Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1897-04-08
Correspondence.
The Gale Meetings.
ELLSWORTH, Me-, April 2, 1897

To the Editor of The american:
Doubtless many people are wondering
who Mr.. Gale is, and what his work NAV
be. Mr.. II. l.. Gale has been an active
business man. He stepped out from that
to do religious work. About four years
ago he was secretary of the Worcester,
Mass, Y. NJ. c. A. During his stay there
he fitted himself for the special field
which he now occupies, that ofan evange-
list. HIS career has been one of remark
able success.
Careful inquiry shows that he is a
thorough Christian gentleman, educated,
refined and possessed of great executive
ability and sound common sense. Pas
tors and others who have wide experience
in religious work say that they have
never at any time met his equal. We are
fortunate in having the privilege OF re-
ceiving into our city such man.
The following newspaper notices are OF
interest:
"THoMAsroN-The last week in February,
union services were held in this village every
evening. The Baptist, Methodist and Congre
gelist Gale, assisted by Rev. T. B. Williams,
vocal soloist, began services in the Watts hall
These meetings were held afternoon and even
Ing, with the exception of Saturday. for two
weeks. The meetings were largely attended.
The good done in this village cannot be est
mated. Over 100 cards were signed. The spir
itual awakening among the people is great.
Whereas religion seemed a secondary affair."
the great good received from attending the meet
ings, and many are thinking deeply and ser
ousy on this subject. The men became deeply
attached to Mr., Gale by his manly and positive
expressions of what they felt were true, but
were not quite ready to accept, and all felt that
he was a man well fitted for his work and thor.
oughly in earnest in his service for his Mas
ter."-Chrjstian Mirror.
The services held in Watts hall have attracted
n great deal of attention, not only in Thomas
ton, but In surrounding towns. The interest
although small at first, has spread to II great cN-
tent, and many are now attending and begin.
ming to believe that there is something in the
sound words spoken with such force by the
evangelist Mr.. Gale, in fact, makes what he
has to say plain that 1t is almost impossible
for any sound mind to believe anything but
the truths he SO earnestly sets forth. He speaks
in IA conversational tone, without II break from
beginning to end. and holds the attention of the
audience As only few men can do. The secret
of this great mans power Is due, we believe, to
a considerable extent, to the fact that he thor
oughly believes what he preaches.- ThomaSton
Herdtd.
No evangelist who has visited our city ever
made a better impression than Evangelist II. l..
Gale. We have yet to hear the first unfayorable
comment upon his work. When he began he
made known the one purpose of his coming, in
straightforward manner. lie has been straight.
forward in the treatment of his subjects, faith
full and uncompromising with all. Men admire
man who does not fear to tell the truth, and to
express his convictions. Mr.. Gale has left the
impression that he believes what he says.
Others may not agree with him, but none
will deny that Mr.. Gale believes what he says
with all his heart. He Is n leader of men; he
anticipates his audience and keeps them under
his control. lie has an orators instinct, and
knows how to get a decision. He satisfies the
reason; puts the truth in such a way that men
have to decide between right and wrong. He
stirs the emotion, and then appeals to the man
hood of men to decide for the right. 1t is no.
ticeable that large number of middle aged and
older men have been reached by him. More
potent than all his natural qualifications he is
filed of the Holy Spirit In that lies the secret
of his power,-Bangor Wing and Courier.
We bespeak for Mr.. Gale in this city
the hearty support Of every one.
PRESS COMMITTEE.