Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-19
PIONEERS OF METHopIsM.
Dr. steers Discourse on This Subject
Revival Services Last Night.

DR.. Samuel s. Steel, of Nashville, Tenn.
held large congregation at Broad-Street
church spell-bound for more than an hour Ia.
night with discourse splendid and gorgeous IN
diction logical and original and delivered VIII y,
great power on the "Pioneers Of Methodism IN
the United States" He claimed that the pio-
neers had done work that was marvenous'
Without learning, without money or tnnuencej
they had laid the foundation deep and strong On
religious belief throughout this broad land Ihey
had greatly broadened the theology on tno
country. When they came here CalVihls .I
reigned supreme. Though unlearned thens
selves they had planned and built oolege5 sn1
universities all over the land, and eetablisneu
the fret female college In the whole world.
DIR. Tudor expressed his appreciation IN i9uu
amons, and the large congregation OF me'n Sonns
rose In body and extended their hearty thanks
90 DIR. Steel They all seemed prouder than e'ei
Of their Churchs grand history. ,.A
DR.. Steel was pastor at Broad-Street churcn
about twelve years ago for three or four years
and was greatly beloved. He is a hard STUDENT
and his GRAFTON last night showed not only learn-
ing, but a wealth OF diction rarely surpasseu'
Some OF hls sentences were melinuous anu re
minded one of Munseys exquisite grace ana
finish. He will preach at Broad-Street church
tonight.
srssIosARY-MEBTISG AT ST. MARKS LAST NIGHT
The Missionary Society Of st. Marks church
held it's monthly meeting last night, ana aiter
short time spent In routine business an ADDRESS
was made by the Rev. Sewen =. Hepburn, OF
Hanover county. II was perhaps the most
effective talk OF the kind that has ever been
heard IN the city. His subject was happily ar
ranged 80 as 20 give n clear and touching account
Of the nature, the disoouragements, the pleasures
the needs and the prospects OF missionary work
I'm the Diocese OF Virginia While some paesages
Of his fine address went 10 the hearts on ule
large congregation and awakened their synlpa-
thies other parts we're brightly lighted by flashes
Of delightful Christian humor. He Ia plainly
man OF great earnestness and heartfelt deVo-
tion-s large fund Of elastic spirit and pient-
ful supply OF common sense. Inc Services VIZ 70
long, but many Of the congregation remained 10
talk with the interesting preacher ana seemeu
10th 10 let him go. In fact, they we're just cap
tured.
Mr. MASON AT n. johns.
Rev. John X. Mason, associate rector OF 81
James, delivered last night at ST. Johns church
the fifth Of the series OF sermons addressed
especially TO young people. His text was taken
from the 9TH chapter Of 81. John-part OF the
80 verse: Waiting for the moving OF the
water" The sermon was earnestly and impress
slvely delivered, and Judging by the marked atteI
ton Of all who were present Mr. Mason VIII
always be warmly welcomed 70 this pulpit.
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.
The series Of revival meetings in progress In
this church reached Its highest pitch OF interest
last night. The number applying Tor chnrc church
we're many others interested on the subject OF
religion. Rev. J. X. Harrison preached on
"Blind Bartimaeus" as an Illustration oil the
method by which an hNakeneQ COllto "
Christ. The exposition was lucid, the arguments
convincing, and the appeal 10 the conscience and
the will altogether Irresistible The pastor Of
the church spoke Of Mr.. Harrison's effort as the
most effective he had ever heard him make.
PRESBYTERIAN SERVICES.
Rev. J. p. Cannon, pastor Of the Third Pres
byteriah church, preached in the first church
last night al & O'Clock from John lii, 8: 1.-The
wind bloweth where IL lisieth, and thou nearest
the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence It
cOmeth nor whittier II goeth; 70 Is every one
that Is born oS the Spirit"
The necessity Of the new birth was clearly and
tenderly set forth, and With impaSsioned earnest
ness he warned the tmpenitent OF the fearful
danger Of driving away the Holy Spirit. The great
congregation listened with hushed attention ana
the sermon evidently produced profound I'M
preston. largely-attended inquiry-meeting In
the lecturs-room followed the regular service.
Meetings to-day at IL O'Clock and at p. NJ. In
the First church.
AT LEIGH-sTREET.
The meetings at the Leigh-Street Baptist
church are growing In Interest. Dr. w. IL. Felix
Is preaching not only with acceptance but with
real power and 10 the great delight OF tho peo-
pie. He breaches tonight and tomorrow night.
Efforts are being made to keep him over Sunday,
but as yet he Is undecided.
DIR. Felix AT THE TABERNACLE.
The meeting az the Grace-Street Baptist tn
bernacle last night was the best Of the series.
The congregation was large, and deep interest
was manifested. The service had special refer
ence 10 the unconverted members Of the fami-
lies Of the congregation. DR.. Felix preached a
sermon OF great power, and fifteen persons came
forward when the invitation was given. There
were two additions 70 the church.
Tonight the service will have special refer
ence to young men, though the pnblic will be
welcome. The Richmond College students have
been invited 70 be present.