St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-03-01

spoke of the folly OF letting money OF
cowardice keep one from standing fol
Christ. To those who hesitate because
they fear they can't bold out, he said
that God would help them as promised
in his word, my grace is sufficient foi
thee" He said that some insist that
they stumble over hypocrites but you
can't stumble over anything that is not
ahead of you, and if you see to it that
you get around them and ahead, then
they will never trouble you more. Of the
inconsistent man who took one step and
then didn't stand firm and advance
Christ says, "What is that to thee,
Follow thou me-" Let us all take the
step that we believe to be right!
A large number who had taken their
stand for Christ confessed this, and it
seemed as if the Holy Spirit were present
and pouring out blessing.
Mr.. Gales talk on "Amusements, "
Sunday afternoon was very plain and
forceful He spoke of the necessity OF
amusements for symmetrical develop
ment, an 1 said of 100 only four were
questionable, and those seemed to be the
very ones people were bound to indulge
i'll. One does not have to give up these
things because they become Christian,
but when they truly follow Christ, they
will not have the desire to do these
things. Then be showed plainly the
actual sin in theatre going dancing and
card playing, leaving no doubt in the
minds Of his hearers. that il they would
be true these must be given up. The
sweet songs by Mr.. Lambert seemed to
enforce the lesson OF purity.
The attendance at the Sunday evening
meeting was very large and the service
was full of delightful enthusiasm and
spirituality. Rev. Mr.. Thompson made
the prayer and Mr.. Lambert repeated by
request There were Ninety and Nine"
with much tenderness and expression.
Mr.. Gale set forth an earnest plea for
accepting Christ now, while our hearts
are responsive and before it is too late.
"The objectionable Sin" was explained
as being final refusal to accept Christ,
a locking and boiling of the door to keep
him on the outside forever A very
tender hymn of invitation was sung by
Mr., Lambert. A large number stood for
Christ when the opportunity was given
to show on whose side they were. 1t
was indeed blessed service.
Monday afternoons service was given
up to answering questions which had
been handed to Mr.. Gale, Rev. Mr.
Whidden of West Burke offered
prayer and Mr.. Lambert sang very de-
lightful hymn. At no time during the
services has M. Galespoken more power
fully and convincingly than at this time
The questions were varied and complex
but were answered simply and from the
heart so that each answer carried con-
viction with it.
Monday evening after prayer by Rev.
Mr.. McDougall and beautifully render
ed hymn by Mr.. Lambert, much of the
service was given over to Mr.. Lambert
to tell the story OF his lite. The marve-
lous power of God to reclaim sinners, the
wonderful efficacy of prayer, and the
peace which a life with Christ brings,
were strikingly enforced, and an earnest
appeal for accepting Christ, who alone
can help to make things right, was
made. Mr.. Gale followed, showing the
beauty and helpfulness of an uncompro-
missing Christian life, and urged all to do
what they know to be right Absolutely
without compromise.
Special Notices.
This most helpful series of meetings
closes today with the afternoon and
evening service. No one can afford to
miss these final meetings.
Next Sunday evening there will be two
union services in which all the pastors of
the Protestant churches without excep.
ton will unite. Rev. E. M. Chapman
will have charge of the one at the First
Baptist Church on Railroad street and
Rev. J. Nj. Frost will preside at the
South Congregational church. Both
will commence at Z O'Clock.