Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-12-15
IsELIGIOUS NOTES.

sERvIcEs AT THE WEST PRESBYTERIAN CEURoH.
At tho West Presbyterian Church, last evening,
the pastor, Rev. j. NJ. z. OTIS, preached \ most
excelleuts sermon from the following text
"Ihus saith the Lord: Stand We in the wnvs
and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the
good way, ami walk therein, and ys shall find
rest for your soule. - Jeremiah VI I6
With plain and truthful eIrnestness the reyer.
end gentleman expounded this text. Illustrating
his remarks by referring TO earthly Journeys to
cities and places previously unknown to the trav-
ener, but OF the existence of which he is conf
dent. Mr.. OTIS proceeded to show that there are
three requisites TO success in the journey through
life to the Heavenly Land. FIrst-a firm faith in
the existence Of the New jerusalem, the HOLY
City, which has never yet been seen by mortal
eyes Second--a firm faith in the directions Civ
en- in the word Of God to the road TO be travel.
led in order to reach this haven OF rest Third
strict aud rigid following OF the straight ana
narrow road SO fully desCTibed in the HOLY Serip-
lures, with not the slightest deviation into the
broad paths OF sin. which seem almost to go in
the Sams direction and lead to the same end as
the straight and narrow path. A continual de-
pen'isnce upon the Word when the road appar-
emily DIVORCES into many Others and the traveller
Is uncertain which to pursue
These three great reqr rements we're fully set
forth Ond explained Ia a clear thorough, aud in
terestiug manner, which chained the attention OF
the bearers to this very end.
We no } with pleasure that the Attendance at
West Chuyc though always good Is increasing
rapidly, aud that under the successful minis ra-
ton OF Mr.. OTIS, deep religious feeling is be-
ginning to pervade the congregation. Extra meet
ings will be held this aud Wednesday evenings
la the Lecture Room OF the Church. They will
probably be continued, and result in much good
and the saving OF many souls.
The BUELL. FAMILY, AT TIE DELAWARE AVENUE
BAPTIST CHURCH,
yesterday, both morning and evening attracted
an unusually large congregation the building be-
ing 90 densely crowded as 10 render the placing
Of seats from the Sunday school room in the
aisles of the church necessary to aGeOmmodut
all with seats. Mr.. FolWell, the pastor in charge
to add to the unusually pleasant entertainmen at
OF the evening, and apparently inspired by some
supernatural power, delivered one OF the most
impressive and searching sermons it has ever been
our pleasure to listen to. at the conclusion OF the
sermon, the Buell. family sang the beautiful ode
entitled "Too Late" which coIrespended SO an
prOpriately with the sentiment Of Mr.. FolWelrs
discourse that Il added greatly TO the forca of
both the sermon and the vocal abilities Of Jhe sing.
ers. Every one appeared greatly pleased with
the evenings entertainment, and frequent pres,
slons OF praise of the unusually impressive sermon
were heard as the congregation We're returning
TO their homes.
AT OTHER CHURCHES
As asRal, Union NJ. Il. Church, last evening,
vas crowded in every part, and the increased re-
hgioHs inteTest which has prevailed hero for some
ing. A number OF prnI'unts still assemble around
tue altar nightly, and under the successful guild
ancs of Brother llIll, the good work goes yely
on. Yesterday morning, thirty persons Joined
this Church on probation -
Many persons were turned away from Asbury
n. E Church, last night, being unable to lind
even standing room inside. Here, as at the Uni
on, the blessed work OF revival has continued
without abatement for several weeks, and many
anxious sinners are nightly inQuirng, twhat shall
L IN ha RRV Mr. fuh hn coll hn
proud of his ministry at this church, as 1t has,
thus far, been most popular and successful one.
lie is still young in the service, and doubtless
many years OF increased usefulness lie before him
At st. ParPs M. f. Church, under the auspices
OF the pastor, Rev. J. B. Merritt a series revival
meetings have recently commenced. Several peni
tents at the altar last night and the prospects
for fGtnre success ia the good word, encouTag-
ing.
At all the other churches OF our city, yesterday
the attendance was uniformly good. This Is al
ways the case in Wilmington, and it is a part oi
which we are justly proud, and eau fairly boast