Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-02

the opening address. His subject was
1.-THE Harvest ia Plentious, But the La
borers Are Few" and he made an excel
lent speech.
Mr.. 4. j.. ID. Walford, treasurer, made
n very interesting report, showing
S10,947.36 spent in church extension
last year.
Rev. J. W. Bledsoe's subject was
al For What Am / Here and he made
a very strong, practical address.
Rev. II. II. Bennett spoke OF how
much church building pays. Washing
ton-Street church, which started with
80 members, now has Ia. Amount
OF money raised, 81, 100.
Rev. l.. j. Phsup spoke of the work
at Towards Grove. Started with %
members and now has 108; amount OF
money raised, $500 conversions, 80.
Rev. w. II. Atwill addressed the meet
ing on Opportunities for Work. lie
presented the subject in a very forclble
manner.
APPEAL FOR FUNDS.
Rev. w. T.. Judkins made the closing
address, and the appeal for help on ac-
count OF church extension. He present
ed the claims Of the church In manner
that awakened great deal OF interest
and good subscription was raised.
The meeting was grand success.
New Pastors Preach.
Rev. DIR. p. A. Peterson preached his
opening sermon, one of great beauty
and power. at Trinity Methodist church,
to the pastorate Of which he was recently
assigned, Sunday morning TO very
large and deoply-interested congregation.
The text was taken from Paul's tplstle TO
the Ephesians, l., 20-22: (which he
wrought in Christ, when he raised him
from the dead, and set him at his own
right hand in heavenly places, &c. Sub
iect-"The glOrious exaltation of Jesus
Christ TO absolute and supreme authority
overall worldsand all things Christ, SAID
DR.. Peterson. is the Supreme Head-both
Lord and Christ. His dominion and
power are absolute over all things IN
Heaven, earth, and nell. He IS both
human and divine, and rs such all things,
both animate and manimate, are subject
to His sovereign will. The special end
to which this kingly authority and
sovereign power is exercised ~ the vel
fare of His church on earth, which Is as
the apple Of His eye, and through which
He sends His ambassadors OF grace to
sinful men. In conclusion, DIR. Peterson
invoked the prayers and cooperation oi
the membership OF the church.
Rev. George II. Ray, the newly-ap-
pointed pastor of Union-Station Metho-
dist church, was greeted by large
number of friends and preached his first
sermon, which made a very forcibie I'M
preston.
Rev. DR.. W. V. Tudor, the new pastor
at Broad-Street church, was welcomed
by large congregation Sunday morn
ing. He chose rs his text St John XIV,
,: "Thomas saith unto Him, Lord we
know not whittier thou goest. The
sermon was one of great power and elo-
quence. and was heard by a large and
decply-impressed congregation. Mr..
Francis Murphy, the temperance lee
turor. closed the services with an earnest
and fervent prayer. The retiring pastor,
Rev. DIR. Lambeth, in fitting words com
mended DIR. Tudor to the church and
smoke of the love and indulgence OF the
church to him during the past four years,
ard in bidding them farewell his words
caused many to weep. DR.. Lambeth ex-
poets TO leave here Friday next to enter
upon his duties as pastor Of Centenary
church, Lynchburg, Va.
In DIR. Kerr's Pulpit.
The pulpit Of the First Presbyterian
church during the absence of the pas
tor. Rev. DR. Kerr, has been most hap
PLY and satisfactorily supplied 10y gifted
ministers from various portions OF the
State. but on last Sabbath the congre-
cation enjoyed rare treat IN the minis
trations of "home talent" Rev. DIR.
Hatcher of the Grace-Street Baptist
church. preached in the morning from
Revelations iii 20: Behold | stand nj
the door and knock, quite charming his
audience with the pathos and power OF
his eloquence III the unfolding oil his
theme.
At night Rev. DIR. Hoge preached to
q crowded house from Numbers XIV, u,
holding up in glowing words the example
of Caleb as one of the grand heroes OF
the past, man who followed God fully,
and his characteristics as worthy Oh
emulation in these later days.
Rev. DIR. Hatcher will conduct the
services on Wednesday night OF this
week in the lectureroom OF this church.
brotherhood of ST. Andrew.
At st. James church Sunday night
the brotherhood of ST. Andrew OF Rich
mond and vicinity held their anniversary
celebration under the auspices of st.
James Chapter. In the chancel were
Right Rev. +. NJ. Whittle, bishop OF the
diocese, who presided over the meeting.
tbe Rev. DIR. jackson, bishop-elect OF
Alabama. who conducted the services,
DIR. Peterkin. and the Hon. q. Harry
Davis, of Philadelphia, the orator OF the
occasion.
At s O'Clock the brotherhood filed into
the church. headed by the Rev. Preston
Nash. singing the professional hymn
Onward, Christian Soldiers. After a
short service Bishop White introduced
Mir. Davis, who addressed the large au-
dience for three quarters OF an hour on
the aims and objects OF the brotherhood.
TEE ANNUAL ADDRESS.
His speech WAS vigorous and eloquent
and was greatly enjoyed. lie stated
that the two obligations OF the organiza-
ton were prayer and work and urged
upon the members the necessity of un-
ceasing labor in Christians work, no
matter how lowly and unimportant 1t
might seem.
The church was filled to Overlooking
and the whole audience joined in the
singing, which was rich and spirited. 1t
was grand sight to witness the whole
of the centre aisle Of the church filled
with earnest young men intently listen
ING to the eloquent advice of one Of the
most prominent members of this order,
which in few years has spread to every
section OF the Union and is giving in
valuable help to the clergy in their work
among the poor and suffering classes.
sermon to Mechanics.
Rev. DIR. j. M. Frost preached
sermon especially TO the Junior
Order of United American Mechanics
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