Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-08
CHURCH OF EPIPHANY
THE PRETTY CHAPEL C0NsE-
GRATED TO woRsHIP OF GOD.
HISTORY OF BARTON HEIGHTS WORK
REV. Mr.. Randolph breaches the
ncdicatory sermon and Tells About
the Movement to Establish the
Church-other Exercises.

The Church of the Epiphany, at Bar
ION Heights. was consccrated TO the SER
vice Of God by Right Rev. Bishop j. b.
Newton last night. in the presence Of
large congregation. Apart from the deep
signinoance OF the event. IL held par
licuiar interest from the fact that 1t is
the second Episcopal church that has
been consecrated within this century in
The county OF Honrico. the only other
being Emmanuel church, which was
dedicated thirty-seven years aso.
The Richmond Convoca;ion. which has
been in session in this church since Tues
SAY last adjourned after the consecra-
lion. 10 meet again at the church of Rev
w. y. Ice. at Gloucester Courthouse,
next fan.
There was n devotional meeting for
lhe clergy at $50 o'clock yesterday
morning followed by mathis. at which
Rev. Henry Wingate preached from the
Text. "Hol every one that thirsteth, come
We TO the waters. and he that hath no
money; come ye. buy. and eat; yea, come,
buy wine and milk without money and
without price" Isaiah w., l.
THE. CONSIDERATION SERVICES.
The services last night were impress
sive and beautiful. In the sanctuary,
besides Bishop Newton. were Revs. }. ).
Sgavatt. dean of the conyocation; w. +.
Craftsman. rector of the church, and ).
II Birkhead. W. NJ Clark. j. J. Down
man. r. 4. Goodwin. Martin Johnson.
". 3. Lee. l.. r Mason, c l.. Price. y. N.
Randolph. J. w. Ware, and Henry Win
gate.
The conservation prayers followed
cvensonc. az which the sermon was
preached by Rev b. NJ. Randolph, Tor
rnerlv curate-in-charge of the building,
which was at one time a chapel OF ease
and connected with Emmanuel church.
The preacher took his text from
Epheslans IT,, 70 and 20. Now, there
fore. We are no more strangers and Tor
eigners. but fel.ow-citizens with the
saints and of the household Of God: and
are built upon the foundation of the
apostles and prophets. Jesus Christ HIM
self being the chief CORNERSTONE
In opening his discourse he expressed
very high appreciation Of the honor con-
ferred upon him in being selected by the
authorities as the preacher upon the oc-
casion. IL was seven years ago that
the question of establishing mission al
Barton Heights was first mooted Inc
city clergy were consulted, and declared
that their hands were already so full
that they could only give their individual
syod-speed and announcement TO the
work Emmanuel church then took the
mission up and fostered il, and it was 10
the contributions and support of that
CONGREGATION that the mission owed IT'S
growth. Emmanuel church, he said, mad
her reward in that her Master has been
glcrihed "As this building and this as
sembly and these ceremonies so fully
demonstrate Christ made manifest the
Church Of the Epiphany. You Will realize
therefore" he added. that EmmanueI $
rector takes a peculiar pleasure In having
been extended the church welcome TO
this newly consecrated sister Of Henrico
consecrated buildings
Mr. Randolph urged his hearers TO pre-
serve a cody unity. without which pro-
gress would be impossible. to unite in
every service. and to direct their efforts
in the right way.
OTHER EXERCISES.
Rev. j. J. Gravatt. extended his con-
gratulations 10 the congregation and to
the rector. and briefly explained the pur-
poses of the convocatiOn which mad been
held in the building.
Rev. W. =. Chrisman, the rector, re-
Piled.
The conservation services were followed
by the celebration of holy communion.
a special and attractive musical pro-
gramme. under the direction of Mr.. Redd,
organist OF Emmanuel church. marked
the occasion. Miss Rebecca Hutchinson
sang with fine effect ''The Holy CITY "
at the offertory.
The new church was set apart by the
council less than a year ago. II is a
very pretty building inside and out. and
IL substantially furnished with oak sit
tlnss. It is entirely free from debt. and
starts out with a large and enthusiastic
membership and a VICIOUS and indefati-
gable rector. who has already won the
love and esteem Of his flock.