Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-10-22


self. He came 10 speak TO those who
were not satisfied with their religious
conditions, as perplexities would arise
and almost cause them 10 lose their
faith. During the coming week he would
fry and cover the whole field OF the es-
scnce Of Christian truth. Never was
there time when there was so much
being said and written about religion,
and religious subjects. Scientific and
historical books, works Of fiction. essays,
and every literary labor bore the burden
of religious inquiry. Some OF these
works were hostile and some friendly to
religion: none OF them were Indifferent
To II. Many Of them were clever, bright,
and original, and many were written
I'm the name OF humanity and love. He
had nothing new or sensational TO
tell the people; no new theology. lie
did not intend going out of the Apostle
Creed during his course of sermons.
At this juncture Mr.. Barrett became
suddenly sick, but. after few minutes
rest. again attempted to continue; but
had to give up the second time.
SPECIAL TO YOUNG MEN.
At the Sunday afternoon service Rev.
Mr.. Barrett. notwithstanding the fact
that he was. still feeble and could not
stand. took n seat in the rostrum. and
OF the ST. Andrews brotherhood He
took his text from St. Matthew vii, "a:
Therefore, whosoever heareth these
sayings of Mine and doeth them, | will
hken him unto a wise man, which built
his house upon rock" Mr.. Barrett
handled this subject remarkably well for
a sick man. During the discourse Dean
Barrett paid a very nice tribute to the
late General Robert T.. Lee. as well as
10 other men of fame. He also Illus
trated what a man is and what he should
be.
Speaklng OF n mans friend, ne said:
"The man who tells you your faults to
YOUR face Is indeed friend. and you
should appreciate it; your mortal enemy
is your best friend, because he keeps you
on your guard"
Mondays Services.
Yesterday morning Mr.. Barrett again
had TO take a seat in the rostrum. being
unable to stand in the pulpit; but he
made a most interesting talk TO a large
and appreciatiVe audience. lie spoNr
| on Reality in Religion" and THE
PARALLELS Of the Laborers OF the Vineyard"
THE SERVICE LAST NIGHT.
\ large congregation attended the mis-
sion services last night. Mr.. Barrett
preached on God: the Soul of the Unit
verse" taking his text from the 18th
chapter 2Sth verse Of Acts: For in Hin
we live and move and have our living"
beginning. Mr.. Barrett stated that II
was his purpose TO help his hearers TO
get nearer to God There is always
something good in religion. and that
good IS growing better God Is near you,
and YOU cannot move without touching
Him. Pantheism says that God is the
universe, but 1t is not SO. God is the
Soul of the universe. What do we mean
by cultivatng n plant?-place 1t in fertile
soil and it will grow
MIR Barrett gave beautiful description
of how he became converted. He said
religion reminded him OF a picture. He
had seen II, and while 1t could never be
anything else, he could never forget it,
He spoke at length upon Righteousness
and conscience; that righteousness could
never be ignored, and that conscience
often prevented wrong.
SERVICE TO-DAY.
To-day at u o'clock Mr.. Barrett will
continue the subject-"R Reality in Re
liaion."
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
The much talked-o mission at Monu-
mental church was duly Inaugurated sun
day. DR.. Barrett preaching both morn
been said regarding him as preacher
of unusual parts. the half has not been
told His style Is clear. logical. simple,
earnest. original and unique.
Prefacing his sermon Sunday morning
with the profound emotions which moved
him as he came TO address a congresa-
ton OF Richmonders. assembled In sub
lime old Monumental, and with voice
faitering with the deep agitation OF
his own soul. he proceeded to announce
his subject for the day-"The Soul and
the Body" Each OF his succeeding adj
dresses at night throughout the week
will be in explication OF the soul-lfe OF
the universe The absorbing theme OF
last night was God, the soul of this uni
verse.
In the midst OF one OF the most won
derful discourses ever heard in this city.
and while all the vast congregation at
Monumental were at the highest pitch
OF absorption. in a sermon which seemed
nothing short of inspiration, the Dean
was taken suddenly sick. and, though
making the second attempt to continue.
was forced to abandon his task. and the
Rev. Julian +. Ingle. OF the Diocese of
North Carolina. came 10 the Rector's as
sistance, and helped in administering the
communion, which concluded the SER
vice.
His sickness was the result OF an at
tack OF indigestion. from which he soon
recovered, and IN the afternoon he was
greeted by an overlooking audience. No
words can fifty describe this sermon and
it's mysterious power; there was some
thing divine about II; II Is enough to say
the men and women privileged to hear
II retired from the church saying in their