The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-02

Farmer, was rendered by the organ
and choir. The noticeable mSisical
selections were; Christ our Passover" by
Pound, the "Gloria in Excelsis," by Mozart,
the tie Deum,n by Lloyd, the 'Jubilate
Dec" by Garrish. The leading parts were
sustained by Mrs Postell, Miss c. Baccus,
I. Hunter and Julian Walker. There are
several very promising voices in this choir
notably the basso of Mr.. j. Walker. The
chorus singers, too, sang with unvaryng
certainty, and most of the voices are fresh
and true. The offertorY. Il Know that
My Redeemer Liveth,n by Handel, was
sung by Mrs Postell with irresistible
charm and finish Though her voice
was a little weak at first
it soon vibrated in sympathy with this
religiously hopeful theme, so full of the
bright light Of redemption which seems
figuratively to beam in every note of the
famous aria. Its depth and meaning Were
evidently within the singers grasp, and
altogether showed her voice to be one of the
sweetest and most suitable ever heard in
the rendition of church music in Savannah.
The choir was under the direction of Prof
NJ. Steward, who is also organist
THE RECTOR's SERMON
The Rev. Thomas Boone preached a SER
mon from Romans j., 4: Jesus Christ our
Lord, which was made of the seed Of David
according to the flesh and declared to be
the Son of God according to the Spirit of
Holiness by the resurrection from the dead "
Joy to the world, the preacher said, the
Son Of God is this day proclaimed not as
the incarnate babe as at Christmas, but as
man the victor, the conqueror of
death and hell. He is thus become
the inspired of faith. No wonder
that Easter is the queen of festivals
for its celebration is the proclamation of
victory. Thirty three years of earthly life,
of labor and toll, lay yet before the Savior
at Christmas, but on Easter the battle had
been fought, and the great fact stands be-
fore tine world to-day that the son of David
is now the son of God with power and the
resurrection everything in the world
seemed to be going wrong. Traitors
were in the camp aud friends had
not always proved faithful Right
had not always seemed to prevail.
The truth was, the world needed a new
life. 1t was stepped in sin and it needed an
infusion of new blood, of new power and
life.
DARKNESS DISPELLED BY LIGHT.
Darkness and doubt had covered the
earth, and gross darkness the people, when
10! on Easter morning a light shone through
the gloom, dispelling the mists of doubt
and despair. Anew truth was made known
to the world. A key was given to unlock
the difficult problems of human affairs
That light, that key, was Christ, the
Eternal Son of God, who by the power
of his resurrection from the dead, showed
himself to be the Son of God with power.
He was indeed the high and lofty one who
inhabited eternity, who rose as OH this day
and he rose of himself. He was raised by
God, and therefore he raised himself, for he
was God. In the light of the resurrection,
the death of Christ assumed a different
aspect to his disciples than before.
1t showed them more clearly who and
what he was. 1t also proved that
his death was voluntary; no one could have
forced him to die. He died for the sake of
Others. He rose again that men might par
take Of the power of his resurrection and
SO rise. as he did, in newnesS of life, at the
great day. How sweet is dying, the speaker
said, since death hath lost its sting. Death
is no longer an enemy to be feared. To be-
lieve in the power of Christ's resurrection
is to triumph over death, for God who
raised him from the dead will surely raise
us up also. Thanks then, unspeakable
thanks, be unto God for his Easter gift to
the world. The communion service fol-
lowed the sermon.
CHRIST CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL.
The Easter Sunday school celebration at
Christ church in the afternoon was one of
the most pleasing events in the history of
the parish. Standing in the chancel, the
rector was almost hidden by the profuson
of silken banners and floral offerings which
had been brought by the classes composing
the school. Fronting the altar banner
overhead had the motto of the Easter time:
II am the Resurrection and the Life " The
decorations were made up of trailing vines
and flowers
The church was crowded with the chill
dren Of the Sunday school, parishioners and
strangers attracted by the exercises. The
singing, in which children and congrega
ton joined, was excellent, and the sweet
songs of the little members of the Infant
Glass was one of the happiest features of
the festival. They marched into the church
singing, I'VE Are Soldiers of the Cross.n
The address by the rector, Rev. Thomas
Boone, was most instructive. 1t elaborated
two ideas. One, that it is best to do right,
and the other that selfishness should be
banished from the heart and that we should
share with each other the gifts that God
has given u, not grudgingly, but freely
In addressing himself to the first thought
the speaker pointed to Christ as an example
for the children to emulate. While there
were incidents in his life on earth when it
might seem that it was not best to do right,
yet results showed that it was The adj
dress was fatherly, earnest, and made
deep impression upon the children of the
Sunday school At the conclusion of the
rector's talk to the children the offerings be-
gun, and were as follows:
Infant ss-Name, Bishop Heber; teacher,
Miss Callie Ellis In six divisions: First, Miss
Clarke; second Miss Dyer; third, Mrs. Finney
Motto: Seekers After Light" Fourth, Miss
johnson; fifth, Miss Simmons: Sixth Miss Clara
Ellis The other classes fifteen in number
came forward with their offerings in the follow
ing order:
No /, Bishop Robert Elliott teacher, Miss
jamie Germany. Motto: Followers of
Christ"
No >, Bishop Field; teacher, Mr. John Morris
Motto: Bear ye one anothers' burdens"
No. 3, Bishop Harrington; teacher Mrs. Go
gorza. Emblem--A crown Motto: BE We
faithful unto death and will give thee a crown
of life"
No 4, Bishop Gray; teacher Miss Viola Ken.
needy. Emblem-Anchor. Name-Iily of the
Valley. Motto: Il am the lily of the valley. ="
No 3, The Henry Martyr class; teacher, Mrs
Rufus NJ. White. Emblem--Cross and crown
Motto: Este Fidelis. BE thou faithful unto
No 6, Bishop Selwyn teacher, Miss s. ].
Owens
No. :. Bishop Randall; teacher Miss Lily
Ellis, Motto: Followers of the Cross. "Follow
thou me-"
No s, Bishop Boone; teacher, Miss Maggie
Owens. Motto: Children Of Faith Emblem--A
cross. IF any man will come after me, let him
deny himself and take up his cross and follow
me"
No ., Bishop Broughton; teacher, Miss Mary
Sugars. The Little Cleaners Motto: Work
u Nua 4aHh Fl..,.,