The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1888-04-05
EASTER SERVICES.

Easter Sunday was all that glorious ma
ture could give-a cloudless sky, sunny
brightness and balmy air-all adding to the
beauty and inspiration of the day. The
churches were all we'll attended and appro-
pirate services held in each Rev. G s.
Iumlin, the pastor, preached at the Bap-
fist; Rev. Mr. Baker, of Roswell, at the
Presbyterian, Rev. S. j. Pinkerton, of Au.
gusta, at the Episcopal, and Rev. Mr.. Ry-
burn, the pastor, at the Methodist.
The Episcopal Church was beautifully
and deliberately decorated, with spring flow
ers and evergreens, while ported flowers of
Gala lilies, &c, were arranged to striking
advantage. Rev. Mr. Pinkerton' sermon was
strong and effective and pertinent to the
commemoration of the risen Redeemer" of
mankind The music was a special feature
OF the services and was sweet devotional
and inspiring The church was crowded
beyond its seating capacity, many strangers
being present. The collection, voluntary
Easter offering, amounted to $2l9.00. Rev
MIR. Pinkertons sermons have aroused a
good deal of spiritual feeling among the
worshipers at this church He served this
church ably, efficiently and acceptably
few years ago, and his temporary soiourn
among us here now is very pleasant and ap-
preciated He is one OF those knd-hearted
loving spiritual men of God, who does good
wherever he goes. In the afternoon the Sun
day School had very interesting services of
song and offertory presentation. The diff
terent classes marched in front of the chan
eel with flying banners, two abreast. one at
the head of each class, presenting the mite
box and the other the floral offering The
floral offerings were exquisitely arranged on
q suspended wire as presented and when
finished formed the sentence; Christ is
Risen 1t was very beautiful service, in
teresting not only to the children and teach
ers, but to all present. DR.. VIM. Root made
some appropriate remarks, and announced
the children's contribution to be SAG
The Methodist Church was also hand
somely decorated with flowers eyergreens.
lilies, a., and many were the expressions of
admiration by the large congregation at the
morning service. Rev. P NJ. Ryburns SER
mon was in harmony with the occasion. and
was very able and edyfying. The music
was well rendered aud impaired a spiritual
benediction to all present In the afternoon
the children's service was made very inter.
estlng by songs and addresses. R. N. Hol.
land, Esq, and Rev. p, NJ. Ryburn made
brief addresses. Rev. V. L. Manget the
superintendent Voc in ais plaee after au
absence OF some weeks by sickness. The
school was glad to see this most excellent
and conseerated christian spared to be with
them again. The Assistant Superintendent
W. H. Power, ever devoted to the welfare of
the children, vas present to add interest to
the occasion
These Easter services elevate and bring
the people nearer to God in that they
prominently set forth the mission of
Christ, His death and resurrection. The
religious Impressions made upon old and
young and especially the young, are far
reaching and lasting. Easter day is ma
lures awakening to the touch of spring.
typical OF Christ's awakening from the tomb
Its brightness carries blessings in the in
cense OF love, as well as the fragrance of
buds and flowers, and man goes forth from
the participation in the celebration of East
err stronger in Christian faith and more low
al and devoted to the risen Savior.