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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09
CHRIST s GOSPEL
|. HOPE FOR WORLD
Church is Refuge tor Persons
Afflicted With Sin Says
Minister.

The gospel Of Jesus Christ is the
only hope OF this sin cursed world"
This was the opening statement Of
the Rev. John O. Mosier last night
at the Mizpah Evangelical church
in his sermon on. Seek Ye the
Kingdom of God" He said in part:
God has withheld judgment for
a long time. But the time is fast
approaching The clock will strike
and the judgment Of God shall de-
scend upon all. Jesus Christ was
sent 10 us as a source of refuge.
The church is a refuge. Who knows
but that source may be not for long.
and then what is the unsaved man
10 do?
There are many many things you
seek in this world. Raiment for
for your body, a good education for
your children. but remember the
words seek we first the kingdom Of
God Seek it first, then strive for
other things that YOU would have.
There is only one way in which
we can find the kingdom of God. BY
consistently and 'persistently making
q NEtllltlluOuS tnOIls OllN Nttn you
enter the kingdom. and know that
the kingdom reaches out and offers
YOU salvation.
When you have entered the king
dom. you will feel a difference. you
will know that a marvellous thing
has happened. The light will be let
in and the darkened chamber OF
your soul Will be brighter than the
brightest day. New experiences will
be yours. You will have new sensa-
lions.
God Will never take anyone into
the kingdom who does not forswear
allegiance 10 the powers OF dark
ness. You cannot serve two mas
tiers. Seek the kingdom Of righte-
Gus. not the one presided over by the
dark spirits. Don't be mixed up
with anything ungodly. God is king
in His heaven and as we are His
subjects He expects us to obey him.
There are many standards of
righteousness and if we are meas
ured and weighed we may be found
wanting. We must repent or We are
lost.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09
Church Does Not
Rob Its Members
Of Worlds Joys

Branding as followers of the RO-
man mob who choose Barrabas
rather than Christ. those who per-
sist in living without the fold Of the
CT Irch. the Rev. Arthur V. Babbs
Of the Stull Memorial VI. +. church
last night launched into a bitter at
tack on the things that are prevent
ing people from coming TO Christ.
His text was from John 1870. Then
cried they all again saying, not this
man but Barra bas.'
"Barrabas in your daily life stands
for the spirit OF worldliness. some
forbidden pleasure or hidden sin.
Christianity does not frown on inno-
cent pleasure Don't ever believe the
church Of Jesus Christ does not al
low US 10 enjoy ourselves. 1t is one
OF the DEVILS lies that the church re-
fuses it's members all the whole
some pleasures in the world You
never had such a good time as you
have after joining the church. We
have merely learned 10 discriminate
between the things that are whole
some. good for us. and pure. and
the sO-called pleasures that are an
evil Rather than long facedness
religion is like a full moon in that
it reflects the JOY in our soul. Just
those pleasures that are not good are
taken away; more joys Will be add
ed TO YOU"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09
Union Members
Are Present at
ReuiuaL Services

Members OF the machinists' union
attended the services at the First
Evangelical church last night in a
body Special arrangements were
made for caring for the members by
the pastor. Rev ". n. F'reshley. who
preached a sermon appropriate TO
the occasion. dealing at length with
the power that the working man has
for God.
You men who work in the CRIME
and grease Of the shop can have as
much power for Jesus Christ as the
richest man in town whose heaviest
work is the signing Of check books. -
said the pastor. Christ looks upon
the rich and the poor alike. You
men perhaps have the advantage. in
asmuch as YOU are earning your liv-
ing by the sweat Of your brow, while
the rich man gains his through the
labor of other men,
At the meeting tonight the Sunday
school Will be in charge and spe-
cial arrangements are being made 10
care for a large crowd Of young peo-
pie Strenuous efforts are being
made by the members of the sun
day school 10 bring out an unusual
attendance tonight and. according to
the leaders. the meeting VIII be one
OF the most important OF the week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09

