Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-10
HARRISON'S WORK.
,Aeee CROWDS HEAR HIM AND
THeRE ARE MANY CONVERSIONS.
PREF outline Of His Life and Services
Close Of the week Of Prayer
other Church Notes.

There ls alTeaON great Itilklo"S""'" N"
i,o in the Pine-S,reet Baptist church.
The meeting has only been in progress
three nights. but the people are manifest
10 a deep interest, and the prospects are
Good for a most successful revival
Row r. Harrison, OF Glade Spring, ~
doing the preaching. and already many
Lave responded TO his powerful appeals to
,hsDce their lives for the better and to
serve God in the future.
There was an immense congregation
resent. Several Of the city pastors occu-
Ia coats in the pulpit and took part IN
80 services. Mr.. HarrieOn's sermon was
,-dorand affectionate. and he closed with
sfo.rtv sppeal 10 members OF the church
he more devout and earnest, and 20 non
BELIEVERS 70 accept Christ. There were
Twelve conversions and many stood for
Ills meeting will probably continue
Several weeks.
THr suocrssTUL RYyIvALIsr.
D. + X. Harrison. who f. well known
a. throughout virginia, and rho recently con-
f4.ied "a meeting ia Manchester. whore more
yero over 40 couYrrslons, II IN his nity-hlntn
,tsr ne WAS born 10 Franklin county, Va, and
.tantlyef by Rev. r. Brown in Novem Der.
i.,s 10Th he and Rev. J. X Huison, another
,ofei Baptist reviyslisi ore natives OF the same
A. ,ory un Ike, these Two good men are warm
,.,ssusi fnondS Mr.. Harrison had MI. hutson
g. HON him last year in f0yival meeting In his
"a church a. Giade sprinF, ana he mas en-
t..ei him for similar service at tho same church
r. tis meeting u veg, which 10 " commence
t,e lat week IN thls month.
TBE MINISTERS.
VI Harrison began a. n cclporteur In the
f,.4ntalns 81 southwest Virginia at a salary OF
tssmonth he saved enough 70 pay his way
frf,rce years NJ lIElesiord Academy, Franklin
r,rntr. Here ne gave himself 70 close study
"a then Wsnt 70 work preaching 70 the Con-
seferate soldiers and raising money for army
,.frert4gr. lie grew steadily in favor with God
al an and everywhere was gladly received
-.iat ana sinner. Par and vide, even before
,te var the name OF J. II. Harrison vas well
lllFn -
After tho var Mr.. Harrison entered the service
II he Stale Mission Board and was one OF rs
most su-cessiul rhurch.builiers, Here and there
IN riNrfrUt counties 81 q church-house which
r...it. existence 20 him. Some 1900 people
i.sf rrofcsscd conversion in connection with
no has marvellous power for
iaailiae congregations, and wherever
IL goes people gather around HIM.
" johnson city, Tenn, from which he
as fust come. tao interest was 30 intense that
f'e business Of the city was suspended al mid
cay sui tho whole population turned oui every
t.y Co.. Lear ths wonderful man. Eighty men
more were converted, besides women aud chill
r-.r. Although be has Just begun at Pine
r.r.ri b. evident that he has gotten good grip
f..l t.e whole church and community. Crowds
T.k q. noar him. and they are hold spell bound.
1lore are suro signs Of great revival.
HIS WORK FOR WOMAN.
NJ. Uarriaon IS tho founder Of the Southwest
Virginia Female Institute az Glade Spring. He
began seven years ago In small way with
twenty Young ladies'. aud now no has one hun
Gre q and siNfy-siI from half "A dozen states. Bo
lAs also founded an academy for boys at the
t.no place. which Is u slaO great success. lie
81. "a great agent too, and Is all The time helping
,oro good cause Whle making many rich Mr..
