The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-02-15
GEN. BOOTH
FOR LOCAL
REFORM.

large and interested congregation
assembled I'm the First Baptist church.
last evening, and listened To an eloquent
discourse by General Ballington Booth.
head OF the Volunteers OF America. The
service was opened with the singing OF
an anthem by the choir. followed by re-
sponsive readings. conducted by the pas,
tor Rev. H. NJ King, -. D., and excerpts
from the scriptures were read by Captain
J. j. Keppel. New England secretary OF
the Volunteers
After prayer by Major f. G. Fegley OF
the Lynn, Mass. branch OF the Volun-
teers and the choir had rendered on
ward, Christian Soldiers" Gen. Booth
was introduced. lie announced as his
text Isaiah. Chap. Mill. l0-1l verses.
but he chose only parts Of the same for
discussion. related appropriate anecdotes
and gave graphic descriptions OF the
work of nature and man TO show the
power of God.
when we look upon the wonderful
work OF Michael Angelo said the speak
err when we see the beautiful and
marvellous creations OF his skill, we are
aware that God is the power behind the
wonderful ability Of the man. When we
look on the gigantic buildings created
by the genius OF Christopher Wren. when
we see the tall spires, the high and mag
nificant structures that are the result Of
HIS great ability. IL is to God that the ui-
innate credit comes. Then we see His
great ability and His power TO create
the beautiful and the artistic. IL you
have ever been on an ocean steamer, as l
was only recently. when the waves were
piling over the decks. bending thick rods
OF brass and iron as you would bend a
match with your fingers. when the ship
shakes as 1t fights its way along against
"A mighty force, when the passengers are
praying for a merciful God 10 spare them,
then we see the great power OF God. Not
long ago l looked upon mountain. it's
white sides glistenlng in tho sun, its peak
rising almost TO the heavens. pinnacle
upon pinnacle thrusting itself up into
almost infinite heights. the whole mass
standing there i'm the landscape so firmly,
so still and so magnificent, then ! thought
of the wonderful handiwork OF God. Of
His power to build aside from all human
aid"
He then passed from his first topic.
THAT We may know and believe me- 10
his second. "Ye are My Witnesses and
declared that all men want TO know God
He is universal "a all about us and HIS
influence extends from east 10 west. He
is I'm the heart and truly "abides with
me-"
After dwelling upon the need OF active,
living witnesses Of God, vigorous ana
energetic IN His service, Gen. Booth con-
cluded with the following appeal:
II have been through certain streets !
in this city today and tonight where
on every side are evidences OF the stu
pendous necessities Of 5000 workers for
Christ Here is Capt Davy, who is doing
all the work that she can for this CITY. I
Gentlemen. take off your Kid gloves and /
give her helping hand in this great
charity. Ladies' life your wells and see
some of the sights that she sees, listen
TO some OF the sounds that she hears
and you are made OF unyielding adamant
and marble II you are not moved"
DR. King appealed for aid for the local
post OF Volunteers. and then the collec-
tion was taken After the singing OF a
hymn, the benediction was pronounced |
and the meeting was over.