The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-07-10
The Christian Crusaders.

The Christian Crusaders feel that they have
been highly favored OF God in having been
privileged to labor IN Anoeviiie Tor more
Christian people OF the town and community
in the work OF soul-saving. and also for the
pleasure OF mingling socially with the good
people OF the place. ANON Inc people VIII
some warm friends, whom they will always
remember and for whom they vii! ever pray.
During the progress OF tbelI series or meet
ines the Crusaders were made TO rejoice as
they witnessed precious souls being born into
the kingdom OF God, and heard them express
their determination TO live for Jesus the rest
OF their days. To see others reject Inc saw
iour and turn 6 deaf ear TO the Spirits plead
ipgs, broup ht sadness to the hearts OF these
worker because they have learned TO love
the never-dying souls Of sinners, and yearn
TO win them TO God. They trust, however,
the meetings, may In the very near future
yield TO the Spirits wooing, and also be Num-
bered as members of the royal family OF God.
The Crusaders feel that they, themselves,
were much blessed AZ the Spirit Of God was
poured out at different times, during this sea
son OF refreshing.
Among those who were converted IN these
gospel meetings are sumo bright gems for the
Matters kingdom. and others who were "dia-
mopds in the rough" will, since they have
been polished through the power OF resenera-
the Holy Spirit. also adorn the Kingdom OF
our Lord.
Some OF the converts have already connect
ed themselves With the churches OF The town
and country, and all should do 30. The Cru
Saders exhort them 10 watch and pray, to
walk in the light as God gives 1t 70 them, 10
avail themselves OF every means OF grace AZ
forded them, that they may grow spiritually
by doing so, and TO be resolved 10 91ey ana az
for their pattern and be 'persuaded," yea. re-
fsolyed, "that neither death. nor life. nor an
gels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor
. .ooo~t n fhtrro IN oNpna nor QiOhf
depth, nor any other creature, shall
be able 10 separate Us Uhem) from the
love Of God, which is In Christ Jesus our
Lord" 1t ~ the prayer Of the Crusaders that
each convert may develop Into q real soul.
winner, and be used TO lead many souls into
the way Of salvation.
Though the meetings Of the Christian Cru.
saders have closed, the good work should not
family altar should be erected In every home
In which II has not already been erected, cot
tage prayer meetings should be organized,
testimonial services should be resumed. and
every Christian should remember that God
gives all Of His f. flowers a work to do, and "
be will improve the talent or talents, whether
one or ten, with which God has entrusted
him; it will not be long ere ,hs SrCss OF 40.
Ing IRE Of the Holy Ghost
The Crusaders commend these new born
babes" comprising this gracious Engineering.
pourished by the "slncere milk OF the Word
be watched over faithfully, and guided IN all
the paths Of righteousness and true holiness,
until at last they shall be escorted by conveys
OF angels 10 the Paradise OF God. When they
appear before the Heavenly Tribunal, may
each one be privileged to hear the well
done, thou good and faithful servant" from
the lips of JesuR, and then forever dwell In
the presence Of the Lord.
The Christian Crusaders avail themselves
of this opportunity TO again gratefully &C.
knowledge the many acts OF Id ess OF all
who have kindly contributed to their needs,
and have given them words Of cheer and en-
couragement, They earn testify pray that those
OF this number who are Christians may per
sisten tly strive 10 get farther out Into the
deep ocean Of Gods u~nfathomable love. In or.
der that those of their %neighbors and friends
who "know Him not" may be persuaded to
surrender their Wills to the Saviour, and also
become sons and daughters Of the royal fam
lily OF God Almighty.
Az the Crusaders leave Abbeville they re-
quest the prayers OF Gods children that they
be more resolved than ever TO faithfully
discharge the duties resting upon them as
ambassadors OF Christ, and that success may
attend their efforts in their next field OF Ia.
Dor. II In the providence OF God, they meet
the people OF Abbevillo 40 more upon earth.
they desire 10 meet them In Heaven whittier
they are bound.