The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-28
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES

iamPa. FIa.-The Presbyterlans of this
place propose to take steps tof the erection of
church. There are only few members but
they are looking to the future.
Union Theological Seminary-A letter
informs us that already many applications have
been msde to members of the senior class to oc-
cupy fields as they leave the Seminary,
and that DR.. Wilson, Secretary of the Commit
tee of Foreign Missions. says that the. Committee
must have four of them. There are only twelve
in the class.
Northern Presbyterian.
The Sabbath.-One of the most eloquent
clear-cut sermons in vindicatiou of the right of
the American people to Sabbath of rest. was
delivered by DR.. Leftwich, last Sabbath morn
ing, before large and appreciative audience, at
the First Presbyterian church of Baltiomore. 1t
was mastery argument and although nearly
an hour was consumed in its delivery, the speak
er held his audience spellbound from the be-
ginning to the end. We hope it will be pub
lished.-Rresbyterian Observer.
Rev. John F. MoLaren. d. D., died at
the house of his son-in law, Rev. A. A. Hodge,
d. D.. in Princeton. N. j., Wednesday evening,
March IA, at o'clock, of paralysis of the heart,
aged eighty years. He was born in Onondaga
County. New York; graduated at Union Col
lege; studied theology entered the ministry in
the Associate Reformed Church was pastor in
Geneva, N. York; and afterwards he served the
First Associate Reformed church, Philadelphia.
Many years ago he united with the Presbyte-
risn Church. was agent of the Board of Home
Missions for time, and ministered to different
churches with much acceptance
On Sabbath. March 18th. ifty-four per-
sons were added to the West Arch Street Pres
byterian church, (Rev. Mr.. Hemphill's) twenty
eight on confession of faith in Christ and the
remainder by letter. Quite number were
heads of families and number were baptized.
The Sunday Schools of this church have become
so crowded that enlargement seems TO be i'm
peratively necessary.
Twenty-Five new members were added
to the Princeton Presbyterian church, West
Philadelphia, Or. Addison Henry's,) last Sab
bath, March 18th, nineteen on profession of
faith and ten by certificate There have been
sixty-six additions to this church within year.
A correspondent in Delaware writes
to the Presbyterian Il" The Presbyterian church
of Rehoboth. Del. (Rev E. A. Shook, pastor J
vival. Encouraged by indications of special in
terest daily meetings were appointed the second
week in February. The interest increased, and
at the close of the third week, at the urgent
solicitation of the pastor, Rev. Charles P NAL
lery, of Olivet Presbyterian church, Wilmington,
came to his assistance. This brother beloved
gave himself up to the work for two weeks: and
labored with great acceptance. Rev. DIR. Hea-
ton, of Lewes church, also lent his hearty and
frequent support. The quiet, but deep solemnity
pervading every meeting attested the presence
and power of the Holy Spirit. Twenty-Five
conversions are reported, and large majority
of these will ask for membership at the April
communion
The ladies of the Second Street Pres
byterian church of Troy. N Y, have Just
ordered a bell from Meneely & Co. inscribed as
their gift to the First Presbyterian church in
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Our Church is advancing steadily in the
State of Texas Rev. H. S. Little writes Five
churches are ready for dedication, or nearly So
San Antonio Is to have very fine house Ell
Paso also has desirable place of worship suited
t. the demands of that growing city. Lam
plssas, Cisco. and Springtown are ready to dedi-
C Re church home. Brownswood and Dallas
will soon be added to the list Presbyterian.
The Rev. DR.. Otis, pastor of the Chambers
Presbyterian church, Philadelphia surprised his
congregation on last Sabbath morning by an
nouncing his purpose to ask the Presbytery of
Philadelphia to dissolve the pastoral relation
existing between them. The reason for this
resignation is the impaired health of certain
members of his family
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian church
OF Brooklyn Or. Cuyler's), is under the quicken
ing influences of a powerful revival which be-
gan with the Week of Prayer. For four weeks
past public preaching services have been held
nightly in the large Sabbath School hall of the
church DR.. Pentecost and the pastor have
preached, and have conducted the inquiry-meet-
ing together. The services continue. Last
Sabbath lightweight were received into church
membership, swelling the number of additions
since the Week of Prayer to one hundred and
fourteen. Over two-thirds Of these are on con-
fession of faith.