Arizona republican., 1916-10-31
TO NELL AND BACK
 SUBJECT OF SERMON

Following the announcement of DT. Hinson's startling theme speculation was rife as to the text upon which he would base his subject but no one was able to guess the actual text that he used. And Peter" was the text Dr. Hinson first followed Peters down. ward course to hell and then traced his ascent from hell. According to Dr. Hinson, Peter took four steps to reach hell. He did the wrong thing. He followed afar off; he got into the wrong place; he warmed himself 5y the worlds fire; he got among the wrong people; worldly crowd: and he was ashamed that he had been with Jesus. He denied his Lord
 Searchingly and forcefully Dr. Him son based upon Peters experience the warning, Let him that thnketh he standeth take heed lest he fall" H. lustrations from life made this truth grip the hearts of his auditors.
 Four steps back from hell did Peter take He looked at the Lord and was thus called back to himself Then he remembered. Memory awoke His l Masters warning. Thou shalt deny ne thrice" he recalled No longer did he wish 10 warm himself at the fire i The light was obnoxious to him He sunk into the darkness of the night contemplating suicide. The sobs welled in his throat. Thus was he saved from his rash act His third step Is sug gested by the words And Peter" 'Go tell my disciples and Peter" Christ had commanded. This singling of him from the rest of the disciples assured him of Christ's forgiveness and led him to re- pentance. The final step was taken at the Sea of Galilee. when Peters heart was broken by Christs thrice repeated question, Lowest thou me?"
 Why asked Dr Hinson. Do I preach this sermon? For two reasons. Firat. it is the gospel of the second chance. Were the pastor of this church to do what Peter did, this church would exclude him from its membership. We're one of the dcacOus of this church ] to do what Peter did this church would i exclude him. but Christ gave Peter a second chance. My second reason for preaching this sermon k dream that l had. l dreamed that died and stood ! outside the gates Of heaven. The three gates at the north were closed. The three gates at the west were closed The three gates at the south were closed. The three gates at the east were closed And l did so want to get into heaven l scanned the walls eag - erly Al last it seemed Co me that one l bi ANG JLsDtl stones was loose. Then detected hinges. Desperately | pulled with my fingers upon the stone and it opened Above the gateway thus formed l saw the words. And Peter and went in through the Peter gate Dr. Hinson k unique as a speaker but more unique in his method of handling a crowd al the close of a service. Calmly. thouRhtfully. in the most measured words he calls upon the people to make their decision. Les, they act too hastily he cautions them to walt and think the proposition through again. At the close of tho meeting last night a considerable mum. Der oi children and adults went for. ward to indicate that insofar as they had descended on the road to hell the, purposed. by Gods help, to come back
 Dr. Hinsons theme tonight will be
 The Longest Bridge in the World"
 Al 6:i5 Choirmaster Sparks will lcat street meeting on the corner north
 east from the court house plaza.
 Tuesday "Wednesday and Thursda,
 an ENangelistic conference will b . conducted by Dr. Hinson. at which al of the Baptist pastors of the state ar expected 10 be present While this con [ ference Is of special interest to min 7 isters. the public is cordially invited 9 At II o'clock Dr. Hinson will speak o ! How to Get Gods Blessing" At 3:3 I o'clock he will speak on "Our Task d
 Christians.' The members Of th s church are desired at both of theg
 services.