The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-26
THE SCHIvEREA MEETINGS.
Have Been Attracting Much Attention on
the south Side OF the City.

Evangelist Schiverea's meetings on
the South Side during the week past
have been attended with most bene-
fetal results and the prospect for the
ensuing week is very bright. The even
ing meetings have been large and fer
vent gatherings, as were also the
noon day prayer meetings for the
working classes at the factories.
Rev Mr. Schiverea Is much pleased
with the work on the South Side. be-
cause the people have manifested much
interest and they are becoming more
enthusiastic as the campaign pro-
crosses. His mission is TO do good
wherever he goes and to uplift the
lowly and help men and women to
lead better lives. His work Is more di-
rected toward stirring the spirit of de-
votion in the hearts of the people and
setting them thinking than In prOvid-
ing a regular religious service.
His work Is distinguished from the
work of the churches In this way: the
church on Sunday Is for the one who
has the love OF God in his heart and
goes to service to worship; the evangel-
istic work is to enkindle the spirit in
the hearts Of those who have strayed
away and have neglected the Lord. to
create a love Of God in the breasts Of
power of grace. When Rev. Mr.. Schi-
verea shall have gone the fruits Of his
work will be reflected in the increased
attendance at the churches.
VIII Organize a Mission Branch.
In connection with his work on the
South Side he Is preparing the way for
the organization of mission branch
Of the Second Presbyterian church, of
10 al ptt y roh mil ~
Is expected, have place Of worship
on the South Side in some convenient
hall or building.
Next Sunday at 4 o'clock the evangel-
ist will preach in the rockingham
theater, and there are evidences now
that the building will be taxed to Its
capacity. At $50 yesterday afternoon
he conducted gospel services at the
South Side tent and again at 7.30 In the
evening. AT both meetings large num-
bsrs were present. Each evening dur
ing this week the meetings will open
at the usual hour. 100
1t has not been definitely decided yet
whether Rev. Mr.. Schiverea will re-
main next week; he never binds him
self to any certain time, but regu-
lates his stay In accordance with tbs
interest taken by the audiences and
the community. He is very anxious to
labor among the people OF the South
Side. and II Is more than likely that
he will not depart for two weeks.
HAD TO Abandon the Tent.
The meeting Saturday night was to
have been on a special subject for men
only and admission by card. but the
rain interfered with that programme.
causing the tent to be abandoned and
the meeting held in the Cedar Avenue
Methodist Episcopal church. At the
both services yesterday the exercises
consisted OF singing. praying and gos-
pei reading. followed by talks on the
Savior by the reverend speaker. The
choir OF the Cedar Avenue church was
present on both occasions and rem.
dered special music.
The tenor of Rev. Mr.. Schiverea's
sermons, afternoon and evening. was
about the all-saving power Of the Lord
and His readiness to assist the sinner
II the latter only turned to him and
sought the grace Of God. The rever-
end gentleman was eloquent and force.
ful. and won his way to the hearts OF
his hearers.