ity should have church and. in a
way. helps TO support it. II his wife
asks him for money too often
though he wonders where is all the
money going to-. Jones don't IN
derstand the church in its organiza-
ton. 1t has bills 20 pay the same
as he has in his home He don
see that il is divinely ordained and
that it has a peculiar message.
Jones misjudges the church be-
cause its output is intangible. He
can't measure il with a yard-stick.
The church deals in character,
which cannot be weighed nor seen.
But SO is the output Of the public
schools intangible. yet ne don't
Judge them in the same manner. He
insists that his children go 10 the
schools"
The speaker said that some
churches did not interest men
enough TO cause them TO join and
that the churches were, in a way.
responsible for this condition. He
pointed out that it was mans
job TO hold the interest of a man
and that those who played at app
pealing 10 men could not win them.
Rev. Tones left last night for Fit.
Wayne TO oficiate at a wedding
there He will return today and
! tonight will speak on The Man
Christ Jesus"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09
DEATH DOES NOT
END ALL TROUBLES
Is Only the Beginning for
Some Declares Rev.
IT. Orion.

salvation represents two things"
declared Rev. Julius T. Orton at the
Hope Presbyterian church last
night 1T represents something
Christ does for you and likewise it
represents something you do for
Christ" Rev. Ortons theme was.
"Securins the Toucl of Jesus" and
was taken from two texts, And
Jesus saith unto him, L will come
and heal him. The centurion an
swered and said. Lord. l am not
worthy that Thou shouldst come
under my roof; but speak the word
only. and my servant shall be heal
ed -" Matthew S:7-S); And Jesus
said. Who touched me-? When all
denied Peter and they that were
with him said. Master the multi
tude throng thee and press thee. and
sayest thou. Who touched me .
duke S:45).
There are two narratives and
two fundamental truths contained
in the text. They tell the story of
redemption, cleansing and healing.
Leprosy is a disease which is almost
q
removed the disease and made him
clean. for ne was willing Willing
ness is all we need to receive Chris
tianity. There are men who are on
the verge Of the grave but refuse
10 admit that they need help, and
they die without yielding to God.
There isn't a person here tonight
who hasn't experienced some secret
trouble. We all have our tragedies
and troubles, Yet they are not great
enough 10 keep us away from God.
Christ is here more today than He
was when He walked through the
hills Of Judea-
Many people have the pleasing
thought that with death comes the
end Of all troubles and pains. Yet
their troubles are only beginning un-
less they are saved before they die.
What does il mean for Jesus TO touch
the human life today? Do you
know a great stirring of the heart
is experienced when we bring Christ
near us? He touches us with a
hidden hand and makes our heart
vibrate with His love. He touches
human life at it's vital point. Moral
ity comes TO the place where we are
living. but Jesus Christ comes to us
wherever we are livtng-nOt only
because OF our sins bat in spite of
our sins. All of us have sinned YET
we are not forsaken."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09

you shall receive"
Some people have the erroneous
idea that because they belong To the
church they are guaranteed the
power to do Gods work Part OF
the cost IS to pray because without
prayer we can do nothing as we will
not gain Gods intercession. Many
people do not lift their hearts to
God and pray for His divine assist
ance, but think that just because
they attend church that the grace of
God will be infused into their hearts
The people must do their duty. that
is carry out Gods work personally
God put us on this earth that we
might work out our salvation. but
unless we carry out our creator $
intentions we shall be lost. Jesus
Christ atOned for our sins when He
came down TO earth and died on the
cross. but this was not the full
atonement for our transgressions
but merely made il possible for US
TO be saved.
People who do not pray as
amend TO salvation are in the same
predicament as the people who are
waiting TO go TO work but can not
go because the car is unable TO get
any power as the dynamo is dis
connected. 1t is the same with the
Christian who does not pray be-
cause prayer is the dynamo of
Christianity"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09
SAYS PRAYER DYNAMO
OF CHRISTIAN MACHINE
Rev. \. III. Kenna Asserts Church
Member Useless Without
Christ's Spirit.

