Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-21
RELIGIOUS MEETINGS.
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odist church last night was apparently
larger than the night before. Rev.
william p. Wright conducted the SER
vice. His text was Hebrews, chapter
vii. verse 25th: :" He is able to save
unto the uttermost."
When the call was made about fifteen
persons advanced to the altar and knelt.
Most of them professed conversion be-
fore the close Of the services.
The song service preceding and fol-
lowing the sermon was very sweet and
impressive. The leader, Mr.. John
Morton, has perfect control, and the
choir improves with practice.
Services are held every night from
7:30 to $50.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH.
A series of reyival-meetings were
commenced at this church on Monday
night last under the direction of Rev.
james C. Reed, pastor, and will be
continued every night during the
week.
A great deal of interest has been
manifested already, and on last night
several young men presented them
selves for prayer. The attendance was
large and the singing very sweet and
appropriate.
xsy ~rrnuAx's MEETINGS.
At a o'clock yesterday afternoon Mr..
Needham gave a :" Bible reading" at
the Grace-Street Presbyterian church
on 1.-THE Laver of the Tabernacle.
The congregation was larger than usual
and the service a very interesting one.
Last night Grace-Street Baptist
church had very large congregation
(illing the lower floor and galleries)
and very sweet service of song"
for a half hour, during which Rev. DR..
|. b. Lake, Deacon Minor, and Mr..
Needham led in prayer.
Among the ministers present were
noticed Revs. DIR. Lake, of Fauquier;
DIR. Broadus, of Caroline DR.. Sydnor,
of Nottaway; DR.. Dunaway, of Frede-
ricksburg; DR.. Hume, Of Norfolk
Landrum. Clopton. Shipman, Jones,
Miller, DR.. Drew, and DR.. Hatcher.
Mr.. Needham preached on Back
Sliding" basing his sermon on. Hosea
xiv. lie defined what constitutes back
sliding, showed how a backslider can
return, and made an earnest appeal to
the backslider to come back from his
wandering and be restored to the en-
brace of loving Father-to the love
of gentle Redeemer. 1t was an earn
est and effective sermon.
The inquiry meeting, held immedi-
ately after the close of this service. was
largely attended, and number pro-
fessed faith in Christ.
There are a very large number of
persons in attendance on these meet
ings who are interested in personal sal
walton.
The meetings to-day are as before
Bible-reading at 4 p. NJ. at Grace
Street Presbyterian church preaching
at 1880 at Grace-Street Baptist church.
MANCHESTER UNION REVIVAL.
People began to assemble at the Balm
bridge Baptist church long before the
time for services last night, and at 1870,
notwithstanding the fact that this is the
largest church in the city, the audience
room was entirely full.
After n service of song" which
was specially sweet, and prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Reynolds, Rev. Mr.. Epps ap-
peared as the preacher of the evening.
lie announced as the two passages
from which he would speak Thessalo-
mans j., 5. and H.. l3, which read
For our gospel came not unto
you in word only, but also in
power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in
much assurance as yc know what
manner of men We were among you for
your sake; and for this cause also
thank we God without ceasing, because
when We received the Word of God
which ye heard of us, ye received 1t
not as the word Of men, but as it is in
truth, the Word of God. which cllectu-
ally worketh also in you that be-
lieve.'
Mr.. Epps said in the commencement
that he would speak especially to Chris
tians. He spoke in tender, eloquent,
and impressive terms of the Gospel as
the instrument with which to fight sin.
He spoke at length upon this theme.
and urged all Christians to use this
weapon to battle against sin. He
closed by making an earnest ap-
peal to all sinners present to ac-
cept the " Gospel" to supply their
every need. After prayer by Rev. Mr..
Thornhill, Mr.. Campbell added few re-
marks, speaking of the Gospel as the
sword to sever sinners from their sins.
and urged all to make use of this inStru-
mcnt. Mr.. Williams then led in prayer.
and Rev. Mr.. Thornhill urged all Chris
tians to be faithful, and appealed to sin
ners to change from the error of their
way. Benediction was pronounced by
Rev. Mr.. Epps. The meeting will be
held in this church again tonight.
Y. NJ. c. A. BUILDING-ADDITI0NAL
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
A few friends Of the Young Mems
Christian Association met last evening
and spent some time in discussing the
need for a building. Mr.. j. Taylor
Ellyson made statement in regard to
the work of the Association, and pre-
sented a plan for raising the additional
amount necessary.
1t was decided that not less than
100000 would be required to erect
such building as will be adapted for
association purposes. About $1,000
was subscribed by the few gentlemen
present. 1t was thought best to ar
range for public meeting to further
consider the matter, and such a meet
ing will soon be held.
Ii is probable that some distinguish
ed speaker from abroad will be secured
for the occasion.
REV. DIR. ]. l.. BURROWS.
DR.. Burrows, of Norfolk, is in the
city and is rereiying a hearty greeting