Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-16
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. Dr. Anderson at Center Church Rev. Dr Bushnell at United Church -Rev. NIT. Whittingham of Mary land at St. ThOmas'-Rev. NIT. Miller of Bristol, ssthe Singing Minfster''- The New Church on DixweH Avenue At Other Churches.
 At Center church yesterday morning in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Dr. Smyth, who has gone away to Maine On his annual vacation, Rev. Dr. Anderson of Waterbury, who is summering at his cottage at Wood mont, preached to 8 fair-sized summer con- gregation. The reverend gentlemans text was from Rebekah, second chapter, last part of the third verse: "Though it tarry, wait for it, because it will surely come; it will not tarry." The sermon was one of rare power and one of the fine sermons which are al ways expected from this eloquent gentleman. It abounded with beauty of thought and ex- pression and exalted sent. t.ments. The lead ing thoughts were the perfection of God in holiness, his almighty power and wisdom, his inscrutable purposes and the long but sure carving out of his vast designs and purposes.
 CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER.
 Rev. MT. Whittlesey, now pastor in the West, who graduated from the Yale Theo- logical school few years ago, and is a son. in-law of MT. W. E. Newell of this city, preached at the Church of the Redeemer yes- terday morning, delivering an interesting sermon, which was listened Io with close at tention.
 AT ST. THOMAS CHURCH.
 Rev. MT. Whittingham, of Pikesville, Md, preached at St. Thomas church yester- day morning from the words Except ye see signs and wonders ye will not believe" It was discourse of much power. Many old friends were present to hear this divine, among whom were about twenty from St. Johns church, former parishioners of his. The preacher is well remembered by the older people of St. Johns church, of which he was pastor for quite long while. He arrived in the city on Friday and is stopping at the residence of the Misses Baldwin on Edwards street.
 AT ST. JOHNS CHURCH.
 Rev. MT. Means preached an excellent dis course at St. Johns church yesterday m orn- ing. This church will be closed next Sun day and the Sunday following, during which tion.
 UNITED CHURCH.
 The United church was fairly filled at the morning service. The orphans with their teachers were in their usual seats in the gal lery. Their bright faces and good behavior accord we'll with their neat becoming dresses, and lend cheerful interest in the church. Rev. Dr. Bushnell, brother of the late Dr. Bushnell, of Hartford, conducted the servl- ces in his usual animated interesting man ner. The text was St. Johns gospel 18th, 11th; the reply of Jesus when about to be crucifed to Pilates question ''Knowest thou not that have power to release thee and have power to cruelty rhee?' "Thou wouldst have no power against me except it were given thee from above; therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin." The contrast of character between Pilate, the questioner, and Jesus, accused was shown by the speaker very StronOIv The yUQr0inCy laaaOTl fanpht hv the indecision of Pilate, who though convinced of Christ's innocence, gave him up to torture and death, was earnestly enforced. To-day to do right amid clamor and persecution is always the true and best course to pursue. The act of washing his hands could not cleanse the stains of guilt upon his soul. The awful trial fixed the condemnation on his ac- cusers, showing the innocence of Jesus, his lofty dignity, his greatness and his love. The discourse was full of instruction and inter est.
 SUCCESSFUL PASTORATE.
 Rev. A. P. Miller, pastor of the Dixwell avenue Congregational church, preached very able serrnon yesterday to his people upon "Tope." Since his labors commenced with this church he has been very successful in winning many to Christ and greatly add ing to the membership of his church. By his enterprise he has raised money toward building new brick church on Dixwell ave nue, which is fast being completed; the tower is finished and the building shut in, giving idea of the style of the church, which when done will be an honor to those who have erected it. A very large meeting of the young people of the Christian assoeia- ton was held at 5 o'clock in the chapel, when interesting exercises took place. The singing was excellent.
 At Trinity NJ. E. church yesterday Rev. Charles E. Miller, of Bristol, known as the ainnino Tlraoahnr anT1T0lio6 tho YT1lr1f ing and evening, preaching iwo very excel lent sermons. In the morning his discourse was based on the words found in the first of Peter, list chapter, Sd and 4th verses. Dur ing the discourse the preacher sang hymn appropriate to his subject commencing: