The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-01-16

METHODIST SUNDAy-SCH00L SOCIETY,"
The regular monthly meeting OF the Meth
odist Sunday-School Society Of Richmond
and Manchester was held at Trinity church.
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock--A. l.. West
(prcsident In the chair; G. Il. Rady and
James III. Peay, Jr., secretaries.
Some time before the beginning Of the
exercises the church was filed 10 its ut
most capacity. Every seat and all the
standing-room was occupied by the friends
OF the cause, and II was regretted that
many who wished TO participate in the eX-
ercises could not get into the church.
The exercises were opened with singing
by the school and prayer by Rev. L. "A.
Peterson.
Rev. j. Wiley Bledsoc, pastor OF Trinity
church, made verbal report Of the cond-
ton Of the school. showing that ii has been
well managed and 1t now in prosperous
condition. The officers and teachers are
earnest and faithful in the work OF train
ing the children for usefulness on earth
and eternal life in Heaven. lie asked the
PRAYER OF the church for the divine bless
Ing on their labors.
Mr.. West (prcsidenD expressed gratifica-
zion at the report, and, in response TO Mr..
Bledsoe's request, led in prayer for the
Lords blessing on this school and all en-
gagged in this good work.
Bishop j. c. Granbery, ID. D., addressed
she meeting-subject ''The Spread OF the
Gospel Under the Quickening Influence of
the Spirit of God" lie said: We have
now perpetual Pentecost; the Holy
Spirit is now doing its grandest work In
the hearts Of men. Prayer and praise
ascend from hearts and lips Of millions in
heather lands. From every nation, kim
dred. and tongue now swells forth Jesus
praise. The Sabbath school, as one Of His
instrumentaitles, has been and is now ac-
complishing much good, under the direc-
tion Of the Holy Spirit. among the Indians,
some OF whom are now training up their
children TO love the Lord Jesus. He refer
red TO the singing of the children, and
urged them 10 give their hearts to God. so
that their praises might ascend unto God as
the melody of loving hearts. The address
was interpreted with several striking in
cidents illustrating the work Of the Spirit
aud the power OF God to save souls.
Rev. A. G. Wardlaw, pastor OF LAUREL
Street Methodist church, addressed the
meeting-subiect, "Watch, Work, Pray"
Watch for souls, watch the great enemy,
watch for opportunities, watch for dangers.
Work personally, work earnestly and per-
sistently: sow the good seed OF life; work
as good laborers in the vineyard OF the
Lord; work with faith in God. Pray, for
all good work IS backed by prayer; pray,
for God is pledged to answer the prayer OF
faith; pray for power, strength. wisdom,
and success. He also referred TO the many
temptations surrounding young men, and
urged parents and guardians to aid Sunday
school work by home instruction and
prayer, so that the young man who goes
forth to fight LIES battles may be doubly
armed for the conflict with evil. His re-
marks were very earnest and well calcu-
lated to do much good.
Rev. John Harmon, OF Park Place, adj
dressed the meeting-subiect, "Tell OF
Jesus Let all instruction, all prayer, all
work, be for Jesus. Hold Him up ever
before the children as the Saviour of the
world; tell of His love, His death. His
ascension, His intercession, till the hearts
of the children are all on fire with love TO
Jesus. He referred to the attractions now
thrown around Sunday-school work, and
endorsed the Christian enthusiasm that
now seeks by all proper means to save
souls from the dangers Of sin.
The exercises were interspeTsed with
choruses and solos by the scholars OF Trim
ity school, under the direction of Mr.. &.
p. Rady, assisted by Mr.. John III. Frsch-
korn on the organ. Mr.. George Voeker,
Jr., on the cornet, and Mr.. William Wag-
ner on the flute. These instruments, in
the hands of such skiIful performers,
made the music grand and inspiring. The
solos by Misses Lena Enos, Lola Mitchell,
and Jennie Ferguson were beautifully
rendered, and all the singing was <eIedita-
bly, done and very attractive. At 4 close
of the exercises the entire audience Joined
in singinethe doXology, led by the cornet.
and the effect was perfectly grand.
The superintendent reports for the
past month, as far rs received. show about
the usual percentage. In consequence OF
the inclemency Of the weather very few
reports were rendered.
The next meeting will be held at Union
Station church second Sunday in February.