The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1909-11-04
MISSION" MEETINGS
CONCLUDED
A Quiet But Important
Work Still Going On
People Sing Farewell to Eyangelists
Sunday Night.

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The meetings of the week went on
as planned and the interest contin
ued The afternoon meetings were
in the Methodist church, the topic for
every afternoon but one being in sub
stance this: The gift of the Holy Spir-
it and how men may receive and be
possessed by Him. The sermons were
all forcible presentations of the Cos
pei message.
Thursday evening a goodly num-
Der of High school students filled the
seats reserved for them in the Opera
house and listened to sermon on
The Young Man who Backed Out
1t was made clear to them that one
might pass many tests and fail If he
could not meet the most essential,
that of obedience.
Sunday morning and evening the
audiences were large. The mems
meeting was we'll attended and Mr..
Taylors talk to the Sunday schools was
simple and interesting. The primary
departments met in the municipal
court room and Albany Smith lead
their singing
The text Sunday evening was 9th
ers He Saved, Himself He Could not
Save" and Mr.. Taylor's last message
was one of love, the surprising love
of God for men exemplifled or Cal
vary. He said Gods last word to
Skowhegan through me is I love
you
After the sermon the four ministers
spoke briefly of their Thanksgiving
for the work done by Messrs, Tay 'cr
and Smith, and both men in respond
ing expressed their appreciation for
kindnesses shown and regrets for anv
honest mistakes they might have
made. There has been a singleness of
~ rpoee and earneslness OF endeavor
displayed by both men which should
disarm the criticism of The most zap
tious Their followed a testimony
meeting of thanksgiving and praise
to God for His mercies. and the uour
Of closing had come and MI. Taylors
last invitation had been given.
The people thronged the sidewalk
to witness the departure of the evan
gelists by automobile for Waterville
where they hopet to catch the night
train for Boston. The crowd sang
God Be With You Till We Meet
Again." and then essayed verse of
Smile Whenever You Can but it
was only half-hearted. The sense of
parting was too ST. ong. Harry Gay
lor brought the good news' to many
heart here; strengthened, cheered
and filled with resolve many Chris
tian man and woman. lie 'nnd
hearts ready with WclcC me. Re left
them flied with honest regret aj he
babe them Good bye for eight more
years" The prayers of many go
with him to his new field of work.
We repeat that the singing has been
altogether fine Mr.. Taylor and Mr.
Smith sing admirably together. They
rendered "He Lifted Me, and Win
ming Souls" with au earnestness of
feeling and a harmony of spirit. tone
and expression that thrilled the list
ener
The chorus has done excellent
work under the leadership Of Albany
Smith. Mr. Smiths ability as leader
whether of chorus or congregational
singing is marked. Inspired by his
enthusiasm and following the beat of
his out-spread palm, The singers
made the hall ring with melody night
after night Mr.. Smiths solos con-
tnued to move his hearers AT last
as n first He sang for his Master
md that Master honored his singing
Clear sweet, full and tender, the tones
penetrated the heart and stirred the
spirit He will be remembered Ions
by his last solo. a favorite here, the
words of which are his true test
mony:
He flooded me with melody
My only song is Jesus