The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-19
THE EPWORTH LEAGUE
ORGINIZdTTON or 4 BRINCH OF
THIS RELIGIOUS ORDER.
Sermon by Rev. DIR. steele, who Explained
the Objects aud Methods of This society
Lecture on the pioneers of Mcthodlsm"
other Church Notes.

Lecture on the pioneers Of Mcthodlsm''-
other Church Notes.
4 large congregation Of influential members
ofthc Methodist Church as well as those fothcr
denominations assembled last night in the audi
forum az the Broad-Street church.
After several appropriate anthems, rendered
IN an excellent manner by the new choir under
the guidance of Mr.. Galpin and an expressive
prayer ly Rev. George II. Ray the speaker
Rev Dr. steele, wa, happily introduced by Rev.
Dr. Tudor.
The following ministers were present: Mcssrs
Whitehead. Bennett and Phaup.
The eloquent and popular divine proceeded 40
/ once 10 give history al the llohccr- OF Mct-
odism a. heroes who fought the moral battle
They w-ro selected. a. in case Of the days Of
! Christ from fle humbIrst walks Of life. and lo
/ alluded in hitting terms 10 the causes which ln-
| dured Nctholi-t- to come 10 America and there
| hy establish themselves
iie gave Is graphic account OF the troubles anu
trials they encountered, and PAID eloquent
/ tribute. to A,lury. Lee, DrUmgoOle and others
who tra,erscd America IN the prosecution II
lhcir .tatcsman,hip. courage, perseverance
and undauu'cd energy founded the Church I'D
America.
: Scriptures whore leader, were chosen 20 lraH'
/ and then compared. IN striking contrast. iAc
names OF modern leaders n Luther. ali a
/ Henry and jefferson ~ the cause OF inc ilehI-
Ihc entire lecture Was one OF the greatest in,
| tellectual treats ever presented 10 a Richmond
audience. and would DE- worthy puhlicationiof
/ distribution.
ErwoRrH LEAGUE.
After the lecture large number repaired 20
! tine lecture room. and Mr.. ". Fletcher Richard
| SON was appointed secretary -,
Dr. steele presiding. IN Wel-choscn remarks
/ explained thc object of the Epworth League.
/ -. The General Conference OF the hethotst
/ Episcopal Church. South. at ITS session held IN
] 81. Louis. May. 1890 Doc SAID ordered the orl1iu-
/ cation OF "youug people, leagues. having ior
! their object the promotion Of pcty ami loyalty
90 our Church education In Church history, and
/ thor announcement IN works Of grace ana
/ charity"
The duty Of preparing Suitable constitutions
! and bylaws was entrusted TO the general sun
! dal-sch)0l committee.
APPROPRIATE NNfE.
The committee selected the name Epworih
! lnsu. as being IN every way appropriate for
!. Because of its historical associations. n
/ carries the mind back tO the birthplace and
early home of thc founder OF Nicholson. The
name also recall, the family life AMI goiy
| worthy % Doe kept On perpetual rene mbranco
.. Because Of IFS ecumenlcal charactcr beng
/ common to all the many branches of WESLEYAN
/ llethodIsm DO this country. IN Europe, ana IN
/ all countries where o. exists.
From Epwouh as q geographical centre l's
! lines have gone ont through All the earth, aud
| d.. words unto the end OF the world.
| WORK oF THE LEAGUr
The work of the League is divided into three
/ Departments. The department OF Tristan r.
/ fort the DEPARTMENT Of charity and help. the
| department OF literary work. The work OF each
/ department !. ln the hands OF "a committee. 81
/ which one of the ylce-prcsldcnfs is chalrinan.
