The Crittenden record. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1904-1907, 1906-08-03
AMONG THE CHURCHES.

The Rev. J. r. McAfee preached at
the Methodist church Sunday morning
to a large and very attentive audience.
The music by the choir was excellent
and very much enjoyed by all. This
choir easily leads all others in town in
the excellence of its musical selections
and in the rendering thereof.
The anthem selected Sunday morning
was, Lovely Zion.
Splendid good music is feature not
to be overlooked in church service.
The sermon was preached from the
text, Timothy. SIP, Fight the good
fight Of faith etc. the subject Of the
discourse was. 'Be soldier for the
Lord" 1t is lamentable fact that a
great many Of the soldiers enlisted in
Gods army do very well as long as
there is no duty TO perform. but when
II becomes necessary to say which side
we are on a great many Of US like
Peter deny him.
When the Spanish-American war
broke out Capt. Cowan called his com
pany together and told them Of the
declaration Of war. He said without a
doubt some Of them would lose their
lives. possibly all Of them would fall in
the fight and, now II any Of you want
to recant you now have your last OPP
portunity. and Of course they. like
many OF us In the church. when !;
came to the test, withdrew from the
ranks and went away in disgrace.
The equipment for Gods service is
abundantly sufficient II we will only do
our part God will do his. then let US
enlist for the battle and II need be lay
down our lives for his cause so that in
the end we can say as Paul did. II
have fought a good fight ! have KEEP,
the faith henceforth there is laid W
/ Tor me a crown etc.
900
Rev. ]. II. Butler preached at the
Baptist church Sunday morning. III
read for the lesson. Psalm lis. Hi
text was Job 2l:i5. what is IN,
Almighty that we should serve Him
and what profit should we have n W,
pray2"
The text divides itself into tw,
great questions.
First. What is the Almighty tina
We should served Hint"
He is our Creator, we should serv,
Him for this. He Is also our preserve
and benefactor. He is the only tru,
and living God worthy Of our love. con
hdenee and service.
He is the great and mighty God
merciful and gracious.
He Is the great Judge. We are &C
eountable TO Him for all our sins, an,
He makes Us responsible 10 Him 70
them.
Second, what profit should ",
have II we pray7"
God hears and answers prayer. II,
heard Moses when he delivered IN,
children Of lsreal out Of Egyptian
bondage. He heard Elijah and Davi,
when they prayed.
He answered the Apostles when the,
prayed for Peters deliycranec. n,
answered the prayers Of the Hebrew
children.
God pledges Himself to answer
prayer lfHe heard these, will n,
hear US?
Blessings we receive in answer 3,
prayer: forgiveness Of sin, deliyeranc,
from evil, wisdom and salvation.
A large congregation listened 10 thi,
earnest sermon.
The union services were held in the
Christian church and large eongrega.
ton gathered there for worship. Rev.
heAfee was to have preached. but
could not leave the meeting he Is hold.
ing at Salem, so Rev. Andres spoke in
his place. The sermon was based on
the text Luke 1924. Strive TO enter
In at the straight gate. for many shall
annk "a nnfnr In and ahnll nni h. Ill. >,