Rev. A. II. Kenna's text last night
at the Epworth Memorial NJ. +.
church was. why Could We Not
Cast Them OUT" There was no in
vitation extended for conversions.
Jesus Christ was asked this ques-
ton by His disciples" the pastor
said. His answer was that such
work can only be done by fasting
and PRAYER"
Rev Kenna drew an analogy OF
the people. who are not in the
church, asking the members of the
church the same question as the
disciples did.
The people outside of the church
are diseased morally. because they
live in sin. They are wicked and
they do not belong to church of
Jesus Christ. They ask the church
members, who answer. we can do
nothing, because you have not spent
enough time in prayer.
The preacher admonished his peo-
pie to spend more time in prayer.
because Jesus Christ said, ask and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09
JOINING CHURCH
ONLY FIRST STEP
Convert Must Learn to Love
the Things He Formerly
Hated.

Believe in the Lord. Jesus Christ,
and thou shalt he saved, and all thy
house" was the text Of Rev II. l.
Davis last night at the First NJ f.
church After quoting these words,
Rev. Davis said in part: II do not
think anything in the world has re-
ceived greater attention than the
question, What shall I do TO be
saved"
The pastor then referred 10 his
sermon Of the preceding evening, in
which he used as his text the words
from st. Mark. But all things are
possible with God" Conditions
sometimes are present which seem
to make salvation impossible Mr..
Davis continued. but God never re
moves the power TO be saved from
any man who seeks Him. In some
way these conditions Will permit
salvation, although that way is in
comprehensive 20 us
The best example of true con-
vors.on is that OF the Philippian
N n
( the requirements of a true CONVEX
J sion present. First Of all, the jailer
/ mao a deep sense of his sinfulness
I As the Scripture says: He came
trembling It is the greatest peril
I of the church today that people are
crowding the doors OF churches
! simply TO Join the church. We must
get away from the proposition that
we are simply going to join the
church. We must have a sense OF
! our littleness, our infirmity. and ouI
dependence.
! Salvation must consist in a
change of action. People claim tC
be accepted by Christ. and yet there
is no difference between their lives
now and 10 years ago. Salvation
means a hating Of the things we
loved. and a loving Of the things We
! hated. The reason why you are
not saved and will not be saved in
these meetings. is that YOU won't
| give up your old life. and begin the
new
! There are some things in OuI
salvation that we must do for our
selves. which God cannot do for US
We must follow the Philippiar
jailer, and be baptized. Then we
must care for our family. and see
that its members are living in the
fear OF the Lord. There can be nC
salvation for you as long as your
children grow up. untutored ir
| Christ.
81 am much afraid that in these
meetings we will stir mems emo
tons 10 action. and then they won't
act. The light that is hidden under
a bushel will soon go out.
After the sermon two men and
one woman came forward and were
| converted.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09
SINNERS CALLED
TO REPENTANCE
Christ Came to Save, Says
Rev. SpeiCher at Grace
Evangelical Church.

THE Christ's Invitation" was the
subject Of the sermon at Grace Evan
gelical church last evening. Rev.
DanieI d. Speicher, the pastor Of
the church took his text from Mat
thew 11:2S, Come unto me. all We
that labour and are heavy laden, and
will give you rest. Take my yoke
upon you, and learn OF me; for
am meek and lowly in heart; and we
shall find rest unto your souls. For
my yoke is easy and my burden is
light" The minister said in part;
Christ said once that He came
not TO call the righteous but sinners
10 repentance, and yet, according TO
the word OF God. all are sinners.
For all have sinned. and come short
Of the glory Of God. SO likewise all
those that labor and are heavy
laden. but not all see IL in its true
significance.
We are laden with a sinful ma
ture. that which We have inherited.
lAAdN " lltlA mas NttH AAdnHA tAl
from one generation 10 another. We
may not particularly try 10 raise
weeds when we plant a dover gar
den, but they come forth OF their
! own accord. SO sin seems to be
ever present, so that after a man sins
against his own will he is heavily
! laden. and he will commit these
same sins over and over again.
Again we are laden with a guilty
| conscience and we dread 10 meet
God. This is good example Of our
guilt Not until we have found rest
in Jesus Christ viii we be satisfied
and have rest for our souls. If We
/ fail 10 bear our crosses in this life
we may rest assured that We Will not
be granted the honor Of wearing a
( crown hereafter. IL is necessary
that we wear the yoke for il is a
! great help 10 mankind
We find many who are Just trot-
/ ting along because they have not
/ taken the yoke OF Jesus Christ. The
meaning OF the yoke is obedience
| and our first duties are Faith and
repentance. HIS meekneGs and lowli.
ness shall teach us and induce us
and oh, that we may bear that yoke
| and follow Chrl,t-"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09
LEADING OTHERS IN
WORST KIND OF SIN
-Four steps i'm Mans Fall Are Illus
trated by Rev. II. j.
Parsons.

