Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1885-11-28
Religious.

Rev. A. Piston will preach in this city to-
mountaineering and at Wellington at night.
Rev, Lamar Bedsworth will preach in the
brick church, at Greenton, tomorrow, at II
o'clock.
Y. NJ. c. A. tomorrow evening, at the
Christian church.. conducted bv Judge y.
Ryland.
Elder Swartz will preach at the Christian
church tomorrow morning and evening at the
usual hours.
There will be services at the Methodist
church tomorrow morning and evening at
the usual hours, Rev. D.. c. Browne oficia-
ting.
Daily services at the Catholic church, 81
O'Clock, a. m; Sunday services 81 and 104
o'clock, q. M, and q O'Clock, p. M, Rev. j.
J. Lilly, officiating.
First round quarterly meetings, NJ. NJ,
Pugh. P. E.-Lex ington, %; wellington,
Dec. 8; Clinton, 8; Sedslis, l2; La Monte,
12; Chilhowee, 10; Warrensburg, 26.
Ri. Rev. c. F. Robertson. Protestan t Epis-
copal bishop of the diocese of Missouri, will
be In this city tomorrow. November 29. he
will conduct divine service and preach In the
morning., anu auuQlulStcT Lille Tile OF cOOQrulA-
ton in the afternoon.
Services at the Baptist church Tomorrow
morning at II O'Clock, and evening at :
O'Clock. Preaching by the pastor, Rev. VIM
A. Crouch. Sunday school at 0 o'clock
a. M. NJ. F.. Royle. superintendent. Prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening at :
O'Clock.
The protrscted meeting at the Christian
church, which had been In progress for near
" three weeks. closed last Thursday night.
1t was unfortunate that it could not have con-
tinued longer, as there was much interest
manifested up to the last. Ed. Davis, who
had been conducting the meeting has won for
himself great prise for his able and heartfelt
| sermons, not only with the membership OF
his own determination, but all who have
heard him have been greatly pleased. There
were about 25 additions. Elder Davis was
anxious to be with his own charge to-mor-
row. Much good has resulted from the meet
ing.
Thanksgiving services were held at the
Methodist church, at II o'clock, con-
Quoted by Rev. d. c. Browne, the
pastor. The house was crowded to
its utmost capacity. A splendid choir had
been gotten together, and the anthem, 81
will praise thee, oh. Lord" was beautifully
Jesus name' was then sung the whole congre.
| cation taking part, and sending forth a perfect
volume of melody. The 95th and Goth Psalms
were Their read. and a fervent prayer offered
by Mr.. Browne. The hymn. "Joy to the
world, the Lord has cOme," was sung, and
the speaker announced his text rs the first
verse of the 9th Psalm: "The Lord reigneth;
let the earth rejoice" He proceeded to give /:
short history of the way thanksgiving day
Governor Bradford issued the first proclsma.
ton, in 1919. and in each year thereafter thu
custom was kept up. and after q while it wa:
adopted BY other governors. until it became
national. The people were also called upol
to fast and pray in cases of drought, o.
n~stional calamity. In17S5 the first presidential
proclamation was issued, calling on the peo
pie to return thanks for victory in the wa
for liberty and independence. Since thel
there has never been a failure to hs We gu
national thanksgiving day. The matter i
one of national importance, and the chief i'm
portance is our individual desire to return
thanks. He said that some of his audienc
were anti missionaries. when they ought t.
be ashamed that more is not being one t.
enlighten the dark continent. God spoke tn
world into existence; he created it out Q
nothing, and for aught we know he Is nov
occupied in speaking worlds and systems int
existence. Where, then, is your evolution
1t is not necessary for God to wait million
of years for what he can perform in a
instant. Carping critics and croaking inf
dels say the world is going back. If so, it is
sad commentary on our Christian civilization
He closed his remarks with an urgent apes
for all to become Christians. A collection 70
the poor was taken up, while the choir san
"Palms Of victory" Rev. W. A. Crouc
offered a closing prayer, the audience sa n
the doxology, and was dismissed.