The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-08-02

we do not think Of that when we con-
slider Him. Italian painters have painted
Him as an Italian. German painters as a
German; TO an Engiishman lie IL an
Englishman. and TO a Chnar1an lie no
doubt appears as a Chinaman. This Is
duo to the fact that HIS character was
broadly representative OF the race. IL Is,
therefore. the one foundtion upon which
we may all build. The next thing Is 10
have a definite aim or object In life; TO
have a hold upon destiny. Too many
drift aimlcssly with the current. God has
a mission for every man. and he should
try TO discover that mission and fulhll II.
Again. he should have a watch-care
over habits They are the moulds Of cha
racter. When we are young our charac-
ter is easily shaped or moulded But
when II once becomes set in tho mould OF
habit IL IS fixed. and Is not easily changed.
We can avoid bad character by form
ing good habits, or filing the moulds
with good deeds. Ulysses enjoyed the
music OF the Syrens and escaped its en-
chantment by having himself bound to
the mast OF the ship and having the cars
OF the sailors stopped with wax. Orpheus
escaped by making sweeter music than
did the Syrens. So we can escape the en-
chantment of earths music by making
sweeter music than earth's.
II would urge you also TO be careful OF
your companions and books. A man is
known by the company he keeps. IL Is
also important 10 be busy for Christ. The
Christian character cannot thrive in the
hOt-hOuse of idleness. An arctic plant
removed 20 the tropics will die because
taken from It's native atmosphere. But IL
IL is packed about with ice and snow IL
will thrive and bring forth the bloom and
IN raHff d
Christian character. IL thrives when sur
rounded by the ice and frost of opposi-
tion.
Last of all. we must build patiently.
Character cannot be built in n day. It
takes time. Just as the sculptor chisels
away. chipping of a rough corner here
and there and little by little brings out
the image. SO we are the rough marble,
and little by little reproduce the likeness
of Christ. At first the world may not
recognize the likegess. After awhile II
will say that is q good man, but at last
1t will say that Is the Christ character
that life is the reincarnauon Of Christ"
REST FOR MR.. SPENCER.
Rev J. a. Spencer preached as usual
Sunday morning from his pulpit, at
COWardin-Avenue Christian church, I'm
Manchester and was given At the morn
ing hour q very tangible and graceful
token Of the churchs appreciation OF his
labors among this godly people
When Mr.. Spencer had concluded his
earnest discourse. and before he had time
% suspect what was coming. Mr.. W. J..
Porter. a deacon and one Of the most
influential members Of the church, rose
and was recognized. He referred elO-
quently TO Mr.. Spencer's faithful ana at
duous service to the church. how from
Sunday 10 Sunday he visited the sick,
found his way into the residences of the
well-to-do and tine novels of the INDECENT
alike. wherever sorrow and suffering were
found. how Sundnay after Sunday ne had
broken the living bread to them with ten
derness and fervor of spirit. NOW" he
continued, che has we'll earned~a rest,
and / move that we give him the month
Of August for vacation"
THE MOTION CARRIED
Another deacon very readily and hearth
" seconded the motion, and Mr.. Porter
put It 10 a rising vote with the result
that every member OF the congregation
was on his feet in an instant. Mr. Spen-
Ger was present all the while. and sat
there with a pleased and appreciative
smile lighting up his cOuntenance. while
his eyes twinkled suspiciOusly He eX-
pressed the appreciation. which Il was
evident he felt tenderiy and fittingly.
Accompanied by Mrs. Spencer and tho
children. he will go I'm a few days 20 visit
his father i'm Henry county. Mr. Porter
was right when he referred 10 Mr.. Spen-
GERS faithful and unremtting ministra-
tiOns to his people. And they will be the
gamers by their generosity and kindness
for he viii return with a new zeal and a
new heart and "a stronger body for the
great work that is his 10 do.
MIR. MOREHEAD LEAVES.
Rev. j. A. Morehead pastor of the
First English Evangelical Lutheran
church. left yesterday 20 spend several
weeks vacation with his family at
Wytheville. Va.
During his absence there will be no
Sunday night service. but arrangements
have been made for Sunday morning SER
vice each Lords day, without exception.
While away Rev. Mr. Morehea1 will de-
liver an aGuIcss before the Women's
Home and Foreign Mission Convention
of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod Of
Southwestern Virginia. which meets I'm
81. Johns Lutheran church, near Wythe-
Vile. Va. August 13th-l6th.
BISHOP WILMER breaches.
Bishop Wilmer, of Alabama, who is WIS.,
iting Mrs. John Stewart, cf Brook Hill,
preached Sunday at Emanuel church.
The pulpit Of Grace-Strcet Presbyte-
ran church was filed most acceptably
Sunday by Rev. r. NJ Lowry. OF Shell
by, y. Q.
There were two baptisms Sunday night
at manuel Baptist church. The pastor.
Rev. j. R. Harrison. preached excellent
sermons. both morning and night. and
they were enjoyed by good congrega-
tons.
Rev. J. O. Kirk Sunday closed his pas
torate az Towards Grove church. where
he has labored for seven years and done
good work. His plans for the future are
not yet definitely fixed.
Rev. MesTs q. r.. Hyde, Donald
Guthrie and Q. NJ Chumbley have all
returned TO the city and were in their
pulpits sunday.
Rev. Frank Price. Presbyterian mis-
sionary 10 China for eight years. gave a
talk on China at Fulton Baptist church
Sunday afternoon. The edlhce was wall
filed TO hear the distinguished speaker.
Mrs Price sang solo in the Chinese
language. which was greatly enjoyed by
the congregation.
The missionary graphically described
the superstitlons of the Chinese. and 90
times was quite humorous in his adj
dress. lie will stay in America twelve
months Mr. and Mrs. Price have two
children, born in China.
Tried Hard To Die.