Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-01-13
OPEN AIR MEETINGS WERE
WELL RECEIVED SUNDAY
Church Services Did Not Detract from
Large Crowds Both at Central
Park and Mammoth
Rink

Sunday church services did not dimin-
ish the interest manifested in the Church
federation campaign yesterday. At Cen
trail park at 2 o'clock p. m. large audi
ence of men greeted the outdoor meeting.
Frank Pratt was the principal speaker
at this service. Rev. It. c. Horton also
spoke.
Mr.. Pratt said:
1.-The meeting today in the out-of-doors
of our sun-kissed California. reminds me
of one of the famous utterances of Phil
lips Brooks. who In a similar gathering
held on the Boston commons said that the
greatest cathedral he ever preached in
was that which had for its roof Gods
sky, and the best pulpit, the sheltering
shade of a tree.
II am glad today that the cause of ,he
Master is being championed in his out-of-
doors. All about us are the evidences of
his handiwork and his tender care. Let
me remind you that Jesus Christ loves
the open air. He knew when and how to
reach the real hearts of the people, so he
chose the highways and the byways,
seeking the fallen. He went into their
homes, ate of their food, slept in their
chambers. walked and talked with pub
Leans and sinners.
This is a business mems revival move
ment. Thank God for Christian business
men.
II remember how many years I pro-
crastinated with the inevitable result of
miserable failure and unhappiness. When
in deep sin, Christ found me out and led
me into his household. 1t was done in
the open air, on the cobblestones of a
crowded New York street. No less will
he do for you today just where you stand.
you will agreL wllh me that the long
ing of a human soul is unfathomable. 1t
is beyond all description.
1--WE must have the faith of children.
We need backbone, too. A childs definl-
ton of backbone was that 1t was given
to man to hang his ribs on, to swing his
arms from and one end was meant for
his head, but the chief purpose of back
bone was to keep his lngs from growing
to his shoulders.
Spiritually, our legs are growing to
our shoulders. God help us today to
have the courage of our spiritual con-
victions. This is what we need, and when
uttered in a prayer of faith God always
answers our petition"
Services a. Rink
Following this meeting a service was
held at the headquarters at the Monarch
rink, where a band of Occidental coll eye
boys conducted the service, assisted by a
large volunteer choir.
These students have just returned from
brief evangeltstic tour or southern Call
fornia towns, under the leadership of
Ray Petty, who preached the sermon Of
the afternoon.
Other speakers were James McInnis,
Clarence Morrison and Frank Beal. This
service was attended by a large congre-
cation, and much enthusiasm was mani
tested in the work on the part of the
young men.
Last night Rev. Horton conducted a
meeting at the corner of Third and Broad
way, and following that held service at
the ring, where he preached the sermon
on '1AeH and Heaven"
Open air services today noon will be as
follows: In front of Hoegee's. Rev. M. D..
Ferguson; city hall, Rev. II. T.. Shoe
maker; Mercantile place Rev. Hugh X.
Walker; Fourth near Broadway, Rev.
Willis s. Myers; Winston street, DIR. w.
Willetts; First and Los Angeles, DR.. b.
A. Lamb; Burbank theater, Rev. Q. c.
a Atterbury Plaza Superintendent jam
ison.