Morning journal and courier., 1889-11-11
cHuRoH NOTES.

CHUROH NOTES.
1 Fine Praise service-Luthsr's Birth |
day Celebrated-Rev. Mr.. markwfck
20 Employers and Employed-mass
Meeting OF Celorsd People-lntsress-
inG Services at tho A. M. Il. Zion
ChuRch-Two Sermons by Bishop
Hood.
A praise service was given last evening at
the Humphrey street Congregational church
by the choir and assisting talent. The church
was crowded. A brief address was made by
Rev. Mr.. Lucksy. Features of the service
were solo by Miss Thomas and an organ se-
lection by DR.. vishno, with violin aocompa-
niment by DR.. Brinknan.
So. John street M. e. Church.
A large audience was present at this church
last evening to hear the eliminating address
of the series Of lectures on Labor which has
been delivered this fall by the Rev. w. F.
Markwiok. His special topic last night was
"Capitsl and labor, or the relation Of en-
ployer and employed" He stated that the
principal causes of conflict between these two
classes were want of sympathy, preponder-
anoe Of unskilled labor, too low rate OF
WoRo8s
practice of religion in the world at large. He
spoke of tha danger which threatened the
commercial world unless these difficulties
were speedily remedied, and urged upon his
hearers the Importance of both capitalists and
workmen of the grand principles of the
golden rule.
The singing at this church yesterday was
especially Hne. In the evening the effertory
consisted of O duet by Miss Florence Burohell
and Mioa Katia HfkohcOcE whiCh w varv
effectively rendered.
Lusher,s birthday Celebrated.
The four hundred and sixth birthday of
Rev. DR.. Martin Luther was celebrated at the
Zion Evangelical Lutheran church yesterday.
Rev. william Koepchen delivered appropri-
ate sermons both morning and evening.
There were large audiences at both services.
Intellectual, Social ana Moral Ad-
vancemens OF Celored People.
This (Mondsy) evening will be held at the
Emanuel Baptist church public mass meet
ing, open to all the colored citizens of this
city, to consider the formation of union,
the purpose of which is to have an organiza-
sion in which they may meet, consider and
diccuss the best method OF their intellectual,
moral and social advancement. There will
be elegant singing and speaking. All are re-
Queeted TO Dc present.
Bishop Hood NJ the A. M. Il. Zion
Church.
Re opening services in the A. N. E. Zion
church yesterday were largely attended. Al
the early morning Thanksgiving service, last
ing from to q. M, the pastor preached,
text, Psalms, 50,1415.
At 1880 Bishop J. w. Hood preached Q
soul stirring sermon from Rev., go; theme
| "The Gospel Triumph" The following is 9
brief synopsis Of his discourse;
/ We regard triumph a. the central Idea
/ symbolical in the tsxt-righteous, blissful
! conquest. The peeuliarity of the crown IL
that IL was given unto Christ. 1t was moi
usurped through conspiracy, intrigue: assas
sinatlon or revolution; 1t was not seized By
violence or bloodshsd, but was given. he
| was not an adventurer or q subordinate, but
q crowned warrior leading his own armies
to victory. This would suggest period
| therefore in which there were no bloody
revolutions. I know of but one such periot
In the history OF Rome during the Christian
era, that is the period covered by the reigr
of Nerva, Trajsn, Hadrian and the Anton.
isus, period of eighty years in the second
century.
The bishop at considerable length spoke o.
the text as symbolizing the triumph Of the
gospel of Christ Jesus. the crowned victorious
rider. In this symbol the resistlssss power
| of the gospel ia illustrated. We see in thii
| symbol the righteousness of the conquerori
claim. He goes forth upon a white horse
not red, indicative of war and bloodshed; no
black, which signifies famine and woe; not
| pale, which ia picture of death followed BY
the terrors of the lost soul; but white, thu
symbol of Righteousness and felicity. HI
| goes forth to bring back and restore to Godt
government the revolted dominions which
were seduced and led captive by the devil
He goes forth to overthrow satan's uaurpa
| ton and to rescue the enslaved millions Of
humanity.
The concluding portion of the dissours.
was description Of the peaceful and happy
influences of the gospel.
At 4 p. m. Presiding Elder N. J. Greer
preached q very eloquent sermon. Text
Rev. /, s, g.: Theme-"Christ the object Of
Christian worship" The speaker remarked
"There Is no being In heaven or ON earth tc
whom the above appellation could be ap'
piled outside of the Christ of the new tesla
msnt scriptures."
The speaker dwelt largely on the gloriaca'
/ ton Of Christ, and gave as his reasons The
following:
1. Because of the great work accomplished ii
mans redemption. .
great love as manifested in, the atonement.
The sermon was one of power and elicitee
hearty amsRs, aud greatly strengthened the
faith of believing Christians.
At the evening services Bishop Hood agail
preached; theme: Leaving the world TO-
| Christ. Ruth Ii, IL, 10.
The bishop In vivid and eloquent Ian
guage pictured the great blessings attending
separation from worldliness and fully trust
ing In Christ as the friend and support o
life.
| During the day over one hundred dollar
was raised towards meeting the expense o
repairs and some of the members who ar
soliciting aid will not bring in their books til
next Sunday. The pastor publicly acknowl
edged $50 sent in by lady friend, who singet
herself "T." any other friends who will, cal
send any amount to his residence, and tn
same will be thankfully received and &C
knowledged.
During the week lectures and entertain
ments will be held every evening to help Il
canceling the debt, and next Sunday auothe
rally will be held in hopes of accomplishin
this object.
| Largo Congregations At the Calvar.
| Baptist church.
Rev. Edward NJ. Poteat, pastor of the Cal
vary Baptist church, occupied the pulpit O