The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-11-08

was remarkable for depth of feeling
which the surrounding and the spirit
the occasion seemed to arouse.
Before the time for closing came,
twilight crept into the auditorium and
from the western windows alone the
fading sunshine fell. Across the opale-
scent Danes' like dim, fairy tracery
dropped the shadows Of ivy tendrils
making an indescribable beautiful
picture. AS deeper grew the gloom
and more earnest the speakers i'm
pessioned words. a breathless, intense
silence settled down upon the listeners
and the scene was most impressive.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Gates presided over the
meeting. Others on the platform were:
Mrs. T.. II. Ripple, Miss Binks, college
secretary of the association; Mrs. l.,
NJ. Gates, Miss Van Mort and Mrs.
Lowry, secretary of the local asso-
ciation a chorus of young women
sang with exceptionally good effect,
and there was excellent orchestra mus
ic. Mrs. Gates made u few brief and APP
prupriate remarks, closing with the
announcement that Mrs. Nowells OK
penses were paid by the free gift of the
audiences which she addressed and
that therefore while the congregation
would contribute its usual collection
at Elm Park church. y. w. G. y.
girls at the doors would receive Of
ferings for the purpose named,
MRS. NORVELL SPEAKS.
Mrs. Norvell spoke from Luke V,
the chapter containing the incident
of the miraculous draught of fishes and
Peters acceptance of the Masters call,
ha 90 h., ,,,1.s I,,; Ia.
Transformed Character" She gave a
fascinating description of the scene
where Peter came face to face with
Jesus of Nazarth, and of his Compli-
ance with the demand made upon him.
The importance of recognizing oppor-
tunity and making the most of it was
emphasized. Christ comes once to the
heart of every mortal, that heart re-
jects him at its own peril. Peter knew
that acceptance meant desartion of his
old life, and complete surrender of
himself his possessions and his vOca-
ton. Yet he yielded the boat to the
Masters control and did as He COM
manded Too many Christians accept
Christ with reservations. They are
willing that He should have a seat in
their boat, but they do not propose to
yield up the guidance of the helm.
There are those who evade the de-
mand by saying IF I had wealth, or
talent, or position or influence, then l
would gladly give it over to his SER
vice, but l can do SO little, i am of
such small use. And yet Christ takes
the most insignificant life and makes
it great for his glory.
Peter had been disappointed many
times in his vocation. Not on this last
night only had he toiled all night long
and taken nothing. Hereafter he would
depend on Jesus for the success of his
undertakings. You may have missed
the mark of your ambition, may have
met with failure at every hand. but
Jesus can take your life and make it
a great success.
ARE WONDROUS WISE.
Peter knew it, was not the time for
fishing. Those fishermen of the East
are wondrous wise and while we will
fish haphazard in any puddle with or
without bait without knowledge of our
work at hand, they know the seas and
the habits of the dwellers therein and
are seldom deceived. Peter haG much
wisdom in his vocation, but he did not
DlOuGnI
up to fish, you don't know about this
business" He recognized the fact that
Jesus did know the seas, and straight
way launched out into the deep with
the words Nevertheless at Thv word
/ will"
The other boat followed and kept
apart. The fisherman wanted to see
the outcome of the matter You never
took a step of faith in your life but
that some one from the world fingered
near to spy and tell what you are do
ing Bless the Lord that this is so.
You will have enough success and TO
spare for the others who watch. There
are many who get about the only bless
ing they ever receive from sitting in
the same pew with some one who is
enjoying the good the Lord can give
to those who trust him. And there
are others whose experience comes only
from living in the home with one who
does know what it is to have large re-
turns for their belief,
Peter knew that he would have more
from Jesus than from his life as a
fisherman and through the many after
perils and trials of his faith he had
reason to testify to its truth. 1t is a
mistake to say that a business man
who serves the Lord cannot make
money, he can. but he must make il
not for his own glory, but Gods. He
never forEets the soul that turns over
the boat to His control.
The entire address was an earnest
plea for conservation and faith. At its
close a request for the devotion ia
God of all present was made and the
audience was dismissed with the DoX-
ology.
During the service songs were SUNG
by the following: Mrs. Brewster
Misses Dryer, Steele, Smith, Ripple
Richmond, Sailer and Miss GaTghan
and the orchestra consisted of Misses
Long, Hanley, Dolph, Mrs. Hollinder
Miss Phillips, William Hanlcy and
Charles Doersam, organlst.
IN ELM PARK CHURCH.
At the evening service in Elm Park
church the largest crowd of any that
had heard Mrs. Norvell assembled
Only. a few seats in the vast auditor.
ium were vacant. Rev. c. NJ. Gihin
d. D., introduced Mrs. NOryell.
The evangelist spoke upon part OF
the twenty-siXth chapter in Ezeklal
which DR.. Gifiin had previously read
as the evening Scripture lesson. Mrs
Norvell drew a line of remarks from
the somewhat original arithematica,
plan-subtraction, addition, multiple
cation and division, drawing from each
severally the thought Of purity, the
added new life, and the redoubled
glory of the great reward
The address held interested atten.
tion throughout its delivery. After the
service young lady members OF the as.