The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1866-10-24

| The following resolution was offered by the
/ Rev. G.. W. Lane, and adopted by Presbytery,
I viz.
Uhaeas, David Laney, Joseph Williams,
and Robert Carter, cOlOred members of the
/ Presbyterian Church, have been ordained by
this PreSbytery with all the powers and prvi-
leges of ordained ministers exclusively for col
Ored people, the Presbytery hereby instructs
| the Stated Clerk to enroll their names as mem
bers of this Presbytery, with full power to
suggest, discuss, and vote upon all plans and
measures relating to the spiritual welfare Of
cOOred people and the PreSbytery hereby
declares that TO this extent only are they mem
bers of this PreSbytery
The Rev. MeSSrs. James Woodrow and VIM.
Finn, and ruling elders j. j. Gresham and
j. j. Robertson, were chosen commissioners
to the General Assembly; and the Rev
AIessrs. C. W Lane and c. H. Cartledge,
with ruling elders j. A. Ansey and W. T.
Daniel, alternateS.
\ call from Washington Church for the pas
toral services of the Rev f. NJ. Green, was
laid before Presbytery, and being found in
o. der was placed in his hands; and he having
81 united his acceptance of the same, Presby-
terry ordered that he be installed as pastor of
that church on the 18th of October next that
the Rev. Z. W. Lane preside and preach the
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the pastor and the Rev. H. p Cleveland, the
charge to the people. 1t was.
Res0lred, That in the Judgment of this
PreSbytery, it Is the duty Of every member of
the body to give a full account of all the pro-
eeedings of our meetings to the people of their
charges.
ReUiralof HopelCeH Church, South Cdroliaa.
We have recently been visited by revival of
great depth, pervading the entire congrega-
ton, and awakening saint and sinner, in Hope
y church. The piety Of the people Of God
has been rekindled, and twenty-seven have
been added to their number, eighteen whites
and nine cOlored persons. Several brethren
assisted US during eleven days of continued
meetings and they seemed only to wax more
and more earnest the longer they remained.
They seem to have come prepared to declare,
and to declare earnestly, the whole counsel of
God. They dwelt, as by common consent, upon
the need, guilt, and depravity of man, the
Judgment day, the doom of the sinner and the
castaway the refuge from the storm and kin
bred topics, with unusual fdehtys and plain
ness, and God added his blessing to his word
They prayed as they preached, with heartfelt
and jmpOrtunate earneStneSS. And God gave
power to their words and answered their
prayers.
Services at State Line Church, Ea.-The
Rev j. T. Davidson, in note dated at Ho-
mer, La, on the 22d ult, says" have Just
returned from communion season at State
Line Church, where | was assisted by brother
A. r. Banks. We received four precious
souls into the Church and baptized sixteen
children. There is an increased interest on
the subject of religion throughout this section
of country, and we are encouraged to labOrVOn
q o 4 H.
Sharon Church, North Carolina. Rev.
Mr.. Johnston writes to the North Carolina
Presbyterian,
We have just closed one of the most pre-
ciOuS and interesting meetings ever enjoyed in
this part Of the country.
God has done for Us more than we had
asked. The members of Sharon Church and
professors Of religion throughout the commu-
nifty, Of various persuasions were greatly |
rCriCed-enemies were reconciled-Sinaers |
awakened and forty three or four professed |
hopes Of conversion. There was no unusual |
excitement; it was, | fondly trust, genuine |
and complete work OF the good Spirit of the |
Lord The oldest people in the community |
say they never witnessed such a season, so !
many special indications Of the influence Of
the Holy Spirit
Again the Spirit presence was manifest |
in the way the elders of the church went to
work. ThSnk the Lord, for elders who feel for !
the flock VINO pray for them, who echort them, |
who talk to them The elders on this occa-
sion took charge Of the prayer-meetings, when |
no minister was preSent-exhOrted in prayer |
meeting anG in the inquiry meeting-and did |
their part towards recOnciling enemies.
Again the SPIRITS presence was manifest
IN the way the membership were stirred up to
do their duty Being upheld by Gods free
spirit, they taught tranSgresSOrS His ways and
sinners were converted unto Him-they talked
to one another and to the impenitent and to
mourGers and reported to the pastor the pro-
gress Of the meeting and the condition OF
friends, companions and neighbOrs Oh how
good and kind was God to US poor unworthy
sinners
Again: the presence of the Spirit was man
ifeSted among the freedmen. Some of them
who had wandered from the fold returned, con-
Tossing their sins and asking to be restored
Some were awakened, and some, we hope,
They attended the meeting in
crowds every day and were attentive preach
ing.
Rec C. KmgsJ,oy, in a letter to the Chris
iidR Observer says:
Our long tried and faithful missionary as
sOciate, Rev. .. ByingtOn, has been compelled
to leave the Nation on account of feeble
health. Some one Is much needed to take his
station, aud to preach the gospel to the ChOc
taWs In that part Of the Nation that he has
occupied. Ii will be a hard service, and will
require one who can endure hardness. as good
soldier Of Jesus Christ The Choctaws have
been greatly demoralized by the war. The
state of things Is slowly improving. Many Of
the pillars Of our churches have been removed
to higher and hOlier service. If we had
humble, devoted men, who could travel, and
preach ashley might find opportunity, and visit
from house to house, We might hope to see
their labors crowned with blessing. This
would require a knowledge of the ChOetaw Ian
guage, or a faithful interpreter.
l have seen no report Of the result of the
proposal Of the Committee Of Publication to
raise $50, 900 to commence operations with. 1t
probably has been reported, but as we get but
a part Of our papers, | have missed it. There
are individuals here who ought to aid in such
an object, but whether they will Is uncertain
We need data Of what has been done and is
still wanting, 20 enable Us to make the appli-
cation We are here far behind the times
Papers DO not usually reach us until more than
q month after date, aud sometimes 1t Is much
longer.
Washington Church, North CarolaG.-We |
are glad TO see Acknowledgements OF various
sums for the rebuilding of this church, and
hope the North Carolina brethren will soon
raise the whole amount. Let the church mt
be an example for others they /
raised an hundred and fifty dollars
NashrjUe P.eSIgiaH.-At its recent meet
inc, the letter granted the Rev Dr. Lapsley,
dismissing him to the Presbytery of Louisville,
was Withdrawn at his own request and his |
name was restored to the roll
Rer. James 4. WaddeHs Post Office IS
changed from Union. Monroe county. West |