Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-10
SEEK re THAT
WHICH EN0BLES
Mr.. Baskerville Tells How
to Triumph Over
Sin.
Large Congregations Gather Nightly
at Methodist Church to Hear the
Thrilling Arguments Of the
Noted Evangelist.

Many leading and influential people
of Lewiston We're noted in the large
audience which greeted Evangelist
Baskerville at the Methodist church
last night
Mr.. Moody, who conducts the singing,
keeps up his good work and Is compile
mented each evening by people who de-
light to hear soul-inspiring music led
by so able a man as Mr. Moody. His
solo work is especially good
The platform was well filled last
night, among those seated there being
Rev. baltimore of the Presbyterian
church. Prayer for the evening was
delivered by Rev. R. w. Chase Of the
Congregational church.
Makes Telling Argument.
In his sermon Evangelist Baskerville
made telling argument for righteous
ness. One strong element in favor of
the evangelist is that he states clearly
every proposition. and then by argu-
ment and illustration. pounds it into
every thoughtful mind
between the civil law and moral law.
Civil law deals with the act, but the
moral law with the heart. The text
was IF thy hand or foot offend thee,
cut it off,"
"F'irst-We ought to seek that which
enobles and avoid that which de-
grades" said Mr.. Baskerville. This is
true Of all men of whatever race, color
or circumstances.
Our sins destroy our usefulness and
character. My friend, sin is a parasite
on your character 1t destroys your
manhood. Sin comes to you through
bad assoc iations or bad literature or
you are running you life by bad habits"
Men Smoke Fortunes Away.
The evangelist showed how a man
easily smoked over 100000 worth of
tobacco. Three 10 cent cigars per day
and six on Sunday on compound in
terest at 10 per cent for As years, will
consume the above amount. he figures
out
The speaker said a man ought to.
work As years, and in business he
ought to make 10 per cent and interest
semiannually, which is common
thing. Saying nothing about the in
jury tobacco does the body or the fifth
ness Of the habit or the example a man
sets to young boys, he spends money he
ought to save for old age prevents his
giving good causes and weakens his
own character.
"Third-The only way to triumph
over sin Is to cut it out" Mr.. Bas-
kerville drew a vivid picture from the
battle with devilfish in Victor Hugo's
"Toilers Of the Sea-" He showed how
the man conquered by cutting of the
devil fish's head. $50 we should cut
of sin." said he.
Thirteen 90 Forward.
At the conclusion of the sermon.
IL people arose from the congregation
and went forward to declare they were
willing to accept the faith OF Christ
and to hereafter follow in his footsteps,
The afternoon services began today
with good-sized congregation. The
afternoon meetings will be continued
all week. and will enable many not able
to attend the evening services to re.
ceive the benefit Of the evangelistic
meetings they would otherwise miss.
Working for Womsn's Meeting.
The women Of the churches Of Lew
iston are working up an interest in the
meeting which will be conducted Sat-
urday afternoon for women only by
Evangelist Baskerville. The meeting of
this kind last week was largely at.
tended and an even greater attendance
Is expected Saturday.
Sunday afternoon there will be a
great mass meeting for men. The SER
Vices will begin promptly at 3 O'Clock
and Mr.. Baskerville extends a hearty
invitation to the men Of Lewiston to
attend