Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1905-02-21
CRUSADERS FAREWELL.
Summary Of the Result Of Six Weeks
Campaign in Yorkville.


Six weeks ago the Christian Crusad-
ers came to Yorkville, not OF their own
choice. but because God directed their
steps thither. During this time they
have untiringly gone about to DO the
work that they felt God would have
them do, regardless Of time or means,
and in supernatural strength, grace and
power given them daily. the following
record has been made up to date:
Number of public meetings held, Do;
Number Of private indoor meetings
held, 116; home missionary work mas
been ione In 324 homes; number OF
seekers at the altar, 139; number OF
professions, 130. Not the Crusaders,
but God has done the work, and they
give all the glory to Him.
The home missionary work has been
greatly blessed Of the Lord. Many
have been saved In their homes, and
some have been persuaded to attend
these meetings who had not been with
in church walls for years. Homes that
were formerly very unhappy because
of sin are now new homes, since fath-
er. mother, sons and daughters are
new creatures In Christ Jesus, and the
love of God reigns In their hearts,
which were once controlled by satan.
Family affairs have been re-establish-
ed and new ones instituted.
Many of the Christians have ac-
knowledged In public and private that
the meetings have been a great bless
ing to them, and they feel that they
are nearer to God than ever before.
To some who have not associated
themselves with the work, nor nave
sought to be informed concerning IL, IL
may appear that not much has been
done, but when the value OF single
soul is considered, all Christians feel
that a great work has indeed been
done. Doubtless more would have
been accomplished had the children OF
God been more united In this great ef.
fort to save souls. In the days Of
Christ, He, Himself. could not do
many mighty works In some towns be-
cause Of their unbelief. Just what has
been done will not be known until the
great Judgment day, when the books
shall be opened and the secrets or all
hearts revealed. -.- -,r... .,-.-.--
The Christian Crusaders avail them
selves of this opportunity to gratefuiiy
acknowledge the many courtesies ana
acts of kindness conferred upon them
by the county commissioners, clerk OF
the court, mayor, chief Of police ana
his subordinates, and all who nave
kindly contributed to their temporal
needs, and have given them words OF
cheer and encouragement. They earn
estly pray that those Of this number
who are Christians may persistentiy
strive to get farther out into the deep
ocean of Gods unfathomable love In
order that those of their neighbors and
friends who know Him not may DC
persuaded to surrender their wills to
fba Savior and also become sons ana
daughters of the royal family Of God
Almighty.
Dear Christian friends, IL you cannot
give up your lives to the self denying,
self-sacrific!ng work In which these
servants of God are engaged, remem-
ber Jesus Is saying to you. as He did
to His disciples Of old. fPray ye the
Lord of the harvest, that He may SEND
forth laborers into His harvest"
"The grace Of our Lord Jesus Christ,
and the. love of God and tho commu-
nion of the Holy Ghost be with you all.
Amen" b.