The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-14
A WONDERFUL REVIVAL.
Mission OF the Redemptorist Fathers
Brought to q Close.


Brought to q Close.
The Redemptorist mission that for the
past ten days has attracted such large
congregations TO 81. Patrick's church
came TO close last evening. Although
the services did not begin until 1880
o'clock pm, an hour previous to that
time the church was crowded 10 its fullest
extent. Men, women and children gath
cred about the doors and thronged
the sidewalks for half block
on either side OF the church, good
naturally jostling each other in
their anxiety TO take part in the closing
exercises and listen 10 the final sermon OF
this unprecedentedly successful mission.
A few minutes before 8 o'clock about
300 male members Of the congregation,
headed by cross bearer and surpliced
acolytes, entered the church in double
fled procession, each bearing a lighted
candle In his white gloyed
hand. They passed up the
broad center aisle and took their
places in the front pews reserved for that
purpose, and even occupied every vacant
spot within the sanctuary Enclosure. II was
grand and beautiful sight 10 see those
earnest, devoted men taking part 30 de-
youtly in this spiritual exercise. Men who
Gil prominent positions in the daily bust
ness life OF Memphis, nj the bar, ON the
bench, in bank, counting-room and
elsewhere, walking side by side
with the mechanic and laborer to
kneel at the foot OF the altar
OF God, and pay their tribute OF love and
devotion 10 his Supreme Majesty. His
lordship, the RI. Rev. Joseph Rademacher,
bishop Of the diocese OF Nashville, in pur-
Pile soutaue and heavily laced surplice, ac-
companied by the pastor, the Rev. Father
Veale. bought up thorear OF the procession
while Immediately preceding them were
twelve leading members OF the congrega-
ton bearing on their shoulders the bcauti-
full crucifix TO be erected M memorial of the
mission. On reaching the chancel rail
strong arms soon raised the great cross
and placed II in position. II is fully
twelve feet high, OF handsomely polished
rosewood, and suspended from It's massive
angle IL an almost life sized image Of Jesus
crucifcd. After its erection II was sol
EMMY blessed by Bishop Rademacher, as
sisted by the reverend fathers.
After the rosary had been rccited by
priests and people, the choir rendered
'veni Creator" In an excellent manner
Then came the sermon OF the evening,
"The Triumph Of the Cross, preached by
the Rev. Father Cook, in his most elo-
quent and powerful manner.
At the conclusion Of his sermon the en-
tire congregation arose N It's feet and, with
upliitcd hands, pledged themselves TO be
true and faithful 10 God and his holy
church.
Bishop Radcmachcr, attended by Father
Mclaughlin, then came forth from the
sacristy and bestowed his blessing upon
the knccling congregation.
Bcnediction Of tho blessed sacrament
followed by the hymn God Is Might"
closed the best attended and most SUCCESS
ful Catholic mission ever given In Mem
phis. Several hundred men and women
were Obliged 10 90 homo without even
seeing the interior Of the church, 10 great
was the mass OF people that were anxious
10 attend. Father Cook viii deliver his
lecture "Why I am a Catholic" this
evening nj the same church.