Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1906-01-05
A CHAT WITH
Mr.. LAUMASTER

In an interview with William d.
| of Danville Y. NJ. G. A., relative to
evangelistic work, to which he is now
| devoting his entire time, we are pleas
ed to learn that his efforts have been
fruitful of good results His first en-
gagement was in Philadelphia, under
] auspices of the Presbyterian Evangel-
| istic Association, where he spent a
month in tent and shop meetings, work
| ing at various points in the city under
| tent, also at monday shop meetings
in the Baldwin Locomotive Works.
His next appointment was at Pen Ar
CYL, Pa, where he spent two weeks.
From this point he. went to Sunbury,
Bloomsbury, Milton, Shamokin, Ber-
wick, Selins Grove and Central Pa.
spending from two days to two weeks
in each place. His appointments at
this time extend to April lst.
When asked how he liked his new
field, he replied: 81 am well pleased
with it in every way. OF course, it
means close application, hard work
and absence from home, but these
things are necessary in this field of
religious work, especially if one ex-
poets to be of lasting benefit to his fell
lowmen
Mr.. Laumaster admitted that evan
gelistic work, like all other forms of
religious effort, has its peculiar diff
culties; but this is to be expected,
particularly in places where interest in
spiritual matters is at low ebb.
Personally, Mr.. Laumaster said,
I do not believe in or practice sensa-
tional, sentimental or extravagant
methods to win men to Christ. The
times demand the same old gospel
message for all men, and it must be
proclaimed so as to reach the head and
heart and not simply the emotional
nature Men must be saved through
an intelligent conception and delibe-
rate acceptance of the truth of Gods
Word.
81 have no sympathy with that form
of evangelist Mr.. Laumaster ex-
planned, "that seeks to amuse the peo-
pie, or that would work up an "amuse-
ment" for the sake of securing a
crowd ;or that would unkindly criticise
the churches or ministers; or that
would introduce unscriptural or man
made methods of any kind. These
practices only serve to bring the work
of evangelists, as IA whole, into dis
favor with thoughtful Christians and,
in some places, closes the door for
special work of any sort.
"There is right way to the hearts
and consciences of men, and it is found
through the Word of God. If rightly
presented and properly applied, it will
accomplish the end in view
Mr.. Lauhlaster has been very strong
ly endorsed as an evangelist A very
kind testimonial which came to our
notice lately reads as follows
"Mr Laumaster has enjoyed a wide
experience both in Y. NJ. @. A. and
evangelistic work. He knows the
scripture and he knows men. His ad
dresses are straightforward and right
to the point. He does not dodge an
issue. He knows human frailty, but
he also knows Divine power, and with
the loving sympathy that is ever a
part of those who live in close fellow
ship with their Elder Brother he is
able to lead men to where they can see
the light. -
Another reads:
Evangelist Laumaster presents
Gods Word in an attractive manner.
He is.earnest, manly and fearless, but
withal his messages are full of the 4
spirit of God. His Bible readings are
gems. The people of B. would do
well to hear him at his afternoon and
evening meetings. He talks to shop
men at noon every day"
The News joins with others of Mr..
Laumaster' friends in wishing him
continued success during this new year
in his new field of labor.