The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-01

WATCH MEETINGS. LAST NrGHr.-Iast night
Twentieth street, near Pennsylyania avenue
where meeting was being held for the purposes
wnshng the old yesr out and TeSp%ipg u
| copal denomination II has long been the custom
to commence their religious devotions at the
hour Of nine on New years. eve and continue the
kneel and unite In singing the Covenant hymn,
and, as in the present instance, relate their re.
narrow path that leads to the house prepared for
the faithful in heaven. In this chapel, last
night, the Sacrament q the Lords supper was
being iii, and the Covenant hymn was sung. II
is given below, and Is sung each New Years eve
corBSAsr HYMN.
Conc, lot us use tho grace Divine
And all, with Que accord,
oa PssRsssta e. Ss,i Rip r. Lord
Give up ourselves, through Jesus power,
His name To- glorify;
For God to live and die.
rf BE- ' sSor sep TS S i mina R0m'n make
We will no more our God forsakc.
Or cast his words behind.
wenover will throw Of his fear,
And II thou art we'll Iii pleased lea Sn 70 hear.
Come down and moet us now.
Thee, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
The peaceful answer give
TQaaeh tho GOV nant blood apply.
which takes our sins away:
And register our names on high,
-. And keep us to that day.
AT Wesley chapel, corner Of Fifth and +
streets, Rev. A. II. Ames, pastor, led In the cxer.
Q iHes, which commenced by singing and praycr'
The pastor followed with an appropriate Sermon
statements by the members. There was fair
ness Of tie night. "
avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets, the
ceremonies were conducted by Rev. William
krebles, the pastor. There was good attend
the order Of the Occasion. '''' p'''0''' "''S
AT nearly all Of the Methodist churches in the
coiored churches were allied with the wakeiui
watchers.
As the folks wendell their way home from the
churches, their ears were occasionally salutcd
by the discharge of firearms.
AT midnight the bells Of several of the churches
were rung, and this was kept up until late this
morning.
HOLIDAY GATHERING OF SABBATH SCHOOL
GnILPn at The eleventh annual holiday gather.
Sabbath school children took place at the above
church yesterday afternoon at 8 o'clock. The
sacred cdihce was tastcfully and appropriately
DECORATED OH the occasion with cvergreens, and
two handsome Christmas trees, filled with every
conceivable description OF fancy confectionery
besides large number OF juvenile books of a
religious character.
The church was well nllcd with happy and
smiling children, besides large concoursc of
ladies' and gentlemen attached to the congrcga-
tlon, and the exercises were of the most pleasing
description, consisting principally Of singing by
the children.
Mr.. Dcvercux presented q magnihccnty bound
copy Of APplcton's Encyclopedia, In sixteen vol.
tor, in q neat address, which was responded TO in
n fclcitous manner by the reverend recipient.
MT. WIN; Garley, son Of the pastor, was pre-
airy, by MIR. U. NJ. Parks, superintendent of the
Mr.. VIM. McLain also came In for share Of
marked favor, being presented with hand.
somely bound book by Mr.. T. Nj. Embrey.
AT the conclusion ofthe presentations, the con.
tents Of the Christmas trees were distributed to
the children, which were received with great
of delight, after which the beau.
tiinl hymn Of the . Beautiful River" was sung
The following hymn, composed for the occasion |
BY DR.. Gurey, was also sung In fine style:
Safely through another year
Let us praise II I'm now and here.
Por His care from DAY to day:
Gii,s descending from above
Through our dear lmmanucl.
God with us, We bless His name;
Through His hands our mercies como
,,JoIn the chorus every one.
our thank offerings at His fcct
Hear US, Saviour, while we pray
Make us for Thy service meet.
Holy Spirit Friend and GuIdel
We would chant Thy praises too:
Sent to us by Hin who died,
We have found Thee kind and true:
Through the year Thy love has been
Constant, gentle, full. and frees
In tho trials we have seen
Our best comforts came from Thee.
Glory to tho Triune God,
Father. Son. and Holy Ghost!
Though We feel Thy Christening rod,
Still we make in Thee our boast:
Thou our strougth aud refuge art,
All our springs In Thee are found;
Shed Thy love In every heart,
Make our love 10 Thee abound.
We will bless Thee while We live,
Bless Thee for Thy grace and care:
All the mercies Thou dost give,
Aud In which we have share,
Shall but prompt our souls to cling
with fonder love to Thee;
Through times years Thy praise well sing,
And through all eternity,
A MEETING OF CoLoRED WoRKINuMEN was
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