The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-11-15
MORE CONVERTS
TO CHRISTIANITY.
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
HAD RECORD BREAKING
DAY YESTERDAY.

Sunday was one of the greatest days
in the history OF the Central CHRIS
tian Church. There was a general
feeling among the evangelists and
workers of the church that the SER
vices of the day had reached higher
pitch of spiritual interest and relig-
ious enthusiasm than at any previous
time during this series of meetings.
Eleven persons came forward dur
ing the day in response to the inEits-
tion of the eYa1gelists and the first
haH-hlrndred mark was passed.
Fifty-tflree have united with the
church thus far and this in itself is
enough to create a feeling of happi-
ness and joy in the hearts Of the
membership many being refatiyes or
friends for whom earnest prayers
hTve been offered in the past. ~
Much has been made OF prayer and
the development of the prayer.life
during all of these meetings and the
members of the church are furnished
with blanks to give the names OF those
for whom they are willing to work and
pray.
Three strong addresses we're deifv-
cred by Evangelist. Snively, all show
ing careful thought and preparation.
The object lesson the Bible school
in which several different kinds OF In
toxio2ting liquors were shown to burn
Ike flames of the under world, made a
vivid and lasting impression on the
minds of all present.
The largest number that has been
in the school for some time was In at
tendance and there were evidences OF
new life In all departments.
176 were counted and the Offering.
was over $500
A. tine morning service there were
many more in attendance than on the
preceding Sunday.
Rev. Snively handled in masterful
manner the question of how the HOLY
Spirit acts in aTdi through the lives
of all Christians, but claimed on the
other hand that this helpful and COM
forting agency would not abkle In the
heart of an Impatient sinner as an
unbi,ldtn and unwelcome guest,
Tue teaching OF the Christhsn
Church concerning this great power IN
the world was carefully analysed, and
1T was shown to be both orthodox and
Al the Junior G. e. meeting In the
afternoon goodly number Of children
and several adults were present to
see and hear the object lessons aS1
bible drills given under the direction
OF Geo. z. Hopkins, OF the evangelts-
tic team.
work was also concluded by Mt, Hop
kins cit $3.50 p. m. at which was attend.
ed by large company OF the chnrcn
workers. who we're given special IN
struction in plans relating to personal
preparation for Christian service.
Short addresses were given at this
meeting by Rev. Grtsso and Prot.
Senfff. A similar meeting is called for
this evening at O'Clock. rhe great
Rurden Be7rerr was the theme Sot the
eva1Eeltsts' evening discourse aud In
n clear, convincing manner he showed
the large and attentive audience that
Test1s Christ was their friend In every
time OF need and all were pointed to
Him as the bearer of every burden
thptt DIS cast of at his bidding
An eloquent appeal was m9de for
all VINO were lost in sin to come and
accept his pardon without delay,
There was special music rendered
hy the large chorus and both Miss
Sadler and Prof. Senin appeared at
their best in solos we'll suited to the
occasion.
The church was packed to Its full
carlcity and many were standing.
her OF baptisms and the musical pro
her of baptlsms and the nlunical pro-
grR1nme Will be interesting as usual.
All persons interested in the salvation
OF souls are invited to these meetings.
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