The record-union., 1892-06-13

of the meeting. Mr.. Greenwood an
nounced the first hymn OF the evening,
The Banner OF the Cross" which was
sung with animation. blessed Assur-
aBcc" and Come TO the Fountain We're
next rendered. Then Mr.. Greenwood
sang Eternity in manner that moved
the finer feelings Of his hn'rers. His
voice was heard with great distinctness
all over The auditorium.
Rev. j. B. Silcox, as Chairman of the
| Committee on Finance, stated that in
their canvass among business men they
bad not met with a single refusal. He
said that an opportunity would be given
those who might desire to make free
viii offerings i'll return Tor the services of
the visiting brothers III Christ. Persons
disposed to make contributions could ask
the usher for an envelope.
Mr.. Silcox prayed fergcntly, and the
congregation sang Rock OF Ages"
When Mr.. Mills stepped on the small
platform in front OF the large one for the
choir he was greeted by an audience that
filled all the seats and stauding-room, be-
side appropriating the stairWays. "Let
the Savior In'' was sung by the congre-
cation, and Mr.. Greenwood rendered
Drifting Away From God"
The text was in the third chapter of
revelations and was part of the twenti-
eth verse" Behold, l stand at the door
hearts, said Mr.. Mills, when they are
willing. y man is incomplete without
divine love in the heart. The Lord
knocks at the door of the heart with the
voice OF conscience, with the voice of
memory and with the voice of the Bible.
The word OF God is the only living book.
Robert Eismere," that some folks ex-
pected would revolutionize society, has
already been cast aside as trash. The
Bible Is all that is necessary To enable
men to know the will of God.
GOD knocks also with the words from
the preachers mouth, and with the testi-
monies Of believing Christians. The
man, Mr.. Mills said, who would strike
his mother in the face is gentleman be-
side the one who would say an unkind
word against the church of Jesus Christ
Nothing has ever been too low for the
gospel To reach. In the lowest Slums it
has proclaimed "There is life"
Mr.. Mills told sad story of the defile-
ment III the low-down portion OF New
York, and OF the saving power of Gods
word. What man was ever saved from
great sin, except by the gospel?
God speaks sometimes with the voice
OF bereavement. One young man would
give anything in the world if he could
bring his mother back to hear him con-
fess Jesus Christ. Let others not put off
this question until their dear mothers
iilu SISLSIS arc anu gone. DO not
wait for the touch of sorrow or the voice
of tribulation." Several pathetic in
stances were related to show the value of
sorrow in leading men to Christ. The
stories touched the hearts Of the listeners,
and many tears were wiped away
throughout the audience.
The Spirit will not always strive with
man." This very night He may turn
away from some mans soul for the last
time A touching tale was related of a
physician who was once strongly moved
TO yield his will to that of God, but who
postponed the matter and eventually be-
came drunken SoC and filled a suicides
grave.
Almost Persuaded" was sung, after
which Mr.. Mills invited all who had the
least interest in spiritual things to remain
few minutes.
THE SECOND MEETING
Was attended by probably three
thousand persons. Ali willing to to
encourage the desire in their hearts
| to become Christians were invited to rise
a moment in their places. A vast num-
Der, including many middle-aged men,
embraced the opportunity and We're
tenderly encouraged by Mr.. Mills in the
stand they had taken. "Have You ANY
Room for Jesus?' was sweetly sung by
Mr.. Greenwood.
A II not yet members of the church with
their friends were asked to stay to fur
ther service. Several familiar tunes were
sung, when Mr.. Mills pointed out the
way Of life. He felt more sure that God
was in his heart than he did that he was
in the Pavilion last night. The meeting
closed with the DoXology.
Taking into account all the meetings of
yesterday, there were more than 500 per-
sons who signed conservation cards. The
signers included not only Sacramento
people, but others from Alabama, Mis-
souri,, New York, Illinois, Iowa, Canada,
Utah, Oregon and different parts of this
State. The denominational preferences
comprehend nearly every church in the
land.
A number of commercial travellers from
abroad were among the number. over
700 persons have signed the conservation
cards to date, and the Christian people are
jubilant.
Services will be held to-day and this
evening, as advertised.