The Washington herald., 1917-05-05


But in these days. with our beloved
country facing the greatest crisis in its
history; and with our chosen representa-
tives IN Congress carrying responsible
ties Of decision that would crush weaker
men, they are turning more and more
for guidance and inspiration to that
unerring intelligence and love that we.
IN our feeble effort of expression, call
God.
And so they are setting an example to
all America today. Deepest thought and
prayers for guidance and wisdom are
the watchwords and in Congress. as well
as in the churches, the silent prayers OF
the members mingle with the audible
prayer Of the chaplain:
Grant US this day wisdom. Grant US
the Divine guidance. Give to US gentle
ness of spirit. Give to us clear discern
ment OF the truth; and lead us into the
blessed way Of success. We ask for
Christ's sake. Amen
The new rector Of All Souls Memorial
Episcopal Church, Rev. H. H. D. Ster-
rett. who has been rector Of st. Pauls
Episcopal Church, OF Columbus, Ohio,
arrived in Washington yesterday and will
preach his first sermon in his new pas
torate tomorrow morning. His father,
Rev. DR.. ]. Mcbride Sterrett, will re-
main as assistant minister Of All Souls.
Rev. D. H. Martin. pastor of Wesley
Chapel N. E. Church, will deliver the
sermon at the National Service School,
Conduit road and the District line, Sun
day afternoon. at o'clock.
Rev Hugh T. Stevenson will address
the Stevenson Bible Class tomorrow
afternoon, at 12:15 O'Clock, in the social
room Of Bethany Church, Second street
and Rhode Island avenue northwest, on
''Prea chers' Methods and Motives"
The subject will be a composite answer
to a number Of questions submitted as
TO whether a preacher is afraid to tackle
corrupt proposition, are his words and
acts always unfettered, does he voice his
own honest views in his sermons, or Is
he deferred through fear of antagOnlz-
ing others, has he the temerity to ex-
press his own opinions when they are
contrary to popular belief. The class.
which is nonseCtarian, meets at 12:15
o'clock Sunday afternoon.
William Stansfield, organist and choir
director of the First Congregational
Church, has arranged the following musi-
cal program for Sunday.
II a. Morgan prelude, contemplation.
The Holy City" (GauD; Ave Maria
CRichmond); anthem, Rock Of Ages"
CShelIey).
7:3O p. Morgan prelude fantasia, on
tho hymn tune Hanover" Oemare); A;
THE Answer" CWolstenholme): bass
solo and chorus. THE Lost Chord" CSul-
Iivan); anthem, Great and Marvellous
Farmer
s p. m.-Anthem. 20 Taste and See,'
CGoss); organ postlude. ''Jubilate Deo."
ISilver).
A number Of persons will be baptized
at. the close Of the morning service to-
night The hand Of fellowship" will be
given to a large company of new mem
bers who have come into the church as
a result of the recent revival, and the
Lords Supper will be celebrated. At IL
o'clock tomorrow morning, Rev. DR.. Wal
drOn, the pastor. will preach the fourth
sermon in the series on Working for
God and Working with Cod using for
his subject ''Whole-hearted Service" At
night the subject OF the sermon will be
Lessons from the Lords Supper"
DR.. John Britain Clark, pastor of First
Presbyterian Church, John Marshall
place, is preaching a series Of Sunday
evening sermons on Sermons in Signs. "
Tomorrow his subject will be BE Care
FUR"
Last Sunday evening he spoke con-
cerning the lessons found in the phrase
He knows his masters voice" bring
Is master of each one, and the MASTER
voice is recognized in ones speech and
actions; Christ of course being the d.
vine Master for whose voice one must
always listen.
DR.. James Shera Montgomery will speak
at the Calvary Methodist Church tomor-
row morning at II o'clock on THE Climb
of the Soul" In the evening at o'clock,
a platform meeting win be held and this
meeting will be Of an unusual charac-
ter. Patrick H. Kelly, Representative
from Michigan, will speak. Thomas
schall, Member Of Congress will also
speak. Mr.. Schall and DR.. Montgomery
have been close friends for years. In
fact, DR.. Montgomery claims Tom as
''one Of his boys"
At the Vermont Avenue Christian
Church, tomorrow morning. Rev. L. E.
Sellers. chairman Of the American Tenn
perance Board, Indianapolis, Ind, will
preach. Dr. Sellers has a national repu-
tstion. and will be heard with a great
deal Of interest.
Rev. John r. Edwards, District super
intendent, will preach in Foundry Meth
odist Episcopal Church tomorrow morn
ing and the Sacrament of the Lords
Supper will be administered The pas
tor, Rev. Walter Everett Burnett, will
preach in the evening on the theme,
There Is No Discharge in That War"
Rev. Howard L stewart VIII preach
special sermon by request tomorrow
topic being Does the World War Mean