Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-28

There was observed the utmost solemn
ity. and If there were those I'm the i'm
mense thrOng VINO came from curiosity
these. too. were most reverent and re-
spectful. This part of the service con-
sumed some little time as the congrega-
ton was so large. but it was very i'm
pressiYe.
MANY EXPERIENCES.
Rev. DR.. Tudor, I'm announcing that tes-
timonles were in order, impressed the
Importance Of brevity i'm speech, as it was
likely a large number would wish TO
speak Of the preciousness OF their Sa-
viOur. lie then read a scripture selection,
after which was sung that beautiful, soul
cheering hymn Jesus Lover of Ny Soul"
and then many Of the members-laymen
and layWomen--vOiced the feelings Of
their innermOst souls in expressing love
for the Saviour and peace and comfort
I'm His service and glorious salvation.
These thrilling testimonies We're inter-
spersed with snatches of Christian song
appropriate 10 each. Many of the eXpe-
rences were quite affecting, and all Of
them were tender, earnest and impress
sve These testimonies" and "expe-
ricnces" came from old and young, male
and female; from prominent business
men and from equally as substantial
citizens not so prominently known in the
business world; from the old, gray-haired
veteran, the middle-aged men and women,
and young ladies and gentlemen. There
was a spontaneous response TO the oppOr-
tunity To testify for Jesus, and all the
talks eviuced an absolute disayowal or
acknowledgements and an entire reliance
upon the richness Of free grace for sal
walton. Perhaps threescore people spoke,
and very many of them took occasion to
express the fact that the centennial cele-
bration exercises had been benedction
to them.
DR.. Tudor made a most excellent leader
OF the great meeting keeping things go
ing. happily commenting on testimonies,
and evincing great familiarity with the
Methodist love-feast custom.
1t was indeed feast of love, for love
was the keynote of song, prayer. talk,
look. and handshake. 1t was a typical
"old-time" Methodist "love-feast." and
was most interesting and joyous; and
another interesting feature was the vene-
ration of the memories OF sainted pray
ing mothers. one lady, who has been
concerned about religion for seven years,
but not hitherto satisfied of pardon, was
happily converted and thoroughly salts
fed OF Divine acceptance.
THE OVERFLOW MEETING.
The overflow meeting. led by Rev. DR..
II. Il. johnson, of Cumberland-Street
church, Norfolk, was very spirited, and
was a source Of much joy and comfort on
the part of a large number OF jealous
people. The experiences were earnest and
tender, and evinced great love for the
Lords cause and deep thoughtfulness for
the riches of His grace. The overflow
meeting was no less a success than the
meeting in the auditorium. DIR. johnson
made an admirable leader, as did DR..
Tudor
forum meeting was led by Rev. J.
II. Mastin, and was most fervent and ear
nest. One little child went 10 the altar
and professed consersionAa beautiful pic
ture. Then was sung that inspiring old
song. How Tedious and Tasteless the
Hours, When Jesus No Longer / See"
After that came as the closing song, 1.-The
Old Ship OF Zion" sung In a grand man
ner, and then the great meeting came
TO an end with the benediction, pro-
nounced by Rev. DIR. Atkins.
TO-DAY'S PROGRAMME.
To-day's programme follows:
Epworth League Day - Clay-Street
Church corner Clay and Adams streets.
Rev. W. Il. Beauchamp
Morning, 10, Song and Prayer
Leader. - -: 10l5. Words |
OF Welcome. by State-President Beau
champ; 1920. Address. League Senti- |
Rev. w. @. Starr. ID. d.; 1925. |
1.-The Gibraltar OF the League" Mr.. ]. +. :