The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-10

Charles w. Crittenton, Of Florence
Crittenton mission fame, addressed in
the Green Ridge Presbyterian church
last night another OF the large audi
ences which have greeted him since
his arrival In Scranton. The meeting,
like its predecessors, was on the evan
gelical order, including prayers and
scripture readings, congregational
singing, solo by Frank Wallace, the
gospel singer, who accompanies Mr.
Crittenton, and a sermon by the latter
All the seats in the church were oc-
cupied and a number Of the audience
were seated in chairs. The service be-
gan with congregational singing led by
the choir and conducted by Mr.. Wal
lace. Prayer was offered by Rev. A. F.
Chaffee, of Asbury Methodist Episcopal
church, and a chapter of the scriptures
(xii Isiah) was read by Rev. F. A.
Dony.
Announcements of further Crittenton
meetings were made by Rev. w. j.
Ford, of the Green Ridge Baptist
church. There is to be a Bible meet
ing conducted by Mr.. Crittenton this
afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Young
Mems Christian association building.
The public Is invited to attend. AS
surance" will be the topic
The night meetings during the re-
mainder of the week will be held in the
armory on Adams avenue. Tomorrow
nights meeting will be especially for
young people. Conservation will be
the subject of Mr.. Crittenton's Satur-
day night address. In referring to the
theme last night he said the theme
would be treated in three parts, 1.-THE
Command, the Possibility and the
How"
SPOKE ABOUT PEACE.
Mr.. Wallace's solo last night was
Peace" and upon that word Mr.. Crit
tenton based his address. He prefaced
his remarks with brief prayer after
being introduced by Mr.. Ford.
Mr.. Crittenden remarked that peace
was what all men were looking
| for. In business, in politics, in so.
ciety, humanity clamored for a
certain goal which they believed
would bring peace but when attained
there was found instead of rest and
contentment further loungings and
wishes which continued and were
never fulfilled.
| There was only one place that woult
| bring quietude in all walks of life ant
that was the kind found by John Yves
| ley and others of his kind.
| They found a place which helped
write their names in ineffacable let
ters on tablets that would not decay
| for centuries but the same could mo-
| be said of business and society lead
ers who attain a desired end and are
| peaceful for only a day.
y. l.
| asked. In Job xxii21 appears the
way, "Acquaint now thyself with Hin
| and be at peace; thereby good shall
come into thee" Job lost property
children and all that man holds deal
| and there was visited upon him a ter
| rible affliction of boils, yet he did no
| despair, but with fortitude sought ou'
| God, was made acquainted and found
! peace. In all his trials he exclaimed
Though He slay me, yet will I trus
in Him. Dob xiii:10.
| CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED.
| To do this, to get acquainted, it 1!
not necessary, Mr.. Crittendon said
to go to heaven. Through Jesus, whC
| is always present. 1t can be accom-
plished. Uphold me according to thy
word, that may live; and let me no
be ashamed Of my hope" (Psalms
| cXiX:116.
Perfect peace has been described
| and quite correctly as peace null
tiplied until it is peace, peace
| peace, and so on Indefinitely. "The
peace of God which passeth all un
| derstanding shall be with you ant
| remain with you always"
| In getting acquainted with God, re
marked Mr.. Crittenton, and obtaining
the accompanying peace there comes 6
comfort which cannot be obtained ir
| any other way. There are thing:
| which cannot be discussed with one'i
: nearest friend but which may be free
ly related to Him who is all the world,
comforter.
Following his address Mr.. Crittender
invited as is his custom the presence
in the front pews OF those who hat
not completely surrendered them.
selves to God and Christian life.
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