Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-18
IN RICHMOND CHURCHES.
Rev. Mr.. Hyde on Backslfdfng-Dr.
kerr's SermOn-Other Notes.

new mrs hyOe on BucksHuihS-DE'r
Kerr's sermon-Other Notes.
Rev. Charles II. Hyde. the newy-in-
stalled pastor Of the Third Presbyterian
church, Is increasing in popularity among
his congregation. lie preached to very
fine congregations on Sunday, and MS
morning sermon was listened to with In
tense interest HIS subject was, "Gods
Tender Promise TO the Backslider," and ft
was handled In a most entertaining and
inspiring manner. Mr.. Hyde laid stress
upon Gods willingness TO meet back
slider more than halfway. The Lord
treasured up every longing for better ana
holier life, and encouraged every totter-
ing footstep toward Him. graphic pic
ture of the Divine compassion. said the
minister was found in the story OF the
Prodigal Son. The young man. who had
shamelessly wasted his substance In rot
Gus living, wisely resolved to return 10
his father, and was received with open
arms
On Sunday night Mr.. Hyde preached
another of his practical series Of sermons
to young men.
DIR. KERR ON PALESTINE.
Rev. Dr. Kerr on Sunday night con-
Quoted bis congregation over another
stage Of the journey Through Palestine
with Christ" He opened by referring
TO Jesus passage with his Disciples for
the coast of Bethsinda-Julias, describ-
ing their route graphically, and telling
of the discourses of the Saviour on
the way. DR.. Kerr said that those ado
descent theologians who composed the
Lords class failed to grasp His mean
ing, and supposed He referred to their
failure to provide food for the journey.
Jesus chided them. reproving their lack
OF faith, and explained the intent or
His remarks.
Dallnanutha, from which point they
had started, was supposed to have
been the same as Tarechaea. which
was the scene OF a horrible slaughter
Of the Jewe of the army of Vaspasian.
In the wars which resulted In the
final and utter overthrow OF their ma
ton.
From this shore. soon to become a
scene of such dreadful carnage. the
Lord and his Disciples sailed away to
the north, when they began their jour
ney towards Caesarea Philippl. The dis
appointing conflicts with the Pharisees,
and also the not less disappointing
slowness and lack Of faith on the part
of the twelve. lay heavily on the heart
OF the Messiah. His followers. too, must
have been In a saddened frame.
DIR. Kerr spoke of the arrival at their
destination of Christ and His followers.
do men say that l.. the Son OF Man, ann"
Opinions differed. said the minister. the
men saying that some considered Him
Elijah. others regarding him as John the
Baptist others as jeremiah, etc. Christ
then asked the question: But whom say
We that ann" Simon Peters immortal
reply was then forthcoming, Thou art
the Christ, the Son of the Living God"
This was the faith. and this the con-
fession which Christ sought from every
soul.
BISHOP WILMER breaches.
Right Rev. Richard H. Wilmer. Bishop
of Alabama, who has been spending some
time with friends at Brook Hill. preached
a powerful and eloquent sermon at Eman.
ueI church, Henrico county, on Sunday
morning. The pretty little edifce was
crowded to its utmost capacity, many peo-
pie from the city having driven out to
attend the service, and listen to the gifted
southern divine. who was practically the
founder of Emanuel church. The whole
trend of thought presented by the Bishop
was that people should recognize the
fatherhood of God and should rejoice In
Him while they live and work.
MANY REVEALS IN PROGRESS.
There are q great number OF REVEALS in
progress in the city. and deep interest is
manifested In them. DIR. Mcconnell OF
Lynchburg, continues to preach nightly
al Calvary Baptist church to large con-
gregations, and DR.. Broughtop opened a
meeting at Grace-Street church last
night He will continue with DR.. Hatcher
for perhaps several weeks. In the Bap-
tist Ministers Conference yesterday near
ly all the churches reported additions on
conversions.
Last night. although so cold and dis
.okl not on ~ inf N
the revival services at Clay-Street Me-
thodist church. The pastor preached at
night. and Mr. Holcombe conducted the
afternoon meeting. Services are held
daily at 4 and s o'clock p NJ.
Rev Frank b. McSparran. from RAN
doph- Macon College. assisted by the lay.
men OF Unlon-Station Mission chapel. has
been conducting revival meetings during
the past week. Thus far from forty-five
to fifty persons have professed CONVEX
sion. The meetings will continue during
this week The chapel Is on Q street be-
tween Twenty-seventh and Twenty-eighth
streets.
Interest IN the remarkable revival SER
vices In Fulton. under the administration
OF Rev. John w. Daugherty. pastor Of
the Fulton Baptist church, continues to
grow. The outdoor meetings have now
become seemingly as much fixture as
the MONDAY and evening indoor meet
iDgs.
NOTES ABOUT SUNDAY SERVICES.
Rev. c. II. Corey filled the pulpit at
Pine-Street Baptist church Sunday morn
ing. and Rev. w. S. Leake. city mis-
sionary. preached there at night.
At the First Baptist church. DR.. Coop
er preached in the morning on THE
Lords Supper A worship" Seven per-
sons were received into church fellowship
Rev X. II Basmajian preached at I'M
manuel church on Sunday to large and
interested congregation The Armenian
minister Is meeting with success In his
work here.
Interesting 0dd-FelIows' meeting.
Richmond Lodge. No. l. ]. O. O. r..
| held an exceedingly interesting meeting
! last night. A prominent member OF the
order Was nreaenf from baltimore Alter