Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-05

Major Whittle Gives the People Of Wichita
the Plain, Unvarnsahod CO pei

Major Whittle Gives the People Of Wichita
the Plain. Unvarn;ahod CO pei
Owing to the disagreeabls change in The
weather and the increasing cold, the attend.
ance at the rink last night vas much small.
er than on Thursday night, probably not
more than four hundred bsine present
Those who did brave the piercing wind.
however, were amply repaid in listening 70
the excellent music rendered by the choir
and the earnest, practical, everyday talk
about the gospel by Msjor White.
Mr.. McGranahan still being absent, the
choir was conducted - on the first evening.
The choir is well organized and admirably
ful6lls its share of the service. M. Nc
Granahan's personal influence can be more
readily judged BY thus witnessing how good
is the music without him. 1t is confidently
expected that be will be in his place on Sum-
day. About half an hour was spent in
singing while the audience was gathering.
Rev. J. II. Parker offered the opening
prayer, after which the choir very beautl.
fully sang, "Peace, Be STILL" Major Whit
tie took for his text the words. "Whst shall
the end be of them who obey not the Gospel
Of Godf The power and force of the
majors sermon lay in two things,his preach.
ing the Word Of God plainly and support
ing his arguments by quotations from the
Bible, and his method of personal xpplica-
ton Of the truth to each individual in the
audience. He gained the attention BY ray
ing that the msjority of people could not
give an intelligent definition Of what the
gospel Is, in fact, no one who had not ex-
perienced It in his own heart The gospel
means good news" but good news of what!
Salvation through the death and resurrec-
lion Of Jesus Christ"
The question of disobedience was first dis
cussed as embracing failure to believe the
gospel and failure to confess the gospel.
The natural man is at enmity with God,
Gods intentions and dealings
with men, and turns his back upon Goa's
'ffers Of salvation. The creates, sin that
AN be charged against a person is the sin of
Church members are not guiltless
If this sin. The failure to take God at his
word and trust fully in his promises is I'M
belief. Many Christians make the mistake
If depending upon their feelings as the cri-
erion by which to judge their spiritual con-
iition. This is all wrong. Feelings have
,othing to do with it. Gods word is the
'nly standard, and BY it Christians may
inow whether they are saved and possess
ternal life. If they do not know this to
heir complete satisfaction they are guilty
# unbeliet. The Christian religion isn't
lind of may-be-so philosophy, but the Chris
ian knows what he is talking about.
The second phase Of unbelief, failure to
confess the gospel. was brought home TO the
and Christian alike, for the
peaker said many claimed to be nominal
and to give their support to Chris
isnity who made no profession Of religion.
member of political party usually iden-
fled himself with that party and voted
Nth it. 1t wouldn'; be consistent for a
nan to say he was Democrat and vote the
republican ticket. No moro is it consistent
Or u man to claim to be Christian and fail
D identify himself with some church organ
,ation.
Church members are required to confess
be gospel, not only BY their words, but by
onoring the ordinances Christ has COM
handed, both of which are type of the
ospel, combining in symbol the death
nd resurrection of the Lord.
Having thus clearly set forth the nature
disobedience, Major White turned to
ne query in the text, "What shall be the
nd!" Religion is thing of this world as
ell as the world to come, and the con-
.quences of disobedienee are manifested in
ne character and lives Of those who obey
OF the gospel. As an illustration the ma
n cited the case os two grasping, penuri-
US, infidel brothers in the Connecticut val
y, fifty years ago. Their descendants have
luandered the property and it has passed
ON their possession into the hands Of Mr.. |
loody, and one of his schools is now locst-
4 on the premises. Another illustration was
well-to-do man in the prime of life, sur
FUNDED by a loving family, enslaved to the |
nbits Of using intoxicants and utterly unable |
, free himself from the curse. Those who
disobey are given over by God
} their own lusts and passions. and the end
seen in the blosted, disdgursd bodies, de-
raded morals and situated intellects of the !
evotees of sin.
But all this is but bread and butter by the |
ay. The great pay day is reserved for the
lture, when will be melted on, to the DISC
edent the full measure of their punish
ent. And the day is coming, and practi-
lily comes to each one a. the close of the /
resent life.
The sermon was concluded with An earn
I plea to those present to accept the gospel
hich is the tree gift of Christ Some make
e mistake of trying to merit salvation, and
hers wait to be impressed by their feelings.
is not question of feeling but believing,
ID We can merit salvation only by accept
& Christ who has purchased it for US.
Prayers were offered by Revs. Harper and
odgson, and large number remained TO
short after meeting in which several rose
r prayers.
A meeting was announced TO be held at
o'clock this mo,ang at the Baptist church,
which nj Christians are requested TO be
esen,. No meeting will be held tonight,
I on Sunday meetings hsve been arranged
as follows: In the rink at 9 p. m. for
'men only; at the rink at 7:30 p. H.. for
n only, and at the NJ. +. church at $50,
ion meeting.