1T is bad enough to think Of
what viii happen 10 the man who
sends himself 10 hell. but it is hOr-
rible 10 think what Will become Of
the person who takes someone else
tC hell with him. said Rev. Thomas
J. Parsons at the Quincy Street
Baptist church last evening. What
could be worse than people leading
others. particularly young boys and
girls. TO the sins which will ulti-
mately drag them down 20 hell
There are four stages OF sim. he
continued in part. The first stage
is the little sin which does not
amount 10 much ia itself but this
stage leads TO that OF indifference
and this leads 10 the stage OF con-
taminatiou We al first grow ac-
Customed 10 the little sins and then
start SHINING in more grevious mat
tiers, and finally the things we had
formerly looked upon as terrible
things grow 10 be matter-of-facr
performances until we are SO deep
i'm sin that we cannot get out. and
we end up in the he'll that was
meant for the devil and his fallen
angels. and not intended for human
beings These people force them
selves into II through the use of
their own free will
The last stage is the retributive
step. which is eXemplifed by the
story OF Samson. who prOstituted
the great powers God had given him
and then finally fell into the hands
OF the Philistines. his enemies"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09
GOD REACHES FOR
MAN SAYS PASTOR
Christ Stands Knocking at the
Door ard Knocks for
Admission.

81 stand o. the Door and Knock
wae the subject of Rev. G. F. Byrer's
--smon a. the United Brethren
-hurch last evening Using as his
sext the Revelations $500. Rev.
Iyrer referred to Christ as the per-
son knocking for adn,ittance to our
lives, while we. as individuals, hear
the knock from within.
Man does not come TO God" said
the preacher. but it is God who
comes To man-when man is ready
to receive Him."
In speaking of the many different
ways in which Christ seeks entrance
10 the sanctum Of our lives Rev.
Bvrer enumerated as the foremost
reasons truth, work, spirit and
providence That Christ knocks at
the door OF our hearts by appeal
ing TO our reason, after giving 10 US
divine knowledge and truth, was the
pastors assertion.
Christ will not force His way into
our lives. but will wait until we
open the door and admit Him." con-
tinued Rev. Byrer. who then likened
the visit Of a man of prominence
and renown 10 our homes to the
visit Of Christ 10 our hearts. That
we would do all in our power To
prepare an elaborate reception for
big man Of the public world would,
according 90 the preacher. be but
natural ard proper Therefore, when
Christ is about % come 70 our lives
I how much more sincere and Jealous
should be the preparation 10 receive
Him.
With the entrance Of Christ 70
our hearts comes the feeling OF
I safety and protection. He stands
/ between us and our enemies and
acts as our protector"
In conclusion. Rev. Byrer again
referred TO the fact that il was the
individual who held the key 10 sal
walton and that Christ's entrance 70
our lives was a matter Of our own
! viii and discretion.
I Six conversions resulted from last
nights service, making a grand total
J 10 date of IA.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09
FAITH ALONE WILL
NOT SAVE PEOPLE
Must be Workers Too De-
CIareS Rev. D. NJ. Conn
at Westminster.

