The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1880-02-13
THE WHEELING DAILY NTELLIGENCER FRIDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY i. 1885,

FOURTH STREET REyIvA1.-Mn. I. O..
Robinson, the lady evangelist, who has
been conducting religious meetings at this
church for the last few days, has succeed.
edin awakening great religious enthusi-
asm, upon the part Of the church, for the
salvation Of souls.
She list woman OF small physique, not
commanding In appearance, yet she has a
heart like q mountain, and her only ami
the good OF mankind. She has q wonder.
full amout Of physical endurance, and can
talk for hours without any visible signs OF
fatigue or WEAKNESS. She personally con.
ducts the exercises OF her meetings, and Is
never at o loss to know what to do.
She Is also a woman OF great intellectual
powers and attainments, ripe in the field
OF religious thought. Familiar with hu.
man nature and the great world, she has
O bountiful store from which to draw
upon for her sermon and work. Thor.
oughly qualified as o public speaker, she
delights and instructs her audiences for
hours. At the same time, her sole aim is
the salvation OF souls and the good OF
those who arc without a hope OF the great
future.
Feeling the need Of earnest Co-opera.
ton, she has appointed the following
committees, and thereby secured perfect
organization for the future weeks Of her
meetings:
/. Committee on Religious Work, in
the church andthroughthe different parts
OF the city-Rev. G. Q. Wilding, Of Thorn.
son church, Rev. T. B. Hughes, Of Chap
line Street Church and Rev. @. P. Mas
den, OF Fourth Street Church. Each
church has Its separate and distinct work
under the control OF each pastor, he call
ing 10 his aid from time to time, such as.
sistance, as the work requires. In the
church building, Fourth Street has the
middle isle, Thomson the north isle and
Chapline Street the south isle. Mrs. Rob.
inson thoroughly instructed this com.
mittee as to their duties and obligations.
2. Committee on Ushers, Ventilation
and order-Hugh Sterling and L. D.
Williams.
8. Committee on Music-Dr. T. H.
Logan and ]. Nick. Kelley.
Each committee will have full control OF
its department, under the general direc.
ton Of Mrs. Robinson.
The singing lisa real treat. The new
book, "Joy to the World" is especially
adapted to the work, and under the hands
OF DR.. Logan and Mex. Kelley, will be
thoroughly rendered.
The comfort OF the audience will he
carefully attended to. All are expected to
conform to the rules Of the church, and
any misbehavior will receive prompt at
tention at the hands OF the committee.
-Sp. M.-Prayer meeting.
Ar. M.%-0hildren's meeting, conducted
by Rev. US. Stone. Parents are earnestly
requested TO send their children to this
meeting. as they will receive pure, earnest,
religious training.
7P. MA glorious prayer meeting.
7:30 p. M.-The audience room packed
to Its utmost capacity. After some de.
lightful singing by the large choir, and
prayer by Rev. G. @. Wilding, Mrs. L. 0.
Robinson preached from James 8, 4:
Behold also theiships which though they
be 80 great, and arc driven Of fierce winds,
yet they turned about with a very small
helm, whithersoeyer the Governor list.
eth"
1. The importance OF little things and
the power OF influence.
Our decisions hinge upon yes or no,
Little words, but all important In our
lives, for US to gain heaven.
Christian character is made up OF little
things, and makes q grand, noble, sacra'
6cing and pure life.
The promises OF God are wonderful,
these promises are checks on the
bank Of Heaven, by faith we draw, and
they are honored by our Heavenly Father,
the Bible contains &C 5000 promises.
The time Of temptation is tho time to
flee to Gods promises for refuge.
The life oil wandering from away from
God, is made up OF little things.
9. Power OF influence, turning upon
little things.
You can degrade your influence, hut
You can't destroy It,
Your influence Is either for or against
God, and to him you are accountable.
Lilies ship, our Great Pilot is the Lord
Jesus Christ
Her sermon was plain, earnest and con.
vincing, full Of Christian love and pathos.
Eleven presented themselves at the al
tar. Five protested conversion,
Services to-day (Friday.) Fasting and
prayer. All day meetings as follows:
10 to II A. M-Blble reading upon the
subject OF prayers.
II to - M.-Special prayers for Gods
%outpouring upon his work.
l2 N. to ! p. ~M.-Business mems prayer
meeting.
j 70 2r. n-special prayer for Sunday
schools and choirs.
2to 8 p. M-Temperance.
to Az. M.-General exercises.
Ar. M.-Children's meeting.
7P. M.-rrayer and converts meeting.
1880 n. M--Public service.