Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1906-01-04
A CHAT WITH
Mr.. LAU MASTER

In an interview with William D.
Laumaster former General Secretary
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-
istlc Association, where he spent
month in tent and shop meetings. work
ing at variOu, 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 Sunburv.
bloomsbury, Milton, Shamokin. Rer-
wick, Selins Grove and Central Pa.
spending from two days to two weeks
IN each place. His appointments at
this time extend to April 1st.
When asked how he liked his new
field, he replied: Il 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 i'll places where interest in
spiritual matters is at low ebb.
Personally Mr. Laumaster said, |
. 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.
Il 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 a whole, into dis
favor with thoughtful Christians and.
III some places, closes the door for
special work Of any sort.
''Thoro ie right way 10 tlrv Iroort1,
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.. Laumaster 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 c. A. and
evangelistic work. He knows the
and he knows men. His ad-
lresses are. strai ghtforward and right
o the point He does not dodge an
ssue He knows human frailty, but
le also knows Divine power, and with ;
he loving sympathy that is ever a
Dart of those who live in close fellow =
hip with their Elder Brother, he is
lble to lead men to where they can see
he light -
Another reads:
Evangelist Laumaster presents :
iod's Word in an attractive manner. !
fe is-earneSt, manly and fearless but .
vithal his messages are full of the -
pirit Of God. His Bible readings are =,
ems. The people of B would do 4
veil to hear him at his afternoon and q
vening meetings He talks to shop .
zen at noon every day. " r
The News joins with others of Mr..
Iaumaster's friends in wishing him O
ontinued success during this new year Il
Il his new field of labor d