Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-01-29

THE REVIVAL.
Immense Audiences at Opera House
and Impressive Services.

The food tide of the revival movement
In this city was certainly reached yester-
day, when both afternoon and evening
the Opera house was packed. and long
before tie opening hour the sign STAND
ing room only could with great proprie-
ty have been displayed.
After inspiring singing. Scriptures were
read by Rev. Mr.. Degen and prayer Of
fered by Rev. Mr.. Hope.
Bowley Green's sermon was founded on
the text in the 18th chapter Of Matthew.
18th, 18th and 10Th verses. He showed th,
beginnings Of Christianity, Christ the Sa
vlor and King proclaiming the gospel Of
salvation to a dying world. He died upon
the cross, having chosen his disciples
from the common walks of life and sent
them forth. This religion was for all the
world. In the old country he had found
class prejudice, but in this country he
was surprised to find race prejudice. The
gospel is for all. without any discrirni-
nation-for the white, the black and the
copper colcred. Not the preaching OF
the example of Christ, but Christ rs ouI
atonement will avail The preaching OF
Christ az good man is dismal failure
Christ as our sacrifice for sin. viii alone
save the soul. He claimed that the re-
ligion of the first century was adapted
to the twentieth century: that no i'm
prOvcment could be made on the religion
Of Christ.
After singing the benedicton was nro-
nounced by Rev. Mr.. DeGen. after severa,
had manifested their desire to begin a
Christian life,
In the evening Mr.. Green preached or
the subject: 1.-THE Magnetic Christ" He
chose these words for his text: And T,
il be lifted up. will draw all men unto
me- The fame of Jesus had spread
abroad in the land; the people all wanted
to see him. He had n marvellous power
over men, and he found it ever difficult to
get away from the multitude. He was
always moved with compassion towards
the men. The preacher spoke of the Won
dcrfrl preaching Of Christ. and the illus
trations he used from nature. Christ was
always Il great worker. also. But thu
character Of Jesus was above all; he wa
even greater than all else. He drew mer
by His magnetic personality. So when Ht
was lifted up He would draw the attcn
ton of the entire world And this is com
ing to be true. He draws men by Hi.
wealth of love. And the greatest power
In the world today to draw men Is love
Why does Jesus want to draw men unt'
Himself? Because he wants to draw yOt
away from sin. He will give you relic
from sin, and life eternal. The men onl,
truly lives who lives for God.
At the close of the sermon. which wa:
without question one of the most power
full Mr.. Green has preached here, Mrs
Sawtelle sang with fine effect the sol
almost Persuaded
During the testimony meeting NOR
than q dozen persons arose for prayer
and backsliders were reclaimed.
In the course Of the evening Mr.. Greer
thanked the people of Augusta for tn
uniform kindness extended to him. In
deed he had received unbounded kindnes
during his stay here. lie would espeN
tally thank the Kennebec Journal 70
It's report Of the meeting and publication
OF notices.
The meetings will continue three day
longer Meetings at Baptist church thi
evening ut 80 o'clock.