The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1892-09-19
THE PRESBYTERIAN mErHoD1srs


the largest In this city and originated
In popular Presbyterian movement
obout 0ne-fifth OF q century ago to be
unexolusive, soclable and Democratic,
said to Grace NJ. E. Church: As your
quarter million of dollars temple of
worship is closed for q ten.thousand
dollar renovation come down and wor.
ship with us and convert us.
And SO one of the largest Methodist
churches In this city. famous for over
a quarter OF century for establish
Ing mission churches on one of which
1t is said they expended e26, 900, being
full OF Grace, replied we will come
and be converted. Remarked hereto.
fore OF initiating the Presbyterlans
by emitting Shouting" the Grace
people yesterday "let down all the
bars' and walked clear over into the
Presbyterian pastures.
Until some other Methodist or Pres
byterian church does something equal
ly as great and important, this act
constitutes leadership In q most i'm
portant respect, for these two great
churches In their denominations re-
spectively In this city. In shaping
the great future OF the people OF VIII
minRton this Ia one OF the most i'm
portant local events that has ever &C.
CURED. The spirit, language and
style OF their harmonious blending
were unique.
The spiritual heavens reyerbratsd
with peans OF applause and joy. The
material heavens filled with Gods
bright sunlight, gave n resplendently
beautiful day, The Holy spirit
witnessed an ovation OF rejoicing aud
congratulation to both pastors and
their greatunion congregation.
The tremulous aud ilute notes OF the
great organ prelude responded appro-
priately TO the enthusiasm, yivaclty
and pleasant expectancy which mark
ed the entrance CT every person. All
seats wore filled The great choir
marched up the aisle In double file.
Their information and rhythm were ex-
| oelient. while their voices blended
beautifully in tho voluntary
Glace's pastor. tho felicitous Rev.
DR.. John Y. Dobbins. in pure and pa
thetic voice, expressed the gratitude of
his people and self for the liberality
and distinguished kindness OF DR..
keigwin and his church, noting that
he had even been requested to conduct
/ tho worship In the Methodist way. But
as they had come together with Pres
byterians In accepting their hospital
ity In their house, he EXPIRE ssly request
Ell his audiene to follow Presbyte-
rian usage.
The only perceptlble changes this
made from the. Grace Church style
were that part of the congregation
stood up during prayer. they all sat
| during the first hymn and stood dur
Ing the second. which is Just the re
verse of the Methodist fashion. Dr.
Dobbins thanked God for the beautiful
day, the gilt OF His Son, Jesus Christ,
and the Holy Spirit. "Rlest be the tie
that binds" etc, was tho first hymn.
and 1t was sung heartily by the choir
and congregation. In the same sweet,
pure and pathetic voice DIR. Dobbins
readSthe Scriptures at Lot not your
heart be troubled etc.
DIR. keigwin administered infant
baptlsm.to which tho choirs beautiful
Introductory chant was, Jesus said
suiler little children to come unto me. :"
lie considered baptism sign that the
babe needed the washing OF regenera-
ton from sin, and that the parents
would bring up the child in the nur-
ture and admonition Of the Lord. 1t
/ was also a seal of Gods covenant that
He set upon the forehead of the child.
Its efficacy lay iu the faith of the pa
rents and the church. The choir
chEnto1: Il sprinkle thee with water.n
Dr. Dobbins acknowledged Gods
love and providence, the fundamentals
OF Ehrlsts Gospel and prayed for the
divine blessing on the pastor and
church so kind and hospltable to them.
/ Pastor keigwln said the West church
session had been unanimous in author
iziEg him to place this ediflce entirely
at the use of Grace NJ. 4. Church to
do as they pleased In it until they
could worship In their own. He gave
notice OF an interesting, free lecture
there on Tuesday evening at s O'clock
Pastor Dobbihs found no language
equal to his gratitude. II always did
love the Presbyterians md I'm sure
That alter this courtesy of DIR. Keigwin
and his people shall always love
them still more II possible. | say for
the members OF Grace Church that IL
you are ever in like need her doors are
wido open to you"
Nearer my God to Thee" was sung.
Or. DJ5bl ms gave notice that Grace's
Friday evening prayer meeting would
be held at the parsonage as lit throws
around us social atmosphere which
altogether pleases everybody" DIR.
helgwin has very kindly said to me
Don't take up any contribution. But
we are accustomed to have one and
my people are fairly aching for that
collection"
Mrs. Victor Pyle as soloist. and the
the choir sang Hunk. Hark,n etc.
The whole congregation manifest
cd marked enthusiasm id daIiQhtful
worship. Both pastors omphatically
voiced the divine love which thrilled
and overlooked Them.
This meeting Is Gods pointer for
the blending III harmonious spirit and
united work, of evanRclizing Whining
ton, of all the Methodist and Presby.
terrain churches of this city.
DIR. Dobbins' text was: 10 am with
you aiaway, even unto the end of the
world"
lie preached a gospel sermon brave /
~, lluently and with some illustrative
ilowery and exquisite word painting.
lie dwelt scientifically on the human
voice, and emphasized the voice of
God. Our heavenly Father is voiced
by Jesus who is voiced 10y the Holy
Spirit. Jesus, the son of God is
present with us because He suf-
fered for us and because He loves us
anu loves to be present with His true
people.
In conclusion he said, no you real
lie that Jesus Christ is present with
you 1sGodY presence a reality to
you? GOD e.ess you"
MIR. kelgwin,i in a concluding prayer
said in purport: Jesus has spoken to
Ills people this morning by the Holy
spirit, and he asked God g blessing
upon Grace's pastor and this Union
beautiful duett. "There is a
friend. was sung by Mrs Victor Pyle !
aha Alr. j. 4. Clymer.
could l speak the matehless
worth" was sung and Or. Dobhlns
pronounced tho benedietion on the
people, who enjoyed Presbyterian
Methodist hand shaking and went
away delighted with the success of
their union.
oh Whata Cough.
viii You heed the warming. The