The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-17

; twinod with his. drawing grace and pow
cr from DO porpctuaiiug it, we are hoping
| f0r many years 90 come.
'rhis pulpit has traditions that may wei
be remembered to-day II has never
boon a common place whore strange men
have entered 90 speak strange things and
utter their yagaJcs. ~ has never been
place OF lcvity: the dignity of the AM
basslIor FOR Christ has never bccu ior-
gotten. There has been no love Of form
or ceremony and nothing permitted 10
divert affHi'lon from the solemn weight
of the message from the Word. This
pulnit has been known for rs catnoEcity
and us unaffected simplicity. Tho scrip
lures have been read with care. Fcryont
prayer has borne 10 the mcrcy-seat the
wants OF all tho people
Around 81 strong mon have made con-
fcssion OF faith IN Christ. and little child
rem have been fed with the pure milk or
the word.
In cincmsion ne invoked the Divine
blessing upon Mr. Guthrie who arose and
stood with bowed head.
"May Heavens richest blessing said
be. crest upon YOU and those nearest 20
vouf May the bloom and v'gor of your
manhood long abide unmarried by any
sickness.
MAY the presence and love OF the Di-
vine Master remain with you. and your
ministry in this place abound I'm fruit. Co
the happiness Of your own heart, TO the
honor OF The Master. and so the comfort
and growth OF this church which We now
commit 90 your care.
I'm the name OF the venerable Presby-
terry whose messenger I am, / bid you
welcome and bring YOU not only
charge but q congratulati0n and loving
ana prayerful benediction
TO THE CONGREGATIONS.
Rev. Dr.. Jcre Witherspoon then made
the charge to the Ongrcgation-which ne
characterized as largely IAN appeal 10
memory" His address was a telling and
beautiful one. in which Dc cited The Old
Greek legend apropos OF the sale Of a
philosopher. 20 point his meaning
should l purchase you said one man
to PythagOras-"Wha new truth viii |
YOU teach me. p" 81 viii teach you MOTH |
ing new" was the reply. II only remind !
your
He laid stress upon the duty Of the peo- |
Dle 10 remember both the dignity ot the !
ministerial office and the fact that the |
incumbent was only q man, with mans !
longing for sympathy and love. and In |
conclusion likened the circumstances OF |
Mr. Guthrie 10 Richmond TO that Of John |
Backus 10 Baltimore and George Howe |
10 South Carolina--in that st was provi-
dential
Rev. DIT Kerr then. concentrating both /
people ana pastor-eieCt. led So prayer. OF |
which II may be said that 81 sped straight
10 the sensitive heart of every worship |
per as a perfect suppNcation.
He finally announced chat during the |
singing of the 'ast hymn
Let lions watchmen an awake
And take the alarm they give.
Ruling Elder Smith would conduct Mr.
Guthrie into his pulpit and the latter
would pronounce the henedicion. which |
he did amid q solemn stiffness MS follows:
NOW the God OF Peace That brought ]
again from the dead our Lord Jesus
christ. that great Shepherd OF The sheep.
good work 10 do His win working tn You
Covenant make Won perfect IN every
hing that which is we'll pleasing in his
sight"
Trinity VI. =. Church.
The pastOr Rev j. T Mastn, preach
"a both u.orning and evening 10 fine con-
-regation at Trinity Methodist Episcopal
.Lurch Sunday. Subject in tho morning, !
The Delusion Of Hearing without Do
ug" from the text. But be we doors Of
he word and not hearers only deCeiying |
our ourselves" James lst chapter 2-d
fcrsc.
One person was received by certificate. |
After the morning service the treasurer
.nuOunccd 70 the congregation that they |
ackcd 500 20 finish paving last year
.Npenscs This was raised in about M
son minutes.
49, .r...,..... H. c.,..f..- c-,hoot O., I
iety held a meeting and elected Mr
'harles T.. Walford superintendent and
A. ID Atwood assistant
disciples Sunday School Association
The hi-monthly meeting Of the Discl-
les Sunday-school Association held Sun
ay afternoon az the SEVENTH Street
hristian church was largely attended.
Talks were given by Representatives Of
he several schools fun Of practical sug-
esuons for successful Sunday school
york. Several anthems were rendered by
he Seventh street church choir.
MarshalLStreat school won the banner
or the best per cent attendance during
he two months
The president and treasurer submitted
heir annual reports. showing the assoc {
iaton 20 be IN healthy cOuditiOn-spir- Z
ually and financially.
The following officers were elected for
he ensuing year. George s. Crenshaw,
resident William ~. Adams, first vice G
resident; j. e. ieaman. second vice
resident. g. W. Blanton. third vice
O. A. TIaR kfns. secretary:
cmpie Ray, treasu-er. G. a. Zincke re-
lrter. and j. t. Hill auditor.
The next meeting VIII be held the sec
nd Sunday In March at the Third Chris. z
an church.