The morning times., 1896-01-21
HONORED A new PASTOR
Rev. Dr.. Williams Installed at
Metropolitan Baptist Church.
Address of Welcome Eloquently Made
by DR. G reene of ofCuivary-Services
Conducted by Rev j. j. Muir.

The Metropolitan Baptist Church was
| crowded last night for the recognition SER
vices in honor OF the new pastor, Rev
| Granville S. williams. The pulpit was
handsomely decorated with flowers. pa Inns
and other potted plants. 1t was occupied
| by Rev. J. ]. Muir. of the E-Street Baptist
| Church; Rev. s. II. Greene, of Calvary; Rev.
| G. c. Meador, of Fifth; Rev. Charles A.
Stakely, of First; Rev. A. F. Anderson, of
Grace; Rev. E. Hez SVEN, of Second, ard
| Rev. N. Z. Naylor, of Maryland Avenue. Ir.
Muir directed the exercises.
The music was specially prepared for the
evening under the direction OF Mr.. Gilbert
A. Clark.
After the invocation by DR.. Mayor, the
congregation, led by choir. sang the "Curo-
nation hymn. The lesson or tue evening
followed, read by the Rev. Mr. Anderson.
IL was FROM the fourth chapter or Epn,sIans.
Next was prayer by Dr. Mearor. The
choir then sang the anthem, Ys That
Stand in the House of the Lord.'
DR.. Muir said that he considered IL an
honor that he had been chosen 10 preside.
The sermon yesterday was, he thought, par
ticulariy appropriate.
I'VE are saved by hope" he said repeat
ing the text, '.aBd in that promise the
church might look for prosperity and
growth" tie referred feelingiy TO the late
pastor, Gen. Green Clay Smith. He closed
by presenting Dr. Greene. who made the
address of welcome to the new pastor.
Dr. Greene said that when other Baptists
in Washington soTrowed with the Metro
politaD Church in the death OF the brave
and good leader who had passed 10 his re-
ward, they also felt for their brothers and
sisters who were left TO the sad task of
going forward Gnled to preserve the CON
tinuity OF their labors and TO choose an
other to direct them. They had watched
| with interest how carefully and Zealousiy
had been performed this duty. They had
heard with pleasure the announcement
OF a name wei!-kncwn TO Baptists even at
so great a distance from his former place
of labor. Then turning TO Dr. Williams
he said:
Il am very glad. my brother, to see
your face in this city as pastor OF Metro
politaD Church. We hail you as brother.
We have learned of your devotion 10 those
principles which are distinctly ours We
rejoice with you that you bring with you
the prestige OF success in other fields
We are glad to see your face and have
learned already to love you. On behalf
of the ministers of the city. You may find
as good men elsewhere; nowhere better.
You will fine them standing shoulder 10
shoulder with you in every good work.
You will have their pra ayers and their
sympathy. we WeIcofDe you 10 our con-
ference. You will find the work is well
done. We do it ourselves.
IN behalf of the city We welcome you.
You will find the evangelical churches here
are bound together in sympathy. They
work together cordially in a common cause.
We look forward to an ample fruitage
from the labors of you and your people
here. God bless you"
Dr. Stakely delivered the charge to the
&c adI vi "a rie-f
pleasantries, setting off happily a fervent
exhortatioD to increased labors.
Dr.. Williams followed with a brief
but pointed response in which he feclingly
expressed his cordial appreciation OF the
honor shown him.
The benediction by Rev. Hez Sven fol-
lowed the singing of the doxology. and
then for half au hour the assembled friends
and members chatted socially with DR.. aud
Mrs. Williams. on the part of the ladies
of the church DR.. Muir presented Mrs.
WiHiams with a handsome bouquet.