Semi-weekly interior journal., 1883-07-20

really nice old man, with very tender,
gentle heart under the crust, ss We discov.
cred on acquaintance, the way being paw
ed BY the friendly offer Of some cherries
we had brought with us. lie took few
and being thus Modified, got on to other
subjects and was very smiable old fel-
low to the end Of the journey. But IL can
not he denied that the blue ribbon has on
very many all the effects Of a red rug
shaken in the face Of bull. Down 60 the
horns at once. We have had long confer
ences az to whether we can afford TO raise
this anger at first sight, when we want TO
propitiate as much A. possible in order TO
get a chance for our gospel TO be heard.
And the conclusion is always that we can
afford il. since the issue is raised on every
hand and the LORDS followers can not
afford 10 seem neutral, even. think we
fully counted the cost before taking the
step.
JUNE 2Olh.-I am 80 happy to add in
closing this that the meeting at Stratford
lie Bow has opened with the most marked
blessing. The meetings are held in chap
Ell on Carpenter street, which will hold L.
600 packed and 200 seated comfortably.
Tuesday night, piloted by kind friend
from Highgate, Who is at the bottom Of
the Strstford meeting, we reached the place
easily from our Dalston Junction. About
5 miles by train and one by tram or street
car, We make the whole distance from
Shacklewell Lane in about three.quarters
Of an hour. The chapel is in the heart Of
densely populated district where poor
folks most abound. On Tuesday night the
room was almost full TO begin with. From
the first we felt as much at home az in
Hoxton, with house full of plain, sensi-
BILE folks, willing to hear and learn. The
LORD gave liberty and power in the Ho-
ly Ghost. The fret night "a confessed the
dear name Of Jesus. Last night the house
was we'll filed again and 81 took the bless
ed step. A glorious beginning, PRAISE
THE LORD. He is 30 good. The young
brother in charge Of the chapel is pupil
Of Mr.. Grattan Guinness, who has sort Of
theological seminary for the training OF
missionaries, home and foreign. We have
full swing and are not hampered in the
least by red tape Of any sort. Only the
LORD to lead us and no programme Of
man. My Bro. Overton wanted an latter
meeting" the first night, but | asked him
to let me 20 on as the LORD led me in this
matter and he at once assented. This is
blessed liberty after the Temperance-Go
pei affair at Hastings. with its multifarious
methods. / trust the LORD will give US
full employment at Strstlord until the 29,
when we are off for Scotland, If the LORD
will, at least Marie and l, for fortnight or
longer, at a meeting in Dalkeith, near
Edinburgh.
For the rest-Stratford lie Bow is one Of
the ancient suburbs Of London and Mile
End Road leading into it, one Of the great
est thoI oughfares, running through adense-
iy populated manufacturing district and
almost on line with Oxford street in the
West End. Right in the centre of Bow is
an old, very old church, dating as far back
as the Norman Conquest. Much Of the
old outside remains intact, though hand
somely fitted up in modern style within.
In front of it there has recently been put
up spirited statue OF the great Premier
Gladstone. There is Bow street in the city
proper famous for its public station and
the church of Mary lie Bow in Chespside,
where the famous "Bow Bells" still ring
their musical chimes as in Whittington's
day and before. These must not be con-
founded with the Bow where out Stratford
lie Bow is located. This is the east OF Lon
don, further out than Dalston and south Of
our location.
feel the power Of the precious faith Of
those who have agreed to take part in the
English work. May many more unite
with US. The Master calls for volunteers
Who will answer His appeal2 Ever in
jesus, Csc. o. BARNES.
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