Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-10-19
The Gospel Work

IN RUTLAND.
At four clock p IN on Sunday, Gospe
meeting fer men only. to which free ticket
of admission were issued, was held at the
Baptist church in Rutland Nearly every
seat was occupied, and some 700 must hav,
been present. a deep interest peryaded
the audience. Mr.. White preached. The
Herald says of his discourse
1t was remarkable discourse, for it,
simplicity, aud thoughtiulness and power
1t was skill and ability of no mean order
which could truthfully interpret the story
Of the prodigal son, and keep clear of every
controverted point in the complicated ques-
ton of theology, and so hold that body OF
men. large number of whom are not &C
customed to church going. as to move them
to tears. and lead many of them to earnest
ly ask the sympathy of Christians in their
efforts to "arise and 90" to the Father.
There is no possible view OF the question
else than salutary.
At the atter-meeting, Gov. Page was
among the speakers lie said that, God
helping him, he would do what he could to
remove the stones and stumbling blocks.
Twenty years ago he was feeding on husks
was as obstinate as mule. God brought
him on his knees, and he resolved 10 serve
Him. Give yourselves to God. Don't neg
lect this great salvation. Mr.. White
wished all who would endorse these words
TO do so by rising. and nearly the whole
congregation rose to their feet. A large
number rose for prayers. While the meet
ing for men was taking place at the Bap-
fist chapel, the ladies held an interesting
prayer meeting at the Congregational
church, Mrs j. II. GOulding taking
charge.
At the evening meeting. the large Con-
gregational church was crowded, many
extra seats being carried in. Mr.. Whitte
preached.
A prayer meeting, held by Rev. Mr..
johnson, followed, at which several rose
for prayers. During the same hour, en-
quirers were met in the church parlors by
Christian workers.
On Monday. the different meetings were
well attended and the interest maintained.
In the evening, the Congregational church
was well filled. The services opened by the
choir, Mr.. Ii. F. Field. director, singing
hymn 70:
"Take the name OF Jesus with you.'
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Richard
son. Mr.. McGranahsn sung
e In the presence of the king
Mr.. White offered prayer, and then read
his text from Ephesians j. ::
10 whom we have redemption through his blood,
the forgiveness of sins according to the riches of
his grace.
lie discussed the subject of redemption,
arguing that all need 1t as sinners; that
man is dead under the law, is killed by it,
and has no claim on it. therefore it must be
through Gods grace that We can be
saved. All God does Is through grace.
God is love, He has provided Sa-
viour for us, and it is through His
blood only that We can be redeemed. The
Jews redeemed their kinsmen from
slavery and thraldom with money. Christ
pays not in silver and gold. but by His own
precious blood. God will not charge our
sins to Us. because the Redeemer has paid
the debt. Redemption is an accomplished
fact. We should receive it willingly. You
make God liar by refusing to believe that
you can be saved and have eternal life.
The male quartet sung, the sweet solo
and chorus,