Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-01


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The palm branches were blessed by the
officiating priests (the Bishop oihcia'eu ~
the Cathedral) and distributed 10 tne
people. Congregations streamed INTO tne
street and each faithful member oore 'ne
memento of his faith. r:.o,
There are no ritualistic Eplscopai
churches in this diocese, but IN al LplscV-
pal churches services were held approprIa1c:o
| TO the day and sermons were preacnsu W
rectino the attention of the people TO
| Cbrist's triumphal entry into JerusaIeni'
! There were several events OF interest," IA
other churches, and they are briefly noticed
! below:
Mr. wharton's Meetings at the First bap-
tist Church.
! A great congregation, one that crow1e,ni ,i
/ Che church back to the doors and hlIea al
| of the galleries. assembled at the ri%Tso %
Baptist church Sunday morning 70 near tne
first sermon by Rev. III. NJ. wharton OF
/ Baltimore, who is conducting, q series oi
/ revival services, which opened that nlght.
Mr. Wharton labored very successfully
here for several weeks year or two ago,
closing his work in this city with great
revival at the Armory. where he preache9
for week OF more 10 audiences limited
ONLY by the capacity of the immense
building and in which there were nun
dreds of conversions. He comes uow, ior
brief stay. and the outlook is favorable Tor
q great awakening among Christian people
aud for the ingathering OF many precious
souls.
THE FIRST SERMON.
Sunday morning the evangelist preached
from Psalm SO, 18th verse: blessed Il the
people that know the joyful sound Inc
sermon was a clear and simple presentation
of the good news of Christ to all who hear
and accent.
In the afternoon Mr. Wharton attended
the recognition council of the Baptist
churches Of the city at the Fourth-Street
Baptist church, and added to the interest
and success OF the service. ,,,.
At night the text was Luke xv., /. 1uls
man receiveth sinners" Words the speaker
said intended as a reproach on tne SaVlouI'
/ but they added to His glory.
Much interest was manifested at tne
after meeting in the coming OF many per-
sons to confess their Christian talth. ,,
Dr. Hatcher Indicated IN few words me
! Measure. but his people had IN acknOw.
ledgdlng and accepting the lnVltatloh OF
the First church TO JON IN the service ot
worship during their work Oh feUuliuin@'
PAY MEETING.
On yesterdas at u VI. the first day meet
Ing was held. ",ro
/
MAY Show Am Christian?' TheQues-
tion was answered from Gods Word clearly
and forcibly to the great help and comfort
/ of many doubling. timid Christian.
| Several of the Baptist pastors were pres
ent.
LAST NIGHTS SESSION.
AT night alarge congregation gathered at
the church. The singing, led oy Mr.
Williamson, was inspiring. He sang SOLO
with clear voice and great acceptance.
Mr.. Wharton's subject was the Chrls-
tian's inventory from /. Corinthians i'll, D.
%. All things are yours, said Mr.. Whar-
ton. The ministry. the world, life, death.
things present or things to come, and tho
believer who has all those is Christ's for
service and for future glory. II was SER
mon Of great power and touched all hearts
| tendcTly.
During the after-meeting large number
came forward to confess Christ and many
! others indicated deep concern.
To-DAY's PROGRAMME.
To-day at the MONDAY meeting Mr..
Martins subject Will be "A Mothers
Prayer" and at night the service Will be-
| Gin at 8 O'Clock. The choir, trained by
/ MIR, williamson, ia n great help 70 the ser
vice. making the old melodies of Christian
| eoug sound exceedingly sweet and power
| ful. Several OF the Baptist pastors were
|
| members of their churches. The First
! Church gladly greots them all and extends
a hearty invitation To the public 10 attenu.
Tho Closing Day at Grace-street Baptist
Church.
