The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-02-28
The Revival Meetings.

| listen.
| In the evening the house was we'll filled and
the exercises commenced with singing hymn
| NO. 64-"The mistakes of my life" Mr.. John
son offered prayer and then the choir and au
dience sung hymn No. 57-"What friend we
have in Jesus Before singing this hymn
Mr.. Needham wished that every one in the
house might be able to realize the preciousness
nearness and value of the friendship of Jesus;
and so realizing it they would sing the hymn
from the heart.
MIR. Needham read from the 9TH chapter oil
I'd Kings-narrating the close of the great fam
inc in Samaria, which close was brought about
by the miraculous rout of the great Syrian
host
Mr.. johnson sung solo "Jesus calls me, !
am going"
The text was from I'd Kings, 7:10-"Why sit
we here till we de?' The nation had been
very wicked and God had punished Israel with
a grievous famine; and now the people had
reached the last point of suffering and destitu
ton and relief was at hand But one of the
Kings household could not imagine how it
could come to pass and did not believe it, So,
many now cannot understand how Christ's
words can be true, and reject them. Outside
the walls of Samaria were four leperS ready to
die from hunger, who thought they would go
to the Syrian -preferringlto die at once TO
the slow torture of starvation. They went and
found the camp deserted Everything was left
except the men. They began to gather the
spoils, but soon bethought themselves of the
starving city and went and told the good news
We learn some valuable lessons from this Incl
dent. If in this house there is baptseI per-
son, minister, an elder, deacon, a Sunday
School teacher or any Christian who has neg
lected to tell the glad tidings to the people,
that person has been unfathful to duty and to
God. The dumb devil has entered into and
taken possession of the church at large, and un-
less he is cast out by the power of God, the
church will languish and sinners will persist.
But we learn another truth. The four lepers
had fearful disease upon them through which
death would surely come to them if not reliev-
ed. So sinners have fatal disease which, if
not removed, will surely destroy them. What
then shall they do? Go to the great physician,
Jesus, and seek His help and follow His direc-
ton. But we learn also that men ara not only
diseased-they are guilty-they are transgress-
ors of Gods holy law. They are conscious Of
their sin and feel often that unless they believe
in Jesus they will be lost forever. But we
learn that men are not only guilty-they are
already Notwithstanding the execution of
the law. What then shall we do? How shall
we escaped Do you ask? Flee to Jesus; be.
lieve in Him. If you remain where you are
you will surely die. The lepers sai1-''Why
h.,ra I.aO
danger in remaining where you are? Without
Christ you ara helpless. Your strength is per-
feet weakness but Jesus can do helpless
sinners good.'
Hymn No. IL was sung-"Only step 10
Jesus, then why not take it now?'
Rev. Mr.. Wright followed in some fitting re-
marks. He spoke of the fact that mutitudes
of church members had attended these meet
ings, and they had profted by the precious
truths presented. But with the great pleasure
and privilege there also had come greatly in
creased responsibility; and it remains to be
seen whether or not we shall realize this re-
sponsbility and act up to it. May God help us
all to see our duty and strive earnestly to carry
to every perishing soul the glad news of saliva
ton through that blessed Saviour who has had
compassion upon US. But for you who are i'm
penitent, is there not something to do? Like
the lepers of Samaria, remember that if you sit
still you will perish-fee then to Jesus and be
saved. "Only step to jesus, then why not
take it now?" Dir. Wright was very earnest in
expressing his conviction that up to this time g,
most important work had been done among the
churches through the labors of the evangelists
who have been preaching to us; but he was still
more confident that God had most precious
revival in store for His people here through
their further labors. Only let sthe churches do
their duty land the results will be glorious.
The choir sung hymn No. Groom for
thee and Mr.. Needham offered prayer and
pronounced the benediction.
The meetings today are as follows: Prayer
meeting at half-past O'Clock, at which the re-
quests for prayer are read At 3 o'clock in the
afternoon Mr.. Needham will preach sermon
giving those an opportunity to hear, who are
not able to attend in the evening. The sermon
this evening will be at hal-past Z, followed by
young mems meeting and an inquiry meeting.
THE TEMPERANCE REvIvAL.-The interest
in the temperance meetings at Music Hall is
steadily increasing, and great temperance
revival may be expected before these meetings
close. Last evening the hall was crowded by
very attentive audience. Mr.. j. Bennett An
derson opened the meeting with few remarks
and was followed by H. NJ. Bryant of Lewis
ton, and Elliott King, Esq, of Mechanic Falls,
who made stirring speeches for the temperance
cause. At the close of the meeting about fifty
signed the pledge.
day at o'clock, after the adjourn
ment of the schools, at Music Hall, chill
dren's temperance meeting, conducted by John
Bennett Anderson; singing by the children,
and also favorite selections Of vocal music by
the little Haines children of Biddeford, three
s'liltle mites that are said to be very musical
Children will occupy Sc ats in the body Of the
house. School teachers and parents are re
quested to give all notice of the meeting pos
sible
Evening, at y o'clock This meeting will
be presided over by f. A. Smith, Esq. Mr..
John f. Haines of Bddeford will make the
opening address, followed by several reformed
men from Biddeford and Saco. Mr.. Anderson
will also take part in the singing and speak
ing Mr.. Haynes little children will render
several pieces of music.
FUNERAL SERvrCEs.-The funeral of the
late Mrs. Caruthers, wife Of Rev. DIR. Caruth-
ers, took place at the Second Parish church
yesterday afternoon. Tie church was filled by
the friends of the deceased, and the services
were very impressive. A fuueral march was
rendered by Mrs. Gosse upon the organ as the
remains werestaken into the church. The choir
then sung, Il heard a voice from heaven"
Rev. DR.. Smaller of the FIRST Baptist church,
read from the scriptures. At the request of
the family, the beautiful hymn, 81 would not
live always" was sung. Rev. Mr.. Hincks fol-
lowed with brief and eloquent address.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.-Ths New Eogland
Business Directory for 1877 is one of the most
valuable of reference books, containing list
of banks, insurance, manufacturing aud other
Incorporated companies, post Offices nevspa-
pers, academies, expresses, railroads, popula-
ton of each city and town in New England,
together with other useful inform alton often
required in the counting room, also map of
New England, with each county separately
colored, etc. Agents are now in the city deliv-
ing this work to patrons, and their office is al