Bisbee daily review., 1910-12-24

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 preacher arose to make one last su- preme effort to reclaim some soul from eternal torment At his direction the most jealous members of the congregn- ton left their seats and mingled with the audience. looking for chance con- vert
 It was at this critical moment that an unlocked for interruption disturbed the passing of the old year and marred the peacefulness of the meeting. Dea- cons Wiley and Mills had been so bold as to approach the goddess crowd around the door and suggest that there was too much laughing and talking They had even dared to tell two or three Of the leading spirits that a fail ure 10 preserve order meant ejectment from the church. The sound of loud talking suddenly reached the ears of the worshipsF3. and all heads turned toward the door Loud curses and angry words. upiifted fists and stamp ing feet told that a fierce struggle was taking place. Out of the tangled mass presently came DeacOns Wiley and Mills. each in triumphant possession of a pantinZ. disheveied. fighting prison CT The cuiprits were the sons of their captors. and ngainst all their kicking and sauirming they were forced slowly along the aisles on each side of the church to the nourners' bench. fightin. every inch of the way.
 Get down on your knees. darn your picture!- commanded Deacon Wiley. seizing his son by the shoulders and allowing his indignation to gain the mastery Get down on your knees or I'll skin you alive when l get you homer'
 Keep your seats. brethren and sis ters." exclaimed Rev Ebenezer Har- ker This young man Is sorry for what he has done. and we may yet save him from the wrath to come" There was suppressed titter from those who took the preacher literally. Sam Wiley. the widest scamp that ever robbed watermelon patch. look ed al his fathers stern. unyielding face and felt the. grip tighten on his shoulders He cast a furtive glance toward the womens amen" corner and saw his mothers eyes filled with tears He turned to his right and saw his companion in misery. -Diddy" Mills. crying like baby. Just for a moment he stifened with pride. and then he felt his fathers strong arms forcing him down on his knees. Al the same time "Diddy" Mills went down under the pressure on his shoulders
 Who will be the next to come for orAs Dar unr dancing back and forth before the pull pit with a joy he could not conceal The Lord bless these young men who have seen the error of their ways. Let us all unite in prayer"
 Everybody prayed. Deacon Wiley leading the low. murmuring chorus with a feryenf entreaty 10 his son to forego the wickedness of the world and unite with the church When Deacon Wiley ceased Deacon Mills began to pray aloud for his wayward boy l. was very funny to the crowd around the door. but after awhile something seemed to choke their laughter Sister Mills high pitched and quayering voice arose in prayer. and there was pathos iu her appeal that started tears into the eyes of the toughest rowdy in the crowd. Sister Wiley. unable 10 restrain her emotions. joined her cries with those of Sister Mills. Suddenly a wave of increased excitement swept through the congregation Two of the tough est young men of the town walked slowly down the aisles and kneit at the Iow railing They were hardly down when two more came forward
 Such a revival was never known be- fore in the history of the church as the one which started with the watch meet ing that night Rev. Ebenezer Barker said to himself that 1t was due to his powers as an exhorter. Two mothers believed in their hearts that the efica- cy of prayer had been demonstrated in . wonderful manner. But suppose tboee muscular fathers had remained Inactive Would the protracted meet hW lave lastsd another weekf