Iaffis.n pIefcrs Tor himself poverty and gives
away every dollar beyond a support that comes
ili1 DIS hands
Close of the Week Services
The closing service Of the " Week OF Prayer"
was held last night IN tho First Presbyterian
Ctlrrh. conducted by Rev. DR.. Fair. who an
uolnc-l the subject to Ds " The Family aud the
Youth OF o lr Lana The opening prayer was
nrered % Rev. ]. H. Turnouu, followed by the
hJmu-
Come. thou tount Of every blessing,
Tuue my heart 20 sing Thy praise"
portion = tho seventh chapter Of Matthew
WA read by Dr. air and prayer offered by Mr..
~. G.. Preston.
, Ie,. c. y. Van Houtou, pastor Of the Msnches-
ar Ir--byterian church. addressed the meeting
yp0u The Family" giving broad and COM
lreheusive view OF his i'm poriant theme. ono OF
Soc might. est agencies OF the day for bringing tho
word 60 Christ f. the family our prayers, he
continued. have gone up during the passing
veeE Tor nstons, for rulers. FOR the extension OF
q as kingdom, etc. bat tonight The burden OF
olr trayer@ IS the family. Here liyos and char
ar,er are moulded for time and eternity; here
inGuouces Hre started and impressions made
hat can never be obliterated. Tho speaker
grow vivid and beautiful picture OF cody
Dome, vhere the children were brought up In the
II nurture and adm milton OF the Lord win
kteir lives moulded and shaped in accord with
n ho l-aclegs u code Word and fitted for honor
phefe ana glory hereafter.
SCHOOLS AND CoLLEGIs.
After The singing Of another hymn Rev. w. q.
Campbell sVofs upon schools and Colleges
t.rr rayers are not for colleges in their corpO-
ya'c g. arRcier. but for tho students within their
v.lls. and TIE greatest blessing needed 10y them
g. true religious character. Earnest prayer
Should be made not only for the uncovered
fflieuts. hut especially for those among them
vto are protesting Christians, whose ia1uence
iu -aCt places Is potent for good or evil The
sneaker cited many facts OF Interest showing
Toe reug Gus status ~ schools end colleges and
vac giAl 70 say Tat at this time more young
mon a., Offering themselves for the work Of tho
Gospel ministry than ever before. Parents
should use great care aud discretion az 70 what
f.l...s their children attend and rec 10 It that
our -ols hu1 daughters are tutoret In schools
that arc distinctly religious Ia their character
Tho closing prayer was offered by Mr. j. ID. X.
tr.tlt followed by the hymn
"He.i1w. dear Lord. upon our youth.
Tho So u saving grace
ald tle iCneiiciion By Rev. Or. Fair.
I'D IE ORDAINED TO THE PBIESTHOOD.
Atst Johns Episcopal church tomorrow, at
The regular hour for morning service. Bishop |
Waffle viii crdain the Rev. Frank r. CLARK 10
she Iffesthooi. Hev. Carl f.. Granmer, OF the !
Virginia Seminary, VIII present. the candidate |
bLi greach The sermon.
On Monday night NJ o'clock the Executive |
Committee ~ the Richmond Protestant EpiscO- |
~ hlssiunarv society Will hold its quarterly |
meeting la ST. James, lecture-rOOm. Bishop |
Whltle will preside. Kach 81 the Episcopal |
churches in This vicinity Is entitled 20 Ave re pre-
fcn.aIiTes upon this committee.
CHR1s1IAN ESDKAYOR SOCIETIES.
Christian KudeRv0r meeting Of ell tho Rich. |
" 10 societies was held al the Seventh-Sreet |
Vtufch last night General Secretary j. w. |
h4or. ~ Boston, made an interesting address. in
vii % be was very enthusiastic over the un- |
far.lieic1 success OF the societies throughout |
tl- roua,ry. Mr. Baer leaves for tho south this |
morning
NKErrNGs At THE y. Nj. @. A. SUNDAY.
The mons meeting az o'clock Sunday after |
NOON VIII bs conducted by Mr.. 7. A. Arthur. |
Tots Is o. hr " motto" meeting and win be OF |
epecia. Interest Al men are Invited 10 be pros
cut
Tho bows meeting Al P. N. will bo conducted |
ny ~ W. ". Smith. All boys invited ~ at |
tend
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