Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-12
CHURCH NOTES.
Ordination OF Rev. Carter Helm Jones at
tae First Baptist Church.

Despite the rain a fine congregation a$
sembled at the First Baptist church Sun
day night to witness the ordination OF Rev.
Carter Helm Jones. who Is q member of
this church, and has been prosecuting bis
studies at the Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary. at Louisville, Ky.
Rev. DR.. j. l.. Burrows presided. and
announced the exercises in bis usual grace
ful and happy style.
The following programme was carried
out with becoming spirit and 10 the great
interest OF the congregation. many OF
whom were frequently moved to tears:
Voluntary by the choir. HYMN 500.
Reading OF the Scriptures. Rev. J. l.. Bur
rows, ID. ID. Hymn sl1. Statement in be-
half CT the presbytery, Rev. J. l.. Burrows,
ID. ID. sermon, Rev. A. B. Woodfn, ID.
ID. Ordaining Prayer, Rev. J. B. IIutson.
Laying on OF the hands Of the presbytery.
Song" our Mission "-sclo, by CAPTAIN
Frank Cunningham. Charge, Rev. G. III.
Ryland, ID. u. Presentation Of the Bible,
Rev. Thomas Hume, Jr., u. u. Hand OF
Fellowship and Welcome, Rev. j. William
Jones, ID. ID. Present'tiOn OF Ordination
Papers. Rev. J. L. Burrows. ID. ID. Hymn
500. Bencdiction. Carter Helm Jones.
Dr. Burrows stated that the ordination
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Castle. KY, where, over forty years ago, he
himself had preached as young man that
the First Baptist church here bad called the
rresbytery, who had given Mr.. Jones
rigid and searching examination on his
Christian experience. call to the ministry,
and views Of doctrine, church polty. etc.
and that the presbytery hal unanimously
voted the examination satisfactory and di-
a fk., IA 70,
The sermon of Rev. DR.. Wood6n, OF
Hampton, from the text, Now, then, We
are Ambassadors for Christ" was appropri.
ate, able, eloquent, and every way admira-
ble.
The charge Of Rev. Or. Rylaud was ten
der, practical, and pointed. In presenting
the Bible-a beautiful copy Of the Ano-
tated Paragraph" Bible, the gift OF Rev.
:. c. Clopton, a former pastor OF Mr..
Jones Rey.Br. T. Hume made an appro-
pirate and eloquent address, Characterized
by that pure English. chaste diction. and
classic style for which he Is 50 widely
known.
In giving the "hand OF fellowship and
welcome nr. y. William Jones Gather OF
The candidatt0 expressed, in few words
ard with deep emotion. his gratihcati0n q.
you, my dear boy. an humble, useful min
lster OF Christ than crowned with the
brightest laurels that conqueror ever wore.
or The Iroudest dildtm that ever glittercd
on monarch's brow.f
The prayer Of Mr.. Hutson was cOmDre-
hcnsiye, icryent, and appropriate, and the
words OF DR.. Burrows as the presbytery
laid their hands on the kneeling candidate
were tender aud graceful.
The singing professor Ayres presiding
OF the organ) was all very sweet. but when
Frank Cunningham, Just after the laying
on OF the hands OF the presbytery, sang IN
his best style "Your Mission" there were
few dry eyes in the house, and all felt that
this sweet singer had preached q powerful
and impressive sermon.
The whole service was pronounced by
competent judges one Of more than ordi-
nary interest and impressiyoHess.
Mr.. Jones takes charge OF the church at
New Castle. but will return to Louisville in
October to complete the full course at the
Southern BAPTIST Theological Seminary
The greater part OF which he has already
finished.
II was regretted that so many o! the
Baptis. pastors OF the city, who would
otherwise have taken part, were absent,
but it was very fortunate that the services
Of so able and efficient presbytery could he
secured for the ordination OF this young
man, whose career will be watched with
deep interest by his many friends IN Rich
mond and Virginia.
Rev. Dir. Il. c. Cave, OF the Seventh
street Christian church. was in his pulpit
Sunday, but did not preach, his place being
SUI piled 10y Rev. j. Il. Tyler, OF Brooklyn,
y. Y, formerly IN charge OF Seventh
street church. The house was filed with
friends who were anxious 10 hear their old
pastor. Rev. Mr. Cave has been handed a
petition. slgncd by almost his entire con-
crcCation. asking him TO withdraw the re-
signatlOn sent in one week ago. He has
not made KnoWn what his determination
will lie. The resignation was to take effect.
October lst.
The choir of st. Peters Cathedral, by
special request. will attend the church.
dedication at Columbia next Sunday. and
will sing Rcsewg's Mass. The various
Catholic societies Of this city viii attend in
4 body.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. Mr.. Kerr, who is nov preaching to
the combined congregations OF the First
and Second Presbyterian churche3, in the
house OF worship OF the latter, had crowd.
ed audience Sunday morning. and preached
a fire sermon. lie is making grea. rcpIl-
tation here. In the afternoon Rev. Peyton
II. Iloge preached for him, and at night he
filed Mr.. HoSe's pulpit.
Sunday afternoon Tho Manchester Sunday
school lad thcirs-mi-moBthly meeting; Su-
Ierin,endcnt Gool>hy presiding and COZ
duetiny the services. J. -. X. Sleighi,
KSQ.. was present by invitation, and deliy-
cred an address, pleasant and instructive,
on Sunday-scbool work.
7 his school Is in prosperous condition,
and they find their semi-monthly gather
ings productive Of great good.
BAPTIST sUNDAY-sCHOOL ASSOCIATION.
The monthly meeting of the Baptist
Sunday-School Association OF Richmond
and Manchester was held Sunday afternoon
1T the West Ma'n-Street church. Presi-
dent William Ellyson presided; Robert A.
Gary. secretary. The West Main-Street
school favored the Association with some
very fine singing; after which Mr.. B. +.
johnson offered prayer. The monthly re-
ports show an average attendance for the
past month as follows:
r-Ayerege Atsendance.-
Officers and SchO- Collee-
SCHOOLS. Teachers. lars. tons
Grace-Street church,. "a 353 % as
pine-Street cnurch........ 3S 267 10 2l
Fulton ehurch.............. "a 2OS 10
First church. .......,..,.-. 80 lh0 IA -
80 Lob 2