Morning journal and courier., 1886-02-01
WORDS FROM THE PULPIrs.
outings Regarding Services Yesterday in Various of the Churches-Rev1val OtereaC i'm Several.

Jotttngs Regarding Services Yesterday in Various of the Churches-Revival Eaterest in Several.
 | Rev. .Dr. .Goodsell preached yesterday morn ing in the First Methodist church from the text in I. Timothy, ii, and 4. God will have all men to come to the knowledge of the | truth. This is almost unnecessary to those | who believe in God, for it is impossible tor us to think that God does not want all to come to him. God hides himself and we de- spair of knowing him, for the spiritual seems to elude us All truth is received by seeking 1 for it. The mind searches for truth and if the soul gets hold of eternal truth it must la worth searching for: If we would see God we must put up something that will shut the rest out, so that with the eye and heart we may see only him-that the soul may go alone into the presence of the Father. God has made it so that souls must be tutored by truth; truth and the teacher must be sought. | Gods way is not inconsistent with his desire. l His way is the best way for him and the best way for us. If there is any condition it is in order that the best in us may be developed l by that condition and that we may have more complete revelation of God. He who would know God must seek him and he who would enjoy God l must worship him with all the heart. God l does not thrust salvation upon anyone but chooses his own way of revealing himself and I asks us to come and see him as he is. The l way of prayer is the only way of knowing | God; it condenses all the truth there is, 1 Gods power and our weakness, Gods truth I and purity and our sin; it means faith and is 1 a fu1 GtrODD Of hal iaf 1 Belief grows less as prayers grow fewer. We l do not believe because we do not pray, not 1 we do not pray because we do not believe. Prayer is the flight of the lonely soul to the only God Faith is never brought back by argument. God is willing, is more than | willing, he eagerly desires that all come I to the knowledge of the truth. The service was we'll attended The revival interest at l the church continues.
 | AT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH-THE REVIVAL INTEREST.
 At Calvary Baptist church yesterday morn ing a very interesting and valuable discourse was delivered by the pastor, Rev. MT. Sam son, the subject of which was the inspiration and authenticity of the holy scriptures. The sermon presented many striking historical points from the writings and memorials of the ancients contemporary to the writers of different books of the Bible, which were mentioned and showed how well the Bible history. was sustained. He referred to the writings of Confucius, to the Buddhsts' creed, and to the fact that the human heart, i'll all ages. craves a knowledge os divine being and seeks art of spiritual refuge. He eloquently summed up, speaking of the grandeur of the Bible revelation and it's truth which had lighted the feet of so many millions whose paths had been dark apd offered consolation and joy to the traveller on life's toilsome journey. He spoke of some things which man now sees as in glass darkly, but which in time would be reached and made as clear the crystal $ ream which proceeds from the throne of God. The sermon was listened to with close attention by large audience. Quite relig- ious interest is prevailing at the church and quite number have proposed change of heart. Also next Sunday number of new converts will be baptized.
 TRINITY NJ. E. CHURCH.
 At Trinity NJ. E. church yesterday morn ing the pastor, Rev. Dr. Peck, preached an excellent discourse from St Johns gospel, 17th chapter, 24th verse; Father, I will that they also whom thou hast given me be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me; for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world" In the evening the subject of the pastors discourse was, E'What shall the har- vest be?' This WAS the last of the series of extra revival meetings which have extended through the month of January and with ex- cellent results. Over seventy-fve persons have professed conversion during this time and on next Sunday morn ing it is expected that many of them will be received into the church on probation. Some of the converts live in remote parts of the city and will unite with other churches.
 The regular evening services in the church will be resumed this week, which are prayer meeting on Tuesday evening and class meet ings on Thursday and Friday evenings.
 The Ladies' Foreign Missionary society will meet in the chapel of this church Friday afternoon at o'clock.
 HOWARD AVENUE CHURCH.
 The Sunday school of Howard avenue M. E. church hold their monthly concert this evening.
 Last evening an address was delivered by Thomas R. Thompson, general superintend ent of the Juvenile Temperance society work in this State.
 CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
 In the morning Rev. Phebe A. Hanaford preached from the words Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Je- sus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God." Asking first, "What are the fruits of right eousness" and claiming that they are identi- ca with the fruits of the spirit, 1t was next shown how 1t is that they are by Jesus Christ. The substitutional theory was dis cnrded, and It was shown that the imitation of Christ and n fellowship with him would secure the desired result. Not the outward reverence of the church alone, but the inward sympathy of his disciples 1t Is that declares the leadership of Jesus. Finally it wue shown that God is most truly glori6ed by the kind word, the benevolent deed and the earnest effort to serve him by keeping his commandments.
 In the evening the theme was the great hope of eternal life for all Gods children, in which Universalists believe; arguing holiness ut last for all, in order that there should ul- timately be happiness for all. No bliss with out n holy heart. But the grace of God con quering all evil till all souls redeemed from sin.
 DWIGHT PLACE CHURCH.
 "It is hard for thee to kick against the bricks" formed the text from which the pas tor preached his morning sermon of which the following is brief summary: The life of the unbeliever is a continual struggle against his reason and better judgment, confronted on every side--in the most insignificant as well as the grand provisions of nature-with | the power, wisdom and love of an almighty intellect, and, on the other hand, with his own comparative insignifcance and weak ness, he cannot escape the conviction of the existence of God, though he continually struggles to do so. It is easier and more req souable to believe in the divine origin of the Bible and of Christ than to believe them only human in source and nature. No man can resist the claims of either without struggle Ut is hard for thee to kick against the bricks" The evening talk was upon the text, ''Wilt thou be made wholes"
 ST. JOHN STREET M E. CHURCH
 A number of new converts, the fruits of the recent revival at the St. John street M. E. church, will be received into that church on probation next Sunday. The pastor, Rev. MT. Wyatt, who has been indisposed, is re- covered and preached yesterday to a large congregation.