The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-05-03
First Presbyterian Church, Raleigh

hev j. 3. Watkins, pastor of the First Presby-
terrain church, Raleigh, N. c., in a series of
meetings. Mr.. Darnalps earnest and faithful
preaching has been greatly blessed Twenty
persons have made profession of faith in
Christ. During the past week nine have been
received into the church, seven by examination
and two by certificate The young ladies of
Peace Institute have attended the services and
manifested deep and serious interest. Twelve
of them have expressed hope In Christ. In
| all OF our meetings there has been an entire
freedom from all excitement, and a careful
avoidance of unauthorized methods. The sim
pie, earnest preaching of the gospel has been
listened to with quiet and serious attention.
We hope to continue the services for several
days.-N. c. Presbyterian
Rogersville, Tenn-Rev. S. V. McCerkle
was installed pastor of the Rogersville church
by committee of Holston Presbytery, on the
third Sabbath of April. Rev. N Shotwen
presided, and propounded the constitutional
questions. Rev. j. D. Thomas preached the
sermon from Matt. iv 4. Rev. G. T. Lyle deliv-
cred the charge to the pastor, and Rev. D. o.
Byers, the charge to the people. The church
is one of the strongest and best to be found in
AA'49'OA AiCoOy IoIy. Ii mas me DenCh oil
elders, good board of deacons and an excel
lent corps of Sabbath school workers. Rogers
vile is full of VITAL energetic Presbyterianism
There is to be found there one of the best or
ganlzed and most energetic colored Presbyte-
rian churches in the South. It's elders are well
instructed in their duties, and competent to
carry them out. AS one comes in contact with
them, he feels he is in the presence of true
gentlemen Of color. Rev. Geo. T. Lyle, who
sends us this account, had the pleasure of preach
ing for them on Sabbath night, in their neat,
well constructed church, which they call 'St.
Marks. Christian Observer.
Somerville.-A correspondent writes under
date OF April II: Yesterday was glorious
day in Somerville; thirty one persons were
added to the Presbyterian church. and forty
seven to the Methodist and we hope there are
others still to join these churches This is the
result of a revival in the Methodist church. con-
Quoted by Rev. Messrs. Bush and Bronsford of
the Methodist church, and Rev w S. Cochrane,
OF the Presbyterian church ID.
Lebanon, Ky.-Rev. E. o. Guerrant has
,D Deen laborng at Lebanon for two weeks past.
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tentive The day Rssat neafg aris ff ff e
church at prayer meeting, though busy time.
UP to last Friday night, thirty four had come
forward to accept Christ Some of these will
unite with other churches-whose brethren have
given their presence and their prayers-and
deserve and receive part of the blessing.-U.
Lexington, Mo-The communion services
were April l6. 1t was the anniversary of Rev.
Mr.. Leyburn's coming there four years ago.
During the last three months, since the last
communion, they have received thirteen on
profession and seven by letter. There has been
quite revival on the subject of infant baptism
too, and several who had been neglecting it for
awhile, have presented their children Within
two weeks we baptized ten children.-Ib
Atlanta, Ga.-A correspondent of the
Herald and RreSbyter writes to that paper
a great religious revival is now in progress in
Atlanta. This week fifteen churches hold daily
and nightly services This concert of meetings
is in pursuance to the resolution of the Pastors
Association of this city, which meets weekly.
This Association is composed of all the pastors
OF orthodox churches in the city. About
month ago, at one of its meetings, the question
of revival was discussed, and it was deter
mined that all the churches would hold meet
ings at the same time and labor for revival.
The result Is that fifteen churches are holding
services as have indicated, and it is estimated
that at least three hundred conversions have
been made. The services began about ten days
ago, and the interest manifested is most won
derful.
There are three Presbyterian churches and
mission in this city, with combined member
ship Of about eight hundred. Church attend
ance is good, and many members are most de-
vout and jealous Christians"
After fifteen years of devoted service az
Stated Supply Of the Waco church, Rev. S. A. .
King D. D., has received call TO become pas
tor OF the cburch-&. Louis Presbyterian.
Northern Presbyterian.
The voting on the overture removing tho
Rule in the Book of Discipline of the United
Presbyterian Church forbiddng the use of in
struments in the worship Of God, has been the
cause Of no small excitement throughout that
body At present the vote is a tie. The Pres.
| bytery Of Caledonia has not yet voted but
will give a majority Of from ten to fifteen in
favor Of the overture. The Foreign Mission
Presbytery Of Egypt has declined to vote on the
ground that tnis is subject to be decided by
the Presbyteries at home. If the Foreign Mis-.
qion preshvfary Of Goo1l,o4o III