The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-01
MOSESDRURY H0GE, DID,.
THE FoRTr-EfGHTH ANNIVERSARY
or HIS Passionate.
A Church which Has Had But One Pastor,
and - Pastor who Has Had But One
ChurCh-The Celebration.

by,erian church. which he has served so
Ions. Truly their name is legion. Al
though very dsagreeable and threaten
ing night, the lecture-room was filled AZ
an early hour, not only with the friends
Of his congregation, but with representa-
tivos from nearly every denomination sud
church in the city. The reception was Of
The most cordial and friendly character
friends in hundreds going and coming
during the two hours. from 10 10 o,cl,ot,
ana ohering their congratulations TO the
distinguished preacher, who is known ard
respected by the entire city.
The anair was Of the most infor,,,,
character. and except for the very large
number IN attendance had nothing 70
marx II as rare occasion except indead
70 vas the central figure, the distine,,tshos
lreacher whose towering form was ais
unSolshabie wherever ne moved from
group 10 group. receiving hearty congrat,,-
I'uohS ana returning them with pleasant
words on every hand
The occasion partook ratbor q,
tion than simple reception and 49,
% splendid tribute TO the popuIarI,, -
nm IN whose honor il was given
Not only the people Of other churches
ana denominations were present but q
number or ministers called during tho
evening 10 add their tributes ~ &C.,.
10 me consideration in which he "a beId
in this city. "0 70 menu
me lecture-room was nicely arranged
WIN taWes OF light refreshments snd
,'-l'eN WIN pretty shaded lamps. and the
Auies or the church and a recention corr
rhttee Of gentlemen were untirins, a. ~.
efforts 10 make everyone feel ., 80
~ reception WAS a peculiarly plsasan+
AFFAIR ana a pronounced success Of
course the chief subject of convorso,to,,
""S 1T. hoge himself and HIS long and
su''essful pastorate. anu
among other things. the largely attond
tI service OF last Sunday morninc n,a,.
l".'red 10 and attention called 10 Tho
''1' ,haI though the large building wac
Wied TO the gall cries. nor
more IMAM one hundred persons were
i'n-communicants.
ne occasion also recalled 10 the mimi
- many mat grand occasion vat So
p. une minds OF many. when his fort
nun anniversary was celebrated az Tho
'cademy Of Music with elaborate ov
'f'iSeS. IN which ,he Governor and tbo
''st distinguished citizens and clerev
oi the state took part
Since that day his career bas hoou 49,.
more iully rounded. and the esteem and
owe in which ne was held has beo,
-'rpened and strengthened. He has now
.ern me pastor Of the Second church
lilN-elsht years. a period of time longer
man the average life of man.
re is the only pastor the Second church
mas ever had. and he has never held an
.'ner charge. having resisted many
altering offers from numerous otbar
places. but preferred TO remain where
a recent theological student he es
'ahlshed the present influential conpre-
-ition.
Altnough never having held any other
'Aaree. his influence has widened with
iAe years. until he is known as A pulpit
.'a'oT ON two Continents. and holds a
nah place in the national councils ~
DIS denomination.
When Dr. Hoge first came to Richmond
ne went 10 work without a church build
iH- ana only the nucleus Of a congre-
-auon. which, under his active and ear
nest ministry rapidly grew in size until
'le present influential and strong body
Has gathered together.
ne present church was erected in
l>fN' and enlarged in 1873 It has been
The mother Of several branch churches.
and is to-day one Of the largest congre-
cations in the city.
br. Hoge's life has been actively spent.
and much pleasure was expressed bv his
many friends last evening al the vigor
OF lis body and the force Of his MUD
after so many years Of arduous labor
During all these Years he has preached
two sermons every Sunday from his own
pulpit and found .ime for much mission
ava pastoral work. He has always been
"a hard and late worker, accessible 10 All
" no needed his services at all times. ana
Yer ready with words Of cheer and com
4lrt.
Wherever he goes he IS I'm demand.
aud few ID 10
uons AS habituaIIy attend wherever he is
announced 10 preach. Among he calls to
So hich he has ever turned a deaf ear
WAS the presidency of Hampden- Sidney
college. pastOrates at New York. Brook
lFn, Philadelphia. Nashville New Orleans,
Charleston. Lexington and other fields
lie volunteered as a chaplain at the
beginning of the war. and lille attend
ing 10 the duties of his own church
Preached several times a week to the
soldiers I'm and around this city.
IN 1864 he IAN the blockade from
Charleston. and obtained IN England a
arse number Of religious books for tie
Confederate soldiers He made an. ad-
dress before the British and Foreign
Bile Society in explanation # his mis-
sion so clearly and forcibly that he was |
Gwen free 1000 Bibles. 5000 Testaments !
and large number OF Gospels Of convent |
eat size for pocket use. The grant was
worth 10000.
The incidents Of this remarkable trip !
were set forth by Dr. Hcge in an address /
iv invitation to the Virginia Bible So |
i-tv. f.. ST. Paui's church. on his return. /
before a great audience, and was listened [
Zoo with much interest.
Dr Hoge crossed the ocean again in /
1850 this time on a tour OF the Holy |
Lind from which he gathered a store
" Information. which enriched his al /
ready brilliant mind to the benefit Of |
those who SIT under his ministry
tie has been the important figure In
many large gatherings. one Of the
most notable Of which was the unwilling /
- the jackson statue I'm the Capitol
SQUARE in 1870. when. by the invitation /
~ the virginia Legislature. he addressed
o. throng Of people numbered by thous-
au1s. and vet stands as one Of the most
occasions in the history OF
This city.
His success as a preacher has been
continuous. and his influence for good
over this community cannot be estimated.
and he stands to-day the foremost or
virginia preachers, loved, honored and
esteemed by every man, woman and
hid in Richmond.
The reception last evening was another
aitcstation Of his popularity and the uni
vcrsal wish was expressed that he be
spared vet many years to the work that
DO has so faithfully conducted for nearly
iaH a century.
DISCUSSION OVER 4 STAR.
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