The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-12-01
Notes from the Churches.

Notes from the Churches.
With the services of last Sunday the
pastoral connection of the Rev. DR.. Moore
with the First Presbyterian church came to
m end. Anticipation of farewell sermon
filed the church in: the morning to its ut
most capacity, the congregation being COM
posed not only of persons of DR.. Moore's
Immediate charge, and of his own branch
of the church, but of his admirers in other
denominations, and many who are seldom
seen in o house of worship. His text was
the words Of Revelation, Hold fast till l
come" and the discourse was mastery
effort. At night the church was crowded
until there was scarcely sitting or standing
room in any part Of the building. The
pulpit was occupied by Rev. Drs. Moore,
Baird, Hoge, and Brown, and in the body
of the church were noticed several Presby-
terian and Episcopal clergymen. After a
voluntary by the choir, the services were
commenced by the singing of the hymn
"Blest b. the tie that binds" &C..
to an old and favorite tune Of the retiring
pastor. Then was read the eminently ap-
propriate scripture found in the twentieth
chapter Of Acts, which describes the part
ing of Paul from the Christian elders of
Jerusalem prior to his voyage to Rome.
The text OF DR.. Moore's sermon was the
thirty second verse of the eleventh chapter of
Luke's Gospel: "The men Of Nineveh shall
rise up in the judgment with the men of
this generation, and shall condemn II for
they repented at the preaching of Jonas
and behold greater than Jonas is here"
1t was such a sermon as the people of DR..
Moores church have been privileged to hear
Sabbath after Sabbath for twenty-one years,
characterized by all the beautiful simplicity
of his style and that persuasive eloquence
which have gained him so many admirers.
Only slight reference was made to the
change about to take place in the relation
between him and his people, and that was
in eminent good taste, and only for the pur-
pose Of making more impressive an appeal
to the impenitent who have been sitting
under his ministry without apparent effect.
After the sermon, Rev. Dr.. Hoge made
few remarks, testifying to the worth of the
departing minister, mentioning the long and
uninterrupted friendship existing between
them, and then in prayer gave utterance to
the sentiments which found place in almost
every heart in the congregation. Few per-
sons were unaffected during the prayers,
and the sobbing of sad hearts was audible
in every part of the house. The whole
congregation then joined in singing
"Praise God from whom all blessing flow;
after which the apostolic benediction was
pronounced in faltering accents by the pas
tor. DR.. Moore carries with him to his
new field the kind wishes and warm regard
of the whole community.
The Rev. J. G.. Neiffer, whose visit to
Richmond last summer will be remembered
by many, has returned, and is taking steps
toward the formation of an English Lu-
theran church. He thinks the prospect en-
couraging, and until further notice he will
preach in the Universalist church, on Mayo
street, every Sunday morning.
At the Second Baptist church, on last
Sunday night, Rev. Mr.. Massie baptized
six persons converted during the recent re-
vival at the Sidney church.
The first Baptist church was crowded to
overlooking on Sunday night. DR.. Bur-
rows baptized nine persons on the occasion.
At the Leigh-street Baptist church on Sun
day morning DR.. Burrows, of the First
church, preached to large congregation.
A collection was lifted for the benefit Of
about 500 thus raised. AT night Rev. Mr..
Dickinson baptized one person.
Rev. William U. Murkland, a talented
and eloquent young minister from Amelia
county, preached twice at the Third Pres
byterian church on Sunday last, and made
most favorable impression. Deep serious
ness in the congregation was remarked du-
ring the afternoon service. The pastor Of
this church is absent from the city III
Rockingham county.
At the United Presbyterian church the
sacrament of the Lords Supper was admin
istered in the morning, and fifteen persons
received into the church. A special SER
vice was held at night.
Last Sunday being Advent, the Episcopal
churches were unusually well atte nded,
and sermons were preached appropriate to
the day. Rev. George Peterkin preached
at St. James in the morning from Matthew
q, 81 "Behold, thy king cometh.' At
night Rev. DR.. Minnigerode preached at
the same church. The text of Rev. Mr..
Dashiell, of St. Marks, at night, was He
brews, lst chapter, llth and 18th verses.
Rev. J. C. Granbery is expected to take
charge of the Centenary Methodist church
on Sunday next.