The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-14


church of this city, six members were reported
as added to the church one by certificate and
five upon profession. One adult was baptized
The usual preliminary services were held and
much interest manifested. A larger nun
Der of communicates came to the Supper of the
Lord than on any other occasion in the history
of the church.-N. c. Presbyterian.
Lamar, Texas.-Rev. ]. N. Mccain writes
" AS appointed by the Presbytery of Western
Texas, visited Lamar in Arkansas county, to
include the third Sabbath of January. The
cold was uncommon the mercury ranging from
about 800 down to zoe. The little church is
weak, and greatly hampered by the pasture sys-
TEN. Still, my labors were blest with an ae-
cesson of FIVE members, on examination and
profession, and one infant baptized. The breth
ren there have no preaching of any kind from
years end to years end no Sabbath bell, -
ETC. Teras Presbyterian.
Paris. Ky.-The two congregations of Pres
byterians in Paris, KY, recently united in a
union service in which the pastors were assisted
by the Rev. G. H. Rout d. D., and Rev J. M.
Evans. The congregations were large day and
night, and some ten or twelve names were
added to the roll of the churches But the
greatest good was accomplished in the revival
of the Lords people and the perfect unity OF
feeling that characterized the meeting, and
especially at the united celebration of the Lords
Supper ChrispGn Observer.
Second Church Little Rock, Ark
-Four new members were added to the Second
church, February 25th, making twenty-eight
additions in the last three months. Outlook
very encouragng-Ib
Hopkinsville, Ky.-Rev. ]. C. Tate in q
letter to the Christian Observer says Rev. W.
D. Morton was with us in protracted service
held during the very bad weather in February.
The attendance under the circumstances was
large, and had the weather been more favor
able he would have had overhowing audiences.
Mr.. Morton's preaching was in demonstration
of the spirit and power. The Lord was with
his servant and did use him in glorifying his
name. Gods people were greatly revived, sous
were converted, many were deeply impressed
and mu h precious seed was sown which can
but bear fruit in due season. 1t is a noble SER
vice to which this brother has been provider-
TALLY called, and one for which he is eminentlv
qualified by natural gifts and graces OF the
spirit.
! expect great things as the result of the work
OF evaDgelzstion undertaken by our Synod, IN
this part of the State where as yet we have
such slight foothold and where for so long we
were at a stand still, or wasting away. 1t
would be difficult to estimate the good already
accomplished, and it is but the auspicious be-
ginning of what may be accomplished, if we are
faithful In pressing on in the way into which the
nr1h to1
tended our efforts with such signal and inspir-
iag tokens of his approval and blessing. Dare
we stay our hands, or take a single backward
step, when before is opened plain path and
ringing IN our ears, is the command from the
great Captain Go forward"
Northern Presbyterian.
Prairie Home Ill.-This church, called
West Okaw, has been greatly revived. Sab
BATH 18th ult., thirty-one partook of the Lords
Supper for the first time two renewed their
profession, and two were received by letter
seven adults were baptized The whole church
Is much revived IN the Lords work, and the
entire con munity seem to feel the awakening
Edgerton, Kansas-The PRESBYTERIAN
church of this place at a recent communion re-
ceived thirty five members on profession Of
faith. OF these eighteen were baptized Since
the lst of last April this church has had fifty
additions. Of the thirty FIVE lately received
three were past The age Of twenty FIVE, and
three under fourteen--a noble band of youth
enlisted in the caute Of Christ of which any
hurch might feel proud
\ In the congregation Of the Westminster
Church, Chicago Rev. f. c. Oggel, pastor, the
good work goes on. Evening meetings during
the past week have been we'll attended In
connection with the communion on last Sab
bath twenty new members were received into
the fellowship Of the church, all for the first
time confessiDg their Lord The interest
among the people warrants the contir uance OF
the meetings during the present week
At the communion service of the HYDE
Park Presbyterian church, Chicago, Rev. f. C.
Ray, pastor, on Sabbath last, thrty-one per-
sons were received into membership, thirteen
on profession Of faith, Of whom six were adults.
and eighteen by letter from sister churches
This is regarded not the end bat the begin
ming of the good work Hyde Park is one Of
the must successful churches in the presbytery
having a membership Of over $50.
There were forty seven persons re
ceived at the last communion in the Westm n-
ster Presbyterian church, Philadelphia Rev. w.
N. Richie, pastor; thrty-seven Of these were
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