Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-29
CLOSING GOSPEL SERVICES.

The last Of the present series OF union Cos
pei services took place yesterday afternoon
ana last evening. The Bible reading OF Mrs.
/ Stebbins at 8 p. NJ. was fully attended Mr..
Stebhins was present during the opening ser
vices, and sang the Scotch hymn. 8 In the
Palace of the King" Mr.. and Mrs. Stebbins
also sang, sNearer Home." The subject
( selected for the Bible reading by Mrs Sseb-
bins was "The Word" she said the Bible is
! tie most read and the least studied OF any
book. We neglect our Bibles we give fifteen
hours to our duties and not fifteen minutes to
I our Bibles, and yet We expect to grow as
Christians. when we take no feed Tor our
spirits. The word Of God is our food, Man
shall not 1--we by bread alone, but by every
word that proceedeth cut of The mouth of
the Lord" 10. vi, 30, I" am the bread of
life. he that cometh to me shall never hun
ger" Jo V, 50 SEARCH the scriptures" The
nuggets Of gold do not lie on the surface, but
have to he searched for. So search your Bibles
for this wisdom that is better than gold.
There are demands Of truth that can only be
found By searching, but which More TO he
desired ere they than gold" Psalm xix. l0.j
The reading closed with an eXhortation 10 all
to study the Word, to make it the chart and
guide Of life, and by the teachings of that
Word, an abundant entrance will be given to
the home above.
This Bible reading, like all that has pre-
coded it, was exceedingly interesting in Its
method OF treatment and delivery.
The closing services at the Congregational
Church last evening was very largely attend
ed, the.seatiag capacity of the church being
entirely occupied, and many remained stand
ing. The audience joined heartily IN the IN
troduc!ory service of song, which was under |
the lead of Dr. and Mrs. ri khan. Mr.. |
Stebbins also saag 1.-The Ninety and Nine"
and = Eternity" and Mr.. and Mrs. Stebbins |
sang "T Should Like to Die, said Willie"
Rev. J. Q a. Henry preached on e the |
Preoiousness Of Christ" taking for bis text !
/ Peter ii, Z, Unto you therefore which be- !
feye he is precious" By way of introduc- |
has that which it regards as precious; that I
the natural man and iod differ as to what /
is precious, but that growth in grace always |
brings about concurrence Of judgment On
this poiat. Two general propositions were
then discussed: First, that just as Christ is
most precious to Gjd the Father, SO lie is
Iaozt precious to toe true believer. This
truth was illustrated from the nature Of Chris-
tianIty. from the history of the church AID
from personal exrelieuce. The true child of
God viii endure ali things for ChIiat's sake.
E6tH - l4lJcv W tue DollSfSf
because Of what he secs Christ to be in his
glory and in his mission to the
world as the man Christ Jesus; because OF
.he blessed relation into which his faith brings
liin to Christ. g In Christ :" union which
secures to the believer complete salvation,
Jecause of the results Of thi5 union, which are
pardon for sin. title TO eternal life and
perfect pattern for the display of every viz.
ne. He closed By saying To the believer.
his Christ is the preciousness of your soul
% the sinner, Christ died for you.' Put
'ou on the Lord Jesus"
Alter the sermon Mr. and Mrs, Stebbins
ang g Ole by One" There was much more
interest manifested at this closing service
han at any preceding meeting. The number
hat remained at the after service was very
arse. Many testified that they had recently
ound the Savior, and others expressed de-
ire to become Christians and for prayers
The meetings close with feeling Of disap.
ointment upon the part Of many who
hought. on account of the interest pre-
'ailing, they should have continued longer.
At the meeting of the Pastoral Association
the following resolutions were
dopted:
Resolred, That we recognize the goodness of God
0 Us in this series OF meetings and that we close
hem with the meeting tonight.
ReSOtred, That we express oar high appreciation
I the services of Mr.. and Mrs. Stebbins, not only
q the service OF song, but also in the other parts
the services, and especially in the Bible readings
i Mrs. Stebbius for ladies that we have been
ighly gratifed in their Christian spirit and Wis
ON, aud in our intercourse with them, and express
be belief that whatever success has attended these
meetings. has been largely due TO their presence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stebbins will engage in
vanselical worl, at other places in the State,
ut it has been arranged that they Will re-
urn ard be present during the Annual Sun
ay School Conye2tion. which Is tn take
lace in Ills city commencing on tbs l0th Of
lay.