The Globe-republican., 1893-05-12
RELIGIOUS Department.

IUnder this heading will hereafter be foun
such religious news and editorial utterances q
the manager of the GLoBE-RErusLscAxs shall Sc
fit to publish. Auy one who feels like contribui
ing anything for publication is at perfect libert
to do SO. In fact. We shall be glad to receiv
anything in that line from any one. regardless Q
what denomination the writer may chance to b
in fellowship with. provided it 4 t IN the na
ture of argument or con.s rio, concerning mat
tiers on which sincere followers of Christ differ Il
opinion or belief, which We regard mere matter
of expediency. We expect to have much NOR
Of this kind of literature than our limited spac
will admit, and shall doubtless hold many sccep
table articles until long time after they are re
ceived. Therefore those who send manuscript
| need not expect to see it appear immediately
Some may be delayed for months. and even long
er, and some will no doubt be rejected altogeth
er.l
There is bright prospect for religion!
advancement and increase of the true
household of faith all over Dodge City
The editor of this paper has been making
it point to meet with as many of those
assemblies for the worship of God q:
possible of late, and we find the inclina-
ton of the people to turn their thoughts
towards God and heavenly things, is
greater and more general than it ever
was before in Dodge City. There seems
to be seasons of religious awakening in
every community which correspond with
harvest time to the husbandmen, and
the present is one of such periods. In
every religious denomination those who
profess to follow Christ teaching are re-
newing their vows and promising to
serve God more faithfully, while many
who have never known the Lord want to
learn how to find the way of salvation,
and how they may inherit eternal life
and everlasting happiness. Prayer meet
ings are where one can find the true in
dex to religious growth, and it is appar-
ent that the church members are taking
more pleasure in these and attendance
upon this means of grace is increasing.
The new pastor of the NJ. E. church has
the true spirit of the good
shepherd. Though man of high schol-
arly attachments and splendid natural
gifts, his humility before God and love
for those ander his spiritual ministratisns
are such that lie makes the way of life
so plain and simple that none need err
therein. Last Thursday evening prayer
meeting was one in which any christian
would find great enjoyment.
The Free Methodist class of this city
meet two evenings of each week, at the
cottages of any who invite them, whether
church members or not. These meetings
are never without evidence of the pres
ence of the Holy Ghost, or Spirit of the
Lord. Nearly all who joined the church
at the meeting last winter are faithful in
attending prayer meetings and class
meetings. In fact, there are only about
three or four who have not been quite
regular in thisrespect, and all members
who do attend have great enjoyment and
freely pray and testify in favor of the re-
ligiOn of Jesus Christ. Some unconvert-
ed also have asked their prayers. The
Christian church, under Rev. Romig and
Prof. Dawdy, has just closed the great
est revival ever held by that church in
Dodge City. Nearly two hundred have
come forward and promised to serve
God. Arrangements have been made
for an eminent preacher from Emporia
to come and preach regularly to them.
They expect to soon commence erecting
church building on the vacant corner
just north of the opera house. If the
of this church will all keep the
commandments of God, and faithfully
adhere to the teachings of Christ, in
thought as well as deeds, they can and
will WELD a most powerful influence for
good in Dodge City. Our admonition is
that each of the members obey the two
great commandments given by Christ
himself, then they can do none but good
works, and great prosperity will surely
follow.
It is quite likely the Fresbyterians will
secure the Rev. Glende0ing permanently
Is pastor. He is 6 good man,
Ind will no doubt be the means of aiding
greatly in the spiritual advancement of
We hope to see every mem
yer who is not prevented by sickness, at
'rayer meeting next Thursday night.
e Is the best place for them to put on
he whole armor of God and prepare
henselres to renew the warfare against
he powers of evil. II Prssbyterians want
o build up their church in Dodge City
hey must all take part in the prayer
meetings.. No church can prosper long
Unless they do. Here is where the very
ountain. of life is found, and II neglected,
he church will certainly waste away
md Deriah.