The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-08-05

VIRGINIA SUNDAT-SCH00L SOCIETY
This Society met in Centenary church, pur-
suant to adjournment, at half-past 8 O'CLOCK
last night, and was called to order by Blshop
Doggett, president. After opening with re-
lieious exercises, the Society adjourned to
| meet at the same place this morning at l0
o'clock. The President then introduced
Rev. J. C. Granbery, who held the audience
| spell-bound in an address Of about fifty
minutes, short synopsis of which we give
below: ....,-
| "And whose shall receive one such little M child
| in nv name, receiycth me''-Aatths7r, lah chap
| ter, 5th ueTSe . s'.: -s.- s..ss t..1s.
This was text chosen by Christ, preach
ed on n special occasion, but recorded for
tbe use of all generations. Surrounded by
his apostles, o chosen band, each eager to
do MI for, the Master who, while discussing
the mission of Christ on earth, and being
unable to agree, came to Him 1or MS decl-
sion, asking Him who should be greatest;
They were all anxious to know VINO snouid
be selected as greatest. Christ took littie
child, and he was the text. Chrlst salo
Let those who would rank highest be as
this child-humble, confiding, atfectionate,
and pure-and he shall be greatest" Eter-
nity alone will reveal, amid the trumpets OF
the last day, who it is that has lived like o
child. Receive Christ like little child.
He who would be more, like Christ, must
he like g. sI,man in knowledge but child
in malice.' The highest intellect may
well learn by studying childhood.
The SUNDAY School.-Until upon our raw
ished vision shall burst the sight Of the
white-robed host, where shall we see such
happy faces as in the Sabbath school!
Teachers should be Christians but many
Sunday school has been the means of the
teacher's conversion. ."e.. 81. -
The Loue aoe Shoao Christ arhen are Re
ce;ue u Little Mud.-To show Christ's kind
ness man has only to move few steps, and
he will find those whom Christ calls his own
little children, and what you do unto them
He will account as done unto Him. he
will reward those who seek His little ones
in oil the dark places Of earth, and does
unto them as He has commandeds mo Won
der when the love Of Christ constraineth
them that man builds asylums, gives chari-
ties, and seeks to do good to these little
ones. To receive Christ is to receive chill
dren gladly.
To teach q child the words Of Jesus is to
receive Christ. There is always something
lovely in childhood but that is not all-lt
will have an Immortality for veal or woe.
Shall the jewel in that little ,casket be
saved Two paths invite the steps OF
childhood. Looking along one, we see oil
the vices of fallen human nature, and it
ends in the black horrors of the Internal
pit the other abounds in all the Christian
graces, and leads to the Celestial City.
Which path shall he take Shall the one
say, in remorse for misspent life, that In
youth no man cared for my soul 1t is not
the will of God that even one little one
should perish and woe to the man who
seeks not, in the use Of the instrumental
ties within his reach, to save the children.
Relation of Parent, Pastor, and Church
to the Sunday SCho0l.-It has been ordaln-
ed that the parental care should always be
over the children. God has given us the
instinct of parental affection, and the child
the reciprocal heart. Parents should be
firm in maintaining moral influence. But
the parents need help, and they must seek
all the agencies they can get to shield the
child from the attacks of Satan; and in no
better place can aid be found than in the
Sunday school, They should seek suit
uDle bCuOOl, anu ulu III Wv iSSS0AS "AN
other means used for their good. 5. ..
The pastor bears a two-fold relation to
the Sunday school-that Of an ambassador
of Christ, their spiritual father--and he
should, by apt anecdote, happy illustra-
tion, and plain language, gain their hearts
and seek their conversion-and that Of on
example to all by taking part in the good
works of the Sunday school. Let him
wrestle with God in behalf Of the Sunday
school. His presence, counsel, and help
should establish and extend the school. = . 4
The Church, as whole, owe duty to
the Sunday school. Children whose parents
lead them in forbidden paths, or who fail
to say word for Christ, are committed to
the Church. They must be saved, or they
will be turned over to the evil influences of
the wicked world. There are many noble
hearts engaged in this work. We bid you
90 on in the name of Christ as co-workers
of the pastors. Bright will be the crown that
Christ shall give you as co-laborers with
him in receiving them. God will pour out
his spirit upon all engaged in this work.
May God give greater zeal and greater en-
ergy, and may the day soon dawn when,
through the instrumentalities he has or
ua1neu, every hHee sHdil pom ahA "oiSAAP
Him who commended little children to our
care. .,. ...,
The President, Bishop Doggett, will open
the session this morning with religious ex-
ercises, following which he will address the
Society, and then read his annual report of
the operations of the Society during the
past year. This being the first annual
meeting of the Society, the proceedings
will be regarded with great deal Of inte-
rest by all engaged in the growing work of
Sunday schools. 1t is considered as being
one of the most important gatherings of
this denomination, calling together, as it
does, so much of the talent Of the Church;
and we doubt not the influence OF this
meeting will be felt throughout the entire
State. We learn that the number OF dele
gates is fully up to the expectations OF the
committee, and their enthusiasm unabated.
RELIGIOUS LECTURE.-The Rev. James
A. Duncan, D. D., will deliver lecture to
Sunday school teachers in Centenary church
this evening at S15 o'clock. We learn that
this address has been prepared at the soli-
citation of the committee, to be delivered
during the session of the Virginia Sunday
school Society, and we have no doubt
the many admirers Of DR.. Duncan will be
pleased to hear him Oh this popular theme.