Wichita eagle., 1888-01-27
THE GREAT REVIVAL.
G. w. WILSON AND HIS BLACK
BOARD.
A Reformed Drunkard Tells the Story Of
His Reformation,

The afternoon meeting yesterday was
conducted in the manner of school. Mr..
Wilson being the teacher and congrega-
ton the students. A great many passages
Of scripture were placed upon black
board which stood upon the platform.
Some one in the congregation would read
verse and Mr.. Wilson would write it on
the board. All of the passages were such
as went to show what sacrifices the
apostles were ever ready 10 make for the
conversion of sinners. In these lectures or
lessons every one in the congregation
are permitted to ask questions concerning
the subject under consideration. At times
these questions have tendency to raise
discussions. When the questions become
numerous it is plainly seen that they have
tendency to destroy interest in the meet
ing by diverting attention from the main
question.
After the blackboard exercises and lee
ture given by Mr.. Wilson, an experience
meeting was held, in which many told the
story of their conversion. Among the
number were several ministers, who
said they had received during
these meetings more power, and
that they considered themselves better
prepared for the ministry. One young
German said he had been converted at the
Salvation Army meetings several weeks
ago. and all could see what Christ had done
for him. He said before his conversion he
was gambler and confirmed drunkard
and now by the grace of God he was able
to live like man. A young man sitting
near the door remarked: "Ies. and 4
mean drunkard you were
When the bell announced the hour of
services last evening at $50 o'clock, the
large church was filed Mr.. Wilson
stepped onto the platform and announced
! that a few moments would be taken for
praise service. The usual number of
ministers were present and the reporter
noticed Mayor Allen occupying apromin-
ent seat. His appearance indicated that
he was pleased with the proceedings and
would not use his veto power to prevent
the adoption of the proposed ordinances
EX-Mayor Aldrich occupied seat in the
aisle and shook hands energetically with
the ministers and brethren who passed by
like any other Christian would do on
such occasions Prof. Abbot's
genial countenance beamed on the
audience from the platform. At
the close of the praise service Mr.. Will
son seated himself at the organ and sung,
"A Sinner Like Me-" in manner and
tone that was very effecting. The s"angel-
ist took for his text whatsoever will
let him take of the water of life freely"
Mr.. Wilson preached strong sermon
setting forth in strong language that there
was no authority in this matter, but that
any person whosOwill, can take of this
water of life; and if a person so wills to
take it, hell aud earth bound together in
conciave could not prevent him. He
asserted that God did not have power to
save d man who does not will to be saved
The great evangelist was listened to
throughout the sermon with the closest
attention by the large assembly. After
the sermon Mr.. Wilson called for all who
willed to be saved to come forward; and IA
large number went forward and kneeled
at the altar, and engaged in prayer.