New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1916-04-22
Communicated


"Those who bring Sunshine
into the lives of others. cannot
keep it from themselves"
The little church around the
corner has been filed to overflow
ing by "Sunshine" Hawks for
very nearly two weeks, who came
on the invitation of the faithful
pastor to assist him in his good
work. These gentlemen are
temperementally different. But,
both untiring IN working for the
uplifting Of their fellow men.
"Rejoice in the Lord always. and
again I say rejoice" seems to be
the dominant key note in the life
of Sunshine Hawks. He believes
unquestioningly the promise. that
"what sO-ever We ask the Father
in my name He will give it you, !"
and if it is den ed like trust
ing child he realizes it is better
so. He is thankful for every
blessing, and ever for those that
be does not understand just now.
The time appointed for service,
was that which enabled any man
or woman to come if they cared
to do so. An afternoon service
precludes almost every man or
woman, who els employed in the
business world, and while it seems
most convenient for widows and
maidens, it excludes the majority
of those who would be most bene-
fitted by the uplifting services.
Every meeting had distinct les
son Of it's own. There was no
sectarian bias in prayer or SER
mon. "God 50 loved the world"
not merely the Presbyterian, or
I've Methodist or Episcopal church.
If ones spiritual interest does not
extend beyond the walls of their
own especial church much as we
may love it) it does not reflect, or
return the all world love of God,
for
"There a Wilderness in Gods
mercy
Like the Wilderness of the sea-"
" Again: The love OF. God is
broader
Than the measure Of mans
mind"
Very fortunate it is for us,
when we realize most fully this
grand truth. 1t was rather a
new experience to see the people,
men, women and children crowd
ing into church until the pews /,
were filed, and chairs put into {
every available spot. The little |
chairs of the infant class clustered I
close to the chancel, blessed chill :
dren mingled with the flowers
that made the church as fragrant {
IS a garden, and these little ones 7
we're interested. For Sunshine
Hawks style is simplicity in pre-
;enting profound truths. He has
vein Of humor, always pure and
but it impresses the
essons, calling the attention
# all the people, young and
Id. That is a gift that usually
'elongs to the most successful
;vangelists, Moody, Beechers.
md a host Of others, have found
n their sense of humor power,
n dealing with difficult PROPOSE
ions. This lightness never
ouches in the remotest degree
acred things. For "The fear
or reverance) for God is the be-
inning of wisdom" Gu Thurs
ay evening the crowd was all
he church could contain. Sun
hine Hawks had been quite i'll
or two days, but his smile was
s radient, and happy as ever, it
latters not to him whittier he is
n this side the Divide, or over
onder. tbs Ellis Fathers House"
verywhere, the first lesson was
,e 23rd Psalm, beginning:
The Lord is nv shepherd
shall not want"
Mr.. Hawks began reading. them
i'd: "He is your shepherd too.
e will repeat it, together. and
le whole congregation, children
ID all, Joined in that glorious
salm which has so often brought
,mfort to the hearts of all the
hristian world. The music dur
g the meetings was very good.
rs. Paradis has the rare gift Of
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