PULPIT REFERENCES.

Dominion, Volume 3, Issue 814, 11 May 1910, Page 6

PULPIT REFERENCES.

IN WELLINGTON CHURCHES. The following reports of services in the churches on Sunday and pulpit references to the nation's great loss in the death of King Edward did not find room in previous issues owing to the great pressure on our spaoe. — St. Mark's Church was draped with mourning on Sunday. The Rev. A. M. Johnson preached morning and evening on the late King.' In the evening, speaking to a crowded congregation, Mr. Johnson said King Edward's death found the prestige of tne British' Throne more firmly established in every way than /it was ten years aj»o. It was to the man himself that this was due. King Edward had given us a type and character which we prayed might characterise our rulers for all time. We had lost more than a King. We had lost a kingly man, who knew that life was most worth living when it was lived for self-sacrifice and Bervice. The preacher referred /to the King's- constant attendance at divine service. Life was a duty to him, he said, for in the sanctuary of the King of Kmgn he received the power of his life.

At St. James's Presbyterian Church, Wellington South, the Rev. W. Shirer conducted services. In the morning there was a large paiade of Scoutmasters and Boy Scouts, an/1 an address Was given to them. The sermon was on the text, Lake xrii, 26: "He that is chief is he that doth serve.".' The late King, said the preachcr, had carried out faithfully his duties as a constitutional monarch and the promise made in his first speech as King had been observed. The personality of the late King was intensely, human, sympathetic, and wisely tactful. He had worked hard for the good of the Empire, and set an example in. regular attendance, at home and abroad, at church. King Edward would be remembered as the peacemaker and the peacekeeper.

Tho Rev.' J. K. .Elliott, iof the Kent Terrace Presbyterian Church, made feeling reference to tho death of the King at Sunday morning's service.

At St. Thomas's Church, Newtown, the Rev. J. Walker made reference to the King's deatli in his morning service. Chopin's Funeral March was played_ by the organist, and the congregation sang the National Anthem. Tlio Empire's loss was also specially referred to at the evening servico.

The services at the Wesley Church, TaTanalri Street, were in the nature of in raemoriajn services, botb in the jinorning and in the evening. The pulpit was draped with black and purple, as a mark of rospect to the memory of the late .King, and the hymns and the anthem were specially selected. At the close of the morning service, the organist played the Dead March in "Saul." 1 During his sermon in the morning the Rev. J. R. Clark made reference to the national loss. In the oourso of his sermon in the evening, the Rev. S. J. Serpell said the memory of the late King would last in proportion to the way he was loved. He had loved the nation he had tried to serve, and as "Edward tho Peacemaker" ' his memory would be kept green.

Suitable references were made by the pastor .(the Rev. W. Douglas) at all the services at the Evans Bay Presbyterian Church on Sunday to the death of the King. Tho congregation stood at the close of tho services whilo the Dead March in "Saul" was played.

A vast audienco of some 1200 people attended tho sorvice of the Central Mission at tbo King's Theatre on Sunday evening. Prior to the service the Silver Band played a number of selections in Ghuzuco Streot, and the Rev. Mr. Blamixaj made a touching-reference to„

th© death' of the King. Mtkc Winnie Nixon, the talented vocalist, sang " The Ix>st Chord" (accompanied by Mr. Home, of Christchurch), and the band played the Dead March from "Saul," while the audience stood m silence. Ifc was an impressive scene.

Oft. Sunday the Missions to Seamen's braiding was draped as a mark pf respect to the memory of the late King. Before a large congregation at the morning service Mr. J. Moore, the missioner, preached from Cor. I, 15-22. In the course of his address he said: ,r We meet da >'' Or the dead Patron of the Missions to Seamen we can say that ho was beloved on earth, regretted, gone, and will be remembered in the grave. The moorings have been loosed, and he has seen his Pilot face to face. Wo mourn for one' known for his love, statesmanship, thought of the poor, beautiful spirit, friendship, marvellous self-denial, and deeds written on the hearts of his subjects. The great leveller has been at work in the Palace, and Edward the Peacemaker has been called." The Dead 'March from "Saul" was played at each service by the organist, Mr. Gardner. The hymns, including "When Our Heads are Bowed with Woe," were sung by the choir and congregation with much feeling.

At St. Paul's Church, Paraparaumu, in connection with the death of King Edward VII, special prayers were offered up on behalf of H.M. the Queen and the Royal Family, and the Nation.

The Vicar, the Rev. J. Edwin Janes, made special reference to the Nation's loss in the King's death in his sermon. At the close of the service the organist,Hiss 'Winnie Whiting, played Handel's Dead March in. "Saul." A similar service was held at the Anglican Church, Paekakariki, where Mr. EL T. Cooper, who presided at the organ, played "Blessed are the Departed," by' Spohr, for the opening voluntary, and at the close of the service E&ndel's Dead March in "SauL" TOE SALVATION ARMY. ." ! (By Telezraih—Press AeßocsutioaJ Chrlstshurch, May 10. Hie fallowing statement has been issued by Commissioner Hay of t&6 Salvation Army:— • ' The Salvation Army throughout Australia and New Zealand-is profoundly moved at the news of the death of King Edward VTL They have appreciated with' thankful hearts his earnest and successful efforts in the cause of peace, as roll as his sympathy with all classes, his oourage and manifestation of affection towards the General displayed beyond question his gratitude for what the Army, has been able to do in Great Britain and her Dominions overseas on behalf of the unfortunate and criminal classes. Australasia has every reason to thank God for the work of the late King, nn the manner in which he discharged the duties of his high office. The Salvation Army throughout lie territory joins with thousands of others in the prayer that God may comfort. the illustrious and always sympathetic Queen Alexandra, whose tenderness towards the needs of others was shown in her Majesty's interviews with the General, displaying her beautiful and touching interest in all we are doing for the, outcast, as well as the thousands of unfortunate women committed to our care in all parts of - the Empire. While we axe sorry over the loss of 'the King, we pray men may turn, it to the highest profit of righteousness of the people, and advance true religion everywhere. We hail King George V. -Some of his early acts in a private capacity have shown how sinoere was his interest, and is, for the Army, and we believe towards all God-fearing citizens. the face on the postage STAMP. A famous sculptor of Austrian descent ! was in 1901 a visitor to Padorewski's villa near Aii-les-Bains, when King Edward VII ascended the throne of Greater Britain. Mr. Emil Fuchs,' the _ sculptor named, was then starting on his professional career. One day a friend and visitor was asked by him to sit for a profile "relief," and the outcome was a face very much resembling that of King Edward VII. Mr. Fnchs, encouraged by his friends' enconiums, hastened to London, obtained a sitting from the late King, and his has relief was'accepted far the postage stamp, whioh has been all over the world ever since.