Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-11-24
TIE EpANGELTSTS,
Their Message of Warning aud Eneour.
aEement, Last Night.


Some time before the usual hour Of COM
msnoing the spacious church was crowded;
many standing in the aisles. As numbers were
burned away from lack of room. the chapel be-
longing to tho church was opened and meet
ing held there conducted by the Messrs. Conn
and Dana. After the usual preliminary hymns
by the choir the regular services were opened
by the singing of II will sing of my Redeem
en-" after which prayer offered by the
Rev. Mr.. Breed. Mr.. McGrarahan and male
uuartette sang, I'm trusting in the Lord
and Mr.. and Mrs. McGranahan then sang new
hymn. written by himself and suggested by
white, entitled, II am the door," Mai.
Whittle read the following telegram Of saluta-
tion from the Y. M. G. A. State convention:
MAJ. WHITTLE-The State convention of Y
*. y. As. IN Minnesota, sends its greeting to
you and the Christians Of St. Paul. Be-
seeohes Gods blessing on the meeting tonight
Read Malichi third aud tenth.
srELr, Secretary. D. R. MOVES,
President.
After q prayer, Mai. White announced Il.
his text:
God SO loved the world that he gave his
only begotten son. that whatsoever believeth in
him should not perish, but have eternal life"
There Is nothing in us to elicit Gods love;
there is ample reason why he should be angry
with, but not why he should love us. And so
Christ died for the ungodly, and if we feel
that, it's enough. 1t Is mistaken idea that
because God is love- he will not punish, but
that's the very reason why he will punish sin.
God is perfect Justice ss we'll as perfect love.
He can't pardon you an act of good nature
without any reference to broken law and its
penalty. 1t is imposs :ble. And SO he sent the
savior, and if you accept HIM, it is just that
you should be forgiven. His justice requires
it, and his faithfulness will perform it.
Then as to Gods mercy, you cannot find it
till you confess that you arc e sinner. You
cannot satisfy the law, but it's penalty has been
paid by Christ, and God shows his mercy in
providing such Savior wish 1 could preach
mercy as the inmates of the States prison do
of executive clemency. God gave His Son to
show what he thought of His law; to exalt His
government. 1t was to satisfy the law without
requiring the death of the sinner. Punishment
doesn't work repentance; it hardens the heart;
but Gods love does make men sorry for their
sins-that wins them to Himself; the thought
Of Christ and His love breaks down opposition.
And whatsoever wilr' may come. That means
you and any one and every one who will come
U word the emp9s 5d OF that that little tile
world;'' that is Gods part; and ours
is only to "beleve:'' that's ali We have to
do to be pardoned. The word means ito COM
NIT ones self to Christi to accept him as our
Savior. Repentance ISN'T being sorry; it's
tuning square round from your sin and look
ing away from yourself and to Christ. Only
do right in Gods fear and grace will be given
you to surmount these difficulties And there
are many of you here who are held back by
trihes, and you are willing to let them keep
you from doing what you know to be your
duty. My father long refused to be Christian
because be dreaded to ask blessing at his
table; but he overcame that fear and took his
stand on Gods side. Christians are not angels;
they have faults-they commit sins; but God 8
help ia always offered to them, aDd ia sufficient
for them: and he will help you to do your duty
if you will only bolieve. Finally. the conse-
queuce Of believing is "everlasting ife."
Gods word says So and all you have to do is to
trust that. But you can't have the result of
believing unless you believe.
After closing hymn was sung second
meeting was held for inqurers.