The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-07-04

GRAND MAss-MEETING OF SUNDAY-SCHooL
WORKERS OF ALL DENOMINATIONS AT MAN
CHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH.-A meeting OF
officers, teachers, and friends of the cause
was held Sunday afternoon at O'Clock, III
Manchester, under the auspices OF the Sum
dav-School Union of All Denominations.
Although the afternoon was very warm the
attendance was good, the schools OF all de-
nominations on both sides OF the river being
represented.
Major Robert Stiles presidenD occupied
the chair; James E. Riddick, secretary pro
tenn.
Manchester Baptist school opened the ex-
ercises with singing, followed with reading
of scripture lesson by Rev. j. Il. Tyler, OF
the Christian church, Richmond, and prayer
by Rev. Mr.. Campbell, OF the Presbyterian
church, Manchester.
The President then explained the objects
Of this undenominationa union, and urged
cooperation in promoting united effort i'll
this good work, which has for its prime OBJ
ject the salvation Of the children.
Rev. Mr.. Campbell, pastor Of Manchester
PRESBYTERIAN church, addressed the meet
ing. Subject =" Christ Always" Let every
effort that is made in behalf OF the scholars
of the Sunday school tend to elevate the
thoughts of the children and turn their
mind and heart to Jesus. Turn the faces OF
the children upward. Keep Christ always
before the minds eye. Endeavor to make
all things teach this, and whatever is found
in the school, in our anniversaries, or in any
exercise, that would call attention away
from Christ, let it be bIotted out as subver-
sive of the true intent OF Sunday-school or
ganiZations.
Major J. B. Cary, of the Seventh-Street
Christian church, next addressed the meet
irg. Subject: ''The Power OF Persistent
Efort.' All good results are worked out
little BY little. See how patiently the work
man plies his hammer on the rough stone as
it comes from the quarry until in few days
it assumes shape and form, and soon be-
comes almost q thing OF life. SO must we
in the Sunday school learn to disregard the
outward appearance, but, realizing that
there's soul within, 60 forth in the prompt
discharge OF every duty that we may mould
and fashion it rs living stone tit for the
temple OF God on high. TO make the Sum
day-sehool cause success we must get the
children into the church, and then we will
get the children into the school. He then
referred to the great good done by this
Union of All Denominations in this great
cause, and felt it in his heart to give every
worker the right-hand of fellowship and
bid him God-speed.
Rev. q. Tyler then addressed the meet
ing, Subject: "More of the Spirit OF
Christ in our Teaching" What all
need most in the Sunday school is more
earnest, prayerful, practical teaching.
There is not much need for better plans
to get the children into thc school and
increase the members. Tb.re is enough
of the spirit OF Christ In t-e hearts 0. the
noble band OF workers in this field, but we
need well-developed, systematic plans OF
study and teaching in order that we may
successfully prosecute this great work. Let
us all pray more earnestly for the descent OF
the Holy Ghost with heavenly fire, to touch
our hearts and give us wisdom to do this
important Christian duty as in the fear OF
God.
Mr.. Tyler then lead the congregation in
an earnest, heartfelt prayer to God to-shed
forth the influences Of the Spirit upon this
union of Christians, banded together to pro-
mote the glory OF his great name, and also
upon all the churches.
Major Stiles then closed the exercises by
referring to the addresses delivered, and
spoke of them rs well calculated to interest
and instruct all engaged in Sunday-school
work.
The exercises were interspersed with reci-
tations and singing by the scholars OF the
Baptist school that reflected great deai OF
credit on the school.