Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-16
UNION REVIVAL SERVICES.
Second Week Of Series Closes With
1onaht's Meetings.

The second week of the interderom-
national revival services closes with
the meetings at the three churches this
evening. Owing to the absence OF Rev.
Mr.. Westenberg the service at the
Presbyterian church last night was
turned over to Rev. Howard Brown,
who gave the scripture reading Prayer
was offered by Chaplain Cole and Rev.
T. E. Fleming. Rev. James MCGEE gave
the benediction. The singing was spir-
tied and one Of the enjoyable features
of the meeting.
Mr.. Martins subject was "Conver-
sion" He said that men have al
ways had their weaknesses, and we
are not unlike the early disciples. They
often came to Jesus seeking for in
formation. He treated them kindly and
taught them great truths by the use of
simple illustrations. Unless we be
converted and become as little children
ye shall not enter into the kingdom Of
heaven" said Jesus. There are many
things connected with conversion
which people do not understand
Jesus emphasized the fact that We are
all away from God, and must all re-
turn We must forget all about the
We ali need the spirit and power Of
God. Confession in Christ is the i'm
portant step to take.
The room was full at Bethany United
Brethren church Thursday night. The
service was one of great spiritual fer
vor and power. One person went for
ward to confess Christ and several re-
newed their christian vows. The
chorus gave a special number and Miss
Edna McGrew sang. Mr.. Stauffacher
spoke on "The Gospel Call" Among
other things he said: The geologist
in his Investigations finds from the
finest particle of dust to the stratified
rocks which ,overhang the mountain
side evidences of the divine master
ship From the tiniest blade of grass
to the gigantic trees Of California the
botanist may readily perceive the mark
Of the master. So with the ZooloSfst
and astronomer. Both man and the
heavens declare the masterful creative
hand Of Cod Christs works Of heal
ing prove him the master physician;
his saving strength proclaims HIM a
master savior. The master Is now
come to Narshalltown and calleth for
thee. How? He called Mary thru her
sister In a like manner Christ calls
you, usually employing human instru-
mentalities. He also calls by the
spirit and by prayer and providence.
When you hear the masters call do as
Mary did, as did Saul Of Tarsus, as did
Cornelius, as did Zacchaeus-heed,
obey, receive the master joyfully-"
An Increased interest was manifested
in the meeting at the south side
church. There was good attendance,
and several from the north side assist
ed in the singing and in personal work.
II. E. Wilson sang "Shall You, Shall
II" and at the close Mr.. Oursler sang
"Tell Mother I'll Be There"
The subject Of the sermon was "The
Last Judgment" Mr.. Morris said that
there is no escape from 1t, eve must
all stand before the Judgment seat OF
God. Neither wealth, position, nor edu-
cation, nor our peculiar philosophy OF
| the future. nor business ability can
keep us from the Judgment seat OF
God. We must all appear there to give
| account Of ourselves, not Of our neigh
bors. And the judge Is one who can
not be bribed nor deceived. All things
are naked and laid open before the eye
| of Him with whom we have to do. This
! is both q warning and comfort.
| warning to the unprepared, and g com
fort to the righteous who have been
| misjudged here. The christian may
have his life judged day by day, and
for him there is no further fear Of the
judgment. He has an advocate with
the Father. Our sins, once confessed
are daily forgiven and forgotten, and
we need not meet them again. Christ
takes our place IL we ask him. 1t If
the wise way to have an advocate te
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