The record-union., 1892-06-11
AFTERNOON SERVICE.
1t was Largely acknowledgements
Mr.. Fay'S Remarks.

1t was Largely acknowledgements of
Mr.. Fay's Remarks.
The afternoon service at the Congrega-
| tional Church yesterday began with sing
ing, Hiding in Thee" L. B. Greenwood
leading, as usual. The interest in these
revival meetings is growing, if one may
judge from the increased attendance at
the daily gatherings. While the audience
were being seated those assembled rem
dered; "Sing, oh! Sing of My Redeemer."
i he invocation was offered by Rev. II. y.
Hutchins, when the congregation sang:
There is a Name l Love-. After the an
nouncements were made Mr.. Greenwood
sang beautiful little hymn, entitled HE
Died Because He Loved Me So."
! Rev. Il. Fay Mills read from the 22d
! chapter of Luke. commencing with the
3Ist verse. The hymn, II viii Sing the
Nondrous Story" was sung, the audi
ence rising.
The discourse was based upon two
words contained III the seventh verse Of
the sixteenth chapter of Mark-"And
Peter" mo character in sacred his
tory" said Mr.. Mills, $50 fills me with
alarm and with comfort as that of Peter
This man enjoyed exalted privileges, and
when we see how he fell, in spite of his
confidence, who of us should not fear that
we may do likewise? But when we OBJ
serve how he was restored, there is hope
for all humanity.
lone Of his dangers was his confidence
in himself. Pride goeth before distinc-
ton and naughty spirit before fall
It's only when we're weak that we are
strong. We are only secure when we
know our weakness and realize Gods in
finite strength. The heart of man is al
ways trying to deceive US by bringing us
into place of false security. Peter had
his choice to be loyal or disloyal. He
Went and sat down among the enemies
OF Christ. That was an unfortunate
move and caused him to fall. So Gods
people must not associate intimately
with His enemies.
The Lord does not forget his unfaith-
lul disciples. 1t seemed that Jesus first
| thoughts when he came from the sepul-
cher was for poor, wandering Peter. A
man who had an imbecile son being told
that IL would have been better if the un-
fortunate person had died in youth burst
into tears and said no remark could have
hurt him more. He's my son. was his
response. This may serve TO illustrate
the intense compassion Of Christ"
Mr.. Mills related an imaginary conyer-
sation among the disciples regarding the
downfall of Peter. They criticised him
with unsparing severity. But now the
news comes that Jesus has risen and
wants to see Peter. What joy must have
filled his heart. Jesus freely torgives
mistakes and transgressions. Like as
father pitieth his children, so the Lord
pitieth them that fear him.
The speaker told of a minister who
once related some of the sad facts of his
career when he was in the depths of sin.
At the close an old lady rebuked him for
telling that which she asserted was not
true. She had entirely forgotten the dark
period of his life. So God is willing to
forgive all sins and blot them out of the
book of His remembrance.
The story Of the death Of Absalom was
related to show the tender feeling of Da-
vid toward his wayward son. The prod
lgal was recognized while yet great way
off, and this parable portrays the eager
ness with which the Father receives back
His erring children.
The Lord even uses restored people in
his service. Why was Peter chosen to
herald the tidings OF salvation on that
Pentecostal day? Perhaps to show that
no one could fall too low to be rescued.
If any poor, wearied, discouraged Peter
were present the Lord had a message for
him, $50 and tell my disciples and
Peter"
After period of silent prayer Mr..
Greenwood sang softly, Pass Me Not
O! Gentle Savior" the congregation
joining in the chorus. Mr.. Mills then
pronounced the benediction.
THE LADIES' MEETING
At 2:45 P. NJ. was led by Mrs r. M. Stew
enson, whose subject was: Am I Do
ing All Can to Lead Others to Christ ?"
James V, 20.) The room was well
filled, there being very few empty seats.
A noticeable and encouraging feature
was the large number of ladies who took
part in the exercises.
To-day'S Meetings.
This morning, at 8 o'clock, there will
be a meeting of the pastors. the members
of the Executive Committee and the
Chairmen of the several committees at
the Y. NJ. c.. a. rooms.
At8P. NJ. the officers and teachers of
the Westminster Presbyterian Church
will meet for consultation in the PASTORS
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