Some people are an faith and no
work. others are an work without
any faith and then there are others
that are all faith and do not work
at all but talk" said the Rev. David
NJ. Conn al the Westminster Pres
byterian church last night
There are members OF mis-
church that believe and have faith
but are always ready with an eX-
cuse FOR their absence from the
services. They never think Of the
Lords command TO store up treas
ures By saving others. Then we have
opposite types who are always busy
aiding others In obtaining salvation
but exhibit no external signs OF
faith themselves. And lastly there
are the familiar types who are al
ways talking and profess 10 have
all the faith in the world.
paul says that we are justified In
the sight Of God by faith alone But
this scripturn passage is usually
misinterpreted lie really meant
that we are 90 work constantly in
helping others 10 save themselves.
~ you were 10 die tonight would
YOU have any treasures laid up in
heaven awaiting your arrival Have
you brought anyone with YOU? How
much have YOU got up there the
preacher exclaimed. and pointed mis-
hand upward
cit is not the amount OF worldly
goods that YOU amass during your
short life on this earth but the num-
Der % good works and deeds that
you have stored i'm heaven awaiting
YOUR arrival. When 81 wealthy man
dies the newspapers announce the
sum he has left and the people think
and dream of the enormous fortune
be had gathered Let me tell YOU
that in all probability he has been
too busy making and saving his
wealth 90 give any attention TO the
collection OF works OF mercy and
charitable deeds TO aid him in gain
ing the goal OF all Christians
Folks. let me tell you. IL is mis-
take to believe that YOU can lead q
Christian life without an effort
among good people. That is just the
place where the devil tempts YOU
the most lie don't care about the
ones he has got under his power
but ne is striving constantly "a
bring about the fall Of the virtu-
Gus"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09
CHURCH MEMBERS
MUST DO THEIR PART

Christ has done His part, the
apostles have done theirs, and the
ministers are doing theirs, it is there
fore up to you TO do yours" de-
clared Rev. Cecil Castle in his ser
mon last night on The Prayer OF
Christ" at the Linden Avenue Chris
tan church. There have been a
total of Is converts at the Linden
Avenue church so far during the re-
vival, according 10 the pastor last
night, and the interest in the cam
paign continues as great as ever.
Christ died on Calvarys cross to
redeem us who are here tonight as
much as anyone else" declared the
speaker. He is continuing today
just as much as He ever was His
effort TO save us. Today. just as on
the day that He left the joys and
SplendOrs of heaven TO come down
upon earth TO be a man and to suf-
fer as a man. Christ is working to
save us and no matter how we treat
Him He will continue TO help US as
long as we turn 10 Him. But are
you using the opportunities that God
is giving YOU for salvation? Are
you taking advantage of the oppor-
tunities afforded by this retreat, for
instance? Are you setting a good
example to your neighbor in this re-
gard? Remember. that the man that
sets a bad example to his friend and
neigh, that leads his fellow man into
sin is a rObber. He robs Christ"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09
WORLD IS ONLY 4
DRESSING ROOM
Merely Here to Prepare for
the Life to Come Declares
Rev. w. c. Morris.

There is hut one thing that we do
not have to give up at cur death
bed. only that priceless pearl, saliva
ton. can cross the chasm with the
soul '7la ;he world beyond" was the
me sure OF Rev Walter O.. Morris,
wao spoke TO the CONGREGATION of
the Wesleyan MethodiN Episcopal
church last night
'-dan does not have 10 undergo
experience himself but can learn
fro n the experience OF others. He
car reason; he can reason that pro-
Wis on for the future is absolutely
necessary" asserted Rev. Morris i'm
n dissertation on the reason for the
Christian life and it's absolute neces-
sity in preparation for the future
life which follows 1T is written
in the heart of man that there is a
future life This knowledge is all
most intuitive.
I'VE are emily here long enough
10 change our clothes for the gowns
In which we may enter the king
dom Of heaven. This world is only
a dressing room and our stop here
but a few moments" was the very
apt way i'm which the speaker
brought home the breVity OF this
life. He v~9ressed the resignation
OF the true Christian Co his fate
which is az the same time a promise
eNclaiming: we would not want
10 live here always. even If we
could. We know that our life here
viii be short and we are anxious 20
attain the fulluess of the promised
life beyond the grave
lie pictured the