Arizona republican., 1910-02-13
MEETINGS CONTINUE AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Evangelist Stivers Is Attracting Large
 Congregations.

The meetings at the Christian church
 continue with great power and influ-
 ence in spite of other attractions. IL
 80 often happens that any strong fea-
 ture of entertainment in q city will rob
 church of its attendance. It was ex-
 pected. therefore. that aviation week
 would seriously hinder the religious
 campaign going on at the Christian
 church. But the usual crowds con-
 tinue to pour into the church. Thir-
 teen additions at the service during
 the week past: baptisms every day or
 SO Twenty-one have united with the church so far.
 Last night great audience listened
 Co one of the strongest and dearest
 sermons of the meetings series. IL
 was upon a Change or Heart" Said
 the evangelist: Tt has been said by many that the Christian church does not believe in change Of heart. But
 we do. We believe in a sane change and not in a miraculous change" After speaking for half an hour. quoting scriptures upon the topic. he turned in his characteristic way to relate an ex of his meetings. and as it contains concrete idea of his discussion it is given here:s "One night I was told of dying man who wanted peace of conscience. He desired to find and obey the Lord. but he could not enjoy the feelings he thought he should have. So the next day went with the preacher to talk with him When I told him why we came. he said in a gratified manner. I am so glad you have come. Yes said the man. I have been seeking the Lord for four years, but I can't find Him well. what is the matter? l asked. We'll said he I can't experience a change of heart; I can't have the feeling I should have I replied. My brother. feelings of joy and happiness come in response to what you do. If you obey God you will feel happy; if you disnbey you will feel unhappy. You say you want change of heart?' Yes said the man. Well. do you believe in God and His Son and the Bible? Yes Well. you don't want your mind or intelligence changed. for in that case you would disbelieve.' Go on. Brother Stivers: I think I begin to sec Well. do you love God and His Son and the Holy Book Yes Well. you don't want Your affections changed, for in that case you would hate God and His Son. Q brother. go on. I begin to under stand Well, you have a will and a desire to obey God, do you not?' Yes, Brother Stivers. l do with all my heart Well then you don't want your will changed. for in that case you would not desire to obey God Q yes understand now. But. Brother Stivers, what shall do?'" Yes, said the evan gelist. that is just what the 3.e00 asked on the Pentacost and I will read you just what the Holy Spirit told them through Peter to do. And, said the evangelist. referring to the incident. he did just as Peter told the 5000 to do. And I have never seen a hap pier man over his Christian obedience"
 The wonderful meetings continue on through the coming week. This morning the evangelist will speak on Gods Government in Human Affairs" His evening subject is to be Bridging the Chasm." Good music; great con- gregational singing. Go early ic seat is wanted.
 Bible school at 10 q. m: preaching at II a. m.; Young Peoples Service at 6:45 D. m, and evening church service at 1:30 D. m. Everybody is welcome.