The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1878-01-02
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FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.


Maysvile, KY.
Mr.. Patrick Red Law has been ordained as an
evangelist by the Presbytery OF Oange
Franklin, Ky.-The Presbyterian church at
Franklin, received two accessons on December LIST.
Dr. Robinson was present, assisting Dr. Hoyt and
preached noble and timely sermon.-C Christian
Observer.
Presbytery of Montgomery.-At called meeting
in Lyncbburg December 2lst the pastoral relation
between Rev. Dr. Shepperson and Liberty church
was dissolved, and DR.. Shepperson was granted
leave to labor at Leesvile and in the bounds OF the
congregation OF New London.
Since Rev. DR.. E q Rutherford became pastor
of Pine Street church in st. Louis, Motive years
| ago-tbe membership has increased about two
hundred; and during the same period the contri-
buttons Of the congregation have amounted to
more than ST. 900.
Death Of the Rev. J. r. Giland The Southern
Presbyterian copies from the Kingstree Star the
following painful intelligence:
"The Rev. j. R. Gilland, whose return to this
country we noticed few weeks ago, died suddenly
on Sabbath morning last, December l6tbl at the
| residence of Col. James McCutchen in Williams
burg county, S. @. Mr. Gilland had just concluded
family worship when he was discovered to be about
falling from his chair. He expired. without speak
| ing, in few minutes. he was sixty-seven years
old. Or. Gillsnd was a native of Pennsylvania,
but has been living in the South for long number
| OF years, actively engaged as q minister OF the
| Presbyterian Church and q teacher. He was at
one time Professor of Greek and Latin 10 David
| son College, N. c., and was a man of eminent &C.
complishments as an instructor and scholar"
The Rev. Joseph Y Allison, pastor Of the church
at Monroe, La, writes to the Southern Resbyte-
rian\
1.-THE church is slowly increasing, and the con.
gregatons are growing larger. We have paid of
/ all the church debt. And last Sabbath DR. B. NJ.
Palmer was with us and dedicated the little house,
so dear to US, to the service of our God and Ss-
viour. The house was crowded. The doctor made
one OF his Rrandest efforts-so we regarded the
sermon We greatly hope, and feel encouraged
to believe, that deep and lasting impression was
made tor the good of the church and welfare of the
community Thus you see that We are not without
signs OF Gods care and favor. Yet we are so few
in number, and there is much that we desire and
look forward to, that we have many trials and dis
couragements.
Rev. L. B. CLANCY writes from Weatberford. to
the Teras Presbyterian, under date of December
4th:
1--WE elected and ordained two deacons Messrs.
Z A. Leach and II. NJ. Kidwell, week before last
At a meeting of the Session last Wednesday We re-
ceived six members. FIVE by letter and one on pro-
fession of faith, Dr. Wilson, the evangelist, and
myself, organized church on West Fork of the
Trinity, Tarrant county, eighteen miles north of
Fort WORTH with membership of twelve, nclud-
ing one elder and one deacon. Several others will
be received soon. We preached six sermons, and
left appointments for the fourth Sabbath in De-
cember. Our Methodist brethren have been uni
formy very kind to US.
Rev. A. B. Banks writes to Southern Res6yte.
rian
"a protracted meeting held at Wright's Chapel,
branch of Rocky Mount congregation, In October,
resulted in the addition of six members profess
sion. This, with nine already received at Rocky
Mount in the last three months, making fifteen in
ALL encourages US all greatly. Rev. DR.. j. Il.
Bright, our beloved evangelist, has rendered US
much aid during these meetings. His name is the
synonym of eloquence, meekness. and untirng
zeal in the Master s service and will long be held
| In grateful remembrance"
Bonhomms Church Misouri.-Rev. Dr. Farris says
in the ST. Louis Resbyterfan'
We have unusual pleasure in stating that the
Bonhomme, church, in this county. has just been
the scene of very profitable meeting. Our col.
league, Rev. Mr.. Shotwel, has been supplying the
church for several months and is now privileged to
welcome sixteen persons on profession of faith
During the special services which closed with the
above result, Mr.. Shotwe was efficiently assisted
by Rev. James Morton, Of Maline Creek.
With one exception, Bonhomme is the oldest
church west of the Mississippi. We began our
ministry there, and rejoice with our colleague and
his happy people that the ancient vine is bringing
forth abundant fruit in old age. May it renew its
youth, and for many, many years may it be fat
and Furnishing"
Revival The Pleasant Hill church, Monroe
county, Mo-, has been gloriously revived and
strengthened. Rev. John A. Calhoun of Palmy-
ra assisted Mr. Bowen for two weeks with some
OF the most forcible and pungent preaching the
writer has ever heard. God was with the brother
nightly and gave him wonderful power over the
consciences OF sinners We believe him to be
most valuable acquisition to our working force in
this part of the State.
The pleasant Hill church was organized in 1929
the firstn this county of Presbyterian churches
and herself the mother of churches. For several
years, owing to number of unfortunate causes,
our church there has dropped. For some time the
people almost lost hope But for four or FIVE
months they have been praying and confidently ex-
pectlng good. Evidently God was preparing them
Tor the blessing hanging over them. The old
grey headed saints had gone out and met Jesus,
and were speaking of His coming.
we closed the meeting last night Sunday. Dec.
23d), with forty.two additions. When the services
opened 1t was with membership of but about two
dozen. Now with membership of sixty. four,
they are looking forward to still further increase
and prosperity in the bright future. God has been
faithful to His promises made to the fathers.-L.
T. b IN 81. Louis Presbyterian.
greensboro, Ky.-Oa Wednesday evening, Dec.
18th, the Fourth Street Presbyterian church in
greensboro was the scene OF one Of the most inter-
estlng services that has ever taken place in this
city-the installation of Rev. John G. Molloy as
pastor OF that church. The services we're conduct
ed by Rev. DIR. Stuart Robinson, who preached
one OF his grand sermons from Acts Xxx: 2S.-
" Take heed to yourselves, and the aock over
which de has made you overseer, &c., and l
lin ": IT, Take heed to your doctrines, &C.,
Inc discourse was the abest clearest exposition of
the Presbyterian Form OF Government to which we
ever listened, and made us all love our grand old
Church more than ever, and thank God anew for
dis glorious gift of an organized Church reaching
from Abel to Revelation, and down to all eternity
His charge to the youthful pastor was solemn and
impressive, and the hearts of the very large audi
ence thrilled in sympathy as he accepted the great
responsibility laid upon him.
The charge to the congregation was feelipply and
appropriately given by Rev. w. L. Nourse, of
Rockport Indiana, great favorite here, and
hen the members focked forward to give the
light hand OF fellowship and welcome to the young
pastor, whom they called to preside over them, and
AXE theplace filed for twenty three years by the
tainted Hopkins. Rarely has welcome been so
warmly given, for though Mr.. Molloy has been
With US but six or eight months, be has succeeded
n winning the hearts of all, young and old, chill
lren and grand parents and more united, salts
led church cannot be found, we think, in Ken
lucky.
There were present at the meeting every Protes-
ant pastor in the city, the learned Jewish RABBI.
nd very large number Of 0 wensboro's best peo,,e'
ii anxious to hear Dr. Robinson and to show their
interest In the youthful Timoby's installation over
o important a charge He will faithfully dis