The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-01-29
land to telr,ghat he had seen and tasted in

emotional feelings. False emotion, on tn!
other hand; is:a great curse and snare. l
was the most false OF false emotion fol
a young man to- think that he can EMO!
Heaven without being born again. Can you
said he, honestly think that Yon would bt
happy in Gods presence, could you 81
there, unless that change had been wrough
in you? Would not the company OF Jesus
be bore to you? There are hundreds ol
young men and women in this church to-
day who would not spend the Afternoon
with the Lord Jesus for all the world.
Mr.. Rainsford's remarks, although some.
what disconnected, made marked impres.
sion on the congregation. He spoke about
forty-five minutes, without notes, occasion
ally quoting passage from the Scriptures
At the conclusion of the services collcc.
ton was taken for the Virginia Bible Soci.
ETY..
NIGHT SERVICES AT ST. PAUL's.
Mr.. Rainsford at night discoursed on the
conversion OF st. Paul Us described in Acts,
9th chapter, and the Apostles reference to
it in his first letter to Timothy, 16-in
which he speaks of himself as &c pattern" !"
His rapid delineation of the. blind sinner
cropping in darkness, and of the servant
freed and filed with the Holy Ghost, was
very fine. The reverend gentleman must
be truly experienced Christian, for the
different phases Of conversion were dwelt
on con an1ore, and whenever he spoke Of
the influences Of the Holy Spirit his eye
would flash and his smile would reflect his
real enjoyment.
The leading point in the discourse, which
he presented with great force, was that the
Deity not only intended to make man bet
ter, or, as in the case Of st. Paul, to change
a blasphemer, prosecutor, an injurious
man, into a Yirtuous man, but (this as
far as it went being very good) His purpose
was to make the sinner a godly man-to
change his whole character, to fill him with
His own will-so that man, weak and help
less, might be worker with Him.
In this connection he spoke of the
mighty influence Of united will, which be
illustrated by the power eXerted by family
having one will and one purpose, but still
more graphically by the success Of the
South for so long time against such enor-
nous odds, which he attributed to the
united purpose and undivided will Of our
people. In all this his preaching was most
interesting.
On the whole, the matter and manner OF
Mr.. Rainsford was most taking. That his
whole heart was in his work no one could
doubt; that to do good by preaching the
Bible and nothing else, and thus make
Christians Of us all, is his true object, every
was appreciated, the concentrated and silent
congregation was the best evidence.
THE BIBLE-READINGs. YESTERDAY.
The main audience-room and galleries OF
st. Paul's church were crowded yesterday
at II O'Clock NJ. on the occasion OF the first
Of the series of Bible-readings by Mr.. Rains
ford. Among those present were the most
prominent ministers OF every Protestant
denomination in the city.
Rev. Drs. Minnigerode and Woodbridge
and Rev. Pike Powers occupied seats in the
chancel. After singing and prayer the
reverend gentleman read from John ill.,, 2,
and commented thereon. He also read from
the First Epistle OF Peter l., 8, and from
Galatians iv., 19, and explained the texts
in an entertaining and lucid manner. The
subject of the reading in the lesson Of yes.
terday was "The New Life--The Food for
the New Life and the Obedience OF the
New Life"
His style was pleasing, and his language
although plain and perfectly ineligible
tions we're rather more practical than meta
phorical. His gestures were good, his voice
in perfect command, and the impression
created upon his vast auditory was very ia
yorable. He was dressed in plain suit o!
black, Of fashionable cut, with plain, blacl
tile. .....s -A
The Bible-readings will be continued a
st. Paups every day at u O'Clock until fur
ther notice.
Rev. Mr.. Rainsford will be in the Sabbath
school room every morning from II until /:
O'Clock, and every afternoon from until
O'Clock, for the purpose Of conyersing will
any who may feel interested on the subiec
of the life that is to come.
There will also be preaching at ST.. Paul
every night at O'Clock until further notice
SERVICES AT ST. PAUL's LAST NIGHT.
Rev. Mr.. Rainsford preached at st. Paup
church last night, on which occasion tn
audience-room and galleries were crowded
Many persons were compelled to stand up
| and others, unable to obtain seats, wer
compelled to leave. The sermon was on
Of unusual eloquence and power, and wa
listened to with the most profound atten
tion and interest.
BAPTIST CHURCHES.
At the First Baptist church on Sunda..
the pastor filed his pulpit morning ant
night. On the previous Sunday sixteel
persons received the right hand Of fellow
Ship, and three were received by letter.
At the Second Baptist church the paste
| preached in the morning and gave the righ
hand Of fellowship to sixteen persons
After service at night he baptized one pei
son. .'.
At Venable Street Baptist church th
pastor filled his pulpit morning and night
| The Sunday school and congregation wer
| agreeably surprised to find a brand-new OF
gan occupying the place Of the old one
This was brought about by the kindness G
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Whitlock, members {
| the church. On Wednesday night one pei
son was received by letter.
at Leigh-Street Baptist church the pas
tor preached in the morning and at nigh
and baptized one person. Another pre-
fesscd conversion during the week.
| BAPTIST MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
The monthly meeting Of the Young Men
Baptist Sunday-Scheol Missionary -Societ
of Manchester was held at the Bapti:
church Sunday evening at O'clock.
Addresses were delivered by several
the members. A committee was appointe
whose duty 1t is to prepare an order OF e.
ercises for each monthly meeting. 1t WI
| decided to have missionary pray
ing under the auspices Of the Society Q
the Monday after the first Sunday in eac
month.
The following officers were elected Il
the ensuing year: A. c. Harding, pres
dent; Emmett N. Gregory, vice-president
Lewis E. Traylor, secretary; and Thom'
G. Matthews, treasurer.
l., METHODIST CHURCHES.
i A. f,nntonorv Nathodiat church M II