Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-02-28
ing to the Lord, but when we come to form

ing to the Lord, but when we come to form
Alright conception of Jesus Christ all thes,
difficulties vanish. for there we see him il
his human, his sympathetic form; theform
of dear friend to whom we can poul
out our sorrows and who has, like our.
selves, suffered pain and temptation. VIZ
should treat Jesus as we would dear
friend; tell him everything and he will lis
ten and sympathise with US. He will make
every thing plain to us, and teach US all
that is necessary for salvation. When we
come to him the burden will fall from our
shoulders as it did from Christians at the
cross, and when our feet are once firmly
placed on the foundation of faith they will
never DO removed.
Mr.. H. NJ. McIlhaney said there was a
good deal Of encouragement to be derived
from the result Of the meetings. There
was no expectation Of making = revival,
but IN endeayor to live in such q way as
to SGT good example and sndea sor to win
souls to Christ. There were trials in the
lives Of Christians that none could know
except by experience We must use all
our endeayors to spread the work Of the
gospel, and if We fail we shall have the
satisfaction Of knowing that it was not
for want of striving.
Maj. Newton said it had been noticed
that he had not attended these meetings
during the week. But although not There
he had not been in the bar-rooms, nor en-
gagged in playing billiards nor rolling ten
pins. He Was engaged in Christian work
elsewhere-in the great cause of temper
ance. He took a great interest in the
meetings, but as he knew them to be in
good hands. he thought he conld be of
greater service elsewhere. In regard to
Mr.. Gatchell, he said he came we'll recon
mended and he sincerely hoped he would
have the hearty cooperation Of all Chris
tians.
The prayers Of the evening were offered
by Nessrs. Newton and McCue, and the
meeting was dismissed by Rev. J. L. Mil
Ter.
MONDAY NIGHT
about 80 persons attended the meeting,
which was led by Rev. J. E. Booker. Ad-
dresses were made by Messrs. Talbot
Coleman and VIM. A. McCue and Rev.
Jos. Gatchell, prayers and addresses by
Revs. j. I. Miller and ]. E. Booker and
the meeting dismissed by the latter.
TUESDAY
the meeting was led by Rev. J. I. Miller.
Addresses were made by Messrs. II. L.
Hoover and Heber Ker, prayers by Rev.
w. T. Richardson and the leader and the
dismissal by Rev. J. E. Booker.
WEDNESDAY.
what might be called Testimony meet
ing'' was held. The leader Rev. VIM. E.
Baker, after speaking of the happiness and
peace of Christian life called upon any
Christian to make testimony. The invita-
ton was responded to by several gentle
men, who gave in their experience as
Christians. Prayers were offered by
Messrs. J. W. Bones, Of Ga, and Mr.. 81.
N. McIlhany, and the benediction by Rev.
W. E. Baker.
LAST NIGHT
a large audience was present, and ad-
dresses were delivered by Rev. W. T.
Richardson, who led, Rev. j. 1. Miller.
Col. J. Il Skinner and Mr.. H. M. Nell
haney, the last named gentleman an
nouncing that the meetings would be be d
tonight and as long as such interest is
manifested. A request was sent by Rev.
DIR. Manly, asking the prayers of those
A for
of the meetings at his Oh urch.