The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-11-11
WINCHESTER, KY.
A City Where Prayer is Found
Profitable.
Where the Accused Saloon Is Conpicuous
by Its Absence, Peace and Pros
perity Prevails.
EDITOR HERALD:

EDITOR HERALD:
Thinking possibly it would be inter-
esting to your many readers to know
something of this wonderful country, /
will write a short letter now, hoping to
have more to say in the near future. A
highly cultured lady who had travelled
extensively abroad and in all parts of
the United States remark ed, "well, |
must say, believe this to be the center
of the garden spot of the world" And
assure you this sentiment is heartily
accepted by every blue grass Kentuck
ian; hence am wholly inadequate to
undertake even partial description. /
had often heard and read of this God
favored country; "but the half has new
er been told.' 1t is my purpose at this
time to speak of the religious atmOs-
phere that seems to perVade this city
and surrounding country.
Winchester has a population of about
5000; a city Of schools and churches;
some of the finest schools in the State
are located here, and many of the
churches would compare favorably with
cities of ten times the population, rang
ing in cost from $4,000 to $4,000 They
have twelve passenger trains every
twentY-fOur hours, and thirteen pixies
coming from all parts of this blue grass
country. The town is thoroughly
lighted with electricity and has a com
plete system of sewerage, well worked
streets and good brick and stone pave
ments in evnrv part Of the city; and
best of all, they have sufficient reve-
nue. to meet all these obligations, and |
understand there is not saloon in the
city or county. Here is fruitful lesson
worthy of the thoughtful considera-
ton of good people everywhere, and
more especially for those of us who
have children to train for time and
eternity. Doubtless the absence of
saloons has much to do with the religi-
Gus atmosphere that parmeates the en-
tire city.
You will allow me to say, the revival
meetings ! had the pleasure of conduct
ing here, were the best | ever attended (:
1t was not unusual to see the large
church building literally packed and
seemingly every heart melted to ten
derness; no noisy protesJatiOns, but un-
mistakable manifestations Of power Of
the Holy Ghost, that produce "sweet
peace, the gift of Gods love" All chris
tians are educated into the belief that it
Is their duty to take part in the public
services, and they do so with an earnest
ness and simplicity that al once re-
moves all restraint One half hour be-
fore the regular services is given to
song and prayer; they never sing more
than two verses of any one song, and
they have not less than a dozen short
prayers. 1t seems that everybody prays
in public, young and old, male and
female, from all parts of the congrega-
ton; and this is not confined to church
alone, but on ent ering their homes, inn
mediately after Introduction and hand
shaking-for they always give you a
warm hearty grasp-all stand and have
anumber of short prayers, sometimes
every member of the family praying.
Everything is done in "decency and
in order" They are not fanatics, do not
profess to be sanctitied, but are cul
tured, consecrated people. That all
may fully understand, will give one
example in detail.
Immediately on my arrival at Win
chester, Ky, | was met at the depot and
directed to DR.. NJ. S. Brownies, man of
wealth and great culture. He has a
magnificent home, his children were
educated in the best schools in this
country and abroad, and have Travelled
extensively. had been in my room
but short time until we We're called to
prayer; prayer was offered, thanking
God for permitting US to meet accord
ing to appointment, and praying His
blessings upon everything that might
be done. 1t is prayer in the room, al
the table, when they bid you good
night, when they meet you in the
morning chid-like, simple
prayer. | have been studying to know
how these happy results were brought
about, and believing it would be inter
esting and profitable, | will give at least
one important factor. 1t is the custom
Of pastor and church workers to attenC
MOOdy's Bible school at Mortified
Mass, during the summer months here
they get the very best course in Bible
study. 1t is q summer resort where
you may go without fear o. COntami
nation and without a large bank
account. All services tend to deeper
the spiritual life and make christians
all it is possible for them to become
Mr.. Moody illustrates this idea in many
ways. Said he: zone time in London
when | wished to go to the Crysta
Palace, | was asked whether ! wOulC
20 10y The high levir or low levip road
Not being used to the London trans
potation system, I took a low levil
ticket, which resulted in miserable
journey underground and landed Ions
distance from the Palace. No more low
levels for me in railway trains or religi
on" 1t is said those who attend thi
wonderful religious summer school, g
on low levil' ticket, bur return on
high levil.' So strict are they in thei
ideas that they will not allow a persol
to engage in Sunday. school teaching o
any form of christian activity unles
his spiritual life is vigorous.
Why should not our church worker
attend this helpful conference, rathe
than some fashinable watering place
Our great need is more conservation
more power, more spirituality, NOR
willing workers. L. Il. HUDSON.
Pulaski, Tenn.