ANGLICAN MISSION.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1514, 3 June 1886, Page 3

ANGLICAN MISSION.

GERALDINE. The mission which baa been conducted in Geraldine with such success by the Bev. E. G. Mason during the previous five days closed on Tuesday evening with a thanksgiving service. Despite the unpropitious weather, the church was crowded in every part. The rev. missioner took for his text the words; “ M*n and brethren, what shall we do I” —Acts, ii., 37, and preached a very eloquent atmon, winding np with an earnest exhortation to remain steadfast in tbeir religion. Descending to the aisle be igaiu addressed those present, explaining to them the uses to which the collections of the mission would be put, The iniisiooers themselves were not paid for their labors, but their expenses to New Zealand were heavy, and their pulpits in England had to be snpplied during their absence, and to these purposes the money raised by the collections would be applied. He alio reviewed the four things in which those early converts to the Christian Chnrch believed—namely, the Apostles’ Doctrine and Fellowship, the Breaking of Bread, and in Prayer. If his hearers would continue steadfast in these matters, they would, like those early Christians, see a great revival in the life of the Church. On page 136 of the Mission Hymn Book they would see the resolutions he would ask all those present who had a desire to live a better life to repeat after him. The Te Dsum was then sung, and the rev. gentleman closed the mission with the Benediction. He stated that those who might wish to write to him during the next fire days would be able to address their letters to Waimate, and the succeeding five days fio Ashburton. H34TJKA. Services ware conducted as usual, at 7,30 a.m., 10 a.m„ 3 p.rn., and 7 p.m., on Tuesday and yesterday in St. Saviour’s Church, the attendance being large on all occasions. At the evening services the church was so crowded that many bad to go away. The rev. missioner delivered very eloquent addresses at both 3 p.rn. and 7 p.m. services. Last night the Church was crowded, there being about 250 present, whereas the ordinary seating accommodation is only about J3Q. The rev, missioner rook for his text Acts i.) 11, and delivered a powerful address on the Ascension, He urged them not to look down to things of this world but to look upwards to Heaven. He and the Rev. Mr Mason would be leaving New Zealand in a fortnight’s time, He was highly pleased with New Zealand, but hp was Ipnging to gpt home, not for the sake of his surroundings there but td> see the people he had left behind. So ou»ht they be longing to go to Heaven, not m mgch to enjoy its glories bnt to see

Jtaus Christ. They ought to always look upwards to Heaven, and never pay any heed to Freethought. He explained the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper, and the Ordinance of Confirmation, and afterwards called npoa them to renew their baptismal tows. This was done in a most impressive manner, the people a’l repeating the words after him. The Te Demn waa then snog, and after pronouncing the Benediction he walked down the aisle, and stood at the door and shook hands with all ot them as they passed out, presenting them at the same time with a memorial card of the mission. There will be a Communion service in the Church at 7.80 this morning, and the day being Ascension Day morning prayers will be conducted at 10 o'clock. The rev. missioner can be seen at the Church at Temuka until noon, when ho will go to Winchester, and bold a service there this evening at 7 o'clock. On Friday ha will commence his mission in Timaru, and remains there daring the next ten days. The Rev. Mr Mason will in the meantime visit Winmate and Ashburton. This will bring their mission to s close, and they propose sailing for Home about next Tuesday week.