Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-20

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nortunity 10 preach on tho first occasion
on the eidership and last Sabbath morn
ing selected as his subject the deacon. ln-
fcresting, and at the same time instruc..
tive, discourBes, full OF admonition and
gentle reminder of duties. were delivered.
Taking the Bible as his authority Tor
stating the duties Of those holding these
strong appeal TO the ofyice-bearers OF his
church not to fall abort OF these high and
solemn duties. He also made strong ana
earnest appeal to the private members OF
the church 10 do their duty IN assisting inc
pastor, elders. and deacons in their WORK
and heavy responsibilities. Both discourses
were listened to with marked afternoon ana
may be published by order OF the session
OF the church.
REV. =. 9. AosER EEsroNs.
The resignation of Rev. J. s. Moser. pas
tor ~ The First English Lutheran church,
70 take effect March 81. 1891, was rendered
Sunday afternoon at the seini-ennual con-
gregational business meeting. The primer,
pal reasons prompting TINS action, ass ta.co
in the paper he handed the Secretary, are:
First. the many announcements connect
ed with this work and the utter hopeless
ness of the final successful issue OF the
Richmond mission enterprise. SECONDLY,
he desired 10 relieve the congregation OF
the heavy financial burden that his re-
naming would lay upon II rs wei as Dine
self for the congregation rs not apie 70
contribute more than $500 annually TO-
ward his salary. and his family expenses
are three times that amount. IDS uen-
cheney he did not wish TO continue bear
ING personally, when he felt that the mis-
sion might still fail III the end. Ihlrdiy.
he realized that he could accomplish more
for the Master in other and more inviting
fields.
During his charge here (since October.
| 1888, he has admitted sixty-nye members.
These seem the more to regret his giving
up the field. With but few exceptions MS
most faithful workers and regular hearers
ara of these new members and eleven out
of the sixteen offices are filled by them; lie
has endeared himself 10 mahy and Is held
in hiph esteem by all who have heard MN
As a powerful expounder of Gospel truth;
His natural business talents were also well
used in handling this difficult field OF mis-
sion work with its peculiar material, out
the future will be needed TO bring, out
more fully the good ELECTS IN tins Ilne,
which will be appreclaatea peter h;. oy snoSo
Mr.. Moser has offers to enter ministerial
fields of labor in Southwest Virginia, but
has not decided definitely on his future
course more than that he will spend most
of the remainder of this year in travelling.
pg. TUDOR SPEAKS PLAINLY.
DR.. Tudor preached to large congrega-
ton Sunday morning. on Inc BODY the
Temple of the Holy Ghost"
Sunday night DIR. Tudor delivered very
fine sermon, and during the course OF his
remarks he severely condemned the dis
graceful cocking-main held oveI the Ca
sino few nights ago, yhich broke up In
row that resulted In numerous arrests In
commenting on this chickens fight the Doc
Tor commended as praiseworthy the efforts
of the press toward the suppression of this
so-called sport. The Doctor characterized
il as brutal and devilish.
ANNUAL. MEETING OF THE FIRST CHURCH.
DIR. George Cooper. the pastor, presided
at the annual misunderstanding OF the
male and female members of the. First
BAPTIST church at $3.50 o'clock Sunday at
ternoon. After the exercise of prayer and
the reading of the Scriptures, reports
of the pastors, treasurers Sunday-school
superintendents. and of all the societies OF
the church were read. A most gratifying
account of their work and contributions
was presented.
The pastor's report showed that he had
been absent from his pulpit only six times
during the year, and he had made LILO
visits, attended 81 funerals, and received
65 new mem beers.
The Treasurer's report showed that
ST.. 500 had been received and paid out ;
that the church was out of debt and with
good balance on hand.
The Sunday-School Committee was au-
thorized to have the Sunday-school room
repaired, repainted. and put in thorough
order.
BRIEF BAPTIST NOTES.
At the Second church Sunday morning
one was received for baptism, and there
were a number of requests for prayer, A
collection was taken for the Sunday
School and Bible Board.
DR.. Landrum, who has recently been in
Culpeper aiding Rev. Mr. Winfree, pastor
of the Culpeper Baptist church, returned
to Richmond on Saturday and preached
Sunday morning and night as usual.
Drs. Cooper and Hatcher left yesterday
for the meeting Of the Orphansge trustees
in Salem.
The venerable Dr. j. L. Burrows was
present at the ministers conference yes
terday morning. Senator Mills was also
present and made talk on Baptist Work
in Southwest Virginia.
Rev. Mr.. Clopton expects Rev. j. r. Har-
rison to preach for him in few weeks.
There we're two professions of CONVEX
sion and a number of requests for prayer
al Old1 solTttl CuulCh
DIR. j. NJ. Frost is conducting q series OF
meetings in Leigh-Street church. There
have been number of professions of con-
version.
at Grove-Avenue DR.. Goodwin gave the
hand of fellowship to several new men,
bers.
At the venable-Street church two were
received by letter Sunday. The upper
room will be open for public worship In
February. Rev. DIR. j. l.. Burrows will
preach the opening sermon.
Rev. /. n. Mercer, pastor-elect OF the
West-End church of Greenville, 5. O., was
at the pastors conference yesterday en-
route for his new field.
The annual meeting of the Clay-Street
Baptist church occurred Sunday afternoon.
The reports of work accomplished during
the year we're very cheering.
At the Grace-Street Tabernacle Sunday
night DIR. Hatcher preached very i'm
pressive sermon, and there was one re-
quest for prayer, one profession. and two
additions to the church by letter.