The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-14
BRING SOULS TO GOD
EVangelistic Conference at
the Baptist Church.
NAVY MASTERY ADDRESSES
Services Are Marked by Eloquent and
Inspiring Words in Behalf OF
LORDS Work.
NAVY MASTERY ADDRESSES

The Afternoon session of the evangel
istic conference opened yesterday at thu
Baptist church with devotional ser
vice led by Rev. L. NJ. MartinsOn. Thi:
was followed by an address by DIR. K
NJ. West of st. Paul on the PROBLEM
of Personal Work." which was a master
" exposition of the elements which en-
ter into successful evangelism. The dis
cussion of the topic was participated in
by Rev. f. c. Shaffer, Rev. E. r. Pope
Rev. f. M. Hulett,v Rev. E. M. Martin
son, Mr.. Thayer and Mr.. Walker OF
Kasota.
The next address was by Rev. E. H
Rasmussen, the state evangelist, on
which was an able presentation of the
viii hcwas an able presentation of the
duty of constant, everyday effort for the
salvation of souls. The discussion open
ed by Rev. j. G. Corey, was followed by
two or three of those present. The aft
ernoon session was marked by great in
terest, animated discussion, and high
order of ability in the addresses.
The evening service began with a song
service. At eight o'clock DIR. West was
introduced and delivered n memorable
address, as beautiful in diction as it
was palpitating with power, as earnest
and eloquent as it was searching and
subduing. His theme was "1he making
of the Evangelist" and the ideals he set
before his auditors will burn like beacon
fires in their memories forever There
should have been thousands for every
ten who heard him.
DR.. West left on the early tram this
morning for st. Paul.
AT ten o'clock today the session was be-
gun with devotional service led bv Rev.
+. c.. Shaffer. This was followed bv an
address on Evangelism in the Sunday
School," by former state Sunday
school missionary, Rev. E. M. Hulett of
West Concord. The Importance and need
OF reaching the children with the Gospel
during their most impossible period
was urged. Mr.. George NJ. Palmer, for
so many years successful superintend-
ent, and the able teacher of the mems
Bible class in the Baptist church, opened
the discussion, which was heartily en-
tered into by others. Mr. Palmer has
no mean talents as Sunday school
evangelist and spoke out of ripe and
successful experience. -
hCH lOliOWtu dill dQuTeSS DIV the Kew,
q. III. Gamble Minneapolis on "The
7. 7. Society and Evangelism" Mr..
Gamble showed what golden and glor.
ious opportunities the Christian young
people have to do definite Christian
work. A lively discussion followed.
AS this is being put in shape for the
press an afternoon session is in progress
that promises to be as full of good
things as have been the others. Rever-
ends Rasmussen, McFarlane, Gamble and
Nichols are on the program.
This evening concludes the conference.
The meeting begins at 7:3O. DR.. Pope
has an address on Needed What? ?"
This will be followed by an address on
Our Aim in Evangelism" by DIR. Ar
thur T. Fowler of Minneapolis. DIR.
Fowler is a favorite in Mankato. Twice
has he come here to speak at large and
enthusiastic banquets of the Mems club
of the Baptist church. He is sure to
bring an inspiring message. You should
not miss hearing him tonight.