Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-23
SPEClBL SERVICES OF TIE SABBATH
brS. Wilson and Hogc Preach at
Crncc-Strcct Church-Sccond nnp-
list 20 BE improved-Nany sermons
on Special Themes.

chester was hold az Trinity Methodist
Icy scopal church Sunday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock and by the time appointed
for the exercises TO boeiu the main audi
torUm and galleries of The church were
filled with young people. most OF whom
wore league co.crs. The beautiful bau-
ucrs OF the different branches were also
displayed
After several selections of high order
by The Union League choir of about nfty
voices. under the direction of Professor
q. T.. Mitchell. Nr. C.. IT, Williams. Of
Manchester offered fewnt prayer.
Mrs. Smlthlcal and Miss Hmu,ng then
sang % beautiful duet. Sir. 70 W. Bandy.
president of the union. called for the re-
ports for the past two months and In re-
Spouse TO the call Of each league by Sec
rotary C.. -. Richardson, "a most one
Couracius report was presented. showing
uu increase of interest n the league work
throughout the two cities and total
membership ol about 300. with seventeen
chapters. an efficiently organized.
ADDRESS OF REV. MR RAWLINGS.
Rev E IT, Rawlings. of Clay-Sreet
Methods, church. who is president Of the
state League. made the address of the
evening. ana most eloquent and s,ir-
ring One it was ON the work Of the oreln-
izaton. The speaker opened his remarks
10y reviewing the history of the league
here ANA elsewhere. The Northern Icth-
olst Church General Conference che
c9Iseh t-t movement Ih i'.'. ana H'7 D'.-i
,' on N'. "-'- ''" "''.'.' So,
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,.,.i' ,.,'.j1r t,,. CONTROL ~ tba e.I,..,.-
School ror,r.itts, and tho .rci.t, so
Organized was named the ElUorth
League. The society Gid not prosper so
well .u this way. Iu 1885, however. new
order of things beean. Tho general cou-
ference took hold OF BE- in "a more vigorous
manner a board of control. consisting
Of one bishop four ministers. and eight
llymcn. was appointed. and since mat
time The movement mas grown sic3dll}.
Jn iact the league has done so well lA'l
The number cannot be definitely ie1.
'lt Is Mcthodism. sal4 me speaker
'dnl GOD mas been with ns duiiHS ln'
MAo.e time. Inc oIHei heilDeIs OF ''',
church complain or ihe oi4 Grass pug
dying out. and just here The league lah'7
nap the work where these older men Jay
80 down ON account OF age ana lnhlnlll-1.
we arc not her, 20 run inc cHuici'
said the speaker, ut ls gymnasium
where the young people can Doe taught 10
Work Tor the Master anu rear" lle "oN
trlu.- ana poI'F OF lAe Ne'.'-.''
church. IL d. me young lToile ol '"-
'nlieh q. "otA lot D.ii5.' -......... ,.,,.,.
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lis l1"ta 10 IollI wv ..-" .-.-.'-5 t-
"hieh " IT'D eoini-''e '-- oi-..'-,'"' ,.'.' -''
"a" lne 'l no'ls' '''-
ana NaH'H'9i'I'
Fine sermons az |rnce-Ntrcet
Church.
Another thoughtful tribute Of sympathy
WAS rendered 10 Dr. Fair on last Sun
sar hy the Rev Joseph II. Wilson, ID.
IT,. anI Rev H. D. Hoge. ID. D.. who took
from his shoulders the burden Of minis
+,rira ia his CONGREGATION on that day.
and preached I'D his people.
U~ Wilson filled the pulpit I'm the
r,,rr-iro and dr. Hoce al night Each
~ r.eo DISTINGUISHED preachers gave
t'1 -,.,.,. ~, fte ,r.li-lrnovy1 Antilles as
O. fl, t.stif,, I'm This practical way of fra
tarrai oTaeficn for am afflicted brother
end at the same time TO minister
strength and comfort TO nils apprenen-
eive congregation. Many ana frequent
were tne ameus 900 the hearts OF inc con-
grcgauOns while these deVout servants
Of God led them in prapcr that the God
of comfort and consolation would Doe with
the beloved pastor and his family In
their time OF trial and perpleXity giving
grace 30 bear The burden OF sorrow and
wisdom 20 choose the path that may 'ead
10 the glory of God and the welfare
and happiness Of both pastor and people
Dr. Wilson'S text was. owe love Him,
because lie first loved us'-L John.
iv.. 1a The burden Of his ser-
mon was that strange as il may seem,
God desires our love. our poor. sungy
love. and, knowing that the citadel OF
our affections is not 10 be subdued by
tho artillery OF an outside besieeemcnt,
or awe Of The nOOd-gatos of His ven
reance lie comes to MS with melting
praciousness and touching genteness, and
bcls us in the Gife ana death Of the
Saviour TO see the unparalleled record of
His affection. and the fulness of His
divine benehcence while He pleads for
our gratitude and allegiance ana tells MS
that. II we WIN only accept me eIt. ne
WIZ lay ON HIS 0on "H ol our "'IiU'.'19'
ana provide us WIN tu'leI"5 unIo"e9'
ana an eternity 'd ""IcH TO '"J'F '''i''
DIR. 1IOGES FINE SERMON.
I'M rro~rs +avt ,ras s,,-ov- o. r,, eo,l
t~.,,f,.F ANA what .b1u 1 ssv2 Father
800. BAD. fror, tlts rolr. brt Cor r,is
,lorir, --5,. name ,rren came tbore ~
,.oira frou Heaven saving J have both
clarified r and win eiorifv IL agafn."-
Iobn xii. 27 and IS. Dr. Hoee made a
rlaetcrful exposition of this passage Of