Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-08
NORWICH TOWN

A very interesting service was held
at the Sheltering Arms Sunday after
noon, with Rev. Charles H. Ricketts,, |
pastor of the Greeneville Congrega-
tional church. in charge. Hear Ye Him |
was the subject of the address which |
is found in the 18th chapter of the
gospel of Matthew, 9TH verse. The
speaker said he would like to call the
attention of his listeners to this sub
jject of Hearing Christ, as quoted in
the above text. These words bring us
face to face with our Master glorifed.
1t is not possible to give a true def
milton of the TRANSPORTATION of our
Lord. There were great thoughts in
His mind. as the light of God was
shining from without, and the God of
light was shining from within. The
disciples knew what it meant when
their Saviour stood out before them
Law and prophecy coming together in
their Christ. Inner dicipleship saw
outward glory. They heard the voice
of God coming out of the skies. say
ing, This is My beloved Son, in whom
am well pleased, hear ye Him. Why
ought we to hear Christ? The Al
mighty Father commands, and what
God commands we are to obey. There
are people who frequently offer sug-
gestions others of more influence who
can give intellectual advice and those
who can direct large business enter
| prises, etc, but comparative few who
can give command. Kings from their
| positions can command. There is no
| reason why Jesus should not be heard
| Lots of men speak that we take no
| notice of, but such men as President
| Wilson and our eX-preSidents, Taft and
! Roosevelt. were capable heads and had
| d right to be heard. Lord of Lords,
King OF Kings, should be heard.
| One of the greatest things to admire
in military training is military dis
! cipline, for when an officer gives an
order it is to be needed then, and only
/; then. There are no tomorroWs in
scripture, it is now while God is call
| ing. Jesus speaks to one intellect to
our hearts. and to our conscience. Hear
i Him!
DR., Charles II. Lamb was in charge
OF the musical programme, as the choir
OF Rev Mr.. Ricketts, church was I'M
! able to be present. Miss Ethel Han
non sang very sWeetly a soprano solo
entitled Awake With Jesus, by William
John Hall. The tenor solo, One Sweet
y Solemn Thought, by Ambrose. was
we'll given by DR.. Lamb. Mrs. William
II. Stebbins played the piano accom-
/ hymns sung were His Eye is on the
Sparrow, Y OF Must Do Something and
Tonight, and He Leadeth Me.
| The ridwee prayer service of the
First Congregational church will be
held Thursday evening in the chapel
Subject, Christ in Daily Experience
The meeting will be led by the presi
dent of the Christian Endeavor society
Miss Mabel Corrigeux Of Huntipgto1
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Anderson of Jew
EFT City, were guests over Sunday Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry E. Wagner o.
West Town street. Mr.. and Mrs An
derson lately moved from Iowa, having
purchased one of the largest farms il
Jewett City.
After spending several months a
their winter home EustiS, Florida AIl'
and Mrs. Owen S. Smith have return.
E cd to their home on Huntington ave
nue..
Miss Eva standish has returned tt
! her home in Colchester. after visit o
a week with her aunt Mrs. George S
Beebe Of Scotland road.
Mr., and Mrs. George A. Peck @
Otrobando avenue, had as guest owe
Sunday, Mr.. Peclls sister, Miss Ma,
D. Peck from Greenwich.
Many in this locality are i'll with Sc
we're colds and grip. In some instance
all the members OF & family are con
fined to the house by Illness
Mrs. James T. Thurston of Tow
| street is visiting her daughter INLAY
| Mrs. Grace Thurston Of Westerly, R.
Standish Beebe has returned to hi
home in New London, after spending
! three weeks with F.s grand parents, Nj
and Mrs. George S. Beetle OF Scotian
road.