Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-04
IN THE EPISCOPAL CHURCHES.
Many OF Them Crovded-Fine Music
and SermOns-Lurge Offerings.


The congregations at st. Paufs in
creased each week during the incumbency
NJ Right Rev. Bishop Jaggar, but at no
| time have they been so large as at the
morning and evening services on Sunday,
which closed his temporary pastorate
there The auditorium was filled in every
part, even to the aisles, and hundreds Of
people had to go away through sheer in
ability 20 approach even 10 the entrance
Bishop Jaggars sermons were among the
strongest he has yet preached. In the
morning he dwelt upon the resurrection
Of Christ as historical fact, and he put
the argument in an exceedingly fresh and
powerful manner. He spoke upon the
general principles involved, and the rea-
sonableness Of its being established
by evidence, If once the possibility Of its
existence were conceded. He then took
up the testimony as arranged in the fiji
teenth chapter Of St. PauPs first
epistle to the Corinthians, and handled the
subject with very great power bringing
It down at last to this position: That in
teligent minds, which rejected the evil
dences OF the resurrection of Christ, must
necessarily be under more or less con-
scious bias of will.
Confirmation services were held at the
night service. In his sermon the Bishop
dealt with the moral and spiritual conse-
quences which should follow the intel
lectual reception Of the fact of Christs
resurrection as embodied i'm st. ThOmas's
declaration and full confession of faith.
The Bishop showed how much more this
implied than mere intellectual admis-
sion OF the fact OF the resurrection of
Christ, but he impressed upon his hearers
la mot ~ 10
resurrection OF Christ, they were bound
to so further and upon that build
Thomas's faith, confession. and service.
In the morning the Bishop alluded TO the
fact Of his early departure. He was IN
able, he said, TO trust himself 10 speak OF
fl. his feelings were too tender lie re-
ferrcd the congregation to his letter,
which contained his reply to their recent
action and his farewell.
To the congregation Of st. Paul's
church delightful feature of this letter
is an implied promise that If, unhappily.
DR.. Carmichael shall not be able to re-
sumo his duties next October, Bishop Jag
gar may return to the temporary charge
Of the congregation.
CONFIRMATION AT MONUMENTAL.
Monumental church was beautifully
decorated, and the services were exceed
celebrated at o'clock in the morning,
and at II o'clock the morning service was
held. The church was crowded in every
part, and the rector, Rev. Mr.. Barr,
preached an eloquent sermon.
In the afternoon the congregation was
the largest seen in this church for some
time Not only was every seat taken, but
the aisles were filled with persons who
stood throughout the service, and many
were turned away. A class Of twenty
eight was confirmed by Right Rev. Bishop
Gibson, who also preached the sermon
taking as his text the words: IF we be-
lieve that Jesus died and rose again. they,
also. who sleep in Jesus will God bril-
with Him."
At the morning service DR.. Barr made
an appeal for an offering OF 5000 to meet
the expense of decorating the interior and
repairing the roof Of the church
THE DAY AT HOLY TRINITY.
Holy Trinity church was crowded at
every services on Sunday, and the services
were bright and attractive TO an eminent
degree The music was particularly ilne'
and the choir deserves great credit Tor
the achievement. At the morning service
the rector, Rev. J. J. Gravatt. made an
appeal for an Easter Offering of $500 TO
paw of the church debt, and at night he
expressed satisfaction that $3.50 of the
amount had been contributed. OF this
sum the Ladies' industrial Guild raised
800. The required balance was collected
AZ the night service. The night service
was attended by the members of the two
of knights Templar.
The Sunday school, Colonel John w.
Gordon superintendent, held Its Easter
Sunday afternoon. The at
enhance was large and the exercises very
interesting. Rev. Mr.. Gravatt made an
address which charmed The young people.
rhe Easter Offering Of the school amount
d 10 about $3.50.
FINE MUSIC AT ST MARKS.
The music at ST. Marks church on
Caster Sunday was of very high order !
rhe vested choir of twenty-four voices |
vas i'm excellent training, and produced |
With fine effect the carefully-selected pro-
,rammes for both morning and evening |
services. Too high need Of praise can
lot be accorded TO their Interpretation or
he beautiful offertory, Awake UP, MY
ilory." The Easter programme VIII be
epeated next Sunday.
IN THE OTHER CITY CHURCHES