The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1891-09-17
Fife in Clinton.
FCon,inned from fir-t Page. !
he is earnestly advised by his friends
10 take trip, and Mr.. Moody Is anx-
ious tn have him go with him.
ms SERMONS.

Ii IL SEEsBDNS.
His first sermon Sunday morning
was more TO church member. IL
was on "Christian Duty aad Cour-
age" lie spoke plain and 10 tn.
point. He did not strike above
their heads, but be told them their
duty. There WAS 10 abuse nor any SUI
gar coated pills administered. He
told them, christian courage was
lacking and it was due To I'll not
leading roper life yourself. y.
Lacking III moral courage.
unday night WAS on "What the
Bible says about itsel John ), 80
| was the text. II showed the tho
rough knowledge Of Il Bible. He
laia special force on Bible study.
/ Not NEARLY rcadii z, bus searching
aud studying it, 1t was the christ
ian's only food.
Monday morning he spoke on The
"Qual:icationS Of Orker5 for God ~
Seven qualifications: ~ Love TO:
| Jesus. -. Love fer soul. 49, Stu
dy Gods word. "a Faith in God.
%. )Separation from the world. (6.)
Devotion to the work. a. Entire
dependence on the Holy Spirit.
References were given for each of
these qualifications.
At night he gave the different
excuses why you are not christian"
| IL Self righteousness. (2.) Scep-
ticism. 49, The deceived church
member. a. Hypocricy. (5.) Back
sliding. (6.) Too great a sacrifice.
| a. How to believe. (S.) Ii / felt
| like it. o. AFRAID / can't. 10.)
Not tonight. He gave the Bibles
answer to each one of these excuses.
He made it clear, strong and con
else
He preached Tuesday ruOrning
"Wh y our prayers are not answer
! cd" Six reasons were. given: a.
Our hearts ale corrupt. % We ask
with wrong motives. % Lack sub
missive spirits. a. When we pray
we do not ask in the name of Jesus.
(5.)Lack earnest fervent desire. (6.)
Lack faith.
! THE TENT
| is located on the vac mt lot betws en-
DR.. Lees drug store and Mr. Rich
ard Holmes livery stables. It is
conveniently located and well put up,
and will seat 1900 or 1000 people
Neat and comfortable seats have been
put in this week, there not being
enough Of the old ones to seat the
crowd. The tent is in special charge
of Mr.. j. r. Mclean. of Lincolt0n.
The expenses connected with The
tent, and employing a Waterman,
and other incidental expences will
amont to over $500. y collection is
taken up each day 10 defray these
expenses, and the people are con.
tributing very literally.
STORES CLOSED.
The stores and nearly every bar
room in town have very thoughtful
ly closed during the services botf
day and night. This gives botf
clerks and proprietors an opportuni
ty TO be present at every meeting.
TIME Or MEETING.
In the morning at 1880 the Court
house bell rings for general notice
and for the choir to get there ant
7 have a half hour practice At /
O'Clock promptly the services begin
and everybody must be seated b,
then. At night the first bell rings q
1880 and services begin at O'Clock
This rule is very important and spe
cial attention has and should be pait
to it.
CLINLON'S HOSPITALITY.
: Clinton may justly be known for it
genuine hospitality. The large crow
of VisitorS who are now in town at
sufficiently cared for. There may b
cases where some are overlooked, bu
it is certainly not Intentionally to
every house in town, like it Away
has been here, wide open, for visitors
Though it is Il strain on the peOpl
they are willing to do all in thei
power, and they do it freely. An
much credit should begiven to thei
true hospitality.
INTEREST INCREASING.
at this time, on going to pres
we have just TO note the increasin
. interest for the past two meetings
There are from 1900 to 1000 2
, every service. The interest man
tested both by the church member
and those out Of the church is yer
marked. The meeting will prnbs
bly, close next Sunday night.