The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-27

how our hearts would yearn to be true
to Him whose kindnesses cannot be
counted. The goodness of God would lead
us to repentance. Oh, if our gratitude
in its sweep could just take in all Gods
mercies and blessings to us-we would
have such an estimate Of his goodness
that we never could doubt him any more
and our faith would be unwavering, and
our confidence would never be shaken.
We would never hang our harps upon
the willows, for we could never grow
gloomy, and Respondent, but joy and
gladness would fill our hearts contin-
ually and even in the night time our
songs would be heard
After an appropriate prayer by Rev.
DR.. Carter, collection was taken, dur
ing which Miss Mamie Robbins sang,
palm Branches by Faure. accompan-
led by the organ, Miss Dinwiddie, and
flute, Or. Hubert Register The piece
was delightfully."- rendered. After an
earnest prayer by Rev. Mr.. Arnold, the
benediction was pronounced by DR.. Car
ter, who requested the audience to keep
their seats while the last selection was
being sung by the choir.
This was 1.-THE Heavens declare His
NTlOIgs DtttDUFSus IeHutICu ny a AuiA
choir of young ladies from Peace Insti-
tute, conducted by Miss Smith Among
the many things enjoyed by the audience
this was by no means the least and as the
assemblage broke up. ordinations of
pleasure could be heard on every side con-
corning it.
The sermon was excellent, all of the
services appropriate, and the music was
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taken is to be divided between the various
orphan asylums, and amounted to nearly
sixty dollars.
Those assisting the choir were Miss
Robbins, Miss Smith, the young ladies Of
Peace Institute, Messrs. Young and
Cooper, vocalists, and Miss Johnson and
Miss Bagley, violinists; Mr.. Bruner,
cornet: Mr.. Turner, trombone, and DR..
Hubert Register, flute
CHURCH OF GOOD SHEPHERD.
The Thanksgiving service at the
Church of the Good Shepherd was graf
flying success in every respect. The
church was well filed, with an attentive
and devout congregation The music
under the direction of Mr., Overton, was
Of high order and was rendered in a
manner that indicated careful training.
The vested choir was assisted by
chorus of ladies. The Anthem, What
shall 1 render unto the Lord?" was es-
pecially fine as was also the solo by
Lewis and Willie Ashley.
The Bishop, Rt. Rev. DR. Cheshire, as
sisted in the service and preached very
interesting sermon from Heb. 1872. BE
not forgetful to entertain strangers: for
thereby some have entertained angels
unawares"
The church was tastefully decorated
with the fruits of the field, the forest
and the garden, and a substantial offer
ing of provisions and supplies was made
as q thanksgiving offering for the needy.
The Relief Society, an organization in
the parish for the work of caring for
the poor and needy, took charge Of the
contributions. Portions were sent to
those who were thought to be needy, and
a supply reserved for distribution in the
future The work that is being done by
this society shows that it is not neces-
sary for church members to go outside
of their own church to find opportunities
for doing good.
The cash offering was devoted to the
Thompson Orphanage at Charlotte, and
amounted to $41.07.
CHRIST CHURCH.
At Christ Church the music was up to
the high standard always maintained by
it's excellent choir. A special musical
program had been arranged for the day
The sermon, which was a most excel
lent one and appropriate to the occasion,
was preached by the Rev, Mr.. Weston,
from the text, In everything give
thanks
A collection was taken up for the
Thompson Orphanage.
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