The last Vesper Service was held yesterday afternoon. Appleton Chapel was unusually crowded, every seat being taken as early as quarter of five. The music was excellent. After selections from Gounod's "The Redemption" and from Stainer's "Mary Magdalen" had been given, the choir sang "And it was the Third Hour" by Elvey.
This last piece contains a tenor and a bass solo, which were beautifully rendered. The soloist was Mr. J. C. Bartlett.
Dr. Francis G. Peabody spoke briefly on the last hours of the Savior. He said that a great lesson might be learned from our Lord's Supper. Jesus never better showed his mission than at this time. He came to minister, not to be ministered unto; and in performing the menial service of washing his disciples' feet, he set his followers a lasting example. We too should minister. It is not a question of ten talents or five talents, but the use we make of them.
Dr. Peabody referred touchingly to the Vesper Services just finished, saying he was sure that all who had attended them felt strengthened and refreshed.
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