Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-24
SUNDAY IN THE SANCTUARY.
Large Attendance Upon worship and
Interesting services.

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The weather on Sunday was bright
and pleasant until some hours after noon,
when dark clouds threatened rain, which
began TO fall gently not long before
night. This increased as the night wore
on, continuing until nearly day, making
the fall during the night unusually
heavy. In the morning the streets were
filled with church-goers, and in the after
noon thousands focked to the parks.
At many Of the churches the services
were of especial interest, and at all they
were impressive and beneficial.
EPISCOPAL NOTES
Right Rev. F. N. Whitue, d. d.. IL. D.. bishop
Of Virginia, l. still suffering from eczema. ana
in consequence has Withdrawn all OF his episco-
pal appointments, and Right Rev. A. NJ Kan
doph. ID. d.. the assistant bishop, will MI thorn,
though on different dates. so as not to conflict
with his own appointments
At Emmanuel church, which il on the Brook
road four miles from Richmond. Bishop Ran
dolph viii preach and administer the rite OF con-
firmati0n next sunday morning, April S9th. The
rector OF this church IA Rev. b. NJ. Randolph,
who is the son Of the Bishop.
On the night OF Sunday, May 18th. Bishop
Randolph viii preach and administer the rite
Of confirmation at 81 Marks church 70 large
class who will then be presented 70 him by the
rector, Rev. i. G.. Dashiell. ID. ID.
At Christ church. which Ia on the corner OF
Scott and MOsby streets, Sunday night mis-
slonary meeting was held under the auspices OF
the City Missionary Society, which Is an auXili-
AIRY OF the Diocesan Missionary Society. Rev.
j. r. Newton, d. d., rector or Monumental
church made a feryent missionary address, for
which ne has peculiar talent, and good offer
tory was made.
PRESBYTERIAN.
At the First Presbyterian church the paator,
Rev. X. p. Kerr, ID. d., preached IN the morning
10 a very large congregation from Matthew K,
go: "Wh0sOever, therefore. shall confess Me be-
fore men him will confess also before Ny Father
which Is IN Heaven Ii was q sermon OF rare
power and tender entreaty. Al night his Dis
course was upon the WORK OF the Holy Spirit In
mans conversion, based on Acts H.. 3: And
there appeared unto them cloyen tongues Ike as
OF fire, and IL sat upon each OF them"
Dr. Kerr will preach n the church every night
this week az s o'clock, with prop Eratory lecture
on Friday afternoon In view Of the communion
which occurs next sabbath.
IL BAPTIST CIRCLES.
At Venable-Strect church sunday morning one
was received 6y baptism and one by letter
At Clay-Street church communion was admin
STORED and tho hand Of fellowship was given 10
SIX.
On Sunday at the Second church one was re-
celye1 for baptism and another baptized
A. Grace-Street church on sunday night two
were baptized.
A. Pines treet church meetings have been IN
progress FOR several weeks and continue this
week. So far there have been eighty-three pro
LESSONS Of conversion.
Atthe First church on Sunday night two were
baptized.
how Il. G. Taylor. missionary OF the Southern
Baptist Convention % Bahia. WAS present at the
Baptist Minister'S Conference yesterday morn
ing. lie expects TO sail for Bahia Saturday.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Sunday night koy. A. 81. Bowers. pastor ~ the
English lutheran church, preached special
sermon % young mon, members OF Rescue
Council, No /, Junior Order American Mecuan-
IFS. The council met az their hall at Z o'clock and
went in a body 10 the church, where special seats
we're reserved for them. In addition 10 the
young mechanics there was present large con-
grcgatiOn, which completely filed the church
1re sermon was one OF pO#cr, rcplete with
COOL advice, aud pointing out mat the crown Of
manhood was ,he ITO Of a Christian gentleman.
The mems meeting at Seycnth-street Chrl taa
church I'm the afternoon at $3.50 o'clock was large
Is attended. The pastor. Rev. z. G. Cave, was
pre- emit. and short talks. hymns. and prayer
constituted the exercises, which were very plea
SAINT and interesting.
Hcv. d. NclwuIue, president n Hampton
sydney College. Sized DR.. Hogo's pulpit ON sun
dav Gnd preached Tor him Of Old-Aarket Han
that night.