Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-11
EVILS OF INTEMPERANCE.

Mejor Wh1ttls Disc0urseS on this Topic
and Cites Personal Experience.
The thirteenth evening of Maj. Whittles
gospel meeting at the House of Hope did not
seem to promise very large attendance partly
on account of the threatening aspect of the
weather, and also owing to the fact Of its
being Monday evening, when the attend
anoe is always the least. The interest seems
to be on the increase, however, and the inquiry
meetings are attended by many who desire an
interest in tho prayers of Christians. Mai.
Whittle seems also to be bringing the members
of the different churches to a realizing sense
of their duties as Christians, and thus good
work, and one much needed, is being accom-
plished, as we'll as the more important work of
saving souls.
The choir presented very emaciated
The few who were there did
the best they could under the circumstances,
but the volume of sound was rather feeble,
compared with some previous evenings.
At 7:S5 Major Whittle appeared on the plat
form, and after the usual silent prayer, gave
out the hymn, Heard Ye the Glad Good News
| from Heaven" which was sung in spirited
| manner by the choir and congregation. Rev.
Mr.. Edwards then asked Gods blessing on the
meeting. he prayed that we might appreciate
Gods goodness to us better. That Gods won
derful love might be shed abroad in our hearts.
| That our hearts might be prepared to receive
the word of God. That many sinners might
be brought to Christ this evening.
Mr.. McGranahan then sang song
entitled "Jesus All the Way" in which
| be was assisted by the male chorus. The singer
was in unusually good voice last evening; the
male chorus, too, seemed to be in good trim,
SO that this part of the music, at least was
rendered in very effective manner. Folio "
ing the singing Major White made few re-
marks concerning the hymn just sung. He re-
lated story of a friend of his in Chicago, who
through the persuasion of his friends, joined
the church without really understanding the
plan of salvation. After studying his bible
his vision, and one day meeting Major Whittle,
he said, calling him by name, ''Why, Webb, ita
| all Jesus"
| After making the usual announcements for
the following day. the speaker read the scripture
lesson from the 4th chapter of Acts, and an
nounced as his subject for the evening, 1.-The
power OF Jesus to save men from their sins, y
and with special reference to the sin of in
temperance. He related story of friend in
Michigan. Some Of the prominent men of the
town were trying to get Bob 1ngersoll to come
there and lecture, hoping that soon the liberal
ideas of which he is the exponent might per-
wade society, and churches and all that non
sense be done away with. This man was in the
room during the discussion, and they asked
him his opinion, knowing him to have been
saved from the sin of intemperance by the
power of God. Said he: Gentlemen,
you all know me. You all know my
history; how was slave to drink.
Some years ago, one night, went to my closet
and got down on my knees with my bible open
before me, aud prayed God to save me from
this terrible habit. You all know the result.
That is all I have to say. Since then I have
never tasted drop of liquor"
If any one here is suffering from this dis.
ease can say from my own experience God
will help you. he also made an appeal to any
who were suffering from this appetite, or any
other sins, to put their trust in Jesus, knowing
from his own experience that HE is able te
keep all who trust in Him."
Major Whittle then made fervent praye,
for those parents who had Maynard sons, that
those who had resolved to throw off this bond
age might tonight carry out their resolve.
The Meeting then closed by singing, ':Res
cue the Perishing." The usual inquiry meet
ing after the series was we'll attended and full
of interest.