Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-29
Religious.
rRAisE NETTING AT wfsT IEEsBYTERiAN
CHURCH.

PRAlsE MEETING AT wfsT IEEsBYTERiAN
CHURCu.
Last evening, the Third of The series Of int
esting and popular praise meetings, recently in
troduced here, by Rev. j. NJ. L. Outs, came of
at the West Presby terisn Church. The an
nouncement of the meeting having previously
been made public, very large audi-
ence was drawn together, and the spacious in
terror of the church was filled in eveTv part
Chairs had 10 be placed in The sisle, TO accom-
modate many who were unable TO obtain other
seats, and large number also Care in, but
left after seeing tine crowded condition Of the
church. r,,se~-f. .rs-z
The exercises. last evening. included the
following;
organ Va Iuptarr-The shephards symphOny.
from HIndetS Messi'6i Marche Tfiumphale,
Reading of Scripture and Prayer.
Choir Voluntary y-'liarki tho .ieraldanee's sins"
cHRIsIMAR CAROLS
Hymu-"DefOre the Heavens were spread abroad.
krOm Everlasting was the " ora"
HYmn-' llark! haTkl the notes ofjoy Roll Ger
heavenly PLANE. ElL
Hyma-"While shephards watched their Hocks by
night, All seated on The ground
uymr.-''He his come. the Christ of God, Left for
US his Glad abode
ApRESs BY THE PASTOR.
Organ Voluntary March in d. Msjsr,-Aosa.t,
SONGS OF THE YEAR.
Hymn" Ei ernal source of every jOy.,
Well may thy prals our nns enlploy "
Hg Hgmh-"fwA ye Eaintsl and raise your eyes,
" And raise your voices high"
Hymn Great God, We ems that mighty hand
By which supported still we stand
Hy M All people that on earth do dwell.
sing TO the Lord. with cheerful voice"
PRAYER.
Dlaolory-"The Mighty God"
BENEDlCTIoN.
The above hymns were sung to old and
familiar tunes, with which nearly all church
going people are acquainted and therefore, most
of these present we're enabled TO join in singing
them. In his opening remarks Mr.. OTIS
referred TO this fact and stated that one Of the
main reasons for introducing these praise meet
ings was to encourage and fosler congregational
singing Between each hymn the pastor de-
livered brief, but feeling remarks, and at an in
ierv6l in the exercises, made a short address,
urging upon his heavIeis the deep Importance
OF availing themselves Of the pardoning grace
ofGod. la Tins address, he referred to his
brief connection with West Church, extending
only over six months, during which time
lhirly-six persons had been added to the church
membership. This is an encouraging Circum-
stance, and one uf which MIR. Ous NAV justly
feel proud,
The Organ vounlaries and performances
were simply grand. Controlled by the master
fingers OF Mr.. Bradley James, the organ pealed
forth lis melodies, in sacred marches, sympho-
nies and holy tunes, the large audience
listening with almost brealhless attention.
The choir singing, Is usual, was very excel
lent.
This interesting meetings, which, are certain
ly having good effect in increasing church
attendance and public interest in religious mat
ters, will probably DO held as often as once 3
month. Due announcement of the next will be
made in these columns.
At OTHER CHURCHES.
At other churches, yesterday, the attendance
was very large, some Of them being crowded 10
excefs. Appropriate services held in each.
The proiractei meetings still continue at Union
Asbury and ST. Pauls M. +, Churches.