The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-31

two members If the committee in attendance
every night 10 welcome strangers. Social
gatherings will be held hereafter every two
weeks. probably on Tuesday nights, when
versstion in general will form the programme
of the evening.
New Church Association.
The Rev J. Edward Smith. Of the Mary
land New Church (Swedenborilan) Associa-
ton. is expected here from Jacksonville, Fla.
on the 23d of April. 10 deliver lectures for one
week on important subjects in connection
with the same expecting 20 be the means Of
forming n mission IN this city. Due notice
will be given some time previous 10 the date.
Broad-Street Methodist.
At the morning service Sunday. Dr. Tudor.
the eloquent and gifted pastor. preached from
the text Matthew. 18th chapter, latter part
of 18th verse. All power-is given unto Aie IN
Heaven and in earth
II was one Of the finest efforts ever deliver
ed IN this city.
lie divided his text as follows Existence
extent. aud II might be- said. effect Of power
he contrastel the earthly with tie heavenly
and his closing remarks were couched in
beautiful language and description. After
the sermon there were five additions to the
church.
Atnight the subject was THE Prophet
Elijah at Saraphan and the text was chosen
from l. Kings. 18th chapter lsth verse:
what have 20 do with thee thou man OF
God: and thou come unto me 10 call my sin
to remembrance and TO slay my SOM"
DR. Tudor spoke Of this subject as the I'M
written memory of sin and portrayed in deep,
searching illusions 20 the sin which bore down
many household and prevent an entrance OF
divine light
His words of warning 20 those who neglect
the opportunity 10 save their souls had the
closest attention. and the pictures presented
by memory showed many instances wh're re-
morse had brought men Of reuOwn 10 regret
their lives and would give ages % repair the
errors committed
The services were LARGELY attended.
The choir being a voluntary one. surpassed
itself in the rendition of the music selected
for Easter and Mr. Galpin Is 90 he comph-
mented for the rapid progress he has made IN
teaching the members. and with tcw more
voices to lead this choir Will bee among the
best IN the city.
Bible Headings.
The series of Bible readings given by Rev.
Charie. RYDER. secretary OF the New York
Christian Alliance. at the rooms Of the Prayer
Union over IA ahangc for Woman WORK.
Fourth and Franklin streets, increase IN
interest
Yesterday his audience was held in rapt at
tention MS be uutoided the truth Of the in
dwelling Christ the power or a consecrated
hlfl flfaIi~fi I|fI iIIIll IlI'
The subject tins morning az IL o'clock Will
be Divine Healing
Grace Church sociable
The congregation of Grace church have
made arrangements % have what i- known M
church matters as q sociable or reception. 10
be held in tho lecture-room of the church on
Friday evening from to 10 o'clock % which
the clergy Of the city. with their families arc
cordially invited.
The Transnguration.
Rev DR.. IIoge preached q grand sermon
Sunday afternoon on The TRANSPORTATION. II
WAS discourse 40 the series on the mountains
OF Palestine. which this well-suown and at
tractiye divine began some weeks ago. The
church was crowded as usual.
service ~ -. Johns.
There WIS large congregation al St..
Johns Episcopal church SUNDAY morning.
Bishop Wmttle preached Am eloquent sermon,
after which he confirmed class of thirty
n,uc.
The music rendered by the choir on this 0c-
cas- on deserves much credit
Centenary Church.
The revival services at this church continue
through this week.
Some fifteen or more have thus far made a
profession Of religion. and the interest deep
ems Bible readings az =. VI. and preaching
at night. Dr. johnson is still aiding the pas
tor and preaching with great earnestness.
All are invited 10 attend.
Church of the Covenant
At the Church Of tie Covenant. on upper
Grace street last night revival services We're
inaugurated by Rev. i. Calvin Stewart, the
pastor Rev Dr. Il. j. Kerr preached, and
tonight Rev. Dr. y. S. ruruhull VIII ofiicate.
Services will continue throughout the week.