The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-01-17

METHODIST SUYDAY-SCHOOL SOCIETY,"
TIE regular monthly meeting OF the Meth
n list Sundav-Sch0Ol Society OF Richmond
and Manchester was held Mt Laurel-Street
Methodist church Sunday afternoon at
,o'clock-T. l.. ID. Walford (yice-preSident
in the chair; Charles u. Rady, secretary:
The meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Wickham. southern agent OF the
American Sunday School Union, and sing
Ing by Laurel-Street school.
Rev. w. T.. Wright, pastor OF Laurel
Street church, made 4 gratifying report o.
the growth OF the school. During the year
Al has grown steadily, nearly every Sabbath
bringing new accessions 10 its roll. The
school has library Of excellent books, and
a faithful corps OF teachers and officers. lie
reported twelve conversions since last re-
port. The contributions for school pur-
poses reflect great credit upon the school.
lie reported that an organ was very much
needed.
The president then introduced Rev. John
McCullagh, Missionary superintendent OF
the Southern Department OF the American
Sunday-School Union, who addressed the
meeting on the subject OF "Spirltual burn-
ers." Every officer, teacher, and scholar
i'm the Sabbath school Is burner In the
world. and a. they receive the ilght OF the
-Sun Of Righteousness" they should shine
for Jesus-irst, by singing for Jesus; Sc
COnd, by speaking for Jesus third, by CIV
ing for Jesus; and fourth, by working for
Jesus. He related with touching and sur
ring effect many incidents illustrative OF the
singing, speaking, giving, and Worklng lor
Jesus. Among the most thriving was tilat
Of the conversion OF the Rev. stephen PaX-
son through the instrumentality OF llttie
girl. and who, as a missionary, established
1900 schools in the wildS OF Kentucky. lie
concluded by an earnest appeal 10 the teach
ers to remember punctuality, preparation,
perseverance, patience, and prayer rs the
means of success.
Rev. p. A. Peterson then addressed the
meeting-subiect, "The Mercy OF Cod" lie
referred to the many precious privileges
enjoyed by the world through the mercy
and grace of God whereby sinners may be
saved. He spoke OF the great good these
Sunday-school meetings have done ana
will do in bringing together Christians OF
all denominations to work for Jesus. All
this is due to the great mercy OF our blessed,
Lord. We should all be willing to spend
our lives in the prosecution of this good
work, knowing that the Lord will give q
ers to be more diligent, and put forth every
effort to save the souls of the children
committed to their charge.
Rev. John Harmon then addressed the
meeting-subject, publishing the Cos
pei" The printed word is an excellent
way of sending forth the Gospel, but when
il is published In the daily lives OF Gods
people it Is known and read OF men more
cffectually than in any other way. Every
Christian should be through his holy life
dissemination OF the truth, distributor OF
tracts. and an epistle known and read OF
all men. Let every one catch step and
move of to a higher standard OF holiness
Thus shall our lights shine forth TO illuminC
all the dark places OF earth.
Mr.. Peterson referred to the need OF an
organ in Laurel-Street school, and made an
appeal to the meeting for subscription tC
aid in purchasing one. The appeal me-
with n liberal response, and Sl00was RAISED
in a very short time.
The following is summary OF the SUI
perintendents' report for the month OF De
eember