Tho department Of Christian effort shall have
/ charge of all the religious services OF Inc
/ League. such as praycr-ncctings. missionary
/ meetings, temperance meetings outdoor meet
/ Iugs. chIldrcns meetings. etc.
tIsUlTf OF charity and help -flHII ar
| range ioI fhe systematic visitation OF the Sick
! the needy poor AMI strangers.
n shall assist he pastor IN all the charitable
| work, OF the congregation. and aid far a. prac-
| tcahle IN collecting funds Tor charitable ana
ihc Department of literary work shall en-
| courage the SIS tcmatic and devotional study u
the Scriptures; careful study, Of the history;
/ doctrines. and polity of our church. general
! Church history, and.superiutond all courses OF
! reading and study prescribed by the League.
IL shall also Cndcayor To extend the circula-
ton OF the books, tract sand periodicals OF the
Church.
In framing the constitution Of the Epworth
| League the committee made It as simple and
I'm the bylaws they cndeavorod not only to
| furnish rules and regulations for the govern
| ment Of the League. but to suggest methods of
/ Che work IN outline, 80. that me mempersi
] though lncXpcrenccd might have general
idea of the work TO be- done, and the best manner
I OF doing ID.
Something moro. however. seems necessary.
/ Judging from The frequent requests for further
| information which come from all parts Of the
| Church.
Tie finances of each league are left TO its own
! management small assessment payable
| monthly will meet the necessary expenses Of
| perhaps the majority Of the leagues, while
| larger assessments may he needed in some
| places. The question Of expense, therefore, Is
| left 90 the leagues scverally
4 BRANCH FORMED.
After Dr. Steele had fully explained the oh
tl.. rfrffr
/ and bylaws. Iir. Tudor moved that "EpwOrth
| League branch ice formed which was carried.
All above titecn years are entitled TO JOIN ana
/ a committee was appointed 20 secure members
| fnd perfect the organization. large number
Dr. Steele was presented with thanks for his
efforts after which the meeting adjourned.
Dr. Steele Will preach tonight at Broad street
! church. lie j. stopping with 3lr. L. \. Barber,
corner Leigh and Eighth
At the seventh-street Christian.
Rev. / ). spencer preached last night on the
! subject OF COntc.slng and Denying Christ.
lie took his text from Matthew, tenth chapter,
mo speaker gave many biblical illustrations
lie told Of Daniel in the lions den. His clos
lng words were: Amidst the crowd in the
! Babylonish cOurt Daniel was able 10 stand up
! hrayely and speak for the God who had delly-
! cred him from the jaws of the lions
lie called ON the young and old present 20 re-
/ solve then and there 10 stand Mp for Jesus and.
! he said. you take such an uncompromsing
| stand for morality and decency.'
I'm response 20 the invitation two young men
! confessed Christ.
Methodist and BAPTIST
Revival meetings are being held every night
| az Clay-strcet Methodist church. The interest
/ in these gatherings stlI continue and over
/ hundred conversions have already been made.
| The pastor of the church, Rev. Or. H. Atwel, Is
! leading the services.
At Westyiew Baptist church revival services
/ have been begun this week. and they will he
| continued for several weeks by the pastor. Rev.
! II. +. Hines. Five conversions were reported
! Tuesday night.
Fourth-Street Baptist.
The annual meeting Of the Fourth Street Bap-
| fist church Will be held next Sunday at 4 clock
This church is just one year old. II was or
/ gained March %. 1880. with fOrty-seycn MEM
/ ler-. The membership now numbers one hun
| drtd and nve The SUNDAY school has on its
/ roll tWenfy-siy officers and teachers and one
! hundred and elght-hye scholars.
! Anout slUO has been subscribed to the build
! ing fund.
Roy. H. !. Williams, the Young pastor. is grow
ing III popularity and power.
Second BAPTIST Church.
! Rev. J. r. Harrison preached 20 a great crowd
| az the Second Baptist church last night ON
Blind Bartemus"
Il was pronounced By many the most effective
sermon ne has yet preached.
Lieyen persons applied for church member
! Snip and many others showed interest IN their
salvation.
The attendance is larger. and the feeling ex-
o. a ID ~ ~ ia