The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-01-27
The Revival Meetings.

sang 81 need Thee every hour Mr.. Inglis
said he wished to say few words upon the
''Stones of Scripture" In Gen. %; 10, he read
of Jacobs lonely journey. He made pillow
OF stones. The Christians have perfect idea
OF rest in Christ. In Matt. II 20, the rest Of
Christian service is spoken of. We may cast
our burden on the Lord The children of God
are dying of spiritual consumption. They do
not use their privileges. The idea of the stone
on which Jacob placed his head is rest; but in
Gen. 81 :46, the idea referred to is witness. The
Lord wants his people to be witnesses-living
witnesses, not names on the church book, but
living, speaking witnesses TO the mercy and
faithfulness of God. In Exodus 28:12, we read
OF the stones ON the shoulders of the High
Priest. and here there is an idea of strength.
Let US trust in Him who is our High Priest.
In the breast-plate of Aaron were carried the
names of the children of Israel, ard ne never
could forget them. God carries the names of
bis loved ones on the palm of his hands, he
loves them forever. In Deut q Is, the thoaght
connected with the altar of stones is worship,
not payer, but worship. In prayer we speak of
our wants to God: in worship we have to do
with God in reference to his existence and deal
ings with u.s.
In John 4 3, the memorial stones from the
midst of the Jordan may indicate that the peo-
pie of God have passed over the river which is
the type of death, and have become dead to the
world. They should be dead to the pleasures
of the world. The children of King should
not be polluted with the corrupt practices of
earth.
In Judges 2O16 we read Of the left.handed
men-seven hundred of them-their stones
would hit the mark. So here is the idea of
earnest attention to Christian work. God
works by all methods aud can give success to
every instrument.
In Sam. 6:12, we read of the stones set up
by the prophet-testifying that God is ready to
help his people and deliver them from all evil.
So may we ever trust him. In Sam. 745, we
read the incident of David and Goliath. The
Israeltes had no faith and hence feared; but
David had faith. He took the smooth stones
from the brook, and the idea connected
with these stones is victory. God can give to
the weakest victory over every foe.
In Rev. 1917, we read If the white stone
the token of final safety and glorious Inherit
ance in Heaven. May God help US all to secure
it, The meeting closed with the doxology, and
the benediction was pronounced by Rev. Mr..
McWhinnie
la the evening the choir sung Come thou
fount Of" and Mr.. Inglis read from Luke 14th,
the parable of the Great Supper. How full
people are of excuses in reference to religion!
The feast was the last meal of the day. May
it not be suggestive of the condition of some in
this assembly tonight? 1t may be the last time
they will hear the Gospel.
After these few remarks, Rev. Mr.. McWhin-
ME offered prayer, and the choir sung Sowing
the Seed" Mr.. Inglis made the announce
ments for the coming week, and the choir sung
"Draw Me Nearer, while a collection was TAX
en-.
Captain Duston spoke briefly. He referred
to the parable. Did God accept the excuses
those people made. God knows the heart, and
are we willing for God to search the secret re-
cesses Of our heart? God knows our hidden
sins, and we cannot deceive him. Gods word
tells of the evil in the heart-all its sins, but
his word also tells of the remedy. Blessed be
God, he has found ransom for US in Jesus His
Son. The choir sang sweet hymn, one line
of which was there's Light in the Val
ley for me-
Mr.. lpglis then spoke. In Isaiah 57:15, is
found the word ETERNITY 1t is solemn
word-What does it mean? Every star in the
Heavens, every leaf of the Forest every grain
of sand on the ocean shore-all these together,
each representing countless ages, fail to repre-
sent the extent of the lifetime of God. Who
are going to eternity? The rich, the poor, the
aged, the young, the high and low, king and
peasant-all of US. Are we prepared for etern-
ity? Some meet this question with joy, and
can gladly say, we are ready to go there. What
gives them this preparation? They hope in
Jesus and expect to 60 to him. Others say they
are ready, but they are not sure. They are not
willing to give up sin-they continue in sin,
and yet hope they are ready for eternity. May
such lay aside sin and trust in Jesus. Others
answer the question directly and honestly.
They are not ready. Do such wish to be ready?
If they de, there is a way-one has died for
you. Jesus, the perciful one, has died for you,
and if you will believe Gods word, you may go
from this house saved forever. There is an
other class here to be pitied-those who are al
most Christians just at the gate of Heaven and
yet to perish at last. Many have pious friends
and yet are neglecting the soul. Oh, where
shall I meet you, dear friends? In this last
meeting what shall say to you who have been
present at these m ceilings? Where shall you
spend eternity? May God help you to choose
wisely.
The choir sung the hymn "Waiting and
Watching for Me- and Rev. Dr. Smaller pro-
nounced the benedictior. The farewell words
of Mr.. Inglis were very impressive, and were
an appropriate close to the public exercises of
the evening.
The committee make the following announce
ment in regard to future meetings: Saturday
evening union prayer meeting will be held at
the rooms of the Y. M. G. A., at u o'clock,
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Perkins. Monday ard
Wednesday evenings, union preaching services
at the First Baptist Church, Monday evening
by Rev. Mr.. Now hinnie, and on Wednesday
evening by the Rev. G. j. Clark, music by the
large choir. After the preaching, prayer
meeting will be held conducted by the ministers
of the CITY, No union services ON Sunday and
Tuesday evening, the committee deeming it
best that all should attend their own meetings
and pray for the success of future work.