Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-12
UNION GOSPEL MEETING.

The attendance at the Union Gospel Meet.
Ing held at the Congregational Church last
evening was large, but it was evident that Z
o'clock is too early for commencement of the
services, and change TO remedy this was
announced for this evening and following.
The meeting was opened by half an hour
Praise Service, led by Mr.. and Mrs. Steb.
bins and the choir, under charge of DIR. Pink
ham. This service was heartily joined in by
the audience At the conclusion Mr.. and
Mrs. Stebbins sang 81 Shall be Satisfied
When | Wake in His Likeness" DR.. Bent
ley read the 22d chapter of Revelations, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Stebbins sang Eter-
nifty is Drawing Nigh"
Mr.. Bentley then spoke upon the passage
He that is unjust, let him be unjust still
he that is filthy, let him be filthy still he
that is righteous, let him be righteous still,
and he that is holy, let him be holy still
He spoke of the responsibility of parents for
the proper training of their children,
and watchfulness over them, and referred to
a case which was recently brought to light,
where professional man, in his sole ambi-
ton to win success and fame, so neglected
the habits and course of his son that, as re-
suit, he is now in prison at San Quentin for
term of years. The condition of character
and result in life and for eternity, is ever up
ward or downward There are but the two
final conditions. The downward course.
away from the teachings of the Bible.
is: first, irreverence; second, trans
erosion, and third the condition of
the scorner or skeptic. The down
ward course is one of increasing velocity.
Like man rowing the Niagara, further
above the falls he may change his course. but
as he approaches the rapids he reaches point
beyond self-control, and is carried into the
abyss. Character grows to fxedness either
for good or to ruin. The growth in upward
life should bes earnest. It is not enough to
be tending in the right direction; fruitful |
lives are required The fig tree with nothing |
but its foliage of leaves and having no fruit |
was the only thing the Lord cursed while |
upon earth. He closed with remarks upon |
the mercy and love CT God, ever extended,
and like the cool, flowing mountain stream, |
ever abundant for the thirsty, weary traveller. |
Mr.. and Mrs. Stebbins then sang piece |
upon the last words of a young |
man who, as Mr.. Stebbins remarked, died |
soon after his conversion. and under remorse
that be had won no souls to Christ, entitled |
" Must l Go Empty-handed?"
Mr.. Stebbins then announced an after |
meeting for devotional exercises, and while |
the audience sang 81 Need Thee Every |
Hour" those who desired retired, but good |
portion of the congregation remained. Half |
an hour was spent in special prayer and ex-
hortation to earnest conservation for the |
work. A deep religious spirit pervaded the |
meeting and much interest was manifested.
This evening there viii be another meeting |
at the same place. commencing with service |
of song, led by Mr.. and Mrs. Stebbins, at |
alf-past clock, to be followed, at o'clock,
by short sermon from DR.. Dwinell 1t was
also announced that Mrs. Stebbins would |
hold a womens meeting at the Presbyterian |
Church at P. NJ. next Friday.