Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1879-09-03
Sunday Services.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.

w. Dosh, ID. d., OF theological oehiu
airy, Salem, Va. and consisted OF read
ling select portions Of Scripture, singing
and prayer. The exercises were closed
by singing tile 462d hymn christians
and brethren! ere we part"
Before the prayer meeting was con-
cluded the church was filled by a large
congregation who came early in order
to secure seats for the IL O'Clock service.
The few minutes between prayer
meeting and preaching was we'll spent
by the choir IN singing several beautiful
HYMNS: It'll Jesus Come" "Rock OF
Ages" and NEARER my God to Thee"
IL O'CLOCK SERVICES.
The Introductory services according TO
the regular order, was opened by Rev.
Mr.. Hughes.
| Hymn: sob, could 1 speak the
matchless WORTH"
Rev. VIM. S. Bowman, d. D., OF
Charleston, S. G., preached from the
text, "What shall I do with Jesus which
IS called Christ" Matt. 9th chap.
22v.
The Introductory consisted of exam
nation of the circumstances under which
this question was asked by the Roman
governor, Pontius PLATE, the innocence
of the prisoner and the clamor OF the
people for his death. The Lord Jesus
Iis still on trial before the bar Of univer'
sal human judgment. A vast majority
OF men like Plate wash their hands IN
water and declare themselves innocent
OF the blood ofChrlst. The subject wa;
treated under the three questions lst
What will the Israelites do with Jesus
which is called Christ? I'd. What vii
the unbelever, the sinner, and the SCOT
fer do with Jesus which is calico
Christ? Sd. What will the true be
lever do with Jesus which is called
Christ
At the conclusion of sermon. hymn
Jesus l love thy charming name.'
2o'CLoCK MEETING.
At2P, NJ, a Sacramento meetin!
was held. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. T. w. Dosh, D. D., attel
! which the holy sacrament of the Lords
Supper was administered TO 9ll COM
municants.
SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING.
At4P. NJ, a Sunday School meeting
was organized. Invitations had beer
sent to other schools, and seats in front
we're filled by a large number of little
children. who seemed to greatly enjoy
the exercises of the meeting.
The meeting was opened by NJ. Coff
man, Superintendent of the Sabbath
school, according to the regular form
used.
Hymn "All hail the power of Jesus
name."
PRAYER by Rev. T. H. Miller. of Low
ettsvil,e. Addresses appropriate to thC
occasion were delivered by Rev. L. w
Schaelrer, of Richmond Rev. G. Beard
of Waynesborough, and Rev. j. Il
l Haskell, Of stanton. The following
HYMNS were sung by choir and congre
t cation during the exercises II hea
the Saviour say" "What a friend w
have in Jesus"
+, s O'CLOCK SERVICES.
: The Introductory services were opened
: BY Rev. D. NJ. Gilbert, Of Winchester
PRAYER by Rev. S. G. Schaeffer, of Rich
= mond. Hymn: "Oh that the Lor'
L would guide my ways
Rev. J. S. Moser, Of Harrsonbur!
r and Mt. Jackson charge, preached iron
the text Luke 18th chap. l7-24v Par
able of the prodigal son. This is tn
!. crown and pearl Of all parallels
gospel within a gospel. In no place ii
Gods word can such words of paterna
affection be found. This parable mus
be considered in connection with tn
two preceding parallels which show tn
seeking love Of God. In the parable G
r. the prodgal son the man acts, repents
which is the effect OF Gods seeking
J. love.
Two characters are represented Il
: this parable. lst. Those who seek tn
reward of their services. I'd. Thos
who in their deep humility seek sci
,: wants place.
The second division only was dis
q cussed.
% Services were closed by singing til
hymn "Just as l am"
REFORMED CHURCH.
ii O'CLOCK, A. NJ.
Rev. W. G.. Campbell preached, a
the hour named. in the Reforme
Church. from the text. at is the bloc
that maketh an atonement tor the Soul.
Lev. II, IL verse. There is so muc
ponderous theology taught in tn
Of churches that everybody has come
% think that the religion of Jesus Chris
= is complicated affair. Not SO ma
don't need to be a tseoloslan to b
saved. There are thousands upo
thousands who know nothing about tn
D. Bible, who yet hold a clear title deed
Y. the glores of heaven. They hay
T. learned that il is not knowledge, M
r : might, nor religion, but the blood thu
v makes atonement for the soul.
Y. The whole Bible teaches this or
E. truth Atonement by the blood.
Il comes from the word atone-"atione'
b The blood Of Jesus has satisfied the d
G: mands of Gods justice and now GC
= can act in grace. Atonement CIV