Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-04
WHITTLE'S WORK.

WHITTLE'S WORK..
Continued Interest In the House Of Hope
Meetings.
The revival meeting at the Honse of Hope
was largely attended, last night. The in
terest seems to increase as these meetings
are continued, and last night the congrega-
ton seemed earnest, and many responded
to the evangelist, Major Whites, appeal ito
come to Jesus" by waiting for the inquiry
meeting, which follows the regular service.
The services were opened by singing "Je-
sus Only" and prayer by Mr.. Edwards, after
which choir of male voices sang with Mr..
"In the Sunlight of Thy Face"
Mr.. Davis read the scriptural lesson from
the second chapter Of Mark, which was fol-
lowed by a duet by Mr.. and Mrs. McGrana-
han "Oh to be Over Yonder, in the Presence
of the King ....~..
Major White preached from the twenty
third chapter of Luke and ths forty-third
verse, "Jesus said unto him verify say un-
to thee to-day shalt thou be with me in
oaradise'' e.-.
Our Savior has given US in this verse an
answer to these questions: Where? How?
When? Paradise is used but
twice in the scripture after this
in the sense of the God heaven-where God
is. The bible begins and ends with para
disc. The word garden in the old testament
is synonymous with paradise. In the garden
man was Sunless, obedient, and he held com
munion with God; he was also immortal.
These characteristics enter into the founda-
ton of paradise. For six thousand years
man has tried to make paradise out of this
earth, but it is failure; as long as man is
sinful, as long as death is before man, he
cannot be in paradise. It was in the fall
taken from earth and is now in heaven. I'm
my Fathers house are many mansions and
| 60 to prepare place for YOU"
This earth is ruled over by the
devil as the prince of this world,
we are told. It is the purpose of God that
shall reign on the earth some
times, and then paradise will again be on
the earth. The closing of Revelations shows
us the new Jerusalem or the new heaven
coming down to earth, when there shall be
no more sin, now tears and no sorrow, no
more death, but every want supplied by God.
This then is paradise, but next, how shall
become a citizen of this new paradise?
''There shall in no wise enter into it anything
that can defle." How did the dying man
get there? by faith with me-" says Jesus.
1t Is not what we do for Jesus, but what Je-
sus does for US that will ge: US in. We are
always thinking about earning heaven.
We deserve, like the thief on the cross,
death, but we must do as he lid, call on the
name of Christ, and we shall be saved. Had
this man lived, undoubtedly be would join
the church, but he could not. Joining the
church don't come first; forgiveness first,
then service, because you are saved child.
A man will work hard for life. thank God
that this thief entered heaven without work,
for his is an example of faith to US, work fol
lnws faith. A barefooted girl was turned
from mansion in England. In years after
she entered the house its mistress. Alone?
No, with the master, her now husband. So
we enter heaven with Jesus, not alone. When
mon takes his place as lost sinner, and
prays "L:rd, save me-" "take me-" then he
receives salvation.
When shall be in paradise? When am
l converted? When believe. Satan blinds
the eyes of sinners by directing their eyes
to their own sins, rather than to Christ. ''He
that believeth in the Son hath everlasting
life.' There is no escape from punishment
for sin, except through Christ, as he who has
borne tie penalty. If man takes Gods
word he shall be satisfied; if not, he ought
not to be satisfied. When, then, q man
makes a surrender of himself to God, he
then enters paradise. Whosoever believes
receives remission of sin. Oh, that our
faith would take Jesus at his word. When
we believe, God gives US his spirit.
Do you know why you have none
Of Gods spirit? 1t is because you
do not believe. "He that believeth has the
witness in himself. Trust Him, trust Him,
my brother. He knows it all. He knows
your sins-all about them. Trust him and
ask for forgiveness. On no other ground
will He help you. Money won't dc it; works
must do it-faith only. The minute the
faith in Jesus took possession of the dying
thief, that minute he became a citizen of
Paradise. I have got the word of Christ.
His word: Whomsoever cometh to me will
in no wise cast out. If the dying thief had
commenced to wait and examine himself he
would likely have not come; but he simply
trusted, asked and was saved.
This is the way We should do.
When shall we be there? That night the
thief, washed pure and clean, entered heaven
when the angels were there, with song and
harp to welcome Jesus. Jesus brought him
with him. thereafter" said Jesus, ''you
shall see heaven opened" In the fulfill
ment of these wonderful visions of John
that was paradise of God.
My brother, have you believed? If you
have you will be there; if not, you will not
be there. The book is now opened; it will
Oe closed by and by. Accept now and make
your decision; make it at once; make it to-
night. ....
After singing by faith see my Savior
dying" Maj. Whittle announced that q
prayer meeting would be held in the audi
torium, conducted by DR.. Dana, but he could
be found by those who would see him in the
lecture room.
The greater part of the congregation re-
NAMED to the prayer meeting, which was of
much interest, and number met Mr.. Whit
tie in the lecture room.
The bible reading tomorrow afternoon
will be continuation of the topic, sour re-
lation to the Holy Spirit" The central
committee will meet on Thursday evening
next at o'clock.
Meeting of the Board of Public Works.
A'regular meeting of the board of public
works was held yesterday forenoon, Messrs.
Becker and Timme being in attendance
The council order recommending the CEN
struction of sidewalk in front of block
number one, two and thirty-tive on the south
side of Third street, also in front of blocks
one, two and twenty-five, St. Paul proper,
was referred 10 the clerk to advertise for
bids.
The council order recommending change
of grade on number of streets in the First,
Fourth aud Fifth wards was taken up for
and the clerk was directed to
give the first assessment notices. The pay
roll of the street inspector for the lower dis