Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-03

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RIGHTEOUSNESS and sin of the times III
which he appeared, and yet, notwithstanu-
ing the character OF the times, the aVidlty
with which men paused to listen to TINS
wonderful voice i'm the wilderness. In all
ages men with a message, backed by
life Of conservation. had been able TO com
mand the attention Of the world. Despite
the marvellous character of the prophet,
the force Of his message. and the pro-
found impression which 1t made upon his
time. yet the words of the text consi-
tuted, as it were, the master chord of his
song From the opening door OF the
prison he pointed to the majestic figure
Of whose coming he was the herald. and
the sentiment OF tho text, said Bishop
Jaggar. was a grand antiphOpal from the
dungeon to the cross.
THE SIN OF SELFISHNESS.
The Bishop declared that the sin Of
selfshness was one Of the greatest and
most deadenng of all sins; it makes men
interpretive morbid, jealous. avaricious,
and unmindful Of the glorious opp0rtuni-
ties of the present OF Of the still greater
triumphs towards which the world. under
the power of God is steadily moving
If we would forget self. we have but
| heartily to throw ourselves into the move
mcnt for the good Of others.
LET us key our harps." the preacher
said, "to the grand harmonies OF the
universe" He said the progressive forces
that are carrying upward and onward the
cause Of God and the betterment OF man
kind are being marshalled by men who
froget themselves in loyal allegiance TO
the forces Of which our Saviour is the
inspiration and head.
Bishop Jaggars sermon. OF which the
foregoing but poorly portrays the central
thought was a splendid effort. and was
listened 10 during its whole delivery with
the most rapt attention Of the large con-
gregaticn which was present.
Just before Bishop Jaggar commenced
his sermon at night he announced his in
tention. as long as he had strength 70
avail himself "of the blessed privilege
of ministering" to the congregation OF 81.
PauPs. TO follow out an old custom
of his address himself on Sunday nights
to the young people. He took as the text
for his sermon the words, Let me die the
death Of the righteous, and let my last
end be like His also the words OF Juda
concerning Balaam. His discourse was
very polished and helpful. In 1t he dwelt
upon the difference of the wish and the
will.
paptist Young Peoples Meeting
The Baptist Young Peoples Union Of
Richmond and Manchester held its an
nual meeting at Grace-Street church sun
day afternoon. There was quite a good
attendance for so unfavorable an evening
President Hill Montague occupied the
chair. and the exercises were quite inter-
esting Brief addresses were mace Dy
Hon T. TAYLOR Ellyson chairman of the
.rtfe
ing here i'm July Of the International Con-
vention; Mr. ;. Y. Hosanna young Per-
sian. who is In this country being ecu-
Gated for medical missionary, and rev.
NJ Ashbv Jones. pastor Of Leigh-Sireet
Baptist church. All Of the addresses were
inspiring and interesting. Mr. Ellyson
urged his hearers to pray, work, and give
TO make the convention a great success
REPORTS from a number Of unions were
read and the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: Mr.. Hi Monta-
que. president Mr.. S. b. Woodfin. vice
president; Mr.. r. b McCurdy, secretary;
Ny. NJ r. Pace. Jr, treasurer
The banner was won. for the fourth
time i'm succession, by the union OF I'M
manuel church. which made splendid
report.
The Influence of woman.
Rev. Mr.. Routten, pastor OF Denny
Street Methodist church, preached 10
good-sized congregations Sunday morn
ing and night. although the weather was
SO cold ana disagreeabe At the evening
hour Mr.. Routten began a series OF dis
courses on the Influence Of Women
lie handled dancing with gloves of, and
said IT was all chargeable 10 women. Men
would never dance unless women were Il
PARTY TO it. After celebrating on the IL
nuence woman yields in politics Mr.
Routtcn spoke of tie religious woman's
influence at home. There" said he, IS
the GROWING point of wOman's influence.
When ! was a little boy, young ladies'
used TO laugh at 'tipsy boys, or sweet
hearts. but now 'tpsy boys are looked
at with scorn.
'"rhis influence Of the women has a
great deal more effect than mountains OF
argument"
Nr Routten's sermon was listened TO
attentively by the large congregation
prescnt. Next Sunday night he will preach
the second OF the series Of his sermons,
which will be "The Wife" The following
sunday night will be the concluding ser
mon. and the subject will be The
Mother"
Were Able Efforts.
Rev. w. +. watkins. OF Washington.
preached morning and evening sunday AT
| the Seventh-Street Christian church. Both
discourses were greatly enjoyed by all
who heard them. and really were very
able efforts II Rev j. ;. Sweeney, who
was kept away Sunday by sickness re-
covers readily, he will come here and sup
ply the pulpit for his brother, the pastor,
| during January.
DOWN ON HIGHER CRITICISM.
| Puptist Ministers Criticize "a fhpef