The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-03-04

pied in the errands of Thy mercy Let no
poor man lack the knowledge of Thy grace,
but choose Thou the poor of this world
rich in faith; and grant unto us all, that
while we have opportunity we may do good
unto all men, especially unto such as are
of the household of the Faith Unite, if
it please Thee, all the members of this
Diocese in holy love, and keep far from rs
all bitterness and wrath Enable us by
Thy grace for the work that Thou hast
given us to do, and let not our candlestick
be removed out of its place, through Jesus
Christ our LORD. Amen.
TRINITY CHURCH.
Lenten Ssrrices:-Sundays the usual SER
vices. Week days-6aiy at p. NJ. On
Wednesdays and Fridays at II A. NJ. also.
CHESAPEAKE CITY.
At the NJ. E. Church, Rev. Mr.. Newman,
pastor, preached from end Peter 3: 10:
"But grow in grace and in the knowledge
of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, to
Him be glory both now and forever"
The congregation was large and atten-
tive. The music has improved wonder
fully at the church since the organ was
put in and is now very fine.
PORT DEPOSIT.
In the Presbyterian Church, the sermon
in the morning was from 1St Timothy 8:
16: "Seen of angels showing the deep
interest which the hosts of Heaven take in
the mysteries " of redemption as shown
i'll their recognition Of Christ in His estate
of humiliation. From His advent till the
day of His ascension they minstered unto
Him. and at His second coming, they shall
surround Him in His glory. and be wit
nesses against those who reject Him.
The evening sermon WAS from Philip
plans 3: 3: - For we are the circumcision
which worship God in the Spirit and re-
joice in Christ Jesus, aud have no conf.
dence in the flesh" The three marks or
tests by which the true Israel may be dis
tinguished.
At St. James Episcopal Church the sub
ject of the sermon for Quinquagesima Sun
day was charity. Text from 1>t Cor. ID: l.
1t was a practical discourse, showing
clearly how mnch easier it is to be gener
Gus of our worldly possessions, than char
liable in the sense of that charity that
thinketh no evil. 1t is not merely the offer
ing of our goods that Gud requireth, but
also that We present ourselves, our souls
and bodies as Il sacrifice unto Him. Many
are considered extremely charitable in this
sense wEo are not really SO. as charity is
not merely good nature, but an outward
and visible sign of Gods grace in our
hearts. The sin of envy was also dwelt
upon and its evil consequences held up for
warning.
The evening service was a continuation
of the same subject.
On ASH Wednesday, services were held
both morning and evening. AT the former
Holy Communion was administered. The
subject OF the discourse WAS the various
duties obligatory during the Lenten Sea
SOU.
A letter was read from the Right Rev.
Bishop Lay concerning these duties Fast
ing as far as possible on Ash Wednesday
and Good Friday, and abstaining from del
icacies on all days through Lent, except
sundays, was enjoned; and those who,
through age or bodily inf rmries were ex
empt from this rule, were advised to deny
themselves some other pie assure.
The evenlng service was a continuation
of the same subject; and this Lent need
not be dull, heavy season to its observ
ers, yet all were enjoined in some quiet
way to observe this sea son, by aims giving,
and depriving ourselves of some pleasure
of mind or body, by being constant in our
attendance on church services and Holy
Communion, which will be administered
on all Holy Days. During Lent there will
he services both morning and evening of
every Wednesday and Friday.