The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-01-12
FOR HOME MISSIONS
Week Of Prayer Subject Yester-
day,
HELP NEEDED FOR THE POOR
Addresses Delivered by Rev. Mr..
Merritt, of the Seamans
Bethel, and Rev. Mr.. Hall.
Charity Begins at Home.
Home Missions.
HELP NEEDED FOR THE POOR

The subject for the week of
prayer service held yesterday after
noon at St. Paurs Church, was
'Home Mission" The leader wes
Rev. j. G. Martin, and after the
preliminary service of prayer and
praise, he introduced as the first
speaker Rev. j. b. Merritt, who
said; "Whenevsr the church of God
loses the spirit of home missions she
loses one of the greatest privileges.
THE most prosperous churches
TO day were once but struggling
mlssions-they trace their existence
to such source aud should be earn.
est III helping others. 1t is almost
an anomaly to think that church
people have to be reminded that the
poor and lowly. the sick and indi-
gent, need the Gospel, which they
can only obtain by the individual
effort OF each of us. There are
people who
NEVER DARKEN A CHURCH DOOR,
"heathens III our very midst.
Among them the work of salvation
must proceed. There are mission.
aries of sin, constantly at work, wee
IN every form stalks abroad and
such Influences we must countcract.
IA bishop once discussing the
subject of foreign missions was ask
ed If the heather would be saved if
they had not the Gospel?
He replied. that is not the ques.
ZION, the question is can we be saw
ed II We do not do all in our power
to save their souls?'
Long ago used to be too modest
TO broach the subject of religion in
places thought out of place. But
l have learned differently. and ]
tell you that You'll very seldom, if
ever, be rebufIed. Many d poor
soul will not only henr you, but Will
bless you for your interest.
81 LABOR AMONG SIN
"and l beseech you to pray M ost
earnestly for seamen in our midst.
My friends. work for those in dark
ness. Work increasingly and your
reward will be sure"
Or. Wharton then offered an
earnest prayer for ell beuighted
souls, and that America might be
gwen to Christ. After q hymn Rev.
y. j. Hall was introduced and said:
There are certain great evils among
as which to-day threaten Christian.
31ty, and even the republic. They
nave been oaused by lack OF
Christianity and find expression j n
various forms of unrest and disor-
DER. l would not my friends.
KEEP BACK ONE IoTA
'of what is being done for the
heather, but | cannot close nv ears
10 the cries Of hunger, pain and
heart agony, which we eau hear oil
around us. The mission OF Jesus
was 10 extend far beyond the boun-
Gasies OF his own land, and vet WAS
ne ever ueai to suffering around
MIN! NO, my friends, wherever He
round pain or bereavement there
the healing hand of His mercy was
laio and there His holy pity was
aroused,
ION, let lis oil emulate Him.
=" henever We find suffering to re.
lieVe' my friends, let us do il as best
we can aud pray God to help US.
THERE Is NO REMEDY,
"lhere Is no remedy for the
ABUSES and unrest occasioned by
ihsm as au application of the doc.
tflue aud practice OF the New Testa.
ment.
Therefore pray Gods blessings
hpoh nome missions, which repre-
sent tue creates nope Of the Chris.
nan OF helping that neigtbor whom
ne is commanded to love"
after prayer by Rev. Mr.. Rut.
ledge The beautiful hymn. "Abide
, W TN ME. was sung, and Rev. Mr.
Lacy pronounced the benediciion.
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