Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-14

q. D. Bailey. well known because of his
connection with the Central Union Mis-
sion OF this city. Rev. Mr.. Bailey conduct
ed brief devotional exercises, opening with
responsive Scripture reading and conclud-
ing with prayer, in the latter referring par
ticularly to the closing night of the great
convention and the earnestness that should
mark its proceedings.
Why Was This Convention Heidi
The singing Of Grown Him" preceded
the Introduction Of the speaker of the even
ing, Rev. w. F.. Wilson of Toronto, Cam
ada, who appeared for Rev. H. NJ. whar-
ton. DID,, of Baltimore, Md, whose name
was on the printed program of the meet
Ing, but who found 1t impossible to attend.
AS beginning. Rev. Mr.. Wilson stated
that he desired to talk about Christians.
Why was this convention held?" he ask
ed. Not to make democrats, not to make
republicans, not to make liberals, not to
make Presbyterians. not to make Metho-
olsts, but that we might make Christians.
We ought to love the name. We will go
out from the convention, trust, inspired
and consecrated.
Let lis make use of our powers" con-
tnued the speaker. IF you can do nothing
else, be man with hand to work for
Jesus Christ. Do not be Respondent; go
out, with cheerfulness and let people know
that there is really sunshine in your soul
today. And. further show your apprecia-
tion OF Christianity, OF all life's mercies, of
this glorious age Are you doing anything
to make even one life less sad? There is
some lonely heart in each Of your towns,
and you can cheer 1t up; God will honor
you for SO doing.
BE practical Christians" next urged the
speaker. In striving to reach heaven you
must endeavor to bring heaven down to
you. Now. to speak In a different strain, 1
want to say that when die let me expire
W, with my hands on the Bible and the bal
lot-they go together. We want tho saloon
out of our midst. and the ballot Is neces.
sary to accomplish the desired end.
Let US go home and be consistent Chris
tens, said Rev. Mr.. Wilson. in conclu-
sion. More than ever before good living
now counts. The Christ of this convention
Is looking at you, and He is saying, Do
your duty"
Mr.. Chas. NJ. Hunt.
Gene He Who Loves the Lord" was
sung, after which the presiding officer in
troduced as the leader of the conservation
service Of the evening Mr.. Charles n
Hunt of Minneapolis, Mimi, the president
OF the Minnesota union, and a young man
who turned aside from the practice of law
in order that he might devote himself to
the work of the Lord.
ITO Him That Overccmeth" was the first
topic considered by Mr.. Hunt and he read
appropriate selections from The Scriptures.
Mr; Hunt next led In PRAYER. and followed
II by asking the Christians present to
stand; then those who had become Chris
t1ans during the past year, those who de-
sired to become Christians.
For some time thereafter many individ-
uals in the congregation and choir uttered
successive brief testimonials of their love
for Christ and their determination to de-
vote their lives to the Masters work. The
conservation service closed with prayer,
all standing.
The final meeting of convention week in
the First Congregational Church was
brought to an end with the singing of God
Be With You Till We Meet Again. and
with the MiZpah benediction,