The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-02-24
The Revival Meetings.

EhO EbCVAvah NAVCtthSss
Mr.. Needham gave one of his Bible talks at
the Free street church Thursday afternoon, and
women's meeting was held directly after.
In the evening mems meeting was held at
High street church, at which a good congrega-
ton was present. The services commenced by
singing hymn No. 65, "'Tis the promise Of
God full salvation to give" Rev. Mr.. Fem
offered prayer, and hymn No. % was sung,
The half was never told.' Mr.. Needham
read from the 22d chapter of Matthew the par
able of the wedding feast, also from the 18th
chapter of Luke the parable of the great sup
per. 1t is wonderful that God should prepare
such a feast for lost men, and yet so many
should make light Of his great love. Mr.. John
son sung solo, and Mr.. Needham followed
with some remarks upon the response made to
the invitation to the marriage least. If we
look at these excuses we shall find they will
not prove valid. They all prove the nsincerity
OF those who make such excuses When the
king asked the man who was without the we'd
ding garment, why he came thus unprepared,
his excuses all seemed worthless and he was
speechless So will it be with us if we allow
the devil TO cheat us out of our souls with these
miserable excuses Many neglect this all i'm
portant subject through thoughtlessness. They
do not realize that the savatiOn of the soul is
at stake,-nor do they act thus in reference to
their worldly affairs. If they have the oppor
iunity to make great sum of money they at
tend to it at once; but they permit the soul
to be endangered by their thoughtless neglect.
How important that we should take time to
think Of this infinitely important subject
Many are devoted to worldly pleasure, and SO
make light of the gospel invitation. Heaven
is presented to us on one side and worldly
pleasure on the other. Is it possible that we
can let heaven go for the sake of this bubble of
worldly enjoyment? Many excuse themselves
from attending to the interests of the soul on
the plea of business. What a libel on true re-
ligion is this excuse! No one can so well and
thoroughly attend to business affairs as the
true Christian. Some are engaged in unlaw-
full or sinful business, and by this are kept from
attending to tie souls welfare. How danger
GUS it is to delay in this matter. Why is not
every one in this house Christian at this
very moment? How perilous to sleep over this
great danger that threatens the impenitent
Some say they want to be saved, but they are
waiting Gods time. Now is Gods time Sa-
tan woald persuade you to wait, but do not al
low him to cheat you out of heaven, Mr..
Needham offered prayer, few moments were
spent in silent prayer and Mr.. johnson sang a
solo and offered brief prayer. Then another
hymn was sung and Mr.. Perkins pronounced
the benediction. A prayer and inquiry meet
ing followed in the Free street vestry, to which
place Mr. Needham invited as many of those
present as were inclined to- 60. A very full
congregation was present at the Bible talk at
Free street church Friday after noon, and at
the opening of the exercises Mr.. Needham read
the requests for prayers and then offered
prayer. Mr.. johnson sang the hymn, "Rescue
the perishing,' and Mr.. Needham read from
Exodus 18th Gods command to the Israelites
to prepare Him Tabernacle CIR Sanctuary
where He could dwell among them and bless
them. The Ark, also, was to be made precisely ac-
cording to Gods direction. Everything in the
Bible is important; and nothing that God COM
mands is to be neglected or thought lightly of.
The Ark of the Covenant was the most impor-
tant object about the Tabernacle, made of
acacia wood, covered with gold-symbolzing
S-S
tanned the tables of the law, which were not
entrusted to the people, but kept intact and I'M
broken in this sacred place. So Jesus kept the
law unbr0ken. Above the Ark was the Mercy
Seat overshadowed by the Cherubims-the
place where God manifested his presence to
the people. In the evening there was a full
congregation and the service commenced with
singh g, 'Do you see the Hebrew captives
kneeling." This was followed by prayer and
singing "Hold the fort" The text was from
Zachariah xiii, 1: SIN that day there shall be
fountain" &c. This fountain was costly,
healing, perpetual, accessible, and near to ALL
Only step to Jesus, then why not take it now?
Mr.. johnson sang Ninety and nine" also an
other solo and the meeting closed with singing
Sweeping through the gates" This morning
there is to be prayer meeting from nine to
ten at the Second Parish and on Sunday morn
ing at the same place and hour meeting for
Christian workers, and preaching in the City
Hall Sunday afternoon and evening and Mou-
day evening.