The herald., 1893-11-13
YESTERDAY IN THE CHURCHES,
The Beginning Of the Vincent
Crusade Against Sin.
Miss Chambers Address at the Meet
ing of the Y. w. c. A.
Evangelist Frank L. Smith Holds a
Successful Meeting at the
Y. NJ. q. A.

All nature seemed to plan to make
yesterday q perfect DAY to add to the
happiness OF the Vincent religious cru
sade. The Sunday services in con-
junction with the religious revival be-
ing carried on at Vincent M. E. church,
on Twenty-ninth street, near Main, be-
gan at 8 a. m. The fret meeting was
the workers conference, led by Rev. f.
" Fish in the Epworth League room OF
the church. 1t was a service OF song
and prayer, with reports from the per-
sonal workers, as to the past weeks
work, its encouragement and discour'
agements. Interesting discussions took
place on practical working plans.
At 10 o'clock the workers separated
and three prayer meetings were carried
on. A young ladies meeting was held
at the parsonage, led by Mrs. Birdsall.
A junior league service was held In the
church. conducted by Miss Strong. The
young mems meeting occupied the Ep-
worth League room. John Hapblck, OF
Pasadena led here and an address given
by Captain Russell, of the Fourteenth
Company Boys Brigade Of SAD Fran
prelude to the preaching service of the
morning.
The principal service of the morning
began at IL O'Clock. The music was a
special feature. A choir of twenty
voices, including such singers
as Mr.. Frank Robinson and
Mrs. Priest-Moffatt led in the
singing. The opening psalm was
repeated in concert by pastor and
people. all standing. An earnest prayer
was offered by Rev. Fisher. "All
Give to Jesus" was beautifully rem
dered as a duet by Mrs. Moffatt and
Mr.. Robinson. The congregation sang
"The Wondrous story" Fourteen per-
cons were received into the fellowship
of st. Vincent church by the pastor and
one baptism took place. Mrs. Moffatt
sang ia her inimitable manner the solo
"The Lord Ia MY Shepherd"
Rev. f. V. Fisher preached from the
subject: How | May Know That Am
a Christian. The Bible texts he chose
were: "These things have written unto
you that believe on the name of the Son
of God; that ye may know that ye have
eternal life, and that ye may believe on
the Son OF God."-i John v, Is and
1.-THE spirit itself beareth witness with
our spirit, that we are the children of
God. d."-Romans viii, Is.
A synopsis of the sermon is here
given:
There are two kinds of knowledge,
that which is important and that which
is not. 1t is an interesting fact to know
that the .Vigilant is swift yacht, but if
person wants to 60 on an ocean
voyage, the thing he wants to know fret
is whether that vessel ia safe. Applying
this to the spiritual life, the speaker
asked "Are we safe Tor eternity?" Be-
fore we study textbooks and seek other
knowledge, this question should be set
tied.
May we know that we are saved? The
:. % - S-hytefian doctrine said no;
that it was presuming on God to think
Nethodism holds that we may know
that we are saved. If we accept Him in
our hearts and make covenant to
terve Him, we are Christians. There ia
no difference in our emotional feelings.
The Bible does not promise ecstatic
emo ion, but if we truly love Him, We
will feel like exclaiming abba
Father" Love is the great part OF life.
Tell me what you love and will tell
you eomewhat of your character. Ii we
are Christians our spirit testifes to this
isct; we bear the fruits of the spirit in
our daily lives. Apply these tests to
your heart and settle this great ques-
tion OF being a Christian.
A brief after service for testimonies
wns held. to which great many re-
niained.
EVENING SERVICES.
Inspired by the blessings OF the day,
number OF Young people gathered in
the Epworth League room at 6 80 pm.
TO Il young peoples mass meeting, under
the direction OF the Epworth League.
Miss Carrie Ford led the service; the
mlisic was conducted by Clint Lee. At
the talre hour the young eoldiers of the
Boys Brigade gathered together in the
parors OF Ia. church and held prayer
meeiiug. conducted By Rev. Fisher.
The Boye' Brigade captain from San
tr,nrisco spoke.
A"j yurning from the early meetings
tn rie suditorium of the church, the
ev~u,pg preaching service began with a
v, rm- ui song which instilled joyful
bv.- ,nto the very depths of the heart
A cn"fus OF 70 voices led in the vocal
{ uNug. accompanied by the instru-
IL nHl music OF the orchestra. The
Ddl'il N'S W'el'iel NV Ollnb Lee,
The auditorium was filled with people
t. the c,rtidore, and their united eongs
swel,ing III p mighty volume to the
heavens. MJs Prest- Mofiatt Gang a
ruln. He's Just the Same Today "
P'e,tr &ss, Ger"d by Rev. Fisher. The
ny'ng -vAngel-t. Mrs. Motiatt, sang
y ny Not Tod ?" as q solo.
Rev. r. A. FISHER, pastor of Vincent
c"lran. niacnssed from tbs text: "rhe
wages OF Sin IL doath. - Romans vi 23.
he word Sin is very email. but we cam
nos comprehend lts meaning; it takes
hut three letters TO epell 1t, but ts
effects reach throughout eternity. HUI
lnanity at the heart Is wrong and sin is
prevalent in high places. Sin is the
trans2reseioD OF the law as laid down in
the Mosaic creed not in letter only, but
also IN the epirit. The congregation
was put on trial by the speaker to plead
guilty or not guilty before the bar o!
conscience TO the charges OF violation ot
the ten commandments. He that
knoweth the right and t!oeth it not is II
sinner. Whatsoever is not of faith is
10 buy or not to buy?" That has
neen the question, but now that CLARK
u Bryan are Offering lots in their beau
tiiul tract at such low prices, there will
be no m IRE doubt about it, 40 don't for.
get the date OF sale, Wednesday, No
vember 18th, on the grounds, by Wes
ley Clark and Il. Z. BRYAN.