Richmond planet., 1910-04-23
5TH ST. BHpT. CHURCH.
Located, Cor. 9th and jackson Sts.,
RICHMOND, VA.
Weekly News Column.
REV. w. Z. GRAHAM, d. D.. Pastor.
Residence:
los +. Leigh St. Richmond, Va
J. HENRY CRUTCHFIELD. Editor.
ONCE:
1915 E. Broad St. Richmond. Va

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Omce:
1915 Z. Broad St. Richmond. Va
Last sunday was a dreary day.
dampness and rain abound. People as
a rule stayed home. thousands Of
seats in churches were vacant. We
often wonder why are there so many
dry weather christians. 4 little
sprinklinE from the clouds sometimes
after Baptism would be good. Bad
weather is often scrutinizing test.
What would have become of America
III Gen. George Washington i'm colo
nial days had failed to discharge his
duties, because of rain. snow and
ice? IL would be well for the christian
world today 10 take lesson from Gen.
Washington trip across the Della
ware. American victory over the
British is in great measure due to
loyal soldiers. who fell upon the en-
emy unaware i'm times of jreary
weather. certain captain Of a col
Ored soldier company. once asked one
of his men. why was he absent on a
certain night The soldier responded:
Because OF the hail and sleet." The
captain angrily retorted. Don't YOU
know n true soldier don't stop for
rain, snow, hail and sleet?" The next
time YOU are absent when ordered
out. TN send a squad for you.
Let us stop for a moment and
think what does General Jesus think
OF His soldiers, who lay in camp in
disobedience 90 orders, because Of
the weather? Many of us want to
be in front rank. Brigadiers, Colonels.
Captain Iieutenants, etc, DO you
think He viii ever select one who is
afraid TO brave the storm? Many
times timidity cut us short OF many
blessing. One OF the greatest bless
ings that ne heavenly charity shed
upon the Americans during the
Precautionary War, NJs at a Time
when they confronted the perils Of
the sea, amid a cold stormy night. a
great victory was achieved by -hem
without lost, and CONSERVATION
was thrown into the camp Of the
enemy
am inclined TO the opinion that
more increase is made 20 the Devils
rank during inclement weather than
az any other time. The christian
should remember that Satan never
sleeps or slumbers; always ready and
active 20 take advantage lie cob
webs mostly during inclement wealth
er and MAKES great parades in fair.
Services AT the Fifth Street Bap-
tist Church last Sunday was about
as we'll as is consistent with the usual
custom Of the christian people. While
the different departments felt the
lethargic condition. which prevails
among most christians i'm stormy
weather; yet the Sunday School was
fair. Supt. Prof. B. II. Peyton did
his best in making everything lively
and instructive.
The church services were fairly at
tended and the Pastor preached
nice sermon. The choir sang de
lightful music.
Don't forget the Wednesday night
services. Come out rain or shine.
and send us praises to God and ask
for other blessings.
Pres. John w Howard wants TO
see every member of the b. Y. p. L.
Friday night. Come out on time.
S:30 o'clock, exercise will commence.
Be on time.
Demands upon the services of our
Pastor in assisting others seem to
grow as time runs on. He has had to
say No 20 many persons. and in
stitutions, calling for sermons. ad-
dresses and speeches, during this
year. But he will try and find time 10
MI the following: Lecture on the
25th, at Franklin. for the Norman In
dustrial Institute: May the 4th.
preach in Roanoke. at the unvailing
OF costly paintings Of the Crucihxion,
at the High Street Baptist Church:
May the Sth. he will preach the an
niversary sermon of the Odd Fellows.
of Richmond May ia 5th. he Will
preach the anniversary sermon of
the Theban Beneficial Association;
May the 29th. he is 10 be the chief
orator Of the day at the National Bap-
tist Sunday ASchooI Congress, at At
lanta, Ga. And then in June. he is
10 enjoy the Thirtieth Anniversary OF
the Fifth Street Church and the
same OF his ordination to the minis
try.
The Pastor viii preach Sunday
morning. At $3.50 o'clock, commu-
nion. Come out on time.
At night, Pastor will preach.
BY request, the following letter is
published:
Mrs. Josie Graham:
Dear Madam-Please publish this
statement.
was at the Fifth Street Baptist
Church on the 27th OF March, and
your concert was just grand, and the
Mr. Carter who DIavad