The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1878-01-10

THE WEEK OF PRAYER.-In obedi ence
to the suggestion of the United States
Evangelical Alliance this week is observed
as week Of prayer by the Y. NJ. c. A..
of this city, and every night an entertaining
and earnest meeting has been held. The
attendance has been large, but not as large
as it sho uld have been, and it is earnestly
hoped that the meetings OF the remainder
of the week may have an increased atten-
dance. There can be no more pleasant or
profitable way Of spending the evening, and
the most cordial invitation is extended to
all.
The subject for Sunday. as recommended
by the Alliance, was sermons Christian
Union Perfection" A suitable chapter was
read and brief comment made by Prof.
Hoover, who was followed by Messrs. w. j.
Nelson, W. \. McCue. Ch.s. Grattan, He
Der Ker, j. E. Guy and A. NJ. Simpson in
short aud appropriate remarks.
Monday night the subject was ''Remem-
brance of personal and relative mercies
prayer for the divine blessing on past priv
ileges and for an humble, contrite spirit"
Capt. L. d. Ransom was the leader, and
remarks were made by Messrs. WI. Nelson,
w. A. McCue, II. L. Hoover and DR.. r. S.
Hamilton.
Tuesday night the subject was '.For the
Church of Christ ia all lands; for its deliv-
erance from error; for its increase in faith
and holiness, and in power as witness for
the Lord Jesus Christ for the grace and
guidance of the Holy Spirit Mr.. S. E..
Miller was the leader, and remarks were
made by Rev. Mr.. Baker, w. A. McCue,
Rev. DR.. Manly, Col. Skinner and DR.. Ham
ilton.
Last night the subject was Prayer for
Christian fanilies-for sick and affl icted
members for children at schoo. and for
youth in Cur colleges and Summaries of
learning; for young men entering upon the
| active business of life, and those abroad fof
sons and daughters openly confessing
Christ. Capt. L. G. Norton was the leac-
er.
Tonight Mr.. Ormand Hammond will lead,
the subject being For nations-fcr rulers,
magistrates and statesmen for the Army
and Navy for all benevolent and philan-
thropic Institutions; for religious liberty
and for the opening OF doors, wide and eff,
| fectua1 ; for the reign of righteousness and
peace"
! For the remainder of the week the sub
jects will BE- as follows:
Friday,-':For Christian missions the Jews
and Gentiles for Sunday Schools and fol
the Divine blessing on all Christian efforts
to spread the glad tidings OF the gospel of
salvation.'
Saturday, prayer for the circulation oil
the Bible; for the removal of intemperance
for the safety OF those WI, travel by land
and water
| Saturday -" Christian life
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| The last issue of the Martinsville, Henry
county, Va, Herald, announces that Hon.
| C. Y. Thomas has become the sole proprie
tor of it, aud that for the current year. the
paper will be under the management of J..
Starting Thomas. The Herald, under the
| editorial direction of Mr.. G.. Y. Thomas, has
been an ably conducted journal. His views
have been expressed with moderation and
tirmness and great clearness, and governed
by earnest convictions CT the truth Of wha
lie wrote. We regret that he has retired
from the editorial field. The State needs
more of such papers as the Herald has beer
during the past year, for it really has beer
safe and wise educator of public senti
ment.