The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-15
wuzr THE RELIGIOUS World DID
ON THE sABB1TH.
Sacred Services Held I'm Churches or Va
rious Denominations-Y. NJ. 4. a. ana
Sunday school Work.

day morning and reported Interesting
services on the Sabbath at his church.
DR.. uoge preached three times last
Sabbath, his third service being at the
Second BAPTIST church at night.
In the evening he had a large congre-
CATION. a large number Of young men be-
inG present at that service. His theme
was How 70 Make Life Worth Living.
His theme was based on the text, /. Peter
H.. q: Leaving us an example that we
should follow in his steps" Or. Hoge
remarked that the man who drinks
most deeply OF the spirit Of Christ and
who follows him with loving fidelity,
illustrates i'm his own life whatever IS
initable i'm the character of his divine
Lord. and so solves the problem"
Rev DR.. Fair preached an excellent
sermon at night 10 a large and attentive
congregation on the theme, Neither be
Partakers Of other Mems Sins"
Rev r. p. Kerr, ID. D.. has large and
growing congregations At the morning
service his sermon was one OF peculiar
power and tenderness. His theme was,
Last Pleadngs OF Love-" based on the
scenes and incidents connected with the
betrayal of Christ in the Garden of Geth-
semane. He spoke of the persistence
% Christ's love. In vivid and tender
words he described the final plea "of
love" His last thought was the re
lection Of Chrst's love" In conclusion
n stated the question; Whether Christ
would have pardoned Judas II he had
repented, even at that last moment and
answered: Yes. Christ would have par
doned him"
At the Third Presbyterian church ex-
ceiient congregations were present at both
services. Rev. Mr.. Cannon preached In
the morning on the text: Though He
say me, yet will l trust in Him"
At Old Market. Rev. l.. y. Turnbull
preached TO a good congregation on The
Christian race"
At the minister's conference yesterday
morning Rev. Dr. J. i. Smith, lately
associated on the Central Presbyterian,
was elected a member Of the Association.
REPORTS were heard relating to the col
ored work in Tie city a contract has
been let for the building OF church. to
be completed by the 1st of January next,
TO cost about $1,000; a lot has been Sc
cured at ar additional cost Of $1,000
Right Rev. Assistant Bishop ii. Melville
Jackson. Of Alabama, preached at Grace
Episcopal church Sunday morning. His
text was from the parable Of the wise and
foolish virgins, and he made a powerful
appeal TO the large congregation TO tread
only in paths of righteousness and truth.
The Southern Christian Advocate says:
The return OF Dr. Coke Smith to the
pastorate in South Carolina Will not be
news to our readers. for 1t was under
stood that from the beginning that we
had only loaned him TO Virginia. II will
be gratifying however. to his host OF
friends in this State 10 know that the
Virginians have not been able TO prevail
on him TO change his purpose In this re-
gard DR.. Smith will be warmly well
coined home by his brethren In the min
istry and by the church at large through
out the State.
DR.. Coke Smith is at present pastor OF
Granby-street church. Norfolk Va, and
his removal will cause changes in other
pulpits. DR.. Tudor Of Broad-street
church was pastor Of this church two
wears ago, but will, no doubt, be re-
turned to his present pastorate as ms
CONGREGATION and the people OF this city
would regret his removal.
Rev DR.. Sledd preached memorial
sermon at Centenary church SUNDAY Oh
remarkable interest and clearness. me
onI,, reference made to the dead OF an
individual character was list OF those
connected with the church who had dled
within the last twelve months.
His text. from Hebrew vi. II, THAT ye
be not slothful, but followers OF them VINO
through faith and patience inherit the
PROMISES" was treated in the most losl-
ca1 manner. and the discourse proved
highly interesting and was OF the most
appropriate character. HIS references 10
those who had gone before were deeply
movine and affected TO tears many OF
the congregation. $500.
Dr Sledd stated that since his former
nastorate at that church l30 on its roll
had died. and that, according TO the
record ten or twelve would 50 during
the coming Conference year.
Dr Tndor preached a most eloquent SER
mon ON Sunday morning to large au-
dience from Matthew vi, y: Thy VIII
be done on earth as it is done in heaven.
The chief end of man is TO glorlfy Goa
and enjoy Him forever. Mans way Is
net the opposite. This distinguishes
earth from heaven. heaven Is assoclateu
with Gods happiness. and the real prayer
If man is that the will of God may be
| done on earth.
The audience who went to Park Place
church Sunday night to hear the farewell
sermon Of DR.. Wiley Bledsoe was larger
tban the church could hold. The parting
words we're very tender, and the occa-
sion one 10 be remembered. The Ladies
| Guild IS a parting remembrance pre-
scented DR.. Bledsoe with splendid China
dinner set.
Most Of the Baptist ministers were In
attendance upon the General Association
| in Danville Sunday, and some Of the
! nulnits were vacant. Rev. }. II. Hiden
preached at the Second church in the
morning. and Rev. DR.. Hoge filled the
pulpit at night.
/ The regular monthly meeting OF the
Methodist Sunday-SchoOl Society OF Rich
mond was held at UniOn-Station church
! Sunday evening at $3.50 o'clock.
President Robt. +. Richardson was in the
| chair and A j. Gary secretary. Prayer
bv Joseph h. Folkes. Of Broad-street
! church The church was crowded TO its
utmost capacity.
The duets by Misses Minnie Folks and
! Ellen Taylor and Emmie Gary and Bessie
! HaNnes. with chorus by the infant class
| and congregation, were very much en-
! joyed.
Rev. r. n. Sledd, d. D., pastor Of Cen
tenary church. delivered one Of his most
practical and eloquent addresses on the
subject. 1.-THE Mission Of the Sunday
School and How TO Accomplish IT," which
was of special interest and encourage
ment TO all Sunday-school workers.
The next meeting will be held at Broad
| street church the second Sunday in De-
cember. and the board OF directors will
meet at the same place the fourth Sun
| day in this month.
The Baptist Sunday-School Association
OF Richmond held its monthly meeting
Sunday afternoon with the Leigh-street
| church. The congregation was large, the
church being filed. The meeting was