Sunday was memorable day with the people
| uf Grace-Street Bsptis church. IL was tho occa-
sion for holding the last service OF worship De-
fore pulling down the Old church. The congrc-
gstiou was very great, fillhg alike the floor and
| galleries. IL was truly an outpOuring OF the
members and friends OF the church, ana they
| are host indeed. Naturally there was husn
OF sadness upon the people In Wow OF the Tact
thst they were In their Old place OF worship Tor
! ths last time, but rs the services advanced
spirit Of hopefulness, 10y, aud enthusiasm seeih-
Ell 30 I'll ali hearts.
TIE PASTORS WORDS.
| After the usual opening exercises DR.. Hatcher
, made an address. He gave u brief history OF the
! movement which ia noW about 10 culminate IN
new house. He spoke In grateful terms OF we
aiacTity and generosity OF the people, end chlleu
upon the church 10 stand together 6nd DO lallh-
hI whilo tho GREAT struggle for a new place or
| worship is being male. lie was heafd WIN
| eager at entiOD, and his appeals now ana lhen
| subdued the people 10 tears or else aHaAeheu 70
| DpOnslve smiles.
OTHER ADDRESSES.
DIR. W. D.. Thomas spoke also. lie congrstu-
lated the church upon its progressive ana enter
prisng spirit, aud predicted great future Tor
! the church lie said that no movement among
the Richmond hdpl u Nlinlu lNc Aa't tNcHiJ ~ y
years appeared 10 him 40 igu OF significance sad
promise "a this building enterprise OF the Grace-
Street people.
Dr. Thomas was followed by Professor George
! r. Pace 10 a hrief address, which was 5ingulaFly
| pathetic and eloquent. He urged his brethren 10
| gee their duty In this movement snd 70 stand up
t0it
/ leaving The old house iu which he had been a
| worshipper for quarter Of a century, but ssid
it was evident enough that new house was a
! necessity aud added that he had given hlInsell
| 10 the building enterprise With all the ardor OF
his soul.
AZ the conclusion of these addresses tho vast
throng rose and sang How Firm Foundation,
Ye Saints Of the Lord" DT. Hatcher then bap-
tied lady, made brief prayer. and then pro
paunced The bcncdlctop. Many msmDers nn-
gered Tor pleasant chat and took their last
look at the old house.
TEARING DOWN TgR BUILDING.
Early yesterday morning the bustls OF the
! workmen aud the noisy rag OF Tue nannnieIS ii
| told plainly enough that the WORK OF denollsh-
ing the plain old structure had actually begun.
7 Next Sunday morning the sunday schoo! AID
congregation Will meet In tho new tabernacle at
the corner Of Grace and Pine streets
Christian Sunday-School Association.
Among the enjoyable events Of Sunday was the
meeting OF the Sundsy-School Assoclahoh OF lne
Disciples denomination al the Third Christian
! church. The house was nlled 70 ltS u'hoo' Cd
President ". +. Fox introduced as tho frat
sneaker Dr. j. w. Williams, whose al
dress was both instructive aud enjoyable He
Was followed IN ehort talss by Colonel D. o.
Cary Rev. l.. 4. Cutler, and Mr. George W.
Anderson. A collection was taken up ior the
mission church in Manchester, and sl5u5o WAS
realized. 1870, -.
Tho membership OF this denomination hes
grown 80 rapidly OF late that they have founn u
necessary 10 establish a church in Aahches'er
for their convenience.
other Church Notes.
Rev. Henry Dean Page, a missionary from tnis
State 10 Toxic. Japan. who Is on his way baek W
his cid of labor after visit 10 his ola nome,
preached at Christ Episcopal church Snnuny
morning ~ the Holy firstly Aissiou In the az
ternoon. and at Emmanuel church, hehrlco
county, al night lie had large congregations On u,
each occasion and his discourses were lstehou "
with deep interest. c,t,,
There viii be holy week services at Christ
Episcopal church this week. ..,,
Bishop Whittle preached at Emmanuel chures .
Sunday morning, and confirmed a class u
twelvo. g.,
Bishop Randolph was at Charlottesville sun
day and confirmed q class Of thiriy-two.
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