The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-18

After a weeks earnest and persistent
effort, sitter attaining an unpreee-
dented success in the history Of moral
work in Dunmore, Rev. Ralph Gillian
and his chorsster, Mr.. Bronson, last
evening said farewell to the psopl,
among whom he has been laboring &c
zsalously.
Long before the appointed hour thS
church was crowded and the aisles had
to be utilized to accommodate the
throng. Beside the large choir, which
did excellent work during the week,
there was in the gallery choir of fifty
children. Around the pulpit was ar
ranged handNome floral decorations.
THERE is ROOM.
After reading the parting words
found in sixth chapter of Galatians Mr..
Gillian began his ssrmpu, which was
in two parts. taking for one text thess
words "And yet there is room"
II am glad tonight" d" said Mr.. Gil.
lam, that there is room forN> all sin
neIs. All who have not done their
church duties. as we'll as those out of
the church, are sinners Yet there is
room for them No man is so loaded
down with sin that he cannot become
a child of God, and there is room for
all. Friends, take your place as sim
ner tonight and pray to Jesus. 'Bs
merciful to me q sinner. There ia
room in the kiugdom of God for the
man who will take his place as ,
sinner
There is room for those who arr
thirsty for Christ's love. Yes, there ii
room for the thirsty Christian. Here
is the invitation tonight. and there ii
room for those who are willing to come.
You have listened to all plsadings, vel
you are here tonight with the needfu
step not yet taken. There is room for
you if you will only accept.
NEED OF FAITH.
"What you need tonigh. is the coup.
ling pin of faith. Pin yourself to God
and become Christian tonight. Jesus
will blot out all sin and forgive you il
you will only come. There is no prics
to pay because Jesus paid 1t with His
own blood Are you willing to come?
All that is needed on your part is your
Willingness to come"
At this iuncture the Rev. Mr. Gillian
made it his last appeal to the non-con'
verted and many arose, promising to
take Christ as their Master and BIZ
farewell to the follies and sins Of this
world. The second part of his sermon
was devoted to his parting. taking one
word for his theme, Farewell. "
ITO members of the church l would
say: Be perfect, be Of one mind, and
the Lords peace shall keep you. d.
not trouble your minds about perfec-
tions Do the best you can. Walk 10
Jesus and your life shall be perfect.
Walk perfect in your daily life, so that
the world may miss you wasn you are
gone. You will never hear Christs
well done unless you have done we'll.
You may be model church member,
but unless you live according to Hi:
commandments, you will never heal
those beloved words, well done.
BE KIND TO BEGINNERS.
"Be kind one to the other This wa
the spirit of Jesus Christ. There arr
new beginners in this congregation
who needs your blessings in words o
kindness and good deeds. If the!
stumble by the wayside, do not critic,
but give them kind word. To thos'
who are just beginning Christian
life. I would say. study your Bible
| There is not a book in the world Il
compare with the word of God
IF you will tonight commence Il
search the Scriptures you will find il
them the words OF life. There is n
book in the world that can strengthen
and bring peace to your souls like thi
one. Then you must pray. You
heart must be filed with a desire to
live for Christ, and you must pray tina
you may be strengthened aud over
come the adverssness Of your soul
MUST JOIN THE CHURCH.
you must join the church. Ever
man who has q desire to live up to tn
religion Of Jesus Christ joins tn
church. is one Of the most impor
tant steps. Taks upon you this re
sponsibility for Christ. Don't Join tn
building but join everything that will
help the kingdom of God on this earth
THE next thought is to abstain fror
the very appearance Of evil. Do moi
think OF the things you must give n
for Christ's sake, but Of the things tha
He promises in the hereafter. Man!
of you arc going to ask Can we pla.
cards and dancer Well. maybe yot
can. but cannot. cannot dance ant
glorify God Throw aside everything
that has the appearance Of evil. Ii yol
are doubtful about anything, do not d.
it, Work for Christ. You will fin
plenty of ways to put In your time"
After q few earnest words OF goo
bye that overhowsd with pathos. Mr.
Gillian closed.
Never before has there bsen q mort
heartfelt parting between teacher ant
people than was experienced in tn
Dunmors Presbyterian church las
evening Tne faces of tho large con
gregation were turned on the speaker
until his last eloquent farewell wa
spoken.
Mr. Gillian leaves for Philsdslphi
tonight
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