Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19
Religious Services.
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Interesting Servteea-Church Notes.
 AT WESLEY CHAPEL.
 The pulpit in the morning was occupied by Rev. T. s. Samson, of Calvary Baptist church, in exchange with Rev. pr. GoodseN. The text was taken from the third chapter of Hebrews and the eighteenth verse stAnd to whom swore he that they should not enter into his rest but to them that believed not. '' The speaker referred to the nature and obli- gations of an oath in courts of justice, and how our rulers were held accountable for their oath of office, and no nation or people felt secure in their rulers unless they were willing to bind themselves in this form to perform the high trusts committed to their care. So God, the speaker said, knowing the unbelief and frailties of man, was willing to commit himself. The speaker referred to the unalterable law of the Most High, how it was impossible for the wicked to enter into rest from the very nature of Gods oath. Who, then, said the speaker, can expect the rest of heaven The answer is those that ! believe. The man that does not exercise faith in God cannot expect rest, neither in this world nor in the world to come. What do we understand by the justice of God2 It | is the simple declaration that he will be faithful to his VOW. There is something aw- l ful in the words of the text. Let us study l the interests of our soul. Let us try to know it's needs. The voice of Jesus speaks to bur dened souls to-day, take my yoke upon you | and learn-o me and ye shall find rest to your to-day if ye will hear his voice harden not your hearts.
 AT OTHER CHURCHES.
 Rev. Mir. Fisher gave at Center church yes terday morning an exhibition of his model of the Jewish tabernacle with interesting ex- planatory remarks. In the afternoon Rev. Mir. Kelsey, of College street church, preached In the afternoon ct College street church Rev. MT. Fisher repeated his exhibi ton of the tabernacle. Music was furnished by the Choral union. Rev. MT. Samson gave an interesting talk at his church last evening
 At the North church there were the usus interesting services and 8 good audience 1T attendance. The LXIV. chapter of Isaial was read at the opening, and the text was tht first three verses of LXIII chapter, 'tWho il this that cometh from Edom, with dyed gar ments from Bozrah, this that is glorious il his apparel, travelling in the greatness of hi strength? I that speak in righteousness mighty to save. Wherefore art thou red il thine apparel and thy garments like him tha treadeth in the wine for :? I have troddeI the wine press alone" These striking pro phetic words tell of the coming Messiah ant ' point to ms Sacr1nc6 TOT 6no S1n or the world No good can come of asking why sinles world was not created instead of ours, but said the speaker, look at the fact that nom can be conceived better to show Gods great ness, love and power to beings made as VI are. The necessity of a sufficient sacrifice for sin, an aIl-atoning Saviour is shown in al history of our world, sacred or profane The full accord of the teaching of the Olt Testament and the New, especially Isaiah prophecy and the Psalms of David, was elo quently illustrated by quotations from each The anniversary of the birth of Christ, nov so near, made the text chosen and the subjec most appropriate to the day.
 The orphans in the gallery on each side 0 the choir with their bright faces, neat dres and good conduct coming from the Sunda, school in the temple or chapel in the after noon were as usual conspicuous and inter esting part of the congregation.
 Taking up the story of Pilgrims Progress I the character of the faithful was shown an, dwelt upon as an illustration of Christianit similar yet different from that of Christian in Doctor Hawe's afternoon discourse. Thu the speaker said different types of godl life and character are depicted with wonder full power and truth, in Bunyan's old story | The interest and freshness of illustration maintained throughout.
 So mild midwinter day is seldom seen and pleasant relief after so many rainy Sab baths.