Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-20
Church N Otes.
Utterances i'm Various of the City PuI.
pits Yesterday

pits Yesterday
Rev. Mr.. George Thrall, of Bridgeport,
occupied the pulpit of the North church yes
terday. His text was John l., w., 8, s'God
is love-" Illustrating and indicating the les
son to be drawn from these words, he quoted
the old words of Csesar's triumph in the
conquest of Gaul, "veni, vidi, vici." AS that
gave the sum total of his battle, so these
three words of the text give the sum of
Christian theology. This truth is as the sun
to the solar system. AS the shining planets
without this central source of light and heat
would be black icy worlds whirling and NOV
ing in darkness, so would they typify athe-
ism Instead of our benefcent Creator. But
because "God is love-" continued the speak
er, he is not the less just and one who fyii;,-
ishes the wicked. Many eloquent and apt
illustrations fixed the attention of the lear
ers to the close. The clear, distinct, ener-
getic pronunciation of every word spoken is
worthy of high commentator. good
number attended considering the storm.
The afternoon discourse was from Matt.
XIV, "a. "He that had one talent came"
The severe judgment passed on this receiver
of his Lords money in contrast to the merit
ed "well done'' to him who had five talents
| and to the one with the two talents at first
thought seems harsh. But considering that
he with one talent could easily have done
| something and perversely would not Gas
shown by his own confession), his condem-
| nation is just. The discourse was one of
| unusual interest.
THIRD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
Notwithstanding the prevalence of a snow
storm the services at the Third Congrega-
III, al fnrIo
afternoon Dr. Dennen took for his text the
| injunction Of st. Paul, ''Let brotherly love
continue" It was an eminently practical
discourse. True love to Christ removes all
| this narrow minded prejudice. Assimilation
to the great head promotes and enjoins SYM
pathy for each other. The sermon was well
the philanthropist and the benevolent.
The speaker drew his first argument from
the physical nature of man,--the same traits
and necessities the same liability to pain and
suffering, -rebuking as he did most emphati.
cally mans natural selfshness and avarice.
This was seen from our treatment of the
negro, the Chinese the Indian and in a
| modified form seen in the Christian believer.
and closed with a fervent and eloquent pic
| ture of the joys of Heaven. "Made kings and
priests unto God redeemed, out of every ma
ton and kindred of people,"
Broader than Heavens high arches,
The love that Christ has brought
WESLEY CHAPEL.
The pulpit yesterday morning was occu.
pied by Professor Hungerford, formerly pas
tor of Congregational church in Meriden.
The professor is warm personal friend OF
DIR. Goodsell. The subject matter of the
sermon was the conversation between Christ
and Peter, recorded in st. Johns gospel, 21st
chapter and part of the 18th verse: "Lovesi
thou me? and he said unto him, Lord thou
knowest all things; thou knowest that I love
thee Jesus said unto him, feed my Sheep
The speakers line of thought at the com.
mencement of the discourse was brief reel
tai of Christ's life: He portrayed very min
utely the betrayal and conviction of Jesus,
also the doubts in the minds of his diciples
when Jesus passed out of sight. The future
at first opened dimly to the disciples. They
could not comprehend with their finite mind
it's meaning Yet, the speaker said,
the future was glorious and was
Christ's conversation with Peter was very
beautifully and wildly presented. Three
times Jesus asked of Peter, lowest thou me.
This question was not asked by the Saviour
to chide Peter, nor to condemn him, but
simply to teach him how much he loved him.
The lessons we would learn from the text are
numerous. The loving tenderness of Jesus
never for moment let Peter go when He
saw the conflicts rising up against him. He
prayed for Peter when Peter was in trouble
Christ looked at him, and we are told that
Peter went out and wept bitterly, and from
that moment, the speaker said, Peter was q
saved man. The concluding thoughts of the
sermon were full of excellent suggestions, and
presented in clear and forcible manner.
The Good Samaritans last evening at their hall
81 Chapel street, held large and interesting
meeting. Prayer was made by G.. @. Clark,
remarks by G. D. Albee, J. R. Brockett,
Charles Whittelsey, George Grooms and
others. Nineteen persons signed the pledge
Mr.. Hyde assisted with the cornet. Next
Wednesday evening the Rev. Mr.. Samson
will address the meeting.
The bad weather did not prevent large
audience from hearing Mr.. Collins in Eng
fish Hall last night, upon the erich Ruler, ="
with illustrative paintings Mr.. M. D. Bis
sells singing added much to the interest of
the services, and the after meetings show a
Christian work of increasing interest and
power. The present series of paintings will
close with some fine scenes of ''The Resurec-
tom next Sunday.
College lIems.
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