Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-12-07
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! tainty as 20 the time at which Mr. Gayle
would arrive no arrangements were made
for formal reception at thu church, but
this will take place on Wednesday eve
ming, when the minister and his family
will be entertained
He was greeted by two immense con-
gregations at the church on Sunday. His
sermon in the morning was on the con-
version Of Paul. and his text the words;
"What WIT Thou have me TO do|' Every
man had his own work to do, he said.
no matter how humble it was. and each
was held responsible by God for the per-
Torrance OF the allotted task.
The sermon was a very able and elo-
uuent one. and the members Of the
church showed their unfeigned satsfac-
ton a having secured the offices of this
brilliant young divine at the close Of the
service. Mr. Gayle said he had never
before preached 10 such an attentive au-
dience
Er. Smith on stonownII Jackson.
"The Religious Life and Character OF
which Rev. DR.. J. =. Smith. editor OF the
central Presbyterian and chaplain Of
Lee Camp Confederate Veterans. was in
vlted by the camp To discuss Sunday al
ternoon at 1 O'Clock at the Second Pres
byterian church. The audience which
address was a distinguished one. In the
front pews sat the members Of Lee Camp.
and In other parts of the church were
members Of the General Assembly, the
faculties OF the medical colleges. and a
large body Of the students Of these insti-
tutions. The opening and closing prayers
were offered by Rev. Or. Hogs
DR.. Smith began mis- address with
story of DR.. HOges preaching in the
camp of the Stonewall Brigade on the
Mechanicsville turnpike. and the supper
prepared FOR him by some of the boys OF
the ROc5bridge Artillery. General Jackson
carried Dr. Hoge away and the boys
much disappointed. said that DR. 1oge
expected 10 get a better supper with the
General, which. DR.. Smith said. was pro-
badly a mistake. After a brief account
of Jackson's childhood an orphan boy.
almost without a home losing his mother
at years Of age. and living wandering.
exposed life Or. Smith spoke of religious
Impressions made by q pious friend at
West Point, and Of his profession of reli-
giOn at Lexington under the ministry OF
DR.. William ). White. With some difi-
Guilty Jackson reached clear views of
evangelical truth. and became an earnest
Christian. I'm his religious character there
was unity. simplicity. drectness humility.
obedience, and strong sense or duty.
His religion was characterized by a strong
belief in Gods providence, and in the
power Of prayer.
He was not without fault. With a strong
temper he learned 20 control his passion.
He had self-cOntrOl. subOrdination 10 his
supeTiOrs great energy. and indomitable
The character Of Jackson
i'm these things was illustrated in num-
Der of incidents from DR.. Smiths personal
recOllectiOnS General Jackson was not
without humOr He was exceedingly fond
Of General j. +. Il. Stuart, the genial and
splendid cavalrymdn, and enjoyed greatly
Stuarts humOr and frOlic. He was found
IF children and tenderly attached TO the
title girl. jamie Corbin. Of Moss Neck,
who died the day General Jackson moved
mis- quarters from Moss Neck. and who
was followed in less than month by the
General himself DR.. Smith closed with
essons from the character and life OF
Jackson for The boys and young men OF
Virginia. Lee and Jackson are buried IN
ombs near together I'm Lexington, among
he strong mountains Of the State they
owed so well. They are twin peaks on /
amc's eternal camping-ground. each re- /
lecting eternal glory on the ether.
Mormonising the Indians.
At the meeting OF the Richmond Cieri- /
us. held Yesterday morning In St. Paul's I
hurch. Rev. Mr.. Vest. who Is i'm charge |
f I'm EpscCpalian mission in the state !
4 Utah gave "a very interesting account /
f his work He said. however that the /
Iormons were sending many missionaries /
1to the field. and the influence of thtif
Doctrines served rather 10 GeMoIdIiZe
han convert them.