The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-13
FROM THE: PULP PITS
CITY CHURCHES
Eloquent Sermons by Epounders Of
the Gospel.
DR.. KERR :TALks.0N GODS GIFTS.
Ministerial Union of Richmond and
Manchcstcr-Baptist Hold a Con-
ference Interesting. Sunday
Sermons by Pastors of City.

Rev. DR.. Kerr, at the First Presbyte-
rian church Sunday. evening, on behalf
of the congregation, took for his theme
ST. John 8, Liz, the same as on the pre-.
ceding Sunday, and his di:eourse was IN
teresting throughout.
Great stress and intensity was laid on
the fact that God 50 loved the world that
He gave UP everything, even His only
begotten' son for us. He graphically pic
tured the invisib1eness and yet proximity
OF the religious truth. stlll lmpresnatie
with the immeasurable gospel that has
existed and will. continue to last forever.
The second birth of the spirit and the
coming to the kingdom of God as little
children before are allowed to enter
in, consumed q considerable space in DR..
kerrS sermon.
|. MINISTERIAL UNION.
Tho Ministerial Union, Of Richmond,
Manchester and vicinity held regular
meeting at the Y. NJ. c. A. parlors at II
O'Clock yesterday morning.
The meeting was opened with devotion
al exercises led by DR.. R. A. Goodwin,
president of the Union.
Rev. J. E. Cook, secretary, read a
letter from Dr. Paul A. Mcneil, tender
+. Kerr the resignation wds not accept
ed. and a committee was appointed to
wait on DR.. Mcneil in reference to the
matter.
The report Of the secretary showed
that the meeting at the Academy last
| May had been great success and q
committee. consisting Of a pastor of each
denomination. was appointed to arrange
! for similar meeting on the first Sun
| day in May.
The Committee on Sunday Observance
| could make no report, as they are await
| ing the result of the recent movements
| made in this line.
| The ministers preached Sunday morn
| ing on the necessity of observing the
Lords Day, and the chairman of the
committee states that following this
movement meeting of the ministers and
! laymen will be held in few days, and
| consider the matter. After this request
| for the securing of membership of the
Sunday Observance League will be made.
| Rev. James Z. Cook was chosen chair
| man of the committee on services at the
Soldiers Home. One of the eighty minis
| tiers of the Union will be detailed, each
| day, to conduct noon services at the
| Home There is much enthusiasm ex-
| pressed in this movement, and 1t will be
! pushed to its fullest extent
MIR. CRAWLEY'S TALK.
The ladies in the movement inaugu-
| rated at Old Market Hall Sunday after
| noon by the Methodist Of Richmond,
| must have been pleased.
Union-Station league came in a body.
nearly one hundred strong, and occupied
| the row of benches in front of the speak
| err Mr.. sSmythe conducted the spirited
| song service, and when Rev. c. D. Craw-
| ley arose to speak every bench was oc-
cupied
| Mr. Crawley's talk was admirably adop-
! ted to the occasion, and the singing by
two young ladies was greatly enjoyed.
| Then Mr.. Wiley called attention to
| what he said was greatly appreciated
! by the committee in charge of the work
| The Rev Mr.. Cook, pastor of Hose Me-
| mortal church, had rendered for the ses-
| sion of his church, the loan of the bench
es. stoves. etc, belonging to them and
| formerly used in their work. The large
audience arose, at his request. to declare
! their gratitude for this kindness.
Asbury League and church will furnish
workers next Sunday afternoon.
MIR. ROUNDS LECTURE
I a large audience greeted Mr.. William
NJ. F. Round. corresponding secretary OF
! the Prison Association of New York, at
the Grace street Presbyterian church, at
| s o'clock Sunday night. In the morning he
| spoke at Centenary Methodist church and
his interesting remarks were followed by
| a large and attentive audience
His lecture before the Womans Club
was we'll received and as a consequence
OF his suggestions. Woman's Auxiliary
| to aid in the reform movement. is in
! process OF formation.
| Mr. Round, in the course of his re-
marks Sunday night. spoke on the Prison
| Association of Virginia." stating its
| work and making suggestions as to
| reform in its work.
I He said that the State needed more
| funds and new building, and told them
| OF the work of the Association IN New
York. He emphasized the fact that there
! should be a re-establishment of the
lnueterminate Law, which committed
| prisoner until his reform and not Tor
| a stated time and recommended that a
| movement be started in this line.
| Large congregations attended the SER
| vices at Pine-Street Baptist church
| Sunday. Rev ]. William Jones. D. D..
preached forcible sermons, both morn
| ing and evening. Four persons were
| converted at these services.
| Rev. Mr.. Fixes, who is conducting the
revival services at this church. arrived
yesterday from Baltimore. and preached
| in the afternoon. He also preached last
| night on the ''Unpardonable Sim
/ AT OTHER CHURCHES.
| Despite the threa tening weather, good
| crowds attended the services at LAUREL
i street XMeW1OuiSl Cuul Gil NV.
| R. Finley Gayle, the pastor. preached
both morning and evening. At the morn
| ing hour, he spoke on Sabbath Observ-
| ance" Both sermons were delivered with
| force and emphasis. Four members were
! received by letter and there was one con-
| version at night.
Rev. Harry Mnnick occupied his pulpit
| at the Nlarshall-Street Christian church
| at both services on Sunday He preached
! two very able sermons, and large con-
| gregations ATTENDED both serv ces.
| Rev. DR. E. Y. Mullins president OF the
| Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,
| preached two powerful sermons on Sun
! day. III the morning he preached at the
! First Baptist church. and in the evening
| at the 5Grace-Street Baptist. There was
! good attendance at both services to hear
| him. zts
The Third Christian church a Twenty
| sixth and Marshall streets, now IN con-
! struction will be handsome brick struc-
ture of Gothic design. The building VIII
! be completed soon and will be DEDICATED
| on the third Sunday in March.
/ The cost of the church will be between
/ $4,000 and $4,000 The architects for the