Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-26

night the sermon was addressed spcclaly
10 the unconvcrtcd, and the text chosen
was Matthew XIV. 70. Dr. Noung re-
mark 40 the opening OF the sermon
that he desired his last word in this
church 10 be- an appeal 90 men 10 accept
Christ while the opportunity vas afford
ed At the close OF TIE sermon he said
that he did Rot preach falc"eA sermons
but felt. nevertheless. hit IL was emil
nently proper ina. De- should say few
words I'm taking leave OF fis charge. he
spoke Of The work ilat had been done
how he had been absent from his pulpit
hut four or Eve SahDaths sd the three
years; how 20 i"rsoas rad joined 'he
church in that ;iua ana more money
raised than ever ltioic Ia the history ol
thc church He spoke az wh1t pleasure
this work had been u him. because Of inc
sympathy and appreciation ~ people had
shown him. We thanked 'he people OF
other denominations who mad IN larsc
numbers attended upon the minslfations
OF The pulpit. and made special mention
OF the BaVtists. who on so many speciai
occasions had opened 20 him their pu.pi's.
lie thanked the press OF the CITY lot t"'.i
many cOurtesies and kind notice7 ne ~
surcd the congregation That be Wonil
hold them I'm loving remembrance. and
begged that they might often mention nm
I'm their prayers. After the service lHe
great crowd pa ssed the chancel ara gave
the pastor parting handshake'
MR.. MOORE AT ST. JAMES.
pov W Moore had expected TO
preach at 81. James church both morning
and evening Sunday, but owing 10 ms
having TO conduct funeral service al II
o.c,ock. he was absent from the morning
service Rev. C. T. Blankenship. VINO
Joined the conference here recently
preached in his stead. delivering an I'M
uressive sermon 10 the large congregation
that had assembled a..
A. NIGHT the church was packed 10 It's
doors. and hundreds Of people were turh-
/ "a away. The subject Of Mr. Moore ser
mon yyaa "lnaugufation-pay in Heaven
m. sneaker dealt with the Vcissi'u''s.
e'~r-,cs arI separations in this life. ana
cortrast.l them with thn joys and happi-
nos. Of the eternal home. The closing
rorfiDn of the discourse was beauuinl
f ti.ture of tie great inauguration ana
crawnire by an nations Of christ as i>'"b
If kings and Lord of lords.
Afr. Moore VIII rr-aeh ~ ~ JANIS
again Wednesday night and leave ioi us
r.w fGl Of labor i'm Norfolk Thursday
MIR. HOPES FIRST SERMON.
rav. Thomas G. Lumkin preached az
Cisv-cirtct Methodist Episcopal churtH
e3rlav morning. The theme % me as
c,-.ec WAS 'sThe Christian Race He
lrevs xH.. I-2. The sermon very beauu-
f,llv and iustructivaly set forth tho man
n... I'm which the race should Doe run ana
/ The various aids In its successful accom-
Al the evening service Rev u. 81 Hone
/ tho urwfv-arroiutod pastor, preached h9
introductory sermon taking for his theme
"rhr christian Ambassador ana jill.
Work" H. Corinthians w.. -'. D ne h''
If tra Christian ambassador he S"l''
was found n the fact that 'neIe va u.s.,
difference between Heaven and earth. } ne
c~.rr.l however, is entirely one-sideH.
and IS due 90 the fact that human nature
1.ls nat l.-ir, o. be suom.s s.Ve 10 Goa
,tf hrt though the chasm IS WIDE Yet
t.o crao. Of God in Christ Jesus is SUM
ci,ut Cd l.lt-c D.. The plan of Coo N'iN
~ rrr.r.lirg nam mp % himself was
seen iu the at0n'ng work Oh CnIls''
which was made etNctcicua bS lnt il.4'
Spirit The medium through "hch ro'
.r.r,+.l WAS :i- human agcncE or the
Christian ministry. which was L. be uH-
dor-t1od as embracing every 'Hi'S''' '''
christians. then. were God q Representa-
t... Their presence in the world was
nm indication that God desired peace. the
torr, "aLlbassadOr" should remind the
christian that his citizenship was I'D
+ Heaven. and that be was here 10 pef.
form the duties of a representative Oh
God. lie best represents ms soFeIeiE'
/ who faithfully performs the dults assign
ed him, correctly SHOWS 'ht NAM i''',,,.
/ customs. dress. and speech OF his country.
and speaks only the message commanoel
him This said Mr. Hone. was what No.
as an ambassador for Christ desired 10
do. His words were words OF Ire anu
mower. In thus formally accepting ms
n.,y uaetoratc he desired TO speak Only
the word Of reconciliation. lie dlu Ho'
believe i'm sensational sermons or me
thods. but in the power ana eihclrhcl "'
the "oll. old story IN concineilt MI
Hone smoke very teuderly OF the relations
d.. had iust severed. ana Of those he was
NOW assuming asking for the co-olt' '-
lion and prayers of his people. Al inc
conclusion Of the service the altar was
thronced by the members Of the chuIen
Who gave their new pastor q hearty WEI
At UNION-STATION.
Roy DIR. George G. Nanderslice the pas
for rr.ached "a powerful sermon az mon
station church sunday 10 an eNctl u'i4'''l
large congregation on Ihe huly o
Members OF the CHURCH Previous 10 INC
sermon the doors of the OhuIeh W.
onened. and two candidates were receive !
A., tho close Of the service all of the ON
cars If this church were invited af"uN1
Tho chaucel and welcomed by the pastor
and local preacher. Rev. Mr.. Mott, ah'
introduced 10 the congregation as tH''
officers for the ensuing conference yen
Revival meetings Will continue AN th''
week. commencing 40 1@1 J. NJ. lnuIs'as
al II o'clock "a special sermon VIII ~ ~,
lN,rcd to the Junior Order lniiel ann
can Mechanics. who are expected 10 al
tend in a body.
DR. SIEDD'S LAST SERMON.
It had been the intention OF Rev pr
SIedd. who has jusJ been 'f8"sl,.l
from Centenary church 10 VI tii-''''
ehurcb Danviile, to leave for his new
- saturday. but at the solicitation
Of many of his friends ne remained oN'
-,,jsv Rev. Edward J.. Pcll wa eX
rncf.d 10 have conducted the mornihi
service but he preached at broai-Sf.e
cbnrch instead. and Or. Sledd nlied hi
old pulpit both morning and e'eH!hS'
me evening sermon was on the secoh.
coming az Christ, and the church wa
literally packed TO the doors. Inc ser
NON was forcible and eloquent ana
The close Dr. Sledd spoke few woius
farewell to his congregation
Among the Episcopaiinns.
The services at Monumental churc
c,,ndav were attended by fine congra
cations. In the morning there were !"
baptisms. adults, and the sermon was
short and practical discourse by the re-. g,
tor rev. r. :. Sickney. upon HOW
Give" The remarks were especially az
piled to the needs Of that historic Oh
church. Mr.. Stickney urged his nearer
no, TO give charity in an imprudeh' o
aimless way. but disburse what the
could spare, according TO their condition
in life. with all the discretion an
wisdom they could command lie ma
a strong appeal for his church. ahu ~
words fen upon his cohSresaOo" wa
great force