The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1885-11-12
The aolines, Meeting

Rev. g. D. Watson, the evangelist Of
Kentucl accompanied by his wife, and
Mrs. Bangs, of Philadelphia, arrived in
the city last Friday. They came direct
from Thomaston, Ga, where successful
revival has just come to close. On the
same train came Rev. R. G.. Oliver and
wife, of Spartanburg. These persons are
in Anderson by invitation of Rev. j. w.
Wolling, pastor of the Methodist Church,
for the purpose of conducting revival
or Holiness meeting.
The doctrine of holiness or sanctifica-
ton has been attracting great deal of
attention in other States, but in our I'M
mediate section the subject has never be-
fore been agitated, at least in our recollec-
ton. Our people were eager and anxious
to learn something about the subject, con-
sequently the meeting was we'll adver-
tised.
The meeting opened on last Friday
evening, and Notwithstanding the inclem-
ent weather, large audience turned out:
Mr.. Watson conducted the meeting, and
his discourse was of an explanatory order.
Again on Saturday night the Church was
filled. Sunday morning Mr.. Watson
preached an interesting sermon to large
congregation. In the afternoon testi-
monial meeting was held, and it was evil
dent that the interest in the services was
increasing rapidly. At night services
were held again, at which time there was
scarcely standing room. Since then three
meetings have been held each day, the
afternoon meetings being set apart for
the ladies, being conducted by Mrs. Wat
son or Mrs. Bangs. At the night services
the Church is inadequate to seat the peo.
pie. All the denominations of the city
are attending the services. which is the
.opic of conversation on the streets, in
the stores, workshops, offices, homes, &c.
On Monday evening Mr.. Bismuth
Miller, of Augusta, Ga, who for years
past has been an infldel and cUunkard,
and who was converted Mt the recent
holiness meeting IN Augusta, arrived in
the city. He was invited here to assist in
the meeting. Tuesday night he addressed
the congregation, giving brief sketch OF
his life and the way in which he was led
to profess religion. His remarks were
yery interesting. His words seemed to
impress every one present that he was
sincere in the cause of Christ, and no
doubt had good effect on his hearers.
Since his conversion he has determined
to labor in the Masters Vineyard, and, if
possible, save others from perdition.
Mr.. Watson is not an eloquent man,
but his sermons are presented in an easy,
comprehensive manner. He seems to be
an enthusiast on the doctrine of sanctifi-
cation, which he presents at every meet
ing. Some of his illustrations are very
beautiful, and while many may not agree
with him, they cannot help admiring the
zeal and earnestness with which he pre-
Mr.. oliver is no stranger to a number of
our citizens, FOR he is well known all over
the State. He is an earnest, jealous la
borer in the Church, and accompiishes
good wherever he goes.
The meeting will continue for several
days yet. The interest increases at each
service. Many penitents are at the altar
OF every service, and number ol o. the
Church members are seeking sanctitica-
ton. We hope that much good will be
accom- plished through the meeting, and
that many who are now out of the Church
may be brought to Christ