National Republican., 1876-03-27
Union Chapsl II. z. Church.

Jesus OF Nazareth passeth by All this to
turn the thoughts of His children back. The
spirit moves the waters; haste ye to come and
drink.
Union Cbapsl II. z. Church.
Rev. Mr. Leech, the newly. appointed pastor OF
Union chapel, preached an able and evangelical
discourse yesterday morning from Acts, i:s-"But
We shall receive power alter that the Holy Ghost
is come upon you" He showed most clearly how
the spirit Of God was the only source of real
power, first by its work in conyIcting the sinner
ard leading him to come to Christ for pardon.
Inen IN accomplishing through faltn, wnIcn
is its gilt, genuine conversion. and in cOnfsrring
on clergy and laity the ability to lead others 10
Christ. He said this was what the Church now
resdec. fresh baptism of the Holy Ghost which
should revive the spirit Of the Apostles and the
success Of Moody and Sankey and the revival
now in progress in this city his heart was encour-
to be brou2 ht about.
Mr.. Leech Is evidently man Of superior ability
and ripe Christian experience, though COMPARE
lively young man. He is a fluent and earnest
speaker, and we understand is already very much
liked by his new charge, who are to be con gratu-
nounced at the close OF the service by one of the
stewards that q social gathering would be held
at the church to welcome the Istor, and all at
teDdants and others interested in the prosperity
of the church are invited. We understand that
II Is TO take the form Of pound party, TO give
attending will govern themselves accordingly.
Good music may be expected. and the occasion
Will doubtless De very social ana pleasant one.
Rev. G. A. Hall AZ New Orleans.
Tho reports in the New Orleans papers show
that like gracious Work has been inaugurated
there under the labors OF Rev. q. A. Hall and T.
X. Cree. ESQ.,, as in other cities that they have
visited. During the tea days they stayed there
several meetings were held daily for prayer,
Bible reading and conference. Major Harde, of
Alabama, the president Of the last International
convention, held at Richmond in May last was
present, and took active part in the meetings,
which were very fully attended, the audiences
Nearly all the ministers of the city attended and
the people OF all the csurches manifested o deep
interest. The meetings % were very successful In
denominations in q union effort, and in bringing
before the laty Of the churches the necessity for
their engaging In personal work. The terrible
temptations to which young in cities are sub
iected were feelingly set forth, ana earnest ap-
peals made for special and more earnest effort to
reach this important class. Messrs. Hall and
Cree lett March Il, In accordance With their pre-
scribed programme, for Galveston, Texas. On
ing vote TO continue the meetings daily.
Eb.nezsr n. P. Church
was well illed yesterday morning to welcome and
hear Rev. Perry q. Walker, the newly. appointed
pastor, who comes among them well recommend.
ed by his late succsssful administration at Sharp
street NJ. E. church, Baltimore, Nd, where he
| has been stationed during the past three years.
| He announced the opening hymn, Jesus the name
high over all" which was sung with great spirit.
| Alter a fervent prayer he read for the morning
lessons PsaIms cxvi and GalatisnsV vi. He spreaehed
very impressive sermon from the following text:
| "Fcr / am determined not to know anything
among YOU save Jesus Christ and him crucifed."
| The services at 7:S0 p. m. were Of more thaa
usual interest. Rev. N. N. Carroll, p. E., was
eaiied to Baltimore TO attend the funeral Of Rev
| John May berry, Rev. Mr.. Walker delivered q
| powerful discourse from the text, "Spesk to the
| children Of Israel, that they go iorTard"-Ex.,
xivl5-choosing for his theme "The Christian
| The above named church has been somewhat
| financially embarrassed under q debt OF about
| a. 500, which the pastor and trustees expect to
| discharge during the present year. The choir,
rendered some most excellent music during the
| service.
Services at St. Matthew'S.
The ceremonies concluding the fOrty-hours' de-
| yotion were observed yesterday at st. Matthew's
| church. The altar was decorated In the chaste
| and tasteful manner usual at St. Matthew's.
The procession was headed by the laity, followed
| by the acolytes, priests aid the Christian broth
ers bearing the canopy. Grand High Mass was
celebrated by Father White, assisted by Fathers
| De Wolf and De Broullet. The singing was ex.
| cellently rendered by the newly organized choir,
| under the direction Of Mr.. Samuel Noyes. Hay
| dn's Macs, No 2, was sung with nne effect. Mrs.
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| tory.
| Christ Church, Navy Yard.
A very large congregation assembled yester.
| day morning to hear the sermon presched by the
| rector Rev. @. d. Andrews, from Micah, xi: viii.
In the evening, the Rev. Bishop Pinkney
| nrescbed from the text "Jesus Of Nazareth
| BASED BY" These discourses were hitting
cose 10 the series Of services held at this churcn
| during the fast week.
Gibbons Church.
| Asthe result of revival of religion, which is
| in progress at the Gibbons church, on street
bstyeen Third and Fourth streets southeast, ff
ty converts were baptized yesterday at the
| "Sycauore.r on the shore Of the Potomac river
| The bar KS OF the river were crowded with spec
tators, and the baptlsmal ceremony was very i'm.
pressiye.
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| BY Wash b. Williams; "
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| + street between Fifth and Sixth northwest.
At 4:3O O'Clock, valuable improved property Of
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| northwest,
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