The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1915-07-22
But he has never confessed Christ"

answered Allan, land the non-C Chris
hans of Bronson are already hiding
behind him, as they do behind every
good man who refuses to align himself
with the Christian forces"
Il thought l was going to have that
young immigrant in my church" said
Albert Townley regretfully. you
know, discovered him and directed
him to Bronson. but you soon captured
him"
II plead not guilty" said Allan Rut-
ledge. 1T was our young people who
captured Reginald. You know, he met
Joy Graham on the boat
"Of course know that. introduced
them myself"
| On the afternoon of the same day
Allan Rutledge met by appointment
with Mr.. Graham and his daughter.
and he accompanied them to the great
tabernacle which had been erected for
the Sunday campaign.
The tabernacle was located in the
northwest part of the city on large
vacant stretch of land. 1t was some
what out of the way, and Mr.. Graham
remarked as he approached it: II am
afraid, DR.. Rutledge, that you have
made mistake in the location of the
tabernacle. 1t will be utterly impOssi-
BILE to draw the people out here"
But we could not get ground enough
any nearer" replied the minister.
1T would have been better to have
built a much smaller building and had
it full than to have this monster taber-
nacle half empty"
1T will be full from the first night
and will be kept full during the entire
five or six weeks of the meetings" re-
sponded DR.. Rutledge, with enthusi-
asm. 81 know Mr. Sundays record too
we'll to be disappointed"
But Bronson people are different
They would not come out as far as
this, no matter who is here"
"Do not the circus people camp here
when they visit Bronson?" asked the
other.
"Oh, yes" said Mr.. Graham, smil-
ing, but Mr.. Sunday is no circus"
HE attracts the crowds better than
the circus" answered DR.. Rutledge
There is nothing that attracts men,
Mr.. Graham, like the religion Of Jesus
Christ, and Mr.. Sunday presents 1t in
way that appeals to the average
American citizen, especially the work.
ing people,"
They had entered the tabernacle and
were surveying its immense proper
lions.
"See our choir loft" said the minis
ter. "We will have 1000 singers seat
ed there every night, won't we, JoyT
He turned to the young lady as he
spoke. Miss Graham had been silent
while her father and the minister dis
cussed the outcome of the great effort.
1--WE WILL" the girl exclaimed in a
joyful tone of voice. ut will be
beautiful sight tomorrow night to see
this great building all lit up with lights.
filled with the people Of Bronson, and
with the singers massed behind the
evangelist. can see them listening to
the old, old story, and know that this
means u new Bronson by
and by"
"a vision of JOY" said her father
ut is vision of what is to be-" said
DR.. Rutledge confidently. II trust, Mr..
Graham, you will be able to attend
these services regularly"
II am afraid / cannot promise to be
4 constant worshiper In this taber-
nacle," said Mr.. Graham. "The fact |
If the matter is, DR.. Rutledge, I will |
be glad when this business Is over with |
md the community has returned to its
regular mode of Sunday services.
fear the influence of Mr.. Sunday will
De demoralizing. especially on the
young"
"Our young people in Bronson are
already demoralized," replied the min
ster in a severe tone.
"You are unfair to our city,"
II am speaking Of the average young
nan in the city," answered the other
quickly. II am thankful for the COM
)any of earnest Christian young people
which we have in association with
Central church, but you must know.
dr. Graham, that the vast majority Of
he young men in Bronson take no Sc
ious interest in religion"
The three visitors stepped up on the
ostrum. Allan Rutledge paused for a
moment In front Of the little stand
rom which the famous ex-champion Of
be baseball diamond was to deliver his
messages of salvation to the people Of
Bronson.
II liked very much the article which
fr. Marchmount wrote In the Courier
f yesterday" said DR.. Rutledge, TAX
1g a newspaper from his pocket and
pening it. Have you read 1t, Mr..
mo" answered the lawyer shortly.
Let me read you part of it," con-
nued the minister, and he began to
cad the following editorial:
Give BILLY SUNDAY A HEARING.
Mr.. Sunday. popularity known q. Billy I
unday, will arrive In our city the day {
fter tomorrow. He can do his own 1
reaching without any help from the
ourier. The records Of the conversions
! his meetings are so numerous, SO real Z
nd so remarkable as to be astounding to {
Is detractors AS the evangelist express q