Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-12-31
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.
The GREAT REvIvAL-CHRIsTMAs IN THE
CHURCHES, FESTIVALS, &c, sc.

on account OF the deep snow and the extreme
cold weather. There was preaching on Christ
mas morning at II a. III. by DR.. Rosser.
On Sunday, eight members were added to th'
church, five of whom were baptized.
| DR.. Rosser preached morning and night. The
| following is q skeleton of the sermon in the
| morning:
Heb. ix, 24-"For Christ is not entered int'
| the holy pisces made with hands, which are The
| figures OF the true; but into heaven itself, nov
! to appear in the presence Of God for u"
Subject-Intereession of Christ.
l. Explanation of Jewish priesthood.
2. Moral meaning Of Jewish rites, sc.
2. Explanation OF holy places made Will
hands, figures of the true: altar, and It's celestia
fre-ark Of the covenant-mercys seat-Shekl
nah. The great day Of atonement with the Jew
was explained.
II. Superiority of Christ's priesthood.
/. The necessity of Chrst's interccssion. This
son of God His incarnaton--life death-res
urrection-and ascension.
q The nature of His intercession.
a. It was the plea of nature: as eternal sor
of God, and son of man. (2) Plea of wisdom
(3) Plea of justice. a. In relation to mar.
Plea of brother-friend-Cr -Creator-Law-giv-
er-divine Surety.
3. Blessings of His intercession.
o. Corrects our prayers. (2) Makes up de-
fects of our prayers.
Conclusion-Let all commit destiny to the
hands of this great Advocate.
The following is synopsis of the sermon at
night, which was directed specially to the young
converts, scores Of whom occupied the central
blocks in the church.
To You've CoNvEETs.-Jude, 2l-"Neep your
selves in the love of God"
I. Evidences OF the love of God.
l. Peace. 2. Joy. 8. Hope. 4. Faith. 5.
Resolution.
IL. How to preserve love of God.
1. Take highest path in narrow way. g. Pray
er. Private Prayer daily. Family Prayer
g. Reading the Bible daily. 4. Attendance on
the ordinances and means Of grace. s. Conver-
sation. g. Religious reading. I. Good works
Exhortation: Only let your conversation be
such SIS becometh the Gospel of Christ that
whether I come to see you, or else be absent, l
may hear of your affairs, that he stand fast in
one spirit, with one mind striving together for
the faith of the Gospel: and in nothing terrified
by your adversaries.'
At the conclusion of the sermon at night, pen
itents were invited, and three went forward. DR..
Rosser preached last night, and there will be
watch meeting to night, commencing at 9
O'clock The meeting will be kept up SO long as
the interest manifested will justify.
BABTIsT.-No services IN this church Christ
mas, but on Thursday night supper was given
to the Sunday School children. Rev. Geo. 3
Taylor D. D., continued his powerful disoourses
Sunday morning to good audience. His theme
upon this occasion was the influence Of Baptists
upon the civilization OF the world. We regret
our limited space will not enable Us TO give even
q synopsis of it. Next Sunday he will give q
history of Virginia Baptists, which We hope to
lay before our readers.
PREsBYTERIAN-On Christmas eve, the Sun
day School children were treated to magic Ian
tern display by DR.. VIM. Hamilton and Mr. U
j. Armisted,, which was greatly enjoyed. NC
service on Christmas day, but the children S les
tival took place and presents were distributed
from q fine Christmas tree. Last Sunday, the
Rev Mr. Baker preached at Lebanon " bite
Sulphur Springs and the pastor there, Eav. Mr
Gordon. delivered most excellent sermon here
as well as preaching at W. L. Asylum Chapel
in the evening.
LUTuERAN-Rev. Mr.. Gilbert being absent,
there were no services in this church Christmas
day, nor was it dressed. Next Sunday there
will be communion and confirmation, and many
are expected to join Yesterday evening, the
Sunday school was delighted by festival, and
the distribution of presents. which was equal to
any given in the city.
The fair and supper last week realized about
$3.50. and the Methodist Female school carried
off the cake, having received the largest numb
Of votes.
CATHOLIC AT O clock Christmas morning,
the devoted members of this church could be
seen, in numbers, struggling through the cold
snow to High Mass and their devotion continued
during the day. The usual solemn and Impressive
services were conducted by Rev. Fata 81 Never
~. and the splendid choir, under the leadership
of Prof Richard, added no little to the pious
Joy Of the occasion. Peters new Mass in d
which is rich musical production, replete with
fne expression and religious feeling, was hand
sonaly rendered. The church has lately nso
gas introduced in it and was eZquisitly dressed
by the ladies and gentlemen. There were YES
pers st A ?. II. and at the same time Sunday
evening. There will be services again il thai
church Sunday week, and High Mass tomorrow
at 10 a. Il.
Observation-Disclosures day, this church was
we'll filled, in spite OF cold weather and the Ger:
tsinty of its being, as usual, badly warmed. Ii
was beautifully dressed, and the taste displayed
by those ladies and gentlemen who gave time
and work to it, elected universal praise. Ihf
usual services were held and the singing, led BY
Nine Ruhl, was excellent. Mr. Aulilhen preach.
ed from text: 'Glory be to God in TIE highest ano
on earth peace and good will towards men. -
Il would but mar his thrillingly beautiful expo
sition Of the text for US TO attempt even an out
line Of it. It was worthy Of the preacher ano
the theme, and was listened TO with the deepest
interest The services closed with choir singing
"Gloria in Excelsis' On Thursday the chill.
dran's festival passed off we'll at the chapel and
all hearts rejoiced.
The Trinity Mission Sunday school, near But
ternaik Spring, 81 scholars, will hold It's festiva
to-day at y o'clock. Next Sunday, the Holy
Sacrament Of the Lords Supper will be admin
istered, upon which subj ect the Rector preached
g powerfully convincing sermon last Sunday
Until the weather improves, the Wednesday
evening services will be dis continued. One adul
yas baptized Sunday night.
MINIATURE ALMANAc--''The Arctic Christ
mas" as it is called, has been general all over
the country, and n. Z. and North suffers from
the severest cold and heaviest snow for 20 years
Ali business is stagnated, by ice and snow, end
suffering and loss OF life great. Here 10 such O
1uin4ar has heen known since "Uncle Jimmv''