Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-09
DR.TAYLOR DECLINES
He CANNOT LEAVE HIS CHURCH FOR
THE BAPTIST ORPHANAGE.
The board to Meet the e0th-week-of
Prayer services-Mr. Harrison at
Pine-ssreet.

Gbut~Ssrcct
Rev. DR.. ]. B. Taylor, pastor OF the Bap-
tist church ut Lexington. has declined the
position Of Superintendent Of the Baptist
Orpiianage of Virginia, which is to be To-
Gated at Salem.
His letter announcing his purpose not to
leave his church to accept this Office was
received yesterday by Rev. DR.. William Il.
Hatcher. president of the board.
DR.. Taylor expresses the profoundest in
terest in the orphanage and his readiness
to work for its establishment, but feels
that he cannot resign the pastoral office TO
undertake any other form OF work. While
the friends OF Che institution will deeply
regret that they are not to have the official
services of DIR. Taylor they esteem him SO
highly that they can never question the
purity of his motives in settling question
like this.
TO SELECT HIS SUCCESSOR.
When asked last night what the board
would now do DIR. Hatcher replied that
they would of course have to select some
other gentleman for the position, and that
he felt that IL would not be an easy thing
to do. He added that the Board Of Trus-
tees will meet in Salem on Tuesday morn
ing, January goth, and that this. among
many other important matters, would then
claim the attention of the board.
DR.. Hatcher. when asked what the fnan-
cial prospects of the orphanage were, re-
piled that they were excellent and that
quite recently a large contribution had
been made, but that the name OF the donor
was withheld at his own request.
BISHOP JACKSON.
DR.. Hatcher in speaking of the removal
of ~ To of (,raoa church
SAID that he sincerely regretted his de-
parture from Richmond. adding that 1T
was loss not only to his Church but to
the entire city.
wesk.of-Prayer Services.
The fifth meeting OF the Week Of Prayer"
was held last night at the Church OF the Cove
nant. on vest Grace stree. The services were
conducted by Rev. J. c. Stewart, who offered the
prayer OF invocation, aud the congregation
united in singing
"Come, Thou ilmighty King,
Help us Thy name TO sing"
After prayer by Rev. DR.. Little the leader
read portion OF the tenth chapter OF Matthew
and selection from tho Psalms, followed by
the hymn 81 love Thy hingdom' Lord" anu
The first address was male by Rev. w. 4.
Richardson, ID. d., upon the subject OF " Tho
Church ut Home" The power OF the Church.
he said, depends net upon the Church IN the ag-
gregate, but upon the combined power Of its In
diyiduai members. II the Gospel we're preached
as IL ought 20 be preached its power would be
selt even as IL was In Apostolic days. Prayer
10 needed for the purity OF the Church,
sor personal conservation, and for the outpour-
ing OF the Holy Spirit, and with these blessings
me Church may put on her beautiful gar
ments" and her work and influence be crowned
with rich success
CHANGE OF POPULATION.
After the address Dr. J. Hall Moore led tho
In
"kescue the Perishing,n and second address
by Rev. l. b. Turnbuli, dwelling first upon the
wonderful Influx OF population TO the cities from
tho country, which nrst calls for readlu
Of our church work. both in the cities and in tho
country. Many Of our churches In the outlying
districts Of the State are destitute OF Tho
preached Word and arc being reduced Ia
strength and members, and need the warm los
tering care OF Gods people. Towns, cities, and
villages are springing up like magic sll over our
State and throughout our far Southlano, ana
We must bo there 70 meet them with the Gospel
of Christ The almighty dollar has lured the
peopls 10 these oncoming towns, aud nothing
but the overpowering love OF Christ ana his Cos
pei can overturn this tide OF worldiness Our
great and only safety and hope is the Baptism
OF the Holy Ghost
Following Sir Turnbulls address prayers
were offered by hr. Craig and Mr. j. D. X. sleight'
with another hymn" Onward, Christian Sol
diers and prayers BY Mr.. W. Walker and Mr.
George W. Parsons. with the benediction by Rev.
DR.. head.
The meeting tonight will be held In tho
First church, corner OF Grace and Madison
streets,ist O'Clock.
Mr.. HARRISON AT PryE-srREET.
Rev. j. X. Harrison preached an earnest SER
raon % an tmmorse congregation last night st
Pine-Street Baptist church. The house was
crowded and the deepest interest manifested.
Mr.. Harrison made a powerful appeal to tho
many asked for prayer There were seven con-
versions, and the same number c. persons we're
received into tho MON borship OF tho Church.
CHURCH IMPROVEMENT.
The Laurel-Street Methodist church is rlaking
very important improvement 70 its house OF
worship. AS modified tho new building VIII DO
in the shape OF q T. and will be rendered much
more commanding In appearance, and far moro
convenient in its internal arrangements.
The EastRnd Baptist church, OF which tho
Rev. j, r. Tucker Is pastor. has determined 10
enla-ge its house OF worship. Tho work will be
commenced at once, and will nearly double the
seating capacity OF the building. This church
has grown wonderfully under Mr.. fuckers min
istry.
In few woeks Grsce-Street Baptist church
will begin revival services In which Dr. Hatcher
will be assisted by DR.. J. 8. Felix, pastor OF tho
First Baptist church OF Lynchburg.
TO HAVE A REVIVAL.
The Grsce-s,reet people are peculiarly graft
fed by the fact that Notwithstanding the heayy
building enterprises which they have on hand
their annual report on current expenses shows
that they came out at the end OF the year win
every debt paid and small surplus in the rea-
sury.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Rev. II. VI. Wharton, % we'll known Ia Rich
moud, Will sail for the East 10 February, and
viii act as conductor for party Of about thirty.
II IL understood that DR.. X. p. Kerr. OF tho
First Presby terisn church, is now on his return
yoyage and will DO In Richmond In few days.
Rev. j. Il. Hutson, the distinguished Baptist
evangelist, has been resting et his homo In THIS
city for several days. but viii leave to-day 70
meet his engagements.
Rev. DIR. W. w. Lsndrum has gone 10 Cui-
peper to nssist Rev. Z. w. Winfrey In meeting
at tho Baptist church. He VIII return 10 tnis
city some time next week.
CHRISTIAN EsDEAvoR SOCIETY.
A Christian Rndeayor mass-meetng was held
at Centenary church last night under the
auspices OF Richmond local union. The attend
ance was large, and she church had been preIti-
~ decorated with evsrgreens and flowers.
II was expected thas Mr.. j. w. Baer, OF Bos-
ton. general secretary OF the united society,"
would address the meeting, but as that gentle
man was delayed on the road and did not reacn
the church till 10 O'clock the services were held
in bis absence. Rev. Jaoez Hall, OF seventh
Street Christian church, and Rev. Dr. w. X. Jud-
kins made appropriate addresses, and tnere was
some excellent music.
A meeting OF the local societies Will Dc neid
this evening az O'Clock at Seyenth-street Chris-
tisn church, and Mr.. Bser viii probably mako
an address unless compelled 10 leave the city 10
meet other engagements.