The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1894-12-08

the flesh sometimes cries out, 'Is there
no rest for us weary" Yea even the
spirit exclaims would that there was
not meeting to attend, and not a pa
per to prepare, and that without feeling
Of guilt and duty neglected, l could
spend few evenings at home
TECUMsEH.
The week of November II was a nota-
BILE week in this little town. There was
gathering of Universalist ministers
and friends and the ordination of Elmer
c. Andrus. On Monday evening, Rev.
Walter A. Taylor of the Unitarian
church at jackson preached. On Tues
day afternoon the council meet for the
examination of Mr.. Andrus. The meet
ing was very spirited and interesting
one and reflected credit on the candidate.
In the evening Rev. H. l.. Thornton of
Lapeer preached helpful sermon on
"What is the mission of the Universalist
church, Rev. Charles Legal of Lansing
was to have followed with an address on
"Loyalty to the Church"-but in his alb
ssnce Rev. w. L. Gibbs spoke to the
same point.
On Wednesday afternoon sermon
was preached by Rev. Lee S. McColles-
ter, of Detroit, upon 1.-THE Unfolding CT
Christianity" The evening and ordain-
ing services we're very interesting and
impressive. The little church was filed
to its utmost, and representatives were
present from all churches in the town.
The parts were carried out according to
a neat program. Rev. Mr.. Thornton
read the Scriptures and conducted the
responsive service. PRAYER was made by
Rev. J. Merrifield, of Manchester, and
then came the sermon by Rev. Charles
Fluhrer, D. D., of Grand Rapids. DR..
Fluhrer spoke OF the Office of Christi
anity and the privileges of the Christian
minister 1t was excellent in all ways.
aud was peculiarly impressive. as Mr..
Andrus was led into the ministry
through DIR. Fluhrer's influence. The
ordaining prayer was also made by DR..
Fluhrer, Bros. Gibbs and Mortified
joining in the impressive service of the
laying on of hands. The right hand of
fellowship was. by appointment of the
Committee of F. o. g. D. of the State.
extended by Mr.. McCollester. The
charge TO the candidate was given by
Rev. Mr.. Gibbs, and in absence Of Rev.
G.. A. Sahlin, of Benton Harbor, Mr..
Collester gave the charge to the people.
This ended the services, which were in
terspersed with music, and all separated
feeling that the session had been most
profitable one to all concerned
Mr.. Andrus has been at Tecumseh
about six months. and has effected sew
eral profitable changes. The church has
been decorated inside, and a reading
room corner has been established in ore
part of the church. Both people and
pastor are courageous for extended
work, and we trust the hopes Of all will
be fulfilled.
BAY CITY.
Word comes to us of the interesting
services going on in this church Rev.
c. E. Tucker. the pastor. has been
preaching to large audiences on help
full themes. Upon a recent Sunday the
morning sermon was devoted to the
statement and illustrations of the True
Motives to Christian Life" with an APP
peal to men and women to serve God,
not for the purpose of winning heaven,
or stunning hell. but from pure love to
him, and for the truth and right. In
the evening lecture was given on THE
Testimony of Science to the Truth of
Universalism," from the text "Come
and see the Works of God, for God Is
Love- The lecture was characterized
by a hopeful spirit and set forth in
strong terms the faith OF Universalism
as sustained by the revelations Of sci
ence. LEE.
DETROIT. November %.