The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-01-24
Washington Men Report
Happy Experiences at
Presbyterian Church.
RESCUES DRUNKARD
FROM THE GUTTER
One Speaker Tells Of Service He
Rendered-Dr. Macleod
breaches.

1t is possible TO live the Christ life
here in Washington.
This is the conclusion of the Rev Or.
Donald c.. Macleod. Tt is based upon
the experience of scores OF men who
attended the Joint revival services of
the First Presbyterian Church, of which
he is pastor, and the Sixth Presbyterian
Church. The pastor Of the latter church.
the Rev. Dr. A. w. SpOoner, and DIT.
Macleod have been conducting the
services.
At the beginning of the revival two
weeks ago more than 100 men volunteer
ed 70 live as they believed Christ would
live IN the present day. The number
Increased after every meeting,
Dr.. MaCLeod's Sermon.
At this mornings service DIT. Macleod
preached the sermon, taking for his text
Matthew vi.34, BE not therefore anx-
i0us for the morrow" Before the serv-
ices DR.. Macleod said.
The revival and the effort of those
who have been trying TO live Ike Christ
have been productive of great results.
The spiritual life of the people of the
church has been quickened. They are
thinking today more seriously about
their Christian obligations A new and
distinct emphasis has been given 10
Christian truths.
Many OF these men have had no radl-
cal experiences, but they are living more
closely than before 10 tia ideal Chris
tan life"
In his sermon Dr. Macleod declared
that the true test of Christian disciple
ship was TO be found IE the last words
Of Jesus Christ to his disciples immedi-
Rtely preceding has resurrection:
"A true disciple is one who gives me
urEt place in his heart"
Manifestation Of Love.
The way in which this love manifests
itself, the way in which it may be- put
20 the test, ne said, is 10 be found in
the fourteenth chapter OF John, where
in Christ states that he loves him who
hath my commandments and keepeth
them"
More regard is apparently paid 10 the
commandments handed down by Moses
than 70 the words of Jesus, the preach
er said.
put his teachings into practice In our
every day lives2' asked Dr. Macleod.
zone Of the outstanding sins of the
Christian church today IS the haEran-
disregard OF the word Of Jesus. Does
not this indicate something wrong with
our hearts something wrong with our
love?
Il
in one Of the most glorious and lumiu-
Gus moments of his life"
One result OF obedience 10 this COM
mand would be 70 rid the world of the
consuming plague of anxiety Can you
imagine what a world this would be to-
day IF anxiety and kindred ills were
removed from ftp We would have
Heaven right here upon this earth.
Is No Tomorrow.
"Time with God is an eternal today
There is no tomorrow in his calendar
Gods Injunction is that y5u do your best
today. IF YOU do that, not only viii
today be glorious. but tomorrow when
1t comes. viii see a. glorious sunrise.
"Obeying this command would crowd
out the SIN Of seIdsbuCss- SeIdshuess
feeds upon tomorrow. Obedience TO
Chrsts command VIII extract selfish
ness from human nature. IL viii bring
10 the front the splendid Christian grace
Of beneVoleuce- MeU and women iu their
anxiety for tomorrow heap uD their
storehCuse and treasure houses. uumiud-
ful Of the hunge- and the dying cry
Of their brethren.
Lastly. Obedience 10 Christ.s COM
nand frees man from every rTammFI
and enables him 10 step 10 the FUN
measure OF every ability This was the
secret or His life and His power Jesus
Is our example. Live your life now
forget yesterday-'ue not anxious for
The morrow
Christ's Followers Present
IN the vast congregation that filed
every seat iu the church and listened To
Or. Macleod were the men who have
been eudeayorinG to live the Christ Hfa
Excepting those who disclosed tneIr|
identity by testimony M the revival SER
vices their names are known only 10
DT. Macleod and Dr SpOOuCr.
For the last TWO weeks ] have been