Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-10
NallomeII Ioral NeWs.
Revival Meetings.

AttNtNal lhtttiuSss
On Sunday evening the South Parish church in
this city, was filed to its utmost capacity, and ex-
ira seats were furnished to accommodate the peo-
pie in attendance. Long before the hour appoint
ed for the service the multitude commenced ar
irving, and II was soon found that the galleries
would be repaired to furnish room for the gather
ing throng. This church is the largest in the city,
and nearly one thousand people may be seated
therein by resorting to extra settees and chairs.
At the hour appointed Rev. Dr. Butler, accompa-
MED by the clergy of the city, occupied the desk,
and the serv ices were commenced by singing,
"What friend we have in Jesus" followed by
prayer b Rev. Mr.. Wood of this city. After
scripture readings and prayer by MIR. Butler, and
the singing Of cts the promise Of God full saliva
ton to give" the speaker announced as his text
the closing verses of ninth chapter of 81. Luke, as
follows.
"And he said unto another follow me. But he
said, Lord suffer first 10 20 and bury my father.
Jesus said unto him, let the dead bury their
dead; but go thou and preach the kingdom Of God.
And another also said. Lord | Will follow Thee,
but let me first 90 bid them farewell which are at
home at my house.
And Jesus said unto him, no man having put
his hand to the plough and looking back is nit for
the kingdom Of God"
The sermon was a candid, faithful and search
ing examination ofthe objections urged by many to
entering upon the service of Christ, although they
may declare their purpose at some time to attend
to the subject, whenever more favorable circum-
stances may surround them. Earnest and alice
tonate appeals were made to hestating and
doubling ones for immediate action, and the exer.
else of undoubtng faith and trust, accompanied
by persistant labor were eDjoined upon all. The
sermon throughout was listened to .th deep in
terest and attention. After prayer by Rev. Mr..
LeLacheur, and singing "Almost Persuaded" the
benedction was pronounced by Mr. Butler. Ap-
pOintments for the week were announced as fol-
lows:
Sermon each evening except Saturday, at the
South Congregatio church, by Rev. DIR. Butler.
Inquiry meetings to follow in the vestry. On
Wednesday afternoon, services will be held at the
South church, especially adapted to children OF
our Sabbath and city schools. Parents and Others
interested in the spiritual welfare of tho Young,
will be present. Fast day services on Thursday,
when there will be meeting in the Baptist church
at half-past ten, A. NJ, and in the South church
at half past two L. NJ. +; also in the evening. Dali
ly prayer meetings in the Methodist vestry from
one to two Z. M as heretofore.
Rev. Mr.. Emmons ofiiciated at the South Con-
gregational church on Sabbath last, and the pas
tors of our other churches preached to their owl
people. The pulpit of the Universalist church
was supplied by Rev. Mr.. Hayden of Lawrence,
Mass.
Itemizng sometimes proves rather an unpleasant
and thankless business for the average singer Of
ink; but then they must expect the bitter with
the sweet, and govern themselves accordingly.
Gardening and farming operations have already
commenced on a small scale in this city and vcin-
ity, and there IS but little frost on most soils to
contend with.
The body of the late DR.. Amos Nourse of Bath,
was brought to this city for interment on Monday
afternoon train. He had many and true friends
here, where he resided for many years previous
TO his removal to Bath.