The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-05-17


Mr.. Charles Kegler, on behalf Of the book
publishing committee, submitted report.
On motion II was ordered that the appll'
cation OF the board Of publication for the re-
ductlon OF ten per cent. on their premiums
for their salcs Of the hymn book be granted
from this meeting Of the Synod. Amer some
discussion upon this resolution n motion was
made and carried that for the present u De
laid upon the table.
Rev. DR.. Butler introduced the delegate
from the Reformed Dutch Church, Rev. NJ.
s. Hutton, d. d. His certificate was read,
and on motion of Synod Tuesday morning
was set apart TO hear the delegates from cor
responding bodies.
On motion the Synod took recess until |
o'clock for the purpose OF waiting upon the
President.
Adjourned, with prayer by Rev. Mr..
Springer.
Upon reassembling, the Synod was opened
with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Empic, after which
Rev. DIR. Hutter, on behalf OF the trustees,
presented report from the pastors fund |
committee; the report was adopted.
communication was received from Gen |
eral Howard, extending an invitation to visit |
Howard unlyerlty. The invitation was ac-
eepted, and vote OF thanks rendered Gen. |
Howard.
The Publication and Home Missionary
Societies then held their meeting, con-
Stunning the time until the hour Of adjourn
ment.
The report of the societies will be made
hereafter.
Last evening the communion service was
rendered at 81. Paul's church, and many Of
the members Of the Synod were In attend
ance. Rev. DR.. Valentine conducted the
service.
The Synod will rcasscmblc for general
business this morning, at o'clock.
REPORT OF SOUTH WASHINGTON SUNDAY
SCHOOL UNION.
The South Washington Sunday schools
will hold their annual anniversary to-day, and
will pass by the White House in their march
and will be reviewed by the President. The
GLOWING report will be read
ellotc-Laborerss Another year has passed
in the history Of the Sunday schools. The
record Of its eonquests, Its failures, It's Joys,
Its sorrows, Is written.
There are times when II Is well for men TO
pause In their career and look back over the
past that they may learn better the demands
of the future. THIS being the time set apart
for that purpose, we will attempt TO sketch n
brief outline OF what has been done during
the year.
To the eye ofthe superficial observer there
would seem 10 be very little progress. There
were Ave schools then In the Union, there are
but five now; the number OF the scholars
has not materially increased; but We must
look deeper for our success, and we will find
that the grand object Of the Sunday school
cause has In great many cases been at
tanned, and our hearts will overflow In gratl-
tude 10 God that our labor has not been In
vain.
Sixty-four times during the year has there
been JOY In heaven over souls born into the
kingdom Of God through the fundamentally
of these i've Sunday schools. And the report
Is that the interest is increasing and deepen
Ing. May we not hope that God will In the
future bless us with more copious showers OF
His grace than In the past and the anthem
of praise swell louder and more joyful as
new voices join the choir Of the redeemed.
In some of the schools there are prayer
meetings conducted by the scholars; thus
the young are enllsting their energies on the
side OF Christ, influencing their companions
by their example, and growing up stable,
working Christians.
The missionary WORK Is also receiving q
great deal OF attention by the schools. South
Washington has been districted, and ar
rangements have been made by which every
family may be visited and parents and chill
dren Invited to the house of God.
The monthly meetings OF the Union have
been steadily growing in interest, until we
have become straitcned for room to ac-
cOmmodate those who would attend.
IL may be well to state here that, before
ington City Sunday School Union, but on
account Of the distance from the other part
of the city making II impracticable to attend
their meetings, Ii has long been thought by
many that we should form a separate union /;
so In January last a resolution was passed
organizing the Union of South Washington.
constitution and bylaws were adopted,
officers elected, and this Is our first indepen-
dent celebration. In this we have not scpa-
rated from the great army, but have only
formed new division that we may battle
more effectively in pulling down the strong
holds OF the enemy and accomplishing the
glorious mission Of the Sunday school.
The reports received from the schools give
the following results; Number of teachers,
lO5i number Of scholars, 942; number In
adult Bible classes, 90; number in infant
classes, 2s5i number of conversions, o.;
number OF deaths, 3; volumes In library,
2,1elj amount collected for school purposes,
s876i amount collected for missionary pur-
poses, S25l.
Surely from this statement we may gather
courage TO go on with Increased zeal in the
good work. Much has been done, but much
remains to be done, and "the field is white
for the harvest" Then call out every
reaper, and let the sickle be thrust in, for
God has promised ''you shall reap If you
faint not"
Soy H IN he So Ho m, q, ,Sr SEED Ssas
To doubt and fear give thou u o heed
Broadcast II o err the land -
.Fellow-laborers, let us be faithful and often
found at the throne Of grace pleading for a
blessing on our labors. Let us make IL our
constant aim TO lead the lambs into the fold
OF the Great Shepherd, and when our earthly
mission is accomplished may this be our re-
ward, to cast our crowns at the Redecmer's
feet, and say "not unto us, not unto uA, o
Lord, but unto Thy name be all the glory"
CITY PASTOR CALL.
II Is stated that the congregation of the
West Presbyterian church, of Wilmington,
Delaware, have rendered InnnimOus cali
to Rev. Geo, II. Smyth, Of the Sixth Prcsby-
terrain church, Of this city to become their
pastor.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES Yesterday.
very many Of the pulpits of our CITY
churches were occupied by the ministers Of
the Lutheran Church now in this city. MANY
OF these ministers had large and attentive |
audiences.
AT the Unitarian church, the pastor, Rev,
VIM sherman, preached morning and eve
ming, taking for his subject in the morning,
Mans Life" In the evening, by re-
lues " Mr.; sherman repeated his discourse
\ very Interesting missionary anniversary
InTeuIg OF the society attached to the Meth
"S a Protestant church was held yesterday
Alerhoon, when the report Of missionary
encouraging. "' WY
Capitol Park at nm o,'j IT, :" .ne FAST
space al the Intersection Of Seventh s:soct
and Pennsylvania avenue at n. M ,,t% or
which were attended by large og1t orderly
AssemDlagesi addresses were ,lcI.yercJ ~ ~ :
former by Rev Samuel Earl. l. K Rror smo
and D. A. Burr, ard at me latter nv NJ a.
DUR and Rev. 5. J. hall, the secretary of +
the Young Mems Christian Association #
Is the Intention OF the association that these
open ar services shall be regularly kept up S
when the weather will permit. L
,HTHEHAN SUNDAY SCHOOL rsIoN. /
he sunday school and gaisslDn connected s
YIN ~. F%uIs English Lutheran church t
hnnor 81 !" ~, Eo-LeTt Yesterday afternoon In D.
29hor OIL tl'e General Synod Oi the Lutheran "
Shupeh quo" holding It's session In his cltvS
al the congregational church, corner oCG
ana Ienth streets, that church cdIGcc G"Ing T
placed at the disposal Of DR.. Butler. tn an bl
the large gulLcrlut, oT ,LlII ~ q,