The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-09-17

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Waddell, late Of Lexington The usual evening
service was conducted by the pastor. On this
occasion the Rev. Mr.. Petrie delivered beau
tiful and interesting discourse on Forgiveness
At the morning service two young ladies con
nected themselves with the church -ChGrlottes-
viHe Je6ersOnian.
Rev w. A. Alexander, licentiate Of Central
Mississippi Presbytery, and graduate of last class
in Princeton Seminary, has accepted an invita-
ton from Lexington and Franklin churches,
Holmes county, Miss
On Sabbath, September 1St, Rev. R. c. Garri-
son, aided by Messrs Sheriff., Caldwell and Nc
Curdy, closed deeply interesting meeting of
nine days, at Rector chapel, in Wilson comfy
Results-nineteen added to the communing
membership of the church whole congrega
ton encouraged, and drawn more closely to-
gather in bonds of love and harmony an aged,
faithful minister strengthened and rejoiced.-
Long have he and the faithful ones around him
been sowing in tears now they are gathering.
the sheaves with joy.-Teras Presbyterian
EvAyGEI1srIc REpoRr.-CENTRAL TEXAS AND
DALLAS PREsBYTERIEs, FOR AUGUST, 1875
Travelled in private conveyance 279 miles;
preached II times had others preach for me
times; received members on certificate 5, on ex-
animation 2; baptized adults, baptized chill
dren, 2; collected for evangelistic Fund, $4O.55;
for other objects, ST. travelling expenses $1470.
l have not been able to get another horse yet,
and have been prevented from taking an extend
ed tour. 1 hope to be able to visit Grayson,
Wise and Jack counties during September.
Brethren, pray for me. W. S. JOHNSON.
TeraS Presbyterian.
The following action was taken at called
meeting of the Presbytery of Central Texas, Sep
tember 3rd
At the request of Rev W. s. Johnson, his re-
lation to this Presbytery, as evangelist, was dis
solved. Presbytery expressed their confidence
in brother Johnson and rendered him their
thanks for his faithful services while evangelist
of this Presbytery.-B.
Rev. L. B. Clancy writes to the Ttrqs Pres
byterian from Weatherford Texas, August 9th:
Since wrote to you we have had FIVE addi-
tions to our church, four on profession of faith
and one by letter. Two of these were received
this week. Rev. W. S. Johnson, our evangelist,
has been with me four or FIVE days, and preach
ed six sermons and assisted in the celebration Of
the Lords Supper last Sunday.
The church has been closed three-fourths of
the time since the mindle Of May on account of
my absence and sickness. Still we are growing"
AUGUSTA, Ky-The following is an extract
| from letter of Rev. ]. NJ Evans: 1--WE have
been worshipping with our Northern brethren.
The church was sadly in need of repairs. We
could get no compromise that would give US
title to any part of the property. We were op-
posed to law suits, and determined to build
giving our brethren possession of the property.
We have secured a lot and contracted for house.
We will be compelled to ask some assistance
from our brethren.
He does not authorize any appeal for aid, but
we suspect the church will not refuse any assist
ance that may be sent. The address of Rev.
Mr.. Evans is Augusta, Ky.-EDs.
Christian Observer
FRIENDSHIP CHURCH ALA.-Rev. w A. Slay-
maker writes: We have just closed meeting
at Friendship, my cane brake church, in which,
for the country, we had great blessing DR..
Raymond assisted me on Sunday, and received
eleven persons into the communion of the church,
and several more will unite with churches wor-
shipping with us in the same building Three
persons will unite with us before next commun-
ion.-b.
A church, consisting Of twelve members, was
organized in the northern part of Hampstead
county, Ark. on the fifth Sabbath of August, by
committee of Ouachita Presbytery. Messrs. ].
w. Stewart and L. B. Rammage were elected
and installed as elders 1t was named Shady
Grove church-B
Rev. W. ], Lapsey writes: We have Just
closed meeting in my church at Troy, (Ky,)
in which we were greatly blessed Christians
were greatly revived and strengthened and six
teen precious souls were added to the church on
profession of faith. DR.. J. Lapsley Mckee, of
Danville, KY, was with us, and preached the
gospel with great earnestneSs, simplicity and
power. He greatly endesred himself to all our
hearts. n
A correspondent under date of September Sd,
writes e" A two days meeting at Providence
church (AIissr) closed last night. The pastor,
Rev. A. McCallum, was assisted by Rev. D. A.
Planck, Of Port Gibson. There were eight addi-
tions to the church, and the hearts of Gods peo
pie much encouraged. An effort was made on
Saturday night to burn the church building but
its name indicates the means of its preservation.
Christian Observer.
CLINTON, S. C.-Rov. W. P. Jacobs writes:
This church, at its last communion, received nine
members. The church now numbers hundred