Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-21
ApELLES APPROVED IN CHRIST.
Dr. Newton's Sermon at st. Marks Church.
Interest In Revival Services.

Notwithstanding the bad weather there
was a good congregation, and most at
tentive one, TO hear DR.. Newton last night. Tho
reverend speaker selected rs his text tho 10Th
verse Of the 1Gth chapter Of Romans-"Apelles
approved IN Christ" With his usual earnest
ness ne gave the prominent points OF snch
charactor-a true Christian character. 10 was
very instructive sermon, fOrclbly delivered. il
Was pleasant % see such a proportion Of men In
tho church and 30 observe the seriousness with
which the preacher was heard. Next Friday
night DR.. Burton VIII close the series which, it is
believed, has done great good.
MR. sPBScER's MEETING.
Tho revival meeting at the Seventh-Street
Christian church continues with unabatcd IN
tarest aud tho large attendance demonstrates
bow deeply the preaching OF Mr.. Spencer has
taken hold Cf the community. There viii be no
meeting tonight, but preaching Sunday morn
ING and night
There win be meeting for men only az 4
o'clock Sunday afternoon, and all men are heart
ily invited 20 be present.
Six were baptized at tho close Of asst nights
service.
DIR. HoZe and DIR. Fair to Preach.
Rev. Dr. James Y. Fair, pastor Of Grace-Street
Presbyterian church, has so far recovered trom
his late indispo5ition as 10 be able 70 occupy his
pulpit tomorrow morning.
At night In the same church DIR. Hoge will
proach a special sermon TO young mon, when
the public generally are cordially Invited to at
tend.
1.-THE LAND OF HOLY LIGHT"
Dr. Krrr's lectures delivered on Sunday eve
nings under the above title, giving an account OF
his recent travels in Palestine, and which have
been attended by vast crowds which have lllod
the church 10 is utmost capacity, are being
taken down 10y q stenOgraphcr and viii be puC-
lsLel during the summer In book form.
CENTENARY METHODIST.
The revival services at this church continue
! with unahGted interest. The largest congrega-
tlOu yet assembled was present last night 20 henr
| Rev. Or. Johnson's sermon 20 the young us
text was from Jeremiah, third chapter and fourth
verse: wiz thou not from this time cry unto
me, my Father, Thou art the guido OF my
yOuth2n IL was an earnest, practical call TO tho
| young 20 accept God as their guide. Deep seri-
| BUSINESS peryaded the audience and several pro-
| fessed faith IN Christ.
| Tho meetings viii oontlnue during next week
and the pastor, Dr. Judkins, VIII have Dr.. john
| sons aid.
Why COULD WE NOT CAST HIN OUT?
AZ the First Presbyterian church Rev. l. B.
| Turubull preached last night from Marx tx, %,
| %: "And whom He was come into the house
| Ills disciples asked Him why could we not cas,
| him cuf2h The sermon was one OF great power,
and got forth most clearly the necessity OF faith
| as essential 10 success I'm Gods work, and vital
| 20 those who would secure the great salvation
| After the services In tho church an Interesting
! inquiry mee,lng was held In the lecture-room.
/ To-day at II o'clock there VIII De n special
! service Tor parents IN the leeture-room: a
! ied Sunday afternoon at o'clock in the
Second church.
MEETINGS FOR MEN AND BOYS.
| Tho sunday afternoon meeting for men NJ the
Y0unr Mons Christian Association win be led by
| llr. Alexander Candlish, the neWly-elected sec
retary Good singing and short talks. All men
| cor rHaily invited
The boys meeting at 3 p. VI. will be led by Mr.
| w. W. Smith. All boys invited.
OTHER CHCRCH NOTES.
Rev. George II. Ray Win, by request, repeat
| the sermon on "Thc Influence Of the Teachings
! and Work OF John Wesley In UniOn-StGtion
| church Sunday AZ IL a. II.
Rev. Charles d. Price, who was on Tuesday
ui-ht Installed az pastor Of the Presbyterian
| church No Newport News, was formerly q resi-
cent Of Richmond and ~ well known here. He
| takes charge under peculiarly encouraging au-
spices. The toxin Is growing rapidly, and among
| the now settlers are many faithful PresDyte-
rians representing oil portions Of this country,
! cs ysCu as the lands across the sea.