The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-09


still continue The holidays and cold weather have
lessened the number 10 attendance, but we oeheVe
there is a deeper religious interest than ever
Night after night souls are born into the klugdom
and i,ice in hope Of the glory of God The
faithful presentation OF the word is accompanied
By the power and demonstration of The Snlrlt
Marion, Va } Patriot
Rev D Campbell vas installed as psstor OF
Az church az L yUiia, La on the hrst Ssboatn
10 December 1877 Rev. T. Fl Celand OF Dehi'
La. preached the sermon, propOuOded the eo0su-
tntious qGestions and charged the pastor. heV'
]. Y Allison of Monroe, La, charged the people
ard closed the services.
At a recent saCrameutal meeting at Moscow, Polk
eouRty Texas, conducted by Rev j. u. Porter
evangelist, three persons were received into the
communion OF the church on profession OF ialIh'-
This church Is reported as being IN thriving con-
dition ard has begun to collect fund to nu'i9 TOT
themselves a house Of worship.-IeCaS FfsS6yte-
riaR.
Religious Interest in Randolph County, W. Va
Rev. P. Fletcher writes from Beverly, w. Va,
January %:
u am glad to tell you and your readers than an
interesting work of grace has been 10 progress Tor
the last two weeks in the Leading Greek Church,
six miles below this place, now under the care OF
Rev. Robert Scott, one Of the two EVangellsts OF
Lexington Presbytery. From the FIRST, both the
attendance and the attention were good, and 10
creasingly so as the services progressed. Some
eighteen persons evlnOed concern Tor their saliva
tiOn, of whom twelve expressed hope 10 Onrlst
Eleven Of these confessed Him by uniting with the
church on last Sabbath Four of these were faith
ers and three were mothers Several others will,
trust, soon feel their way clear 70 take the same
STEP Neither will the salutary effects OF this GOOD
work end here, as | confidently hope. Inc Old
members seemed much revived and greatly en-
eOuraged. The aecessiOns made, and to be made
will add both moral and material strength TO the
church. Above all, every feature Of the work In
dicated it to be of God and not of man. Never
have | mingled in religious services more evl
IDENTITY pervsded By the Influence OF the Spirit, nor
experienced enjoyment which made one more dis
tincty feel as If be were quite on the verge OF
Heaven.
shslbyvills Tenn.-A correspondent writes to the
Christian Observer,
I'VE have been without pastor for twelve
months bat secured the services OF Rev. Alfred h.
Grover, of Virginia, in September last for term
of four months AT congregational meeting held
last Sabbath week. be was chosen to 1ll our pulpit
for the year 1878. And now We rejoice that God
has sent us q minister, and We hope to work to
gether, and bring many into the church OF such
as shall be saved Mr.. Grover Is married man,
and has been in the ministry only about three
years he applies himself closely TO his studies, |
and improves 10 favor with the congregation every
sermon, and We think ere long Will oe one OF our
best and most promising minister's.
Paris, Ky.-As the annual congregational meet |
ing OF the Presbyterian church, OF which the Rev.
L. II. Blsnton is pastor, very satisfactory exhibit
was made Mr.. David NJ. Dodge was elected elder |
and Mr. Robert p Dow deacon, both unanimously |
The tressurers report states that the ordinary ex
penses OF the church amounting to 81 700, have |
been paid deficit Of $500 OF last year mas been |
met, and the church has been painted at an ex' |
pense OF $500. The contributions to the schemes
Of the Church amounted to $3.50. Tins does |
not include the contributions from the ladies' |
and the children. The Ladies Missionary Society |
held bazaar last week. The Sunday School held |
It's Christmas iestlvlty in the afternoon OF the day
before Christmas
Rev. R. c. Reed relates the history Of his defeat
The congregation Of the Village church had for
some time been plotting against my poverty. Last
Friday, they made attack on 1t. Everybody, |
big and httle old and young, parents and children,
stood on the platform OF Rdtltrd 06h0rr1t GdcuUn5
and when they lett, RGtar0 cOuio nod nothing 20
be shock &C 10 the parsonage pantry. A pastor
can pray and preach aud labor more oheertuily tor
the good of those who show such substantial EVIL
dence Of appreciation, esteem and hoerahty. BEST
OF all, IL was not to me as q mere Individual but as
an Otheal representative OF Him who mas promised |
that such klndnesses shall meet with suitable re-
/ would lust say that If any other congregations |
have evil designs against clerical misery ana need
a word Of counsel as to the best method OF snnlhl
laling the enemy-they can get ls by addressing the
undersigned Yours truly, K. q. REED.
iSnaithUide, Charlotte County, Ia.
Removed to Texas.-We learn that Rev. B. l. |
Besll. OF Concord PresYtery, has taken hls family
with him to Gainesville, Texas, where be proposes |
to reside while engaged 10 domestic missionary |
work. Our loss is the gain OF Texas. cores /
pondent at Lenore expresses the general feeling /
when he says: I'VE have lost 10 hisremOyal from |
our midst good citizen aud friend, and Concord |
Prest ytery one of its most valuable and efficient |
members. The correspondent proceeds: " For |
several years past brother Bsall has done great |
deal Of most valuable domestic missionary work IN
our own county at his own cost and charges. We
who know OF his labors here, can congratulate the
people OF Gainesville, Texas. ~ T.. FreS6gte |
RAN.
Matthews Church, n. CA correspondent of the
~ C. Presbyterian writing from Matthews, n. O.,
December 18th, says:
You are doubtless aware that Presbyterian |
church was organized at this place last spring by
committee OF Mecklenourg Pres0ytery. Since
then we have engaged the illustrations OF Rev. |
w. Mcdonald preaching very sceeptsoly once
month, and recently we have had " season of re- |
Nall in passing FROM Virginia, was invited and
preached sOme ten days, assisted By the PASTOR
As the result of this meeting thirty-tTO we're added
to the church, thirty on examination and two by |
certificate, among the number several heads OF |
families. To quite number che ordinance OF bsp- |
tism was administered At the close the Supper
was administered. precious time truly, when
for the FIRST time husband and wife, parents aud
children sat down together to commemorate the
dVinQ love OF a precious Saviour.
Rev. William G. Baird, the pioneer evangelist of
Orange PIesbytery 10 IT'S Western field about Mt.
Airy n. c., is very III with consumption. Like
many other ministers he spent his patrmOny IN
preparing himself for the ministry, and has been
dependent upon his salary for the support OF him
self and family. The NeEbsrn, IN. O. church
hOnored itself By making donation Of S4l at
Thanksgiving to the disabled evangelist OF Or
range Presbytery." which 1t supplemented at
Christmas With box or family supplies ana dell
caoies.
The N C. Presbyterian says in reference to the
affection OF Mr.. Baird
How often are we reminded Of the necessity Of
living by faith TIE Christians treasures and
highest comforts are not OF this world, But God
will not desert our brother or any of his children
in their trials. The Lord oareth for HIS saints,
and calls upon them 20 cast their burdens on HIM
who feedeth beasts and little birds He Is very
pitiful and full of tender mercles. None OF dis
cb;idrep have larger need 10 be full Of faith than
our ministry. They are debsrred from minging
in worldly commerce, for they would forfeit power
and purity among their people. This has been the
sad teaching Of the past. A trading preacher does
6rtle good for Christ. Very few receive salaries
That reach beyond necessary expenses. Most cler-
gymen do not get enough to free them from world
" care while living; and they smass nothing to
leave 10 the widow and orphans U1questionaby
tbe Church owes her faithful ministers sbeltering