The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-11-04
Saturday Night.

earthly pilgrimage of Christ and re-
member his words spoken on one oc-
casion ''Oh Jerusalem! How oft
would have gathered thee as hen
gathereth her brood, and ye would
not"
This service was unlike any that
has been held, and to the large congre-
cation gathered there it meant some
thing which is indescribable, and only
those present could really understand.
1t was sort of union service in
which all the ministers took part, and
revealed their real feelings to their
people, honestly and openly; and to
the church member who was not pres
ent, there will always be something
about their pastor which they do not
know SO thoroughly as those who stood
face to face with him Saturday night
and knew the inmost thoughts of his
real self-his soul.
Problems have arisen during this
meeting for the welfare of Vinita
which will take all Of the people OF
Vinita to solve Matters of vital i'm
portance to this little city, which, if
settled in the right way, will mean so
much to the citizen, the business man,
and the new generation OF boys and
girls growing UP around them
Questions which are being decided
in the largest cities in the country to-
day, and evils that are being fought
and done away with in almost every
town In every state where the wei
fare of the community is considered.
A revival meeting is not held for the
purpose only OF bringing the sinful
man or unorthodox believer into the
fold and into the church; it is a re-
viyal of the spirit of good, first to the
church and then to the people who
have not confessed Christ before men
But it is more than this; it is a gath
ering together of the people for right
principle, and helps to make the way
smooth. doing away with selfish am
billions; the question of what is right
becomes paramount and makes men
and women stronger to go forth and
battle with the problems which con,
front them every day in business and
social life.
What was said by DR.. Bulgin to the
people of Vinita was said in his own
way, and from big heart which would
willingly bear the burdens of suffer
ing world, if such thing were pos
sible If his natural wit and genius
which draws comparisons from the
store of funny stories he has remem
bered, is criticised, we criticise the
man, for it is a part of hi INTO be jolly
and glad, and we would fail entirely to
know him without the fun. But back
of all there is a mind so broad and a
soul so big, that all these little things
may be forgotten and without them
there is enough te interest the most
profound thinker.
What he said to the people of Vinita
on Saturday night was appreciated by
every man and woman there, if the
demonstrations Of thankfulness after
ward -was any proof of their feeling
The people who did not hear him and
also hear the speeches made by the
ministers of the town should try and
be absent no longer but do their share
toward bringing about better things fol
the town and its people. This meet
ing is not sentimental outpouring oi
useless feeling by few emotional
people; it is. not held for the purpose
|of rousing false ideas of a christian
life which would be impossible to find
practical when applied to the every
day going and coming among our fel
low-men. 1t is an intellectual and
theological discussion among a great
number of people to bring about the
betterment of the human race; anC
any man who values the business
standing of his town and any woman
who wants the best advantages for her
self or her children, should take theil
part in these meeting and receive in
struction from one who has studied
widely. and who has the ability to
meet the minds Of the people as few
can or will
The cost of the meetings e great on
account of having prepared this large
new building for the acco lmodation
of the people. This wopd not have
been assumed unless the need for such
Ia gathering had been great. It is an
opportunity all should take advantage