The Portland daily press., 1877-06-11
SUNDAY SERVICES.
FREE STREET BAPTIST CuURCH

I
MIS- Charlotte Holiness of Burrilsville, R. /.
member of the Society of Friends, occupied
the pulpit of this church in the morning. Tht
usual opening services were conducted by Rev
MI. McWhinnie, the pastor.
In introducing the speaker the pastor sale
tnat no special words of commentator from
MIN were needed in presenting a preacher o.
the Society of Friends to a Baptist congrega
ton; the early history of both societies or de-
nominations were in many respects identical
the hardships anG prosecutions they had shared
the perils and trials of the prison, pillory and
whipping post, which for many years followed
them in their efforts to establish soul liberty
In the New England Colonies, had forged fol
them chain of sympathy and love that bound
them together then, and which to-day remains
unbroken, not link of which bears even the
tarnish of time; and now, as then, tho prir-
clples for which Roger Williams labored SC
long and earnestly to establish in the Massa-
chusetts Colony, and which led to his Danish.
ment to Rhode Island, formed the platform on
which Friend or Quaker would find a well
come waiting to meet and greet them by a
Baptist people.
Mrs. Holmes is lady of commanding
personal appearance, who at one attracts the
attention of her hearers, and after modestly
abiding to herself as thoroughly Quaker and
as thoroughly orthodox, announced as her text
the gospel as recorded in the 18th verse of the
LIST chapter of John-"But as many as received
Him, to them gave He power to become the
sons of God, even to them that believe on His
name"
She then declared her only office and service
to be simply to preach Christ and Him cruci-
he'd, and as she proceeded to portray the
divinity, humanity and office of Jesus Christ,
she won the sympathy and hearts of the large
congregation of listeners to an extent abun-
dainty manifested in the close attention given
to every word that fell from her lips. Her
description of what Christ is to US, and what
| He may be if wa will but receive Him, was
clothed in the simplest yet choicest language,
| and could not have failed to have made a last
| ing impression for good on those whose ears
heard her sweet words, and whose hearts must
have been warmed with the theme so earnestly
| and lovingly presented. The preacher spoke
| about forty-fve minutes, and closed with a
pathetic appeal to the congregation to accept
| Christ as King, and as a sacrifice, as sympa-
| thizer and one ever ready, willing and mighty
to save; how many of you, my dear friends,
will accept this Saviour to-day? The service
| closed by singing the hymn, 81 Love Thy
Kingdom, Lord
In the evening this church was crowded to
repletion. The pastor addressed the congrega-
| ton from Luke xiv, 17-''Come, for all things
| feast, not to funeral; its invitation is ad-
dressed specially to those who are spiritually
poor, MANNED, the halt and the blind; it is
without conditions; simply come; the feast
| is now ready for the guests.
The discourse was plain, practical and
effective. and made specially appropriate for
| the large number of young persons, members
Of the Sabbath school, who at the close of the
sermon received the ordinance of baptism at
the hands of their pastor. The singing at the
evening service, largely performed by the mem
bers of the Sunday school, was delightful, both
in the selections and execution.
The decorations on the pulpit platform and
around the baptistry were beautiful and taste
fully arranged by the hands of the wives of the
minister and of the Superintendent of the Sab
bath school.
CHESTNUT STREET M. E. CHURCH.
The pulpit at this church was occupied by
Friend minister J. VIM. Jacob of China. At
the conclusion of the opening hymn Rev. Mr..
Day introduced the speaker who after a fervent
prayer spoke from John iv, 26-those thrilling
words announced by the Messiah to the con-
victed sinner: 81 that speak unto thee am
He" The address was forcble, earnest and
evangelical. Christ, the Alpha and Omega,
Free grace, present salvation, the vler the sin
ner the Egreater the welcome, were the chief
topics. He defined election in we'll chosen
extract from 81. Grattan Guinness. He ap-
psaled earnestly to those to whom the offer of
the water of life was being made, to drink and
thirst no more. A fervid appeal to all dis
ciples of the Lord to go seek mission field,
however humble, and work for Him, and to
the daughter of the cross to emulate the
bright examples of Harriet Newell, Elizabeth
Frye, the Mrs. Judsons, and other Christian
workers. True spiritual worship was defined
and impressively dwelt on by the speaker.
Friend Jacob lett by steamer at p. m. on
invitation of Rev. Mr.. Chase and congregation
of Peake's Island M. E. church to preach in
the afternoon and evening.
In the afternoon the church was very elabo-
rately decorated with evergreens and flowers.
The posts sustaining the galleries on each side
were wreathed with evergreen and festoons of
evergreen around the entire gallery and sus-
pended from the centre of each arch were
hanging baskets of flowers, alternating with
cages of birds, and from each side of the gallery
10 fho woo q Of
each of which was suspended cage of birds
The organ was also festooned with evergreen
and across the front was the motto, "Children's
Day, June TO- 1877, in green on ground of
white and finely trimmed with leaves and
vines On each wing of the platform were ap.
propriate notices trimmed with evergreen. In
the centre of the front platform was very
large and magnificent cross of beautiful white
flowers in memory of Miss Mary E. Nichols
and Mrs. G. Ell. Cushman, daughters of Mrs.
- Nichols, formerly of this city. At the
right of the cross was beautiful wreath of
white roses suspended, in memory of Addie R.
Blake, above which was basket of beautiful
flowers in memory of Mrs A. M. Smith. On
the left was beautiful star of white flowers
in memory of Earnest Ross, while a large
number of baskets were arranged around the
front of the platform, making beautiful dis
play. Also from the large chandeliers in the
centre of the church were suspended baskets of
beautiful flowers. Taken as a whole it was
one of the finest decorations we have ever seen
in church and the committee deserve great
credit
The afternoon exercises consisted of respon-
sive reading of scriptures by the entire school,
floral exercise and recitations by members of
the school, interspersed with chorouses, led by
Mr.. j. S. Staples, and the whole under the
management of Mr.. A. M. Saith, Superin-
tendent, and all parts were very finely rem
dered. The singing by the school was very
excellent, and Mrs. Cloudy sang Consider the
Lilies" with very fine effect. 1t was most
enjoyable and interesting occasion The sing
ing of the birds mingling with the voices of the
children, the perfume and beauty of the flow.
ers, produced an impression for good that
many will carry with them through life, and
yesterday afternoon at Chestnut street church
will be green spot in their memory in years to
come In the evening there was Sunday