The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-08-31
RELIGIOUS NEWS.

After several weeks absence, Rev. A.
z. McFerrin was at the First Methodist
Church again Sunday, preaching at
both the morning and evening services.
At the morning hour he prefaced his
sermon by saying that since he had list
looked upon the faces of his congrega.
ton he had travelled more than twelve
thousands of miles, and had been in
many countries and among various
peoples; he had seen the jeweled nobility
of Europe and behed their royal palaces;
he had looked upon scenes of Nature
that were as grand and beautiful as the
| world could afford. "And yet," he
said, las look into your faces this
morning, | feel that | have never seen
| anything prettier or sweeter" Mr. Nc
Ferrin said that after going abroad he
J could more fully appreciate his native
country, and he wa, gladder now than
ever that he was an American citizen.
He took the text for his discourse from
Rev. 3:2l, preaching most touching
and beautiful sermon. The music for
this service was also very much enjoyed
| by the large congregation the duet by
| Mrs. q I'll. Sharp and Mis- Anne FIem-
ing and the solo by Miss Maggie Shep-
pard both being rendered in an impress
sively sweet manner.
Rev j. S. Foster, of Franklin, preach
ed two eloquent sermons 10 the First
Presbyterian church Sunday At the
morning hour he took for his text.
Matt. 633 But seek ye first the king
dom of God and his rig bteousness .
At the evening hour his text was,
Joshua l:9-" Have not [ commanded
thee? Be strong and of good courage"
Mr.. Foster is forcible preacher, and
both OF his discourses were greatly en-
joyed, Rev. f. B. Webb, the pastor of
this church, who has been in Virginia
for several weeks, returned home
this week. He has been suffering
great deal from rheumatism, but is
now better.
The congre ration of the South Co
lumbia Methodist Church are glad to
have their pastor, Rev j. f. Beasley,
back with them regularly again after an
absence of several week. He preached
an excellent sermon at that church Sun
day morning, and in the evening read
and commented upon the rules governing
the church. During his pastorate here,
Mr.. Beasley has won warm place in the
heart pf each member of his fock--and
not only that, but in the heart of every
one with whom he has become associa.
ted, irrespective Of creed or denomina-
ton.
The residents of Sawdust Valley are
making preparations for Presbytery of
the Cumberland Presbyterian church,
which convenes there Frid ~, Septem-
Der D. aid will remain in session about
three days.
The members of the Christian church
are having their house of worship
nicely improved on the inside. The
pews will be re-stained, and the walls
will be given new coat of paint.
A revival meeting will be held at
Phillippi, beginning the second Sunday
in September. Rev. w. o. Roberts will
also commence meeting at Mt, Wes-
ley the third Saturday in September.
Revival services will begin next Tues
day night at the Methodist church in
Culleoka. Rev. Mr.. Walker will be as
sisted by Rev. j. ii. Dining.
There will be no services at the Chris
tian Church Sunday, on account of the
: Improvements now being made in the
church.
Rev. II. A. Gray will start protract.
ed meeting at Fountain Greek the third
Sunday in September.
The meeting at Goodwin Chapel, con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Seay, has closed
with seventeen additions to the church.
Rev. ]. f Beasley expects to begin a
series of revival services 10 the South
Columbia Methodist church soon.
A protracted meeting will begin at
Mt. Beth next Sunday, conducted by J.
] f. Blankenhorn.
Rev. j. III. Thompson will hold re.
vival meeting at the First Baptist
. Church next month.