The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-10-13

BY MRS 8. D. WOODS, WORTHWHILE,
CONN.
The 9th session of the Fairtiel d
County Baptist Association was open
ed on Wednesday morning, at 10. 80
o'clock, sae Stepney Baptist church,
after VIII, Scsthe pastor spoke few
words of selcome to the assembled
delegates. Owing to the absence of
Rev D. Il. Van DOven and Rev H. B.
Carpenter, Alternate, the annual SER
mon was preached by Rev f. H. Di-
vine. He selected for his text, John
L: Al AZ, ''He first fndeth his own
brother, Simon, and saith unto him.
we have found the Messias, which is.
being interpreted, the Christi and he
brought him to Jesus" He said "The
most prominent thought in the Chris
tian world to-day, is that Of evangel-
ism. There are three forms of evan
gelism:
First, Leadership Of the Specialist,
This has occasionally been Sneered at
by the world; but however, those who
criticized the work of the specialist,
have been on their knees, earnestly
praying for return of his power. Sc
cond, Ministerial and Church Opera
lions. This is most valuable form.
Third, The preeminent one, how
ever, is that which engages the entire
activities Of the church-Where every
one is soul winner. This latter
clause Is of special moment. Andrew
has been called the true type of the
working Christian. Is there any 9TH
er? To be Christian assumes that
one is a working Christian. Is there
will amplify the great office to which
he is called? Andrew is the real type.
Make him your example. AS soon as
he had found Jesus Christ to the saw
ing of his own soul, his heart began to
yearn and travail for the one who was
nearest and dearest, his own brother.
l am so glad that the record does not
say that he simply went after his
brother, but
HE BROUGHT HIM TO JESUS.
That days work was Of great impor-
lance, for he brought into active serv-
ice him who became one of the writ
ers of the Scriptures, the Apostle
Peter. Some of us cannot talk to
those in our homes, upon this impOr-
tant subject. Why Is this? The rea-
son, as sometimes given, is that they
know us and our faults too we'll. But
is this sufficient explanation? They
do know us, but are willing to forgive
the faults. The big Jumps that rise
up in our Threats when we attempt to
Satan. He knows his business and
tries to nullify our work. But An
drew triumphed. He went after the
one he loved the most. And the same
privilege is ours. A physician, who
was not Christian, was in the habit
of attending the church of which his
wife was member. He had faith
full pastor, who talked with him on
the subject of his sOul's salvation. FL
nally the physician forbade another
interview. The minister had sense
enough to leave him alone. At last
the wife went to her pastor and told
him how dearly she loved her husband
and how happy her 20 years of married
life had been; but he was not Chris
tian, and that was breaking her heart.
And she begged him to go and plead
with him. The minister refused, tell
ing her the circumstances Of their
last interview; but said, you go and
tell him what you have told me. Tell
him all about your love for him and
how happy you have been these 20
years, and that you are longing for
him to become Christian This she
thought she could not do, but her pas
tor said, Then he will never be saved. ,
W
on her, she went home to her husband,
| threw her arms about bis neck and,
with sobs and tears, told him of her
love for him and for his soul. Then
he said 1T was this very thing he had
been waiting for, these 20 years. He
had made up his mind that if she did
not think enough of his soul to lead
him to Christ, no one else should have
the privilege. This was the result of
personal work. The professional
could do no good. The minister is
handicapped, because he is paid for it.
1t is his business.
LET EVERY ONE TAKE COURAGE.
No one is SO ignorant or SO humble,
but that he can become a winner of
souls. The great throbbing heart
does not need the professional as
much as the Christian worker. Per
SOnal work has always been and is and
| believe, ever will be the mightiest
agency for effective work in the Chris
tian church. There are three factors
in soul saving.
The Message of the Gospel.
The Message on the lips of the be.
lever.
The Message backed up by the unc
ton of the Holy Spirit.
Rev j. w. Richardson proposed a
rising vote of appreciation for the
touching address delivered by Brother
. Divine.
, An earnest plea was made for thu
Ministers and Widows Home, by Re-
G.. w. Nicholson. He said that 9th,
property at West Farms had been sole
and new site bought at Mount Yer
non, at which place the home will
henceforth be located. About go ar
now being cared for. One membe