The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-21
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we have heard of clergyman VINO, on
his way to church with some gay young
people, boosted that he could preach a
sermon ertempOre On moments notice II
any one would give him the text. One OF
the company Immediately proposed that
he should do it that afternoon. lie con-
sented, and the text selected was,
"Ephraim is cake not turned" lie
broke down entirely before he was half
through. The sermon is still remembered
in the parish as the half-baked sermon.
There is an old lady residing in the coun-
try parts of one Of our eastern dioceses
who is mother in Israel, and who, when
ever the bishop or any Of the dignitaries OF
the church visit her parish, always has a
dinner party, and invites thereto the mag
mates Of the village. On such occasions
the affairs of the church in the neighbour
hood are freely discussed. On one Of these
the fact was mentioned that former
rector had returned to his old parish in
the neighborhood. So a clergyman pre-
sent expressed the opinion that the good
brother, though an excellent preacher IN
some respects, failed in one particular at
least-that he did not preach Christ with
sufficient prominence. This started up the
old lady, who considered the person crti-
cised her special protege, and was herself
quite a character. She called out from
her place at the head of the table, Sir,
YOU are mistaken. Mr.: P breaches
Christ as much as you do, only he don't
make great fuss about it."
There was great wedding in a neigh
boring city in family which was exceed
ingly numerous. The bridal party, with
the clergyman, were gathered in small
boudoir that opened into the main parlor
by folding doors. In this main parlor were
gathered great crowd of the relatives, all
belonging to this proverbially numerous
family. The sliding of the doors was a
signal for the beginning OF the services.
Immediately upon their unfolding and re-
vealing to the bridal party the numerous
company gathered to witness the cere
mony the minister began his prayer thus
"Lord, what a multitude "-before ne
could add "of mercies the invited guests
had caught an idea very different from that
intended, and were so amused as TO lose
half the solemnity Of the occasion.
Bishop Potter recently told his conven-
ton an excellent story, which we wish to
fasten in print. a distinguished nobleman
gave very luxurious dinner. A would-be
censor Of morals was invited. lie refused
the wine with emphasis, he declined every
dainty with manner that implied censure,
and taking little mashed potato ne
poured upon it little vinegar for his meal.
ut was found, by the way, that ne hau
dined elsewhere.) One OF the guests asked
his host the question, " How long Will tnls
man live on such diet ?" The lord re-
piled, GAS long as we notice him."
SIS 80 long," said the Bishop, -" will some
men in our Church keep up stir with un-
welcome novelties"
James and Edward had quarrelled. So
as James had been the most to blame he
was sent up stairs alone to think over ms
sin and repent. When his mother called
him down she asked him what he had bee
doing.
He replied, Praying" -.
dwell, my boy, what did you pray for %
His reply was, 81 prayed God TO par,
don Eddy and make him good boy, and
bless all my deeds"
Avery good illustration of self-righteous'
ness.
A certain couptryman went to hear q
bishop preach for the first time. When ne
got home the family asked him many
questions; one of which was, "Did the
bishop appear stuck up :"
ooh no. he replied, not bit. Why
he actually preached in his shirt-sleeVes.'
Many cow stands in green pasture
and wistfully gazes forth into the dusty
road, impatient for that which would bring
no refreshment.- Church Monthly for De
Cember.