The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1875-10-27

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In our last we spoke of Greenwood "a
a center of schools and education. also
hurriedly noticed the different churches.
In this we continue the subject of
churches, and are glad to report very
interesting meeting now going on in the
Baptist Church. The Rev. Mr.. Men
denhall is conducting the meeting with
zeal and energy. Much good has already
resulted from bis labors, and ere the ex-
ercises close We hope to chronicle more
abundant success, both in number and
spiritual awakening. Many are choosing
| the better part. The most interesting
feature in the revival is the conversion
of the aged-the heads of families. May
the good work continue.
The Presbyterians dedicated their
gem of little church on last Sunday
morning. The sermon was preached by
the pastor, Mr.. McLees, before an inn
posing audience. Mr.. McLees has faith
fully served this people for more than
quarter Of century. Is not this, the
first instance in which a pastor of 50
long service has dedicated his own
church? His sermon was powerfully
preached, and struck deep convictions
to many hearts We assert without
fear, that more learned and carefully
written discourse on the "subject of the
Church." has never been delivered. m
upper Carolina. His dedication prayer
was truly sublime, and reflected more
than ordinary credit upon him as a
thinker and Christian. His immediate
flock, together with the large audience,
rejoiced and gave thanks to the great
Source of all blessings for his goodnes
and mercy towards them. Rev. Mr..
Wightman-son Of the Bishop-led in
prayer before the dedication sermon.
He exhibited those noble character sites
of a Christian gentleman in his beauti-
full prayer--a large soul, cultivated heart
and brain, and Jealous spirit of COOP
Grafton in the grand scheme Of evangel-
izing the world.
Rev. Mr.. Elwell, of the Methodist
church, preached at night to a full au-
dience. The pretty night, q brilliant
moon and hopeful congregation, seemed
to electrify and develop him to his full
stature and capacity. His sermon was
nicely handled, clearly presented, and
was thoroughly orthodox. Such ser
mons should be more extensively
preached throughout the country.
All the concomitant circumstances
connected with the dedication will long
be remembered by the people of Green,
wood and vicinity. Hearts throbbed
passionately, and eyes dripped tears, that
had almost become imm0veable. Mr.;
McLees, his dedication sermon ana
prayer, will ever live green in the hearts
of his people.
The Presbyterians for few months
have had no church, but worshipped IN
an upper chamber. Thankful are we,
that the entire flock, with its good shep-
herd, partook of the emblems on Sab
bath morning under the roof OF their
own dear church.
Another item and we quit scribbllng
for the week. Mr.. Sanders, of Europe,
master painter, skilled and raised up In
the art, did the painting, marbling and
enameIing. The floors of the vestlbuie
and ante-rooms are painted In Mosaic
figures, and are perfectly beautiful. The
pulpit and rostrum reflect the highest
encomiums upon the taste and Skill OF
the transatlantic artist.
" " MORE ANON.
P. S. The ladies of the sewing society
beg to be remembered to the editor OF
the Medium, and cordially invite him
down to sit in the new church," under
the drippings of pure gospel.