermon. Not one of the
aggregation, I'VE understand, knew who the
stranger was. Throughout the discourse he
was listened to with marked attention not un-
mixed with wonder and pleasant surprise. The
stranger stated during the discourse that he had
preached in this city twenty years ago, but had
not since, and in all probability never would
again. After the sermon was over and the con-
gresatiOn dismissed, there was prevalent in
quiry as to who the strange preacher was, but
no could tell twas the Rev. DR.. Abbey of the
Mississippi conference.
Daily prayer meetings will hereafter be held
at this church every evening at half past one
o'clock
The LATEST News by yesterdays mails, is
that there is some danger OF Lecornpton
passing the House. special despatch to the
N. Y. Tribune says:
The impracability of a few Republican mem
hers who don't want To vote for Crittenden'S