The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-04-16
WITH THE METHODISTS.
EASTER SERVICES WE'RE TIE RULE
and FLOWERS MUCH USED.
Interesting Services ut the various
Churches In the G tY-Meeiing OF the
Methodist su ndsy School Union.

Now is Christ risen from the dead
were tho words used 10y nunper va
preachers yesterday as text anu Tue
sermons generally throughout the MCt'-
odist churches were specially aoapleu "
the celebration CT Easter.
Rev. Or. j. T. Whitley selected inc
above as his text at Broad-Street sun
day morning, and LOOKING out upon n,s
congregation over a bank Of beautifully
arranged Easter lilies and palms, ne
preached a stirring sermon on the GIT
10 the world of a risen Lord. The special
Easter programme OF music was well
rendered.
At Centenary. the announcement that
The splendid qCartette choir WOULD rehucI
an unusually attractive prosriniihc OF
Easter music Y as sufficient 10 III even the
galleries Of the church. and the sinslHS
was superb.
In their first selection. Christ the Lord
is Risen To-day Henry WILSON, the
auartette showed the effect of fine train
ing In their prompt attach and smooth
execution OF the difficult passages, and
In their delicate phrasing the tones came
as If from one throat, so beautifully were
they modulated. Miss Robinson's lovely
soprano seemed 10 be surcharged with
the spirit OF the festal day and her
clear enunciation brought out strongly
OF mankind
In their second number, however the
quartette did their best work. and II is
safe TO say that this was the best piece
OF singing that this quartette has ever
done, giving as IL does, beautiful con
trast from the sad. solemn description
of the buried Lord to the "hallelujah"
strain that welcome the Risen Redeemer.
the quartette entered fully into the
sublime spirit of the work and gave TO
the Joyous news fervor and zeal that
inspired anew the hearts of all who
heard them.
Mrs. Knowles, in rendering the "Resur-
rectlon." by Harry Rowe Shelby, showed
her thorough knowledge of the composer s
rnear6nd end intent in this beautiful
melody.
The inclement weather prevented many
from being present al the evening service.
but those who were brave enough to face
the clements were fully repaid by the
beautiful music TO which they listened.
The evening programme though less bril-
liant than the morling, still showed
careful preparation, and was delivered
with artistic finish and excellence.
The closing quart cite was selected from
| Sir Arthur SIllivan's Oratoria. The Light
of the World" its smooth, quiet passages
being peculiarly adapted to display the
perfect blending Of the four voices and
their delicate phrasing 10 great advan-
tage.
The church and pulpit were profusely
and beautifully decorated with Easter
/ lilies and palms. giving an exceedingly
chaste and pretty effect.
An Easter Offering was taken up in be-
half OF the ladies' missionary society
/ and a liberal respOnse made.
DR.. Sleid preached upon the proofs OF
the resurrection. and used the illustration
| of Thomas tnbelief to show that while
persons are sometimes honestly unbe-
| Ucving they are none the less mistaken.
! 1t was a strong presentation OF the proofs
] OF fundamental religion.
| The church and pulpit at Park Place
/ church Sunday was "A bower Of Easter
/ lilies. and a large congregation filed the
edifice Rev. Dr.. W. j. Young the pas
! tor, preached an eloquent sermon from
/ the 2.th verse OF the lltn chapter Of st.
| John: "He that liveth and believeth IN
Ne sh5ll never de"
| A revival meeting viii begin at Denny
| Street church tomorrow night. In which
! the uastor Rev w. 4. Laughan. VIII
be assisted by Rev. W. W. Southall
| The protracted services at Paramount
Avenue church will continue this week.
! Rev r. W. Webb. Of Portsmouth, very
successful revivalst, will assist the pas
tor. Rev. A. {. Bergman.
Revival services will be held at the
Union Station Church Mission every even
ing this week.