Evening star., 1896-07-09

Quoted by Rev. o. w. Stewart of Macki-
nav, Ill.
MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH.
A more eloquent address than that deliv-
cred last night by the Rev DR.. Arnold
Streuli at the Memorial Lutheran Church
has seldom been heard at the national
capital. The reverend speaker Is Lutheran
minister from Manchester, England. His
theme was that which inspired all the
other ministers who spoke to gatherings of
Endeavorers-'The Deepening of the Spirit
uai l1lfe'-and his remarks were at once
so SIMPLE; so easily understood; so graphic,
and SO impressive, and were delivered with
so much genuine fervor and Inspiration, in
such graceful diction that his auditors will
remember 1t for many day.
And there were many who listened to him
The prettily decorated church was well
niled with Endeavorers. and the badges of
many cities and states were noticeable
The meeting was presided over by Rev. DIR.
Butier, pastor of the church, who opened
the exercises with feeling address and a
powerful prayer in behalf Of the increase
OF spiritual fervor in all hearts. At its con-
eiusion he announced the invocation hymn
as being particularly appropriate for rem
dlnon at such an initial meeting and led
ty the choir, the entire assemblage sung
the meaning stanzas with expression that
w mt
ed their lips.
After the reading Of the fifteenth and
sixteenth chapters Of John by Dr. Butler
prayer was offered by Rev DR.. Stahl of
Philadelphia, in which he pleaded that the
Holy Ghost might ever dwell in ali their
hearts, and that all might be inspired and
moved to be Christians in reality rather
than merely Christians in name Three
beginning:
Holy Ghost with lirht dfv;pe
SHINE upon this heart Of mine
DR.. Butler then introduced Rev DR.. Rufus
W. Hunord OF Reading. Pa, as the first
speaker. DR.. Hufrord's face bears a strik-
Hs resemblance to that Of Senator Daniel
II pleased him. he said. to see SO many of
the congregation from his church in Read
ing present, and he Expressed his pleasure
IN IN graceful way. Approaching his subject
ne portrayed the benefcent results that
would ensue and be enjoyed by all who
would endeavor to deepen their spiritual
lie. The deepening of the spiritual life
wou'd make the Individual more Chris
tian at all times and in all places; it meant
that he would come to value his Bible
more. to use 1T more. to read it more. and
get more comfort from it. 1t meant that
~ .,'e CT sarlstfan would understand his relation
70 Hoo more; would regard himself as Gods
chHo, realizing the fact that he is moved
by the Holy Ghost. 1t meant that he would
love the worlds amusements less and
spiritual things more The average (,bris
tian needed his spiritual life deenened in
order that he might enjoy his existence
1t was possible that there were many IL
was true that there were some, attendants
upon the Christian Endeayor conventior
that were in need of a deepening Of tho
spiritual life, and he pleaded with his hear
ers 10 look into their hearts and find ~
they were not in need of a deepening of
ficiency fr-' 'A'o ue-
AT the conclusion Of Dr. Hufford.s dis
course TWO verses Of Hear US. oh Savior!'
were sung.
Then, in a few pleasant phrases DIR Rut-
Ter introduced DR.. Streuli. He is a VOW.
man whose manner and genera! persona Iitv
are attractive. and whose bright face ac.
centuated his expressions of pleasure at
being with the Endeavorers. His addr.ss
heightened the excellent first impression ba
lhaue. Ihere was never time, he said.
when Christianity was so popular and -
nng,. m'gnt happen @ that it would become too
who professed religion. but who Were
rehSlous only In name. Men were too ami
to underrate the pledges which Christ d.
lnanoed OF them. and it was only by a deep
ening of the spirit that those pledges could
be realized and fulfilled. True Christianitv
ne said. could be divided into three parts:
individuality. entire surrender and CON.
tinuity. Especially necessary was the
realization Of individual Importance as a
Christian. God never saves men in croxds
ne declared. Men speak of saving the
masses but with God every soul was iso-
iateo. IN GODS sight every being was an
lsolated Individual. one is known from the
other and each is singled out and known h.,
Him no matter how great the crowd. Christ
died for every one individually, and there
fore individual conservation to Christ was
the DUTY OF every Christian. The absolute
necessity of the entire surrender Of tho
spirit to the worship of Christ and of con-
unuity In devotion were portrayed in strong
colors and with bold strokes.
At tue conclusion Of DR.. Streulis address
a 'Qulet hOur' indnlrped In,
which many of the Endeavorers present
delivered short addresses. interspersed With
stirring hymns This part of the meeting
was presided over by Rev. A. F. McGregor
Of Woodstock. Ont.
GUNTON TEMPLE MEMORIAL.
The Endeavorers Of the Gunton Temple
MaDnOrial Church in add