Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-21
THIS THE LAST DAY.
The Holy Spirit Convention Will Close
With Giving Of Experiences
,co,L CLERGY NOT TAKING PART.
REV. DIR. Gwii,m Comments On This
fact. Hut IL Glad lie Came-Mr.
Dcan Wakes Two Earnest Speeches.
othcr Features.
othcr Feature

TIE services Of the Holy Spirit Conven-
ton held in the Theatre yesterday were
conducted by Rev. Il. r. Mug mt. Of Rich
nond. The three sessions were uniformly
well attended. MI c. n. CATER. OF the
luNon-Strect mission. was the FIRST
srcaker Of the day. Ills subject was Lay
Work and the Work OF Minister'S" with
special reference 10 the operation Of the
vell-known mission over which he pre-
sizes; It's scope. and It's achievement du-
ring the last thirty-eight years. In con-
Iecdon with his experiences Mr.. Gutter
Cccuccd many. interesting facis ana fea-
lures. and gave many valuable HINTS 10
the Church-wogkcrS with regard 10 the
succ ssful conduct Of such institutions.
p2c speaker dweit at some length on the
WORKINGS OF the Holy Spirit, aud gave
ga interesting review % the history Of
several noted REVEALS. he quoted the
.c.umony OF several prominent men
vAo were converted during these REVEALS
CD show that the periods OF revivals are
followed by abiding results. Referring
tr the work oil The F'ultOn-Street mis-
SON hc stated that more than 1880 let
t,rs requesting the prayers OF that con-
gs cauou had been received this year.
lu conclusion. The speaker alluded In scath-
irr terms 81 the action OF the faculties
a. certain colleges in proposing 20 In
Ntsteate The physiology of conversion.
LOCAL MINISTER'S NOT PRESENT.
Dr Gwlym followed Mi. Cutter. and
furnished tne sensation Of the convention
D. abiding in trenChgnt terms to the ac-
uol ~ tile majority OF the local clergy
Oh rcirainlng from cOUntenancing tie
lie
l.-,s his pleasure al having been priv
l.-e- O. he present bat said had he
known 10 WAS not 10 be backed by the
local ministry he should certainly have
RETAINED from being pres mt tie SAID,
however. he could not forbedr saying u
word IA favor OF the Richmond pastors.
There was 50 much ianatcism abroad
t.at they deserved nothing but praise for
t.t.r caution and conservatism; they were
lu.te right. he said. 20 want 10 inVesti-
r.t every new ana fantastic movement
lraf comes along. There have been. h
continued, many vagaries at revival meet
..r4s. bringing disgrace on Gospel truth.
i.t he thanked GOD the me tings OF this
convention had been free from all OBJ
.eeuonlble feature The object ne wished
j3 impress was 20 reinforce the local min
i,,Ty aud let every one be careful not 10
mote his tongue against the Lord
aa1lt-i
pr Gwilym went on 10 speak of the
f.u of Amaiek in trying TO hinder the
march of Gods people, and OF the punish
Ment sent hy God We nave a right TO be
t.l-erNauve, ne said. but guard your
virtues. guard against carrying virtues too
.ar ard thereby hinderne. which is a
tce Moral causes he said, were at the
D. .tlm OF All defeat. Apparent success
glt be failure, and. COujTariwise ap-
lareli failure nigh. be keen success.
Iu conclusion. Dr Gwilym said h, would
a-k f1Is1 special blessing on the promul-
f-tors and supporters Of this convention,
f.r lt was the first time ne had ever
u... present al "a convention where there
Al been no clatter OF the collection
pale. Other points on which the reverend
ltfrau touched were ths right use OF
'-.e-mony, the banner OF faith" ana
t.. 4esirability OF a quiet hour for the
C--sy.
Nh DEAN on THE BIBLE.
The afternoon address was delivered by
Sir. Dean. WEO spoke Tor more than two
l.-i- The subject OF his address was
tte Lhie. and he gave mastery eN-
position OF numerous passag : He took
DIS ,eAt from the meeting OF 81. Peter
-r4 iaiip the eunuch, using as his text
o.. question OF 81. Peter, "Understandest
ttoI what thou readesi?" and IT, an
trtr ~ Philip, How can !, unless some
I.a. guide me-" The meaning Of sanctl-
.-4u3r was the FIRST point touched upon.
Ilc simplest meaning orthe word sancu-
Lc4tlou. A.r. Dean sxid. was set apart"
ana Then went On to show the effects Of
.ncthcatious-fon the Christian. and the
leslrc = lncuicates or performing the
or God. MI. Dean then spoke on the
Inns OF David, which, he said. were
not written out OK that Kings own ex-
Irriences. bat ia the spirit oi prophecy.
I@ dwelt on the threefold shepherd life OF
C-giAt, as set fortl IN Psalms Xxx, xiii,
and Xxiy.. which showed him as the Good,
tar Great, ana the chef Shepherd, re-
speCuyeiy. Continuing. he spoke of the
mission Of Christ. which was 10 do His
FATHERS VIII, adding that Jesus never
spoke "a word that Ills Father did not
give Him o. speak. or did anything that
Jas Father did not bid Him 10 DO, and
ttn jar. Dean applied this lesson 10 the
Christian worker OF to-day
s-ncthcauon. be said. was twofold
s.tl--ut, AVID objective. Faith must have
au object and that object person, and
trr evidence Ol faith WOULD be made
manifest ia desire 10 10 the Will OF
tat person. subj ctiye sanctincaton is
evidenced by tue power given by the
Spirit 20 obey.
Seeking Of the two divisions Of the Bible.
Ar Dean said that The old Testament
Testament VS. the commentary OF the
Dolly Ghost oU the Scriptures. The Old. he
t-.4, 4tait with man Ia AIS carnal nature.
aAl tl- dealings OF the LORD with him.
tD4 itc New I-slam mt gave the heavenly
man. and tne L0fds dealings with Him
In the course Of the lecture MIR. Dean
introduced many personal experiences,
aal experiences Of people with whom ne
-tI come in contact The discourse Great
tl "a profound impression. and was said
D. many 20 have been the most remark
~o.e address they had ever listened 10.
PROMISE OF THE FATHER.
Rev. Mr.. Dean spoke again al night. his
ttAt being from Acts l.. 4. being as
.emnled together with them. lie COM
handed them 10 wait for the promise of
tne Father. which, said lie. ye nave heard
D BE-" lie referred 10 the close rela-
l.asnip Of Jesus and the Holy Spirit
and 10 the command and prOmis. con
id.DeI iu the above text and showed why
OIL. gft Of the Holy Spirit IN the Day
~ lt.tecOst was designated the promise
~ te Father. lie showed the difference
20. ,1e administration Of the Holy Spirit.
.-c4ug from the Father ana the Son.
ana slso because Of the large place which
th's pr9nise holds In the Old Testam mt,
telertrg 20 the different passages which
b,Fe upon this subject; also. the fulnlmsn mt
Kingdom o. the Holy Spirit. Moreover, he
showed that the fulnlment or gift of the
tio.y spirit Of promise marked the dis
Junction between the Old Testament
s..nl and those Of the New Testam- Mt
-Ir Dean concluded by giving his own ex-
gtIehcl, Of the workings OF the Spirit
THIS THE LAST DAY.
To-day viii DE- the last day OF the con-
F-ntol. The kev. MIR Payne will speak
en- me morning session, after which there
VII Doe given an opportunity tor those
WHO Wsh 10 do so 10 testify" as to the
DEMENT'S they have received during the
services.
EVANGELIST G.. y. Strouse. OF Salem.
VII conduct the afternoon meeting. and
&C. closing address viii be delivered by
i.eF Dr. Gwilym. There will be a fur
'.rr testimony meeting after the closing
session.
iNTO 4 FLOATING BRIDGE.