The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-04
OUR CHURCH.GOING CITY.
There Were Good Congregations NotEith-
standing The Heat.
MANY OF THE PASTORS HAVE RETURNED
ssxvtee. Tn the Various Houses of Worship
sunday-At tho Young Mems Chris
tian Association.

! filing VI again and most OF the puIplts winch
| for several weeks were vacant on account OF
absence of their ministers on vacation were
| all filed Sunday either by visiting preachers
or their own pastors.
Owing to the continued warm weather the
evening services in a number OF the churches
| have not yet been resumed ana as q conse-
ouence those houses of worship whose doors
ara omen get well filed seats. Although a
large number of Richmonds population are
surnmerine away from home tho congrega-
| tom held up remarkably we'll and ours may
be called IA church going city.
Christ Church.
Tho services at Christ Episcopal church on
| Sunday evening we're If very interesting
nature. 1t had been given out by the rector.
| Rev Preston Nash, that the service would be
| chiefly in the interest of the Brotherhood OF
ST. Andrew. and invitations had been extend
ed 10 the various chapters of that organl2h-
ton in this city. A large delegation WAS
present f.om st. James chapter. and the
other chapters had also sent representatives.
Tho Introductory services, which were Drief.
x.r, led by the rector of the church.
Mr.. John H. Griffith, Jr of Washington
and Lee University. who ia devoting great
deal If his time to the cause Of the Brother
hood. was the principal speaker;
He selected az his text Psalm xx1yii, 3:
Trust in tho Lord and do good. and ferily
thou shalt be fed
Daring bis remarks lie said.
True as the cause of our anxieties may 90.
there is too much of what is called crossing the
bridge before we cometoit. When Henry Crabb
Robinson. the distinguished English barris,,
ter, heard that his friend Mrs. tlaIman rad
been struck with peraly sis he became uneasy
abOut himself lest a Ike misfortune should
befall him Even when the good woman had
so far recovered rs 10 take pleasant
trip into France the strong-minded lawyer
continued 10 torment himself with those
sroundless forebodings. He. however. lived
TO be ninety two years of age, and enjoyed as
large a share Of happiness rs falls to the lot
Of any of US. The true secret OF being Use
full and free from needless cares is 70 cultivate
sunshine The text IS one Of those sweet and
comforting promises on which the FAINT
hearted and the responding would be wise TO
mediate. -
He went on 10 speak of the passages in the
bible which touched upon this subject and
thus conveyed to the minds OF has hearers
beautiful example Of poor man living on the
borders of "A great desert who used 10 carry
each Law a pitcher Of cold water TO the dusty
thoroughfare and leave It there for the re-
fresbment of travellers who might pass that
way so also moral fountains may be opened
bv th. waysde for the benefit Of fellow-trav
elers like ourselves for the work Of the Eter-
nal Word.
TRUR LIFE.
The speaker dwell upon ones true Christian
life as the greatest sermon which has or ever
will be preached by any one After several
illustrations he went IN TO speak OF the work
which a boy had done for his Saviour in
town where there was only one church. and
that was so far removed from all ordinary
ideas of orthodoxy that he would not worship.
and so he must begin his own personal career
trusting in the Lord and resolving TO do good.
He did not hesitate for one moment from
his work. An Episcopal church was
started in that town which Increased
so rapidly that minister was soon called, and
TODAY they have n strong hold upon the peo-
pie there in that little town. Such efforts re-
ouire energy but not more than that which
youth may possess, ana when the heart 10 SET
on doing good God will surely bless.
Old John Newton once said he had seen
many wonders III his day. but the greatest OF
them was 10 find that 50 humble person AS
| am should at all been useful IN the work
of the sacred ministry
IL may make some Of yOu people stlr up
from the sleep you are IN to tell you that two
thirds Of the human race for whom Christ
died has never heard his name. In trying 10
do something for Christ Jet us remember that
the grandest work is that who h is done IN
.he humblest spirit. Ia closing he quite feel
ingiy declined the call which the church had OK
tended TO him OIL account OF his entering the
seminary next year. and furthermore he had ac-
cepted invitations 10 conduct services IN New
port News and Norfolk IN the interest of the
Brotherhood of St. Andrew, to which he is de-
voting good deal of his time.
When Mr. Griffith had ended. the rector
called on Mr. p. A. Arthur, the director Of the
Chapter Of St James Church. who made
short talk in which he explained the workings
Of the Brotherhood.
The MethodIsts.
The services nj Broad-street Methodist
Episcopal church Sunday were marked by
a large attendance. and at night the seating
capacity OF the main floor was filed. DR.. w.
f. Tudor, d. d., tho pastor, grows in popu-
laritv and every sermon seems better than
the preceding ono
The Epworth league Of this church held
highly interesting meeting at Is o'clock =.
NJ This organization, which Is a child Of the
church. is increasing in attendance and use
fitness. There will he a business meeting on
Friday.
Rev. ]. Wiley Bledsoe. pastor of Park Place
church. preached to large congregatonsmorn-
ing and night. He leaves this week for a
three weeks vacation and while gone will
lecturs in Culpeper and dedicate church
He received two members into Park Place
church at the morning service
During the absence of the pastor Rev. W.
L. Bane, of GordOnsville, will fill the pulpit
Rev. w. +. Judkins, ID. D., pastor of Cen
tenary Methodist Episcopal church returned
&c the city yesterday from Minneapolis. where
he attended the great international conven-
ton IF the Young Peoples Society of Chris
tian Endeavor as a delegate from The societies
of this city. He preached Sunday morning on
the text Be ye steadfast," and his return 10
his pulpit was greeted by large congrega-
ton. In the afternoon this church WAS occu-
pied by the Union Sunday school mass meet
ing.
Rev. c. c. Wertenbaker. of Iaurel-street
Methodist church. is of for q needed rest Of
three weeks. His pulpit will be supplied by
visiting ministers III his absence
The morning service AT Clay street Metho-
dist Episcopal church Sunday morning Was
heightened by the communion-servi; and
the reception of four new membe into the
church. Rev. w II. Atwell who has Just re-
turned from vacation at Lynchburg. is much
improved in health and preached both morn
ing and evening.
DIR. Peterson took three new members into
Trinity church Sunday morning, and held the
usual morning and evening services There
were good summer congregations present at
both services. The sermon Sunday evening
was particularly instructive and interesting.
The subject was God alone can forgive SIN"
An interesting meeting OF the Rosebud Society
was held IN the afternoon.
Rev. George IL. Ray held two services at
Union Station Methodist church Sunday
The East End Tabernacle. under the auspices
OF this church. has proved a great success
The Tabernacle Is tent under which Sunday