The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1909-04-14
Eyanselistic Meeting Closed

One of the most successful union re-
vivals Columbia ever witnessed came to
a close on Monday night after two
weeks continuance. The interest in the
meeting never abated. There were
nearly score of conversions at the
last service. The attendance at the
many daily services was good all the
time, but for the last few days of the
meeting many were turned away from
the ample court house auditorium for
lack of room. The Evangelists were at
their best at every service and endured
the strain of their almost contentious
labors ike seasoned veterans. They
worked rapidly. thereby putting more
than is customary in such efforts into
the space of two weeks. By their
manly earnestness and whole souled
devotion to the Masters business they
rapidly won all hearts. The gospel
preached by Bro. Hendrick was the old,
plain simple, yet wonderful story of the
cross. 1t was preached in manner
most direct and sympathetic. The mes
sage abounded apt in Illustrations and
well chosen quotations from the hymns.
Due emphasis was given to the Word of
God, with which the speaker seemed
phenominally familiar. The gospel in
song as inspired and led by Mr.. Carter,
supported by rhe large chorus, was a
feature of the meeting never to be for
gotten by those who attended. The
many solos that were rendered by Bro.
Carter had an exceptionally fine effect
and gave spiritual flavor and devotion to
the services.
In fact, the Evangelists form a rare
combination of zeal and intelligent
methods of work that should warrant
success when given the CO. cooperation of
community.
While it is too early to tabulate re-
suits, yet it is safe to say that no such
religious awakening can fail in bringing
permanent good to a community. The
pastors and other ministers present al
the farewell service bore unqualified
testimony as to the high character OF
the work That had been accomplished.
They spoke feelingly of the closer union
that now exists between Gods people
as one of the happy results. They point
ed to the fact that the power and infu.
ence of the church had been greatly
strengthened in the community. Mex
Sabbath was appointed as the date fol-
welcoming the new converts into the
several churches, and it is anticipated
that it will prove a joyful day for Co
lumbia.
According to the best count thai
could be made the new. converts ant
reclamations together number one hun
dred and fifty-one. How many Lives
have been re- dedicated to God and how
many hearts have formed new purpose
within, no man knows. 1t will requir,
the final judgment to reveal all tn
good that has been accomplished TO
the Kingdom of our blessed Lord an,
Master. In a material way the peopl,
gave expression of their gratitude t,
God for the blessings of the meeting b,
presenting to the Evangelists the sun
of four hundred dollars and contribut
ing about fifty dollars additional for al
Incidental expenses Evangelist Hen
drick left Tuesday morning for hi
home in Nashville, where he will spen,
day with his family before going
Pratt, Kansas where they begin met
ting next Sabbath. Bro. Carter re
manned over Tuesday night to give
gospel song recital leaving to-day WED
nesday) for Kansas. Many prayers an
best wishes will follow them and not
few of our people will look forward t
, the time when they are to redeem thei
,, promise to come back again to Colum
bia.