The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1908-12-16
WEEK OF PRAYER
AND REJOICING
ACCOUNT OF THE HISTORIC MEETING AT
KIRON LAST WEEK.
PROMINENT men TAKE PART
Leaders Of the Church in this County and in
Sweden Preach Able Sermons.
Special from our Kiron Correspondent.

Special from our Kiron Correspondent.
Promptly the Monday morning
session opened with very good adj
dress by Rev. o. Linholm. His sub
ject was "Redemption,' which was on
a bible study order. A discussion ses-
sion followed, conducted by Rev. R.
C. Osbach, on the subject, Spiritual
Life" Services continued in the af-
ternoon with devotional service led
by Rev. L. Johnanson, after which a
good address by Rev. A. Norrberg was
listened to; his theme was Fountains
of Blessings for Spiritual Life" At
1870 Rev. Osbach preached to a large
congregation of attentive and interest
ed listeners. Rev. Rosem made 4
closing remark speech. Tuesday fore
noon services was commenced with
Bible study and discussion on the
theme Redemption and Spiritual Life.
The afternoon session was devoted
to an address by Rev. o. Lindholm on
the subject, "To Build up the Spirit
ual Life, it's Opportunities and Ma
ture'. At the evening service Rev.
Benson, of Stratford preached in the
English language. His sermon went
out to compare between the Creation
and Spiritual life. Every forenoon
during the balance of the week was
devoted to Bible Study and testimon-
les from Christians in their Spiritual
experiences, which meetings were ex.
ceedingly interesting and blessed, and
proper hours, as so many took part,
and was greatly benefited; and the
blessings from these sessions will long
be enjoyed and remembered. Wednes-
day afternoon an able address by Rev.
Johanson was listened to, on the sub
ject, Influence of Faith on the Spirit
ual Life" and closed this service with
a number of the older Christians re-
lating their experiences in regard to
the subject. The evening sermon was
delivered by Rev. Linden, which was
a very powerful and convincing one
delivered in his effective way. Thurs.
day afternoon Rev. G. Nyquist spoke
His subject which he handled very
able was "Is There Any Difference in
Conductal of the Religious Work OF
Today to that of the Apostolic Times
He very forcibly emphasized the fact
that the Christian of today should lay
aside much of the Espicoped form an6
adopt the plain and practical method
of the Apostles simple faith ane
united prayers. Rev. Benson was OF
the program for an address but the
fruits of the facts presented by Ny
quist enthused and inspired the Chris
tians to practice what they had listen
ed to, and a most warm prayer meet
ing was held. Rev. Norrberg and L
j. Ahlstrom conducted the preachin,
service in the evening; both givin,
addresses which were listened to b,
a large congregation. Friday after
noon session opened by an address b.
Rev. Haggstrom, of Chicago. He voie
ed the fact in his discourse that i
the true religious life began in tn
home it would result in better an
more effective and practical revola
ton in the everyday life, and tn
church of God would possess NOR
power in the work. This address wa
followed by a sensitive quiet hour O
prayer. The evening sermon which
was listened to was preached by Rev
Rosene. He made a plain comparison
of our relation and dignity to GU
homes and the church. Saturday al
ternoon the address was by Rev. Lind
en-. His subject, "The Christian Low
and Charity" influence in the Christian
life and which was not less practicl
and full of good thoughts as the prey
ious afternoon session. The evenin
address by Rev. Haagstrom, his sui
ject being "The Swedes and tn
Swedish Baptist's Influence in tn
Political and Religious World il
America. 1t showed the importan
and practical and Effective results @
their lives and the position they hav
always taken and advanced a mos
promising and creditable sphere il
in this country. Sunday morning, Re,
Haggstrom spoke to the children il
the Sunday school and the forenoon
session was devoted to the sermon
delivered by Rev. E. Rosene. TIL
afternoon session was enjoyed b
listening to short sermons by Revs
Osback, Ahlstrom, Rosene, and Rev
A. Haagstrom preached at the even
ing service in the English language
The meeting broke up in severa
small prayer meetings all over the
house and quite number were pray
ed for who requested prayer. Thus
ended this special important series OF