The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1872-1881, 1873-07-18

IA conversions, with 10 sccessions IN the
Church. Rev. 5. X. Hall and w. b. Land
ram, presiding Elders Of this and the Bar
bourvills district; Rev. Tho-. q. Harrison and
John Keen, Of the Louisville Conferences;
Rev. Lee. Hill, Of the Presbyterian Church
Rev. Bradley, pastor Of the NJ. z. Church at
this place, have been present assisting in the
meetings, also Rev II. Q. Jones and others Of
the Baptist Church.
Truly has this been a season o. joy and
happiness TO the Methodis,s--both Of the
Churches in our town working hsrmoniously
and with christian spirit together, sending
forth their prayers 10 that Great Being on
high for the conversion Of souls, the nobIcrt
and greatest work within the power Of man.
The meeting At the Christian Church also
continues, the Rev. J. l. Allen and Green
Lee surber have been preaching here foe the
pas, week, nobly doing their duty as Minis
ier Of the Gospel; and We arc truly grsti6ed
10 know that their lsbor have been blessed,
there being up 10 the present, scvea additions
10 the Church.
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Of our new Courthouse ne" oeen ia'd ana 'he
work l. progressing finely.
HHhAhf DRAWING.
The oitizens Of our town and vicinity in
vested $500 In thin enterprise and will draw
back $50 upon spproximsis NUMBER
CHURCH ORGANS.
We are decidedly In favor Of Church Or
v.n. mon, particularly Cor In. Sunday School,
.na xould he Glad IA see one In each of the
Chu,,h.. In our tovu. The Bapti.ts have re.
o.,,,v o,~.n;,od /, ao,,;.h;nv Sunday school
w;,h :. mapv .choll.r. a, either Of the 9th.
sr her, and The children wan, an o.r.n.
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hle.. Sacred music has a sacred. soothing e.
feet. and will soften down and melt the stony
hear, vhe, ali things else fail, 70 move IL. We
,.v n IN. R,p,i., Church. Inv an orr.n for
your Sunday School. You need not use Il du-
ring regular worship unless you wish 10; but
look At the matter from proper standpoint:
lay aside old fogy notions and prejudices and
supply your children with sacred music; their
little hearts enjoy IL, and the teachings Of the
Bible do not forbid, but approve, Of sacred
music. We are satisfied that majority Of
the members desire an organ, but still at the
ame time do no, wish to bring about any I'M
pleasant feeling. or dissention In the Church.
A fev Lord DAYS since the propriety Of pur-
eh..,ng an orrau vas discussed. ju.t after the
clo.e Of . sood sermon. when a very worthy
minister Of the Baptist Church favored the
purcha.. Of an organ. giving as one of his
rea.on. In. following;
THAT some wear. since he was present at
Bap,;.t Convention. In Loui.yille. and on the
Sabbath. he tor.ther with a number Of noun
tain preacher. attended Walnut Street Church.
and soon af,er taking their seats In ,hi. bean.
tif,l. snely finished house Of God. the choir
being l,c.,ed I'm the rear Of the Church and
facing the pulpit. the srran commenced send.
ing ,orth n. mighty strains Of sacred music.
which appeared al firt like distant thunder
with mighty crash when the congregation
immedistelx arose and Joined in sweet praise
to God. the mountain preacher. struck tor the
door. that they might fee in safety. believing
that the Church vas falling down" He told
his brother. and sisters, in view Of this cir
cumstanoe he wanted an organ for their
Church, that Il was time they were becoming
used to sacred music on earth. because he nor
no one else would want to be frightened out
of Heaven when that great organ shall pour
forth il strains Of sweet deliveraDce. in Gods
own presence, accompanied by the voices Of
all the angels in Heaven.
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