Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-30
SPIRIT OF GRATITUDE.

The second step mentioned by the Doe
tor was The Spirit Of Gratitude" This.
the ] ctor said, he considers one OF the
cardinal principTes of our Christianity.
The unthankfulness to God for an. His
goodness and kindness so freely given to
His creatures, was a sure sign OF the
lack Of Christian love and reasoning.
The third step brought forth by Dr..
Smith was 1.-THE Cultivation OF a Tender
and Forgiving Spirit" 1t would be diff
cult 10 report this part OF the Doctors
sermon with any hope of doing justice
TO il. The Doctor drew many pictures
from everyday life, and at times his
words were pathetic, not only touching
the heart but melting it and bringing tears
TO the eyes of his hearers. The fourth
and last step taken by the Doctor was
'The Practical Side Of Prayer" and here
the speaker was very earnest, and with
much force delivered this part Of the
sermon. His manner, showing how deeply
he felt this power of prayer, must have
made a lasting effect upon his hearers.
THE NIGHT SERMON.
At night DR.. Smith took for his text
"Behold, the World Has Gone After
Him" Said the Doctor, Christ has been
criticised, His religion derided, and the
pharisees ridiculed him and his teachings.
What would they say to-day II they
should take the nap and see That more
than one-third of the world were followers
of the Lord Jesus Christ? This he
said. brings US to the subject Tor dis
c%ussion. The Grip That Christ Has On
the Ages" The speaker then, with a
great deal Of pathcs, showed the grip
Christ has upon the world-the
philosophy of the world, scholarship, lit
erature. and music. He handled each one
OF these different topics in a mastery and
convincing n Or. Smith made d
deep impression upon the large congrega-
ton assembled, and his preaching was
much enjoyed both morning and night.
The gifted divine mas a very clear ana
distinct voice, speaks we'll, and his facial
expressions adds much force TO his ut
terances. He left for Baltimore yester-
day morning. DR.. WitherspooE is expected
home this week. and will occupy his pulpit
next Sunday morning and night.
IN THE FULTON CHURCHES.
Rev. 5. c. Hatcher had large, congrega.
lions 10 hear him both morning and night
on Sunday at Fulton Baptist church. The
text at the morning service was Numbers
Kill, DOS Anu AllIlG VIC saw AH1 oAdhAe.
Hatcher said these reports were
characteristic OF two classes Of men thai
had always been in the world-the class
could, and the class that could not.
The one class would overcome the giant
difficulties that confronted them; the
would Ice overcome by these same
difficulties.
At the night service the parable of the
was used, the preacher dwelling
on the words, ".And the door was shut"
the conclusion OF the sermon there
.5ere three penitents at the altar
Rev. y. j. Hall baptized five persons
at Four-Mile-Creek Baptist
church. A large crowd was present
Many from the city were in attendance
Mr.. Hall will preach his farewell sermon
the fourth Sunday in September az the
morning service.
BRIEF CHURCH NOTES.
Rev. Dr.. Sitter preached 10 a large
congregation al the Second Baptist
church Sunday, and Rev. DR.. r. J. VIII
llngham was heard with pleasure by the
Ffrst-church people.
Rev. c. o. Wright supplied the pulpit
Of S~eventh-Street Christian church Oh
The pastor, Rev. Il. 4. Sweeney |
Is expected hor.e in a few weeks now.
Rev. G. +. Williams and 4 choir Of