Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1915-05-21
CHAPTER x.
Tho Work Goes On.

powering. Fathers and sons wept on
each others neck. Friends shook
hands with friends, tears coursed down
their cheeks for very JOY. Mr.. Came
ron made his way to the platform
where Reginald was getting his notes
together and threw his arms around
the young man, crying out. THANK
God, my boy, 1 have been praying for
you"
For the first time since he left Eng
land the immigrant broke down entire
ly and wept himself in unc untrollable
emotion. When he could speak he
turned to Mr.. Cameron and said, II
mean it. I have surrendered myself
heart and soul to God this day"
Mr.. Cameron pressed his hand
warmly in response. A little later Mr..
Marchmount also greeted Reginald.
The veteran editors eyes were moist
as he told the younger man, II have
come back from many years Of wan
dering." and then, laying his hand af-
fectionately on Reglnald's shoulder,
he added, "I owe something to you for
showing me that Christianity is a re-
ality in the world"
Reginald did not understand what
he meant at the time, but he shook
hands warmly with his employer.
Out among the audience, mean
while, another kind Of scene was be-
ing enacted. George Caldwell sat in
the choir loft during the sermon and
had noticed the growing interest of
Roland Gregory in the service. At the
close of the meeting George hastened
to the place where Roland Gregory
was sitting and began to urge him to
begin the Christian life.
II have been wanting to talk to you
about this for several days." said
George Caldwell. How happy it will
make Joy if you accept Christ and be-
come a Christian man."
Roland Gregory arose to his feet and
stood with bowed head.
Wont you come up to the front
and settle the matter at once?"
II would like to-" said Roland in a
shaking voice.
George Caldwell was delighted to
see the unusual interest which the
young man showed. Come" he urg-
ed, "it is only step. Take the step
today. now, right now."
.'"oh, George, I can't. 1t would mean
too much. 1 can't, 1 can't" There
was a vail, as Of anguish, in the
young manufacturers voice, and
George Caldwell was greatly moved
Let us get down on our knees, Ro-
land" he said. Il will pray for you"
mo, no; can't kneel before God"
said the other. I'm lost, George; I'm
lost" Roland Gregory broke into
tears.
Settle 1t now," pleaded the other,
also greatly moved. 'See how many
others have surrendered. Did you not
see Mr.. Marchmount, Mr.. Prince and
young Mr.. Nelson?"
"Yes. They can be saved, but not
me, not me-"
Roland Gregory turned and hurried
away, leaving his friend wondering at
his intense interest and at his despair
ing words.
Il will tell Joy Graham about it,"
said George Caldwell to himself, land
we will win Roland yet. He needs
salvation or he will be lost
Ganrpn roldua11 iol,
some authenticated stories which he
had recently heard Of Gregory's hab-
its, and he felt that the young manu-
facturer was at the parting Of the
ways and that his destiny depended on
his right choice then.
Thinking that it would be best to
see Joy Graham at once in regard to
Roland, he went directly from the
tabernacle to the Graham home
George Caldwell found that Mr.. Gra-
ham had just arrived from the mems
meeting, as he had been in attendance
but as he had sat near the rear George
had not seen him.
WAS not that a great and wonder
full religious service?" said the young
man as he greeted Mr.. Graham.
The elder man frowned slightly and
replied: Mr.. Sunday is a magnetic
speaker, I admit, but do not believe
in so much excitement as there was at
the tabernacle today. l was surprised
to see the actions of Mr.. Prince and
Mr. Marchmount. l thought they were
more self controlled"
George Caldwell was too much as
tonished at Mr.. Graham's reply to
make any further response, and he
saw at once that Mr.. Graham would
not assist in any way in aiding Roland
Gregory to become a Christian. II
then suddenly dawned on George Cald-
we'll that Mr.. Graham, although the
leading trustee Of Central church in
Bronson, was not himself a Christian
professor, and he ventured to ask him
about it.
Would not this be a good time, Mr.
Graham" he asked, for you to make
public confession Of your faith ir
Christ? You know you are a trustee
Of our church."
Mr.. Graham frowned again and an.
swered. IF l were going to become g
Christian l would not do so at time
of excitement like this"
Just then Joy Graham entered the
room and the older man seemed glaG
to escape.
George Caldwell told in glowins
language of the afternoon service a
the tabernacle and of the presence ant
interest Of Roland Gregory.
II have been praying for Roland,
said the girl, her eyes filling witt
tears. God is answering my pray
ers"
do not tell him that I told you,
cautioned the other. "as it might of
fend him, for you know how sensitiv,
Roland is
81 will be careful" said the girl.
"By the way" added George, as III
roSa IN Iaaya SMr Nelson came for