Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-05-14


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Notwithstanding the absence OF so many
OF our city pastors who usually take part IN
the exercises by their speeches, the meeting
was a most enjoyable one. Addresses were
made by Hon J. Taylor Ellyson, Judge Il.
A. Hancock, and Rev John NJ. Butler. The
next meeting will occur at the Clopion-
street church, Manchester, June 9th.
DR.. GOODWIN RESIGNS. +
The congregation al Leigh-Street' Baptist
church Sunday morning WIS unusually
large. After a sermon OF great power by
Or. Good wIn, the pastor, The members OF
the church were requested to remain AFTER
the dismissal OF the congregation ~ there
was 10 be considered on important matter
demanding immediate attention. when the
meeting was called 10 order letter was read
from Rev. :. A, Goodwin, D. d.. the pastor,
and addressed ITO the Members OF Leigh
Street Baptist Church." IN which the writer
said:
Dear Breihren,-It IL with deep pain that to-
day tender you my resignation a. pastor OF
Leigh. Street Baptist church. My relations Win
vou bsve beon of the most pleasant Character,
aud nothing but s'ern sense OF uuty Couu Iu-
duce me 70 sever my connection WIN you, whom
] so afdenNy love.
Ihsve pfayorfully considered ne matter, and
my decision Is h0aL therefore beg mat you
will at once relieve me Ji the responsloile once
with which you have hon0red me.
In bidding you alieu please allow mo 10 thank
you for the funumcrRble kindnesses which you
have shown me Bnd The affection "hich you nave
manifested. . -
wounded nny mem Der Of your body / assure
you it was an error Of tho head ana not oi the
heart and beg that you VIII forgive me as you
hope 70 be forgiven.
OF tho Church will speedily send you an under
shepherd who will be more faithful ihsu nave
been, and who will lead you in TIE green pas
lures and beside the still waters OF 1ods grace
remain ahectiODstely your pastor,
: A. GOODWIN.
P. s-This resignation. with your permission.
will take effect from tomorrow.
The readipg Of the letter brought sadness
to lpany hearts. though this action was
hardly a surprise, it having been rumored
that the resignation would be rendered al
TN. time. Several speeches Of regret were
made, tears flowed freely, and the church ac-
cepfed the resignation, 10 take effect ss re-
ouested. At night Dr. Goodwin preached
masterlv sermon from the text: "A new
commandment give unto you, that ye love
one another ss have loved you
Dr. Goodwin IS one Of the finest pulpit
orators IN the land. lie seldom, II ever,
uses notes. but his sermons always show
careful study and preparation. lie has a
pleasant delivery, clothes bis thoughts ~
the most chaste aud eloquent language,
md never fails 10 rivet the close attention
OF the large audiences that ever flock to hear
bin. It's understood, though no oihclal
announcement has been made 70 that effect,
that Dr. Goodwin will accept the call eX'
tended him several weeks ago by the West
Main-Street church, the pulpit OF which was
made vacant about a month ago hy the re-
signation OF Rev. W. J. shipmsn, Gbo has res
moved to Halifax Courthouse.
FIRST COMMUNION AT OLD MARKET.
Rev. DR.. Hoge preached at old.Msrket
Hail Sunday night, and although he had
preacbsd two sermons that day he was IN
GOOD voice and bis discourse on the sacrs-
ment OF the Lords Supper, while simple,
was sirikiuely beautiful. The congrega-
ton was quite large, considering the stormy
night. After the sermon the communion
took place.
Rev. Mr.. Turnbull made appropriate re-
marks. and the elders OF The Second Presby.
terian church assisted in the distribution OF
the elements. About 200 persons COM
muned. No such service had ever been
held in the Old-Market Hall before.
SERMONS BY REV MR.. HALL.
Rev. William Edwin Hall, editor OF the
New York Christian. preached at Grace
street Baptist church SUNDAY morning to
congregation that crowded that large edifce,
and at night filled DR.. Coopers pulpit at the
First Baptist church.
The subject at night was from the thought
"Ifa Man Die Will He Live Again. The
speaker said he would take of the little word
.si," for that all men must die Is fact With
which ali arc confronted. He then argued
from The Bible to show that there is no
oround for doubt that there is a life heres
after, and took up the Book OF Nature, ana
bV numerous illustrations and arguments
showed that science and the Word OF God
are not in conflict, and all their teachings
poInt unmstakaDly to a life beyond the
grave.
Mr. Hall is very interesting speaker,
aud his style is entirely his own. He
is probably as original as either sam Jones
or Tslmage. His power OF description is
wonderful and in hls sermons be throws IN
veins OF humor which makes bis talks all
the more attractive.
Mr.. Hall is native Of Murfreesboro',
Tenn, and is about forty years OF age. lie
has been pastor OF large churches IN New
Orleans, st. Louis, Philadelphia, and Chica-
20. and while located in St. Louis had
nublic debate with Colonel Bob lngersoil.
lie is noted temperance lecturer, and has
spoken In plumber OF Prohibition cam.
paiens in the dihegent States.
Mr.. Hall lectured at Seventh-Street Chris
uan church last night aud will lecture at the
same place Tonight. Wednesday night, at
Grace-St Street Baptist church he will deliver
free lecture on "The Mistakes OF Bob lns
eersoll." He VIII deliver another lecture at
the same place Thursday night. Arrange
Inents are being made To get bim 10 aCoress
public temperance meeting at the Old' Market
Hall Friday night.
ASHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH.
At tho Ashland Baptist church Sunday
morning after the regular school exercises
were concluded the election OF officers for
the ensuing year was held, resulting IN the
choice OF j. Palmer Gordon, superintendent !;
W. c. smith, assistant superintendent;
Lawrence n. Fox, secretary; outs Chalkiey'
treasurer; b. J. Pleasants, ceoFister; MISS
Mary Cox, organist; Miss Laura katciine,
assistant Organist
At 4 O'Clock In the afternoon tue snnl-
yersary OF the school was celebrated. A
pleasant programme Was furnished under
ibe direction OF Mrs. 1. c. Hallowell, con"
sisting OF dialogues, recitations, and singing
by Youthful members OF the school.
Rev. II. w. Cridlin, by request, was
present and gave the school one OF his
best talks. which was greatly enjoyed
by all present. The secretary's report
showed steady growth In numbers,
&c. Mr.. George Hundiey, OF
Richmond, was present and sang solo with
fine effect. After q few remarks by the pas
tor. Rev. J. w. Wilkinson, and vote OF
thanks to Mr.. Cridlln, the congregation was
dismissed. ,
AtsP, NJ. the Rev. c. Il. Cruikshsnk oc-
cupied The pulpit and preached sn excellent
sermon from 81. John xiv. chapter and l2th
verse. thus closing msmorable DAY IN TIE
history OF this church aud school.
ST. Marks CHURCH.
After morning prayer at ST. Marks church
the rector. Rev. 4. q. Dasheili, ID. D.. an
nounced that on Tuesday be would leave
the city for the mesiing OF the Diocesan
Council. and, as had always been his Gus
tom. he would hriefy state the geusrsi pro-
sress o. the church during the year and some
lsssoss TO be drawn thsreirom. There had
heen an unusually large number OF deathsin
80 oorcroootfon during the Dast wear. and