The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-11-21

REVIVAL MEETINGS.

The first of the series of Union Gospel
Services under the leadership of the
Evangelist, Rev. w. II. Main, was held
in the Congregational Church on Tues.
day evening, The weather was rainy
but the desire for these meetings was 80
great, that large congregation Assem-
bled to hear the salutation of him who
had come recommended as faithful
and interesting worker in the Lords
vineyard. The text was, Cor. III, II 10.
His presentation of the importance of a
good foundation, Christ, only, upon
which to build character for eternity,
and the incalculable gain to those who
build gold, silver and precious stones,
over those who build wood, hay and
stubble, held the undivided attention of
the audience from the beginning; and
hearts very generally responded TO the
reasonableness of the affirmation. that
the work that would stand the test of
fire should be rewarded, and the work
that was built with mistaken views of
piety and perhaps with error of opinion,
feeling OF practice, though it should be
burned, "be himself should be saved ;
yet as by fire." But, who can afford to
lose the greater happiness, and those
elevated rewards, which it is the priyi-
ledge of every soul to obtain ? His Ian
guage and illustrations were such, as to
carry conviction that from this time for
ward the aim in Christian living should
be to build OF the best material and thus
receive ian abundant entrance at last,
into the heavenly kingdom. There was
goodly number out at the Bible Read
ing, at 2 80 o'clock on Wednesday after
noon. All were asked to bring their
Bibles, and the subject, "What God does
with the sins OF those who come to
Christ" was treated 80 as to impress the
learner, as meyer before. that they are
blOtted out; are Cast behind his back
are subdued, or ,as in the Original, ground
under his heel and cast into the depths
of the sea. Thus the believer is not to
dwell upon or grieve over those sins
which have been forgiven, but should 20
forward IN service for the Master, re-
joicing that he may be counted
worthy to bear the cup for Christ's
sake. This is to be followed daily. by
similar meetings for the study of Gods
word, with the exception of Saturday
and Sunday, and any one who can avail
themselves of the opportunity to be pres
ent, will certainly Lose much valuable
infor nation and assistance, should they
remain away for a single session. We'd
nesday evening the church was well
filled though the weather was unsettled
and threatened. The union choir, oc-
cupying raised platform back OF the
speaker, was prepared with choice
hymns and spiritual songs which filled
the house with Gods praises, as the su-
dlence Joined heartily in most of the
pieces. Mrs. Main who comes to assist
her husband, the evangelist, sings occa-
siOnally a solo, or assisted by some of
the choir with Mr.. Main, unite in quar-.
tette and an invitation being given, the
chorus Is sounded heavenward and made |
voluminous by the whole congregation. |
The sermon was, The responsibility of |
Christians" as all, whether pastors, |
brethren or sisters, are placed as watch |
men to warm and win those within the |
reach of their example or influence, the
text being. Ezekiel XXXIu, Z Q. The
truth was faithfully presented by the
speaker, and the lessons drawn from the
subject to be woven into the practical
life of the Christian, could not be lost
upon those who had already made Christ
their friend and Saviour, for the sppeals
to better and holier living were made
with such spirit that to resist the low
Ing exhortaiions could hardly be posi-
BILE. There was an after meeting in the
chapel for few minutes, when quite
number gave limitations Of a determi.
nation TO lead new life, and then a re-
turn to the main audience room, where
n 20 al nj N tho An~nlnnu tho unaaffnnI
was dismissed with the benedictiOn.
The programme except Saturday and
Sunday Is prayer meeting in the chapel
At 0 80. m, Bible reading al 30 p. m,
prayer meeting at z, and evening ser
vices in the main audience room Of the
Church at Z 80.
In the construction and laying OF the
marble walk, from the Graded school
building to School street, the services OF
]. |. Loomis OF Bennington have been
had in requisition. The walk is eight
feet in width and as 1t nears the building
Is widened 80 as to extend in q continued
marble surface TO the basement door and
10 the steps leading 10 all departments.
This lie an Improvement which your cor.
is glad to chonicle.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. G. Mccullough and
daughter Esther, will close their sum
mer residence here. next week. The
others Of the family, went TO the winter
home in New York, some weeks since,
on account of the opening of school
terms. The palatial residence here, has
been thoroughly remodeled and repaired
at large expense, so that it is second to
none in the State for convenience and
elegance.
A very pleasant wedding took place al
the Catholic Church on Tuesday morn
ing, when Edward DJnnelly of White
Creek was Joined in wedlock with Miss
Marian Nash, daughter Of Patrick Nash
Of SALISBURY. The marriage ceremony
was performed by Father Provost, and
the happy couple have gone upon we'd
ling tSur for few days. having the
best wishes Of large circle Of fIiends.
The two horse work team OF F. B.