Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-03-10

Vi, l. 2. Therefore, leaving the principles
OF the doctrine Of Christ, let US 20 on
unto perfection; not laying again the
foundation OF repentance from dead
works, and OF faith toward God.
"Of the doctrine OF baptisms and OF
laying on OF hands. and OF resurrection Of
ihe dead. and Of eternal judgment"
BY way Of Introduction, Or. Whitehead
spoke Of the principles, the fundamentals
Of religion, which. he said. We're neces-
sary as was the foundation Of a house
Rut when once the foundation is laid we
should be done with il and go on with the
suporstructure. After celebrating this
point he passed on 10 the discussion Of
Christian perfection. taking occasion TO
remark at the outset that he wac not
going TO talk OF "sancuncation," about
which. he said. there had been already
too much Of talking and OF preaching.
Christian perfection he defined as the
constant formation and displacement of
Ideals. Or. whitehead ea!d while perlec-
ton was not obtainable, il was 10 be
reached after continually. Development
IS the law OF God GO on unto per
lection" First 20 the perfection OF
knowledge Or Whitehead had no pa
thence with the Christian ignoramus. y
man had no excuse for being ignorant
know the Bible. and not be humbugged
by every sort Of silly doctrine that might
be preached. IL was a shame he said,
that every doctrine under the sun had
its followers. and all because OF the ig-
norancc OF its disciples There were Nor
mons no said In the West-Richmond
Districi-uative- born Nirginians-who had
been perverted because Of ignorance to
this vicious doctrine.
In conclusion, Or. Whitehead gave a
somewhat amusing and yet painfully
forc.ml illustration OF the manner in
which many professcd Christians would
appear. II each man and woman had a
spiritual double which should accompany
them wherever they went, exempifying
m its dwarfed defOrmity their attain
ments IN spiritual things.
Dr Tudor preached ri night 10 a con-
creation that packed the house.
NEGATIVE SINS: POSITIVE SINNERS.
Rev. ". c. starr delivered two splendid
and eloquent discOurscs al Broad-Street
church Sunday Six persons joined the
church at the morning service.
Tho night service was particularly in
terestiug. especially 50 TO young men.
a great many of whom were present. DR.
STAIRS subject was Negative Sins ana
Positive Sinners" Re showed how
things. tricks. done without any intention
to DO wrong, made positive sins. lie
smoke cheering words 10 young men who
were away from home, having come here
TO start buslness-life. Carelcssness wac
generally responsible for many positive
sins
The rooms on Main street, rented by
persons for the purpose Of allowing young
men 20 come and play poker were mega
mo
concerned. but the persons who promoted
The game were positive sinners. The
same rule was applied 10 certain lot OF
girls who went TO some rooms IN the
West End and played keno.
The eloquent pastor spoke or persons
who would stop in front of fruit-stand
and sample grapes while pricing them,
oat 10 or Il cents worth. and buy cents'
worth-a negative sin. but positive sin
nors. Temper also made a negative SIN
a positive one.
The sermon was powerful and instruc-
tive. and the divine was listened TO win
marked attention one person joined
the church by certificate at the night
service.
REVIVAL AT ST. JAMES.
There were three sermons preached at
ST. James Methodist church Sunday In
the Sunday school the usual exercises
were dispensed with. and a meeting incl
dent 10 the revival now in progress sub
stiutcd. Rev. Mir. Beauchamp made "a
lender appeal 10 the scholars, and several
conversions followed. In the afternoon
Rev. Mr.. Mastin. of Trinity church. de-
,lv,rei a strong sermon before the tp-
worth League and n large congregation
ON The Power Of the Holy Spirit "
uieht Rev. Dr. \. G.. Brown preachtd
with power on Christ as an Advocate
for Sinners" and at the conclusion OF the
sermon there were many convictions ana
some conversions. The revival Will con-
tlnue every night this week, preceded ny
a prayer-meeting and Bible reading each
afternoon at 4 o'clock.
bishop Van de Vyver on Conversion
At St Peters Cathedral high mass was
celebrated at half-past 10 a. NJ. by Father
Ahern. Very Rev. Father Cutler preach
"a "A sermon from the Gospel lesson of
the day. Tho choir. under the direction
of The organst. Professor Rafferty,, rem
dered for the first time, and in a credit
able manner. Leonard's mass in Il fat.
At night Lenten services were held,
and the Cathedral was filled 10 overflow
ing Right Rev Bishop 4. Van de Nyver
preached an able and powerful sermon
that death-bed repentances are dangerous
and uncertain: that we "know not the
day or the hour" He spoke Of the jus
tice Of God being equal 10 His mercy,
and showed how il was presumptuous on
our part TO put off the matter Of turn
ing our hearts TO Him in the vain hope
that He. I'm the end would be merciful 20
us. who had showed our contempt for
Him through life. The Bishop closed with
an earnest eXhortation, beseeching his
hearers 10 turn their hearts 10 God. espe-
ciaily during this holy season. and 10
pray 60 Him that lie would give them
grace for true conversion.
Services at sacrcd-Henrt Church.
Rev. Father Carne celebrated mass ut
the Sacrtd-Heart church at 1890 O'Clock
Sunday morning and the sermon on the
Gospel of the day was preached by Rev.
Father O'Reilly. The evening services
were very impressive. and the sermon.
which was preached by Rev. Father
on the Firm Purpose of
was listened TO with rapt
attention. Father O'Reilly is a very forci-
bic preacher and the church on each
Wednesday and sunday night during
/ ont has been crowded TO hear his ser
mons.
THE Young Ladies' Sodaiity Of the Sa-
cred Heart. which was organized at the
Sacred-Heart church Sunday evening will
20 10 communion in a body next Sunday
morning.
Midday Lentcn Services.
The midday services being conducted
M No. 1906 east Main street undef the
qusplces Of the Brotherhood Of 81. An
Irew. are very beneficial and entertain
inp Tbev only last half an hour. and
me singing which is by men only IS very
Impressive. Yesterday the attendance
was gratifying. Rev Landon II. Mason
was i'm charge, and ne delivered an in
and practical address to tse
assembled.