South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-26
MANY CONVERSIONS
EXPECTED IN REVIVAL
Pastors Think Outlook OF
Campaign Very
Good.

religion campaign stated that 1t was
very good and that although there
have been few conversions 20 date,
a large number are expected before
the movement closes They also
stated that hundreds OF outside peO-
pie have been attending the services
and displaying more than ordinary
interest.
The most important sermon OF the
evening in Mishawaka was delivered
by Rev. Unthank OF the Emanuel
Baptist church.
Emanuel Baptist Church.
"Christ's purpose toward human
ity is 10 provide a place IN the eter-
nal life for each person" said Rev.
Unthank In his address at the Eman-
uel Baptist church on the subject
Ears 70 Hear"
'He means 10 give each one
chance TO hear and therefore we
must listen whenever we have the
opportunity. Christ's attitude to-
ward humanity leaves the response
biIitv on each individual Each indi-
vidual therefore is on a common
basis to hear with the exception,
heredity. The federal. state and
civic government should be careful
Of the environment they create or
permit and the community, church
and parents should do likewise.
Man is created with faculties
which. II not poisoned or weakened
bv satan's influence. would lead him
10 accept salvation on the first hear
ing. The following are the reasons
truthfuIness. nobility Of soul, longing
for purity. appreciation. love. etc
The plan OF salvation must IN no
way hinder mans choice Of action.
that glory Of God may be the greater
because OF mans free choice.
THAT mans punishment NAY be
more severe II he refuses 10 hear.
only portion OF humanity responds
20 the call. Christ recognized this
when He said, He that hath ears
10 hear. let him hear
I'VE hear about what we want 10
hear. Our Wills govern our attitude
toward Christ With those who are
unwilling 10 her Christ spent no
time. lie threw out the life line and
said. He who is willing TO take hold,
let him be drawn to safety
The gospel is therefore a distin-
guished agency between the will
and the won't between those who
have ears 10 hear and those who
have ears and hear not. But all are
not required TO hear the same mes
sage Some Will hear and respond
To a call 20 duty, others 10 a call TO
self-sacrifice. and others wait for
message OF love.
But the gospel has every worthy,
noble message. and Christ has said,
Let him hear We will endeavor
TO bring the whole gospel, so when
the message for which YOU have long
waited comes lend it your ears. your
intellect. your viii, your heart
First Baptist Church.
There are two roads which lead
TO happiness" asserted Rev Herman
Burns OF Cassopolis. Mich. at the
First Baptist church.
zone leads along the road Of in
dulgence and the other along the
road OF duty. Yet real. true, lasting
happiness comes from the second
rather than from the first. because
happiness derived from duty is
heartful thorough and prompt
Preceding the evening services. a
PRAYER meeting was held. led by the
pastor. Rev r. X. Van Wrinkle. A
new feature Of the revival was insti-
tuted when "A question box was in
stalled at the entrance TO the audi
forum. Persons wishing informa-
tion on any religious matter are re-
auested 10 place them in this box.
They will he answered from the
pulpit.
First Christian Church.
What is Man and Are You Mind
fuI?" was the interesting subject of
Rev. r. X. Van Wrinkle at the First
Christian church.
lie said that We must keep close
20 the Christian idea OF God as He
Is revealed as the Father OF us all.
Speaking Of the nature OF man. he
said that he il the last in the order
of creation and is therefore the high
est creature OF the earth. The
scriptures teach as he is the image
OF God and therefore there can be
no greater. In the light OF history
and destiny he is little lower than
the angels. but through the redemp-
tive work of Jesus ne shall be crown
ed with glory and honor. but TO win
that crown ne must accept and fol-
low Christ"
The subject Of the sermon for
wednesday evening will be Mans
Home"
First Presbyterian Church.
GOD commended His love 10 US
in the gift OF His own Son" said
Dr. a. J. BuTa ett at the First Pres
byterian church.
Paul as we'll as many others was
n debtor 20 Him because OF His love.
Through the love OF Christ. He has
come down 10 US"
The speaker divided his discourse
as follows: Reason, sacrifice and
Limitation.
OF ne first he said Love has
no reason apart from God. Gods
love is infinite; il appeals 20 all man.
kind 10 come 10 Him"
OF the second. True love knows
no sacrifice. The angels cannot re-
deem mankind for they cannot come
down and realize the conditions Of