Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-28
CHURCH NOTES.
Continued Interest In the Revival Services
Professions of Faith.

Inc HleetlnS At DIOdu-CtIcctC CnuiCH 10
nightly growing in interest and religious
feeling pcrvades the entire congregation.
Last night Rev. j. II. Riddick conduct
ed the services. After an earnest ap-
peal on the subject of Quenching the
Spirit" and the danger of such a course,
six persons came forward and were con-
yerted. Several others arose in the
audience for prayer. and there were
some very touching requests for special
prayer in behalf of friends. Services
tonight at 7:30.
MR.. NEEDHAM'S MEETINGS.
The Bible reading at Grace-Street
Presbyterian church yesterday after
noon was attended by large and deep
ly-interested congregation. The sub
iect was THE Relation Of the Spirit
TO the Word and was handled with
the rare skill which Mr.. Needham dis
plays in these readings.
He brought out very clearly that the
Word of God is full, and all of it was
given by the Spirit; that the Word is
the instrument of the Spirit in the work
Of regeneration and sanctiflcation that
the Spirit is the witness for Christ. the
builder of the church. the helper,
guide, and comforter Of His people, and
that lie does all this in connection with
and in blessing upon the Word.
lie earnestly warned against two
dangers
IL Preaching or studying Gods
Word as a mere form, without relying
on the Spirit for His blessing.
lie did not want reyiyals ESQ called
that are gotten up" by professed
reyiyaists." but he wanted to see
..revivals that come down" in answer
to the prayers of God. people, and
produced by the only true " Revival
st Gods Hoy Spirit.
Last night Grace Street Baptist
church was again crowded.
Nj. Needham preached especially to
Young women. founding his sermon on
Ruth's choice as illustrating what should
be the choice of young women now. lie
related number of very touching and
striking incidents, and made a very ten
der and effective appeal to the uncon
verted to come to Christ, and to thos'
who profess faith in Jesus to consecrat'
their lives to His service.
The singing was more than usually
sweet, and the conservation hymn (sunt
as a solo by Mrs. Clements, the choi
and congregation joining in the chorus,
seemed to touch every heart.
Among the preachers present wer'
Revs. DR.. Drew. DR.. J. b. Taylor o
Lexington. DR.. II. A. Tupper, 5. {
Clopton. j. William Jones, W. W
Landrum. j. b. Hutson, and DIR
Hatcher.
The inquiry-meeting in the lecture
room was largely attended, and nura
Der professed conversion.
The Bible reading at DR.. Read
church at 1 p. NJ, to-day will be OF
1.-THE Bible. and How to Use It,"
The sermon tonight at Grace-Stree
Baptist church will be especially 70
young men, but all classes are invited
MANCHESTER MEETING.
The union meeting Of Manchester wa
held at the Presbyterian church of tina
city last night. Every seat was taken
and many had to stand. The exercise
were conducted by Rev. I. W. Key
nolds. who preached a short and yer.
impressive sermon.
When the invitation was given seyera
persons went up to the altar, and other
stood for special prayer. A large mum
Der remained to the inquiry-meeting.
The services will be again held a
this church tonight and at the Fifth
Street Methodist church tomorrow an'
Friday nights.