Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-10-08
Csup Meeting Thur sday'S Doinas.

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ground than yesterday. It is hoped that The
weather will now clear up and give more
favorable time for the conclusion Of the
meeting.
The early morning meetings were well At
tended a. usual At . n. m. another meeting
of the Ohio State Conference was held. The
subject OF missionary work was discussed
quite leugthily, and many important
thoughts concerning that work were presented
by Elds. Batter and Canright, and others.
The Seventh Day Adven,ists are seeking to
extend their missionary operations to all parts
of the earth, believing as they do that the |
Lord is coming soon, and all things earthly |
to fail.
At the close of the conference ED. Butler |
preached from lsa. SO, |. The prophet is told
to cry aloud and spare not, and show Gods
people their sins. A portion Of the chap
| ter was read to chow the dangers and
duties OF the present times. The latter par,
| OF the chapter refers to the Sabbath reform
now going to the world, and it is but reason
able to apply the rest OF the chapter to the
present nme. IN ldC', hi Tue CTcumsthpNes
of the chapter apply to the present time.
The frst verse shows that there will be sins
among Gods people. Matt. 24:l 2 shows that,
because iuiquty shall abound, the love
of many will grow cold. This
does not refer to the love Of wordlings and
skeptcs, for they have none, but the love Of
MANY who profess to be Seventh Day Ad-
ven,ists Some who few years ago were
earnest in Gods service, are lukewarm and
indifferent and their love has grown cold
la Luke lS, is brought to view an importuuste
widow. who refused to give up demanding
Justice from the Judge. Christ sets that
e forth as example OF earnes'ness
Is Tor these who live in these times. All ar'
i required to be deeply in earnest in these dan
n gerous times.
II Paul SAYS in Tim. 3: Is, that tho las
days are to be perilous. because the church /
: to be filled with men whose hearts are ille'
E, with sins. He says that they are lovers o
pessure more than "lovers Of God" W
may pray, sing, e1nort, take the Lords sup
per, be baptized, and all such, and nc
!. have any power from God. Thes
things are the form, but power from above
| what IS uteUeu. IN rev. D. Z, 10, S DrOuSu
te to view the Lasdician or last church, and it
he said that they are luke warm, neither cold Z
not. Christ says he will spew them out O
In his mouth unless they repent and get th
ak heavenly amounting, the white raiment, an
h. the gold tried in the fire.
Bunyau gave the right idea when be spok
at OF the last sage OF Christians journey AS
,al sleepy, drowsy time.
Those who addressed in lsa. 5S, a
Ie those who pray to God, attend meeting
i'll read the bible, and go through all the form
NO OF religion. But they are lacking the dee
religious zeal that is requi. ed ot Gods psop
nd in the perilous times now in the worl
ne What is the trouble with them? The L)l
says: "lu the day OF your fast ye fl nd plea
ure, and extct all your labors. Further,
says that when they fast they hold all the
ou grudges against their brethren; that
they engage in quarrels with their brethre
x refusing to be reconciled to those that tn.
of should lcve as they love themselves. Jes
never did such things, but forgave his en-
mics, and even prayed to mis- Father to 70
m give those who were numbering him. Ev'
- Stephen could forgive with his dying brea
~ those who were stCning him to ieath.
Fl. need this disposition to fit US for Chris
IA coming. Many pray to God and call ther
selves Christians who would not forgi
oh' their brethren.
They pray to God to forgive them as tn
| forgive their enemies; which virtually 10
pray that God will not forgive them at a
ock They are exactng, and unless others come
j2 | to the line they have established they W
de- bsve nothing to do with such persons '
-, are required to feed the poor, feed souls wi
~ the bread OF life, and feel that we are deb,'
tue to those who are in darkness and error. Tb
)ns the Lord describes the condition OF thu
ern who heed his instruction. Their light is
opr break forth as the morning, their health
10. to sprng forth speedily, they are to
'"u like sprirg OF wafer whose waters fail q
cen aud their righteousness goes before them, a
the the glory of the Lord is their rearward. Tn
ime who are in trial and in dark ness will let
for light of heaven into their hearts. Some
slways looking to tbems s.lves, and ia
"'' ing about their bad feelings, and
OF tracing sttention to themselves. 81
aud will suffer poor health. But if they will
q 10 to work to do good to Others their hea
bsr- will spring forth speedily.
T.. Those who carry out these instructions
VI" the text will have an influence for e
ne wherever they live, and souls will be attr,
un- ed to the truth because OF the consistent Ii
" O, OF Christian professors They are to be
sre5 a wstersd garden. The speaker said he wo
rather have spring Chrisiians than cjst
Christians; for in the latter case there ID
!. water but what is poured il, aud that of
will times leaks out. Some 90 TO good meet
ober ~, ~ 49,. up' anu 'u,
,lock their religion ba, all lefr them Bu, an,
csns Christians are connected
By | the source of the siren
and are aw Us fresh and Il Furnishing.
are always ready ior duty, and can Away
depended on when work is needed.
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