Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-21
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 UNITED CHURCH.
 Rev. T. T. Munger, D. D., of NortI Adams, Mass, officiated at this church preaching both morning and evening. His sermons were heard with much satisfaction The evening sermon was from Ephesiaus II | 6, "And hath raised us up together and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus." The clergyman read the chapter fol the evening lesson. A fuller audience than usual was present and seemed greatly pleased with the uplifting and inspiring sermon. The quartette choir rendered fine pieces of song in the evening. The congregation joined in the last two hymns. Rev. MT. William Whittlesey, who on Saturday passed his eightieth birthday, was present at the morn ing service and greeted his friends in his bet ter than usual health.
 AT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH.
 Calvary Baptist church was filled to over flowing last evening and the congregation listened to fine discourse by the pastor, Rev. MT. Samson, it being another in his se- ries of Sunday evening sermons upon one of the grandest of Old Testament characters. His theme last night was ''The offering of Isaac" The discourse was able, studied
 
 ton of the discourse very impressive, as the speaker earnestly and eloquently pie tured the wonderful, implicit, self-forgetting faith of Abraham in the supreme test to which it was subjected-the offering of his only son, Isaac. This high mountain, far above the plains of earth served to itly il- lustrate the grand faith of Abraham, its high transcendent spirituality, far above what is earthly and feeting. The knife gleamed in air, but the voice from heaven stayed his hand. Abraham unquestioningly had obey ed the divine command. His was perfect, loyal trust and obedience. The pastor ap- piled the lesson with force and power and held closely the attention of his audience. The singing was, as usual, admirable. There was lovely array of flowers and foliage plants in bloom about the sacred desk.
 Yesterday the pastor gave an announce ment of the mass meeting to be held this eve ming at Calvary church in celebration of the national centennial temperance anniversary to be held under the auspices of Harmony division No. 5, Sons of Temperance. MT. Mann, the tenor, late of the College street church, sang at Calvary church yesterday. He fills the place at present and may be en- gagged permanently for the position.
 CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
 Rev. Phebe A. Hanaford discoursed on the ''Spirit of power, love and sound mind" in the morning yesterday, from ii Tim, 1-7, and in the evening spoke of City Life and Lessons" She thinks that while the city has many temptations it has many oppor- tunities for growth and that life may be as noble in the city as in the country if the heart is but right toward God. At the close she dwelt upon the fact that s'here have we no continuing city," as the text affirmed, and pictured in poetic language theglories of "the city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God"
  the pastor, but the Sunday school will con- vene as usual, about noon, and the superin- tendent, Miss Miles, will be present.
 DWIGHT PLACE CHURCH.
 The text 70 Lord, I beseech thee to send now prosperity" furnished the theme for an exceedingly practical and foreible discourse by the pastor, Dr. Twichell, yesterday morn ing. The necessary conditions to prosperity in business and in religion were shown to be in many respects. identical and to consist largely in energy and activity. Energy" said the preacher, lis better stock in trade than genius" Failures were providential opport unities to correct the mistakes of se- lecting the wrong vocation, and often resulted in great good to the supposed unfortunate and to the world. So also impaired bodily health develops patience and meekness and thus elevate the character Muscular effort taxes not the athlete, technical diff eulties the accomplished organist because years of practice have developed his peculiar capaci- ty. So soul at peace with God; sure of vic tory in temptation, prolific in. good works, was not gained by drifting carelessly through life, but by constant exercise in doing the will of God. "Carry into your religion the thought, energy and activity that you do into your business. Put your prayers, your eff. your money into the work of God and spiritual prosperity shall surely result"
 The text of the evenings sermon was "And David longed and said, Oh, that one would give me to drink of the water of the well of Bethlehem which is by the gate.'' The preacher showed the influence of past events and associations, especially those of childhood, on our lives and the consequent responsibility resting upon those who have charge of children.
 TRINITY M. E. CHURCH.
 At Trinity M E. church yesterday morn ing the pastor, Rev. Dr. Peck, preached very able discourse from Luke, 18th chapter, 10th verse, "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much, and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
 In the evening Dr. Peck preached to large audience, his subject being Lessons from Naaman, the General Grant of Syria"
 There were very interesting temperance meetings at the Seamen's Bethel yesterday afternoon and evening, both meetings being largely attended. In the evening ten sailors signed the pledge
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