Omaha daily bee., 1894-03-04
IN GODS LOCAL VINEYARD
Methodists Getting Ready to Pray for a
Descent of Pentecostal Fire.
UNION REVIVAL TO BEGIN NEXT SUNDAY
Will Be Conducted by Evangelist Myson-
himer-Dr. Mackay Needing Help in
Helping the Needy-Creche Dona-
tions-Pulpit Announcements.

Omaha Methodists are making prepara-
lions for a union revival service. An i'm
portant meeting was held last Monday after
noon at the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton parlors at which all of the Methodist
preachers of the city were present. 1t was
decided there to hold a union revival SER
vice beginning March II, with Evangelist
Louis Mysonhimer of st. Louis in charge.
Mr.. Mysonhimer is just finishing a meeting
in Danville, ILL.,, where there have been nearly
1000 conversions. All of the Methodists in
this city will participate in this great union
service, and when this enthusiastic denomi-
nation concentrates it is to be expected that
there will be a great demonstration of re-
ligious power. There are about 5000 Meth
odists in Omaha and vicinity and they pro-
pose to combine all of their forces in an
attack on the strongholds of the devil.
The singing will be conducted by a chorus
composed of singers from all the churches,
making a tremendous chorus choir, led by
the great pipe organ. The Omaha Christian
Advocate, in an article headed THE Grand
Rally" says:
There has been much talk of unity among
Omaha Methodists, but not so many shining
indications of it as might have been wished.
The best place for Omaha Methodism to be-
come united is in the fusing heat of a Holy
Ghost revival. Mr.. MysOnhimer uses no
patent methods, but depends upon the power
of the Holy Spirit The only way in which
this meeting can be made a success is for
every Methodist to pray and work earnestly
for 1t. Will not they who read this para
graph bear this meeting upon their hearts
in prayer constantly? Let us have a full
attendance from the first. On Monday
night, the 18th, let every Methodist be
present and bring some unconverted friend.
Pack the house. 40 danger of too large a
crowd. REVEALS hive failed in Omaha be-
cause of the lack of attendance principally.
During these meetings each church is to
have its own Sunday services. but all are to
combine during the week in a union service.
The pastors have expressed themselves as
heartily in favor of this, and the people will
surely cooperate"
Some insight into Mr.. Mysonhimer's meth
DDS may be gathered from tho following
account clipped fnnn the Danville Com
mercial:
Last night witnessed one Of the most re-
markable meetings of the series. The Di>
vine presence seemed to impress all as the
preacher spoke from the words of God to
Adam, Where art thou?' So that when
the invitation for seekers was given, many
went forward at once, some running, In an
exceedingly short time the altar was crowded,
and conversions began almost Immediately.
These were very striking and clear, the
Shining happy faces of men and women
plainly declaring what had taken place in
their hearts, Twenty-six came forward, and
all but one was converted. The house was
packed with people, and when the converts
exceeded 700, Mr., Mysonhimer said he
thought he would stay till they numbered
1000. Then burst forth a chorus of amens
from every part of the house."