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The Revival Meetings.


The Revival Meetings.
The afternoon services commenced with sing
ing hymn No. 5, 'Dfaw me nearer" and Mr.
Needham offered prayer, and Mr. Cato suns
hymn No. 10, "Are your windows open toward.
Jerusalem?" and Mr.. Sturgis offered prayer
Mr.. Sturgs gave as the subject of the hour
prayer" What sanction have we for it,
If one wishes to get petition to an earthly
king. it is often found to be difficult matter
1t must be through various parties, from one te
another. aud even then its reception may be
doubtful
In Esther v II, we find how entrance was te
be obtained to king of that time. Even the
queen was liable to death if she went into the
kings presence uncalled. Soft has been with
other earthly monarchs of whom history tells
as. But let US ask if such barriers shut us
from access to the King of Heaven. The d.
vine word will tell us about coming to God
In Isaiah vi, l, we read Of Gods presence
and glory. In Rev. ii, also in iv, 4 and we
read to the same import and see what is the
nature and glory of the King of Heaven. Now,
do we fad in the sacred word any statement
that it is possible for human beings to GENE in-
to the presence of the King of Glory, and if
we may approach God, how shall we do it?
In Gen. iii, ., we find how God had inter-
course with his children. He met with them
in the cool of the day. Beautiful thought
After the confusing aud busy work of the day
to seek communion with God and hold con-
verse with him.
In Elk. iii, 5, we find how God permitted
fol~ H.
him in the bush.
In Elk. xix, 81, we fnd a further illustration
of mans approach to God under closer restric-
tions-an exception being made in favor of
Moses
Ia Elk. Il, "a, we read that even Moses was
not able to come before God. Now, let US go
back and see how man was enabled practically
to come before God.
In Gen. iv, As, we read of the offerings of
Cain and Abel, and ask why Abel was accept
ed; for. from an outside or casual view, we
should judge that Gains Offering would be
most appropriate. Why was it not accepted?
In Heb. vi, 4, we read that faith was the Sc
cret of the dlffefence-faith, which we think
to be believing appropriation to ourselves of
Chlists atoning sacrifice.
In Gen. ill, we have hint of the use of VIC
tins Tor sacrifice; for we may infer that the
flesh of the animals whose skins clothed Adam
and Eve, was used in sacrifice. Looking along
down we find that in Elk, viii Noah is spoken
OF as Offering sacrifices to God from some of
the animals he took with him into the ark.
In Gen. xii, we read of Abraham's sacrifice,
and in successive chapters we read that his son
and his grandson followed his example. In
the journeys in the wilderness, we read of the
offerings in the tabernacle, and of the restric-
tons laid upon all save the appointed priest
But in the death Of Jesus that restriction was
taken away, for our Great High Priest has
passed into the heavenly tabernacle, and
through him we have perpetual rig BIT to enter
INTO the Divine presence, whittier Jesus has
gone to intercede for us. Clothed in the Saw
tours righteousness aud availing ourselves of
his intercessop, We have perpetual access to
the throne of the heavenly grace. Mr.
Sturgs prayed, the congregation sung hymn
No. SO, "What friend we have in jesus and
Mr.. Needham pronounced the benediction
The evening service opened with singing
hymn No. At, Seeking to Save" Rev. Mr..
Gardiner offered prayer aud hymn No. GA was
sung, "The mistakes of my life have been
many" Mr.. Cato sang a solo, No. Sc, 'sIn the
silent midnight wathces,' and Mr.. sSturgis off
cred prayer aud read from Johns Gospel about
the GOOD Shepherd If the sheep wanders
away from the fold it does not find its way
back, it must be sought or be lost. Many for
get that the Bible says of US, that we all, like
sheep, have gone astray; that we are already
lost. They speak of our being on probation
But that is not the right term. We are in the
position of convicted criminals, waiting for
sentence to be pronounced. We are every one
either saved or lost at this very moment. Now
we read that the Good Shepherd givsth His
life for the sheep. That loving Shepherd has
watched over each Of Us, caring for W, pro
tecting US, and he is now calling each of us to
love Him. One of the greatest wounders to the
believer isthe thought that Jesus can 30 love
and care for US. The sheep hear the shepherds
voice, and he calls each of them By name
In Isaiah 43d we read Gods precious promise
to bis people, II have called thee by name
When God calls any one to serve him he calls
him BY name. Blessed assurance Paul saws.
s'Who loved me-" The sheep always wanders
and its only safety is on the shepherds shout
der. God holds his chosen ones by the right
hand. What glorious thing lit is to have
such an almighty friend. Bat Jesus gives unto
his sheep eternal life As God looks down up
on this assembly he sees two classes-the living
and the dead. For whoever is not now believ-
ing in Jesus, that one is dead in sins. To sucf
God now offers deIiverance from sin, and every
one may have this deliyerance by simply be.
lieving in Jesus.
Mr.. Sturgis prayed and hymn No. 33 wa:
sung, 'Trusting Jesus, that is ALL" Mr., Need
ham read some verses from the 18th chapter of
Luke. referring to Jesus calling the publicans
and sinners. The Lord Jesus had heart tc
save the lost sheep. So should every minister
feel in reference to the lost ones. But the
Pharisees murmured at this, and yet this repre-
sents God 8 attitude towards sinners. We hear
much at the present time about the develop
ment Of human nature. When we look at tht
Pharisees we see illustrations of this develop
ment-watching, waiting, suspectiug, accus
ing, deridng, and condemnipg the Son of God
But the parable of the prodigal illustrates
Gods attitude towards the lost The father goes
out to meet the returning prodigal and vel
comes him back. Should not this move the
hearts of some of those here?.
In Eek Bail, we read how the Lord will
seek out and bring back his lost sheep. In
Isaiah 43dswe also read of Gods love to hi
flock. How beautifully this love is expressed
in the 23i Psalm. Can we each say, 9Th
Lord is my shepherd?'
Mr.. Cato sang solo ssCome home" and the
service closed. An inquiry meeting was ther
held. The meetings today are as usual
ANNIVERSARY OF THE SAMARITAN Asso
cIATIoN.-The semi-centennial anniversary Q