Morning journal and courier., 1889-04-08
AN IMPRESSIVE SERVICE.
ConRrm ation By Bishop Williams 4 Trinity Church-Thfrey-Sev Coz Rrmed-Tho Music,

C0nArma ati0u Fly Bishop Williams At
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 A large congregation yesterday morning witnessed the impressive service at Trinity P. E. church. The rite of confirmation was administered by Bishop Williams to a class numbering thirtY-seven. The members came from their respective pews during the singing of the 242 hymn, and presented themselves at the chancel rail. After the laying on of hands the bishop preached an interesting sermon, taking for his text, C0slnthians, aht therefore as so run, hst not beateth the air."
 It is tha battle of life in which the Chris tian is fighting. The apostle says: "I there fore so run, not as uncertainty" so look at your lives, brethren, that ye may run not as uncertainty, but SO run as to win the race in gaining the kingdom of God that ye may be made partakers of his good blessings. Men are seeking rapid methods, modes and ways of attaining the end of 6 Christian life. There are certain rules and laws which a business man must adhere to, but when you come to live Christian life man can do as he sees fit as long as he lives an honest and upright life. There are no cast iron rules or modes by which one can gain heaven; there is but one way of entering the kingdom-to enter in at the lowly gate of penitence. You may say that these are simple rules. They rules that govern Christian life are simple. It the battle of life there is never any un- reality on the right side, but on the other side everything is unreal. It is 8 great deal easier, breth- ren, to repent of other peoples sins than learn is the sins that we should fight against are our own. The law of God is real fight makes the battle and the conquest sure. 1T have fought good fight, have finished my work, I have run my course;" these words strike strangely on the ears of many God in the apostles breast that gave him life and strength. The day will come when men will turn away from the different modes and ways of obtaining religion and seek the good truth of redemption.
 The musical part of the service, pro- enjoyable. The offertory anthem "Come, Holy Ghost" by Atwood, opens with 8 tenor solo which was we'll rendered by MT. Wood of New York, member of the choir. Organ preuds-Elevation. .Guilmant. Processional-Hymn 176. Cutler.
 Gloria Chant; Turner Benedicite. in Best. Hymn 65-St. Leonard.
 Kyrie, in minor. Garrett Confirmation hymn 242-Peterborough.
 OHertory-"Come, Holy Ghost'' Atwood.
 (Words of hymn 137.)
 Hymn 207-Hodges.
 Gloria in Excelsis-old Chant.
 Recessional-Hymn 464. Dykes.
 Organ postlude-Vivace in c minor. .Topfer. An Insane WOman,s Freaks in Milford
 Mrs. Murphy of Milford was seized with sudden fit of insanity on Saturday. She left her house and called at neighhor's house near by and borrowed bonnet and shawl to wear. She was at another house little fur- ther on, told the inmates that she was going to die at o'clock next morning and wanted to be shown to priest. The woman, who had two children in the house with her, and was much alarmed lest they would be harmed by Mrs. Murphy, who was wild in her actions, went out with her. The insane woman who had carefully carried one hand concealed un- der her shawl finally showed he companion it was Bible she had there instead of knife. About half mile further on the two stopped at house, and Mrs. Murphy's companion was here able to slip away and return to her own home. When Mrs. Murphy became aware of this she started out again, taking the road towards New Haven. By this time, however, her husband who is employed in the Milford shoe factory, and several others had started out to find his wife, and came upon her about half mile further on towards West Haven