Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-02

letin will be printed and distributed among the congregation. This is tht practice now in many churches throughout the state and has recently been adopted by the First Baptist church of this city.
 At Trinity NJ. E. church there are visible fruits of the recent revival. Of the 275 converts more than 150 have joined the | church, five of this number being taken in yesterday morning. The total member ship now numbers about 700, and it is one of the largest congregations in the state. CHRIST CHURCH. The Right Rev. William Woodruff Miles, D. D., bishop of the diocese of New Hamp- shire, preached very able and scholarly sermons at both the morning and evening services yesterday. The music rendered usually fine and much enjoyed. Large congregations were present at both ser vices.
 TRINITY CHURCH.
 The special musical service at Trinity church on the green last evening was very much enjoyed by a large congregation. The soloist of the evening was MT. Payne of St. George church, New York city. He is possessed of an unusually sweet tenor voice which was heard to great advantage. The anthem, ''Lord Thou Art God" is a noted work by the great English composer, Dr. Stainer, and was composed especially for Queen Victoria's jubilee in 1887. The program in full was finely given.
 CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH.
 Rev. L. H. Squires, the pastor of the Church of the Messiah, occupied his pull pit yesterday morning, and preached an admirable sermon on "The Heart in Re- ligion." There was a large attendance at the service. In, the evening Rev. E. c. series, taking for his subject Puritan Culture Before the Pilgrim Fathers" The lecture like the preceding one, was ex- tremely interesting and instructive and the large audience present manifested their deep interest by giving the speaker their undivided attention. A number of the Yale friends of the lecturer were pres ent.
 THE CITY MISSIONS.
 The large hall of the City Missions was again filled to overfiowing at the peoples service last evening, and although extra chairs were brought in many were unable to obtain seats, but remained standing through the entire meeting. Besides the address of the evening by Rev. MT. Kneel ing, brief but telling statement of expe- rience was given by Mir. Skinner, who was formerly engaged in city mission service in Narp Vnrl- tat vided by the full orchestra, with both organ and piano, under the direction of the lead CT, MT. R. B. Hughes. In connection with the notices for the week Rev. Mir. Mossman stated that on Thursday next, February ,, there would be "open house" at the Mis- sion hall from 10 a. m. to 10 p. m., with a continuous meeting and social reception, in charge of ladies of the w. c. T. U. and members of the City Missions. From to 7:30 the ladies will serve hot coffee and light refreshments to all who will accept their hospitality. It is expected that number of the pastors of the city will also be present at the 'open house day" on New Years.
 AT A. NJ. E. ZION CHURCH.
 Revival meetings in the A. NJ. E. Zion church. E. George Riddle pastor, continue The services are largely attended. Last evening the church was crowded and the pastor preached on ''The Mission of the Church;" text, Matthew Ri, 4-6. Six mem bers were received into full membership and five on probation. The meetings will be continued.
 REV. DIR. CHAPMAN TELLS OF THE CREATURE
 WITHOUT SPIRITUAL SIGHT.
 Rev. Dr. NJ. B. Chapman gave a vivid picture of the creature who has lost its spiritual sight, at the First NJ. E. church last night to large audience. The cry of the blind beggar of Jericho to Christ in the procession was taken as a striking opening of the discourse.