Morning journal and courier., 1881-10-31
"On our way rejoicing, As we homewaTd move,'
followed by singing the doxology, "Prais God from whom all blessings how'
Notes of Sunday Services-Int eresti Harvest Festival.


 At Calvary Baptist church last evening the pastor, Rev. MT. Samson, preached fine discourse on the importance of souls and of effort to save souls. Go ye out into the high way, etc., was the burden Of the thought The pastor is fine and cultured speaker and earnest in the work.
 Rev. Mir. Herrick, of Boston, preached twice at the Third Congregational church yesterday.
 Revival services have been held at the East Congregational church, Humphrey street, for number of evenings of late.
 HARVEST FESTIVAL AND MISSIONARY LETTERS. At the St. John street M. E. church last evening 8 harvest festival and missionary praise service of much interest was given by the Sunday school and choir and with very full attendance despite wet weather. There was fine display of autumn fruits and grains On the communion table was a fine collection of curiosities from heathen lands, from Luck now, India and Pekin, China, such as shoes fans, jewelry of exquisite workmanship and other things, which were viewed by many after the service. They were sent by Mrs. Murch and Mrs Noble. The exercises of the evening consisted of capital selections given by the choir and Sabbath school, re- sponsive readings by school and superintend- ent the reading of extracts of letters of Mrs. James Nudge, former member of this Sab bath school (formerly Miss Martha WiswelD) now resident in Lucknow, India carol, Pastors Welcome,'' by the Sunday school and choir, to the pastor, and an address by Rev. MT. Harris, and reading of extracts of letters from Mrs. Willis Noble, (formerly Miss Villa J. Gibson, teacher at Dwight school, New Haven, now resident of Pekin, China; benediction by pastor. The even ing's exercises were full of interest to the au- dience.
 ENGLISH HALL.
 The gospel meeting at English Hall was largely attended last night. Messrs. Aiken and Bacon spoke on "Deliverance from sin. 3 The orchestra of the American band assisted in making very fine music. An after-meet- ing was held, to which many remained.
 IN WESLEY CHAPEL.
 Yesterday morning the Rev. Dr. Goodsell, words of the Psalmist, S I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help,' recorded in the first verse of the 121st Psalm also part of the succeeding verse, 'fMy help cometh from the Lord.'' The beauy tiful autumnal day brought out a large con. gregation of worshipers, who seemed deep ly interested in the theme under discussion. The pastor in his remarks made allusion to the spirit of unrest found in every walk of life It is especially noticeable among those who, having amassed sufficient of worldly means, attempt to retire from the busy walks of trade, but find no rest in seclusion. He spoke also of tho law of struggle in our souls how strangely manifested, to-day re sisting, tomorrow being overcome. How beautiful is DaYii's exclamation and how it applies to our poor humanity, 'I will lift up mine eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help"
 The depressions of feeling sorrows of deaths sorrows from loss of property, were point, touched upon in the discourse. How very small portion the pastor breaches to are perfectly happy. Little children are the only ones and yet their happiness is not perma~ nent. If I speak to any one burdened with the cares of business the text comes to you, "Look to the hills" If you are grouped among those who sorrow, Look to the hills" No one can speak to aching hearts as he has spoken? What teacher ever taught as he taught? Such light, such brightness, the act of Christ so unique and glorious, more and more impressed with. Some things can only be learned by experience. In all battles we fight, we must look for that strength from above, else we cannot overcome. The pastor showed very clearly and distinctly that God had promised this help to everyone. Serve God, the pas tor said, because He is the perfect one The concluding remarks of admonition to his flock, and the untiring energy and devotion displayed by the pastor to the people under his charge, daily bring him into closer bonds of attachment with them than ever
 NORTH CHURCH.
 At the North church for the morning ser mon Dr. Hawes took for his text the sixth and seventh verses of the sixth chapter of Galatians: Be not deceived, God is not mocked. Whatsoever man sowsth that shall he also reap. He that soweth to the flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; he that soweth to the spirit shall reap everlast- ing ife.' The first three words were dwelt upon with great emphasis as he unfoIded their teaching. Men obstinately deceive themselves. They are very prone to this, as habit of mind. Knowing better they per sist in @ wrong course of action, while the bitter, narrowing consequences are plain be- fore them. Very much is this caution from tse inspired word needed Wrong doing and effrontery in an evil course of life cannot