The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1899-04-06
EASTER IN MARIETTA.

Church decorations are lifting en-
blems of worship of Risen Saviour.
Beautiful fowersl How they charm
tiyity the senses. Locked in the icy
embrace of winter, under the genial
sunshine and warmth of spring they
! burst forth in bud and bloom and shed
| their delicious fragrance to the delight
of all mankind thus they typify the
resurrection of Christ from the cold
clasp of death, who burst the bonds of
| the King Of Terrors and came forth
from the tomb triumphant TO bless
mankind and give newness OF life to
dead hopes, strength to the wings of
faith, and inspiration to holier life
and nobler destiny. Flowers, then
could not be employed to better service
than in our churches, where true wor-
ship and the truth of the resurrection
are taught, in honoring the memory of a
Risen Saviour, demonstrating in floral
offerings, purity of purpose and gra-
cious gratitude, not only for the life
that now is, but the assurance of the
eternal life to come. Evidently Christ
loved flowers, when his thoughts turned
to them when he spoke of the lilies of
the field, and in commendable praise,
said that the Kingly Solomon in all his
glory and grandeur was not arrayed
like these. Then how pleasureable the
emotions ;:hen on Sunday last in our
Marietta churches we observed that on
that glad Easter day believers in
Christ's resurrection had brought the
first fruits OF springs productive floral
adornment and fragrant distillation as
free will offerings of loyal, loving
hearts, and in recognition of His ascen-
sion sang anthems of praise and adora-
ton that He is risen and lives ever
more.
At st. James Episcopal church the
floral decorations were proflse and
beautiful, exquisitely arranged Gala
lilies, ferns, potted flowers, etc. The
church looked very pretty indeed. A
large congregation was present at the
morning service. Rev. G. T. A. Pise
preached most excellent and appro-
pirate sermon, which was highly in
structive and enjoyed by all present.
The music on this occasion was finely
rendered. In the afternoon the chill
dren's service was largely attended. |
The children marched from the chanel
to the church, down the aisle wheeling
to right and left, with banners repre-
senting each class. The song and
reading service then followed, after
which Rev. g. T. A. Pise gave an inter-
esting address to the Sunday school. |
Contributions were then made by the |
children. superintendent Trezevant
has been faithful instructor and inde-
fatigable worker, as the proficiency and
well drilled classes fully demonstrated. |
At the Methodist church Sunday
morning crowded house greeted the |
pastor, Rev. j. w. Quillian, who
preached grand and eloquent sermon
The music on this occasion was extra
good and charmingly rendered. The
Marietta Orchestra greatly assisted,
and their sweet music was enjoyed and |
appreciated. A full choir added vol |
ume and sweetness. The quartette |
by Mrs. w. N. Grist, Mrs. G. P. Steph-
ems, Mr.. d. F. McClatchey, Jr., and |
Mr.. Charley Foster, was very fine in
deed. The church was Hastily decora-
ted with flowers and evergreens, and |
presented very beautiful appearance. |
At the conclusion of the service the |
pastor took up collection for foreign |
and home missions. The collection
amounted to 1901 .O5.
At the Presbyterian church Rev. J. |
ii. Patton preached fine sermon to a |
large congregation. 1t was the regular
communion service. There were no |
decorations. The music was good and |
the service profitable.
Owing to the absence of Rev. J. T.
Jenkins at the State Convention, there
was no service at the Baptist church.
Altogether, Easter Sunday with its
sunshine and brightness, brought glad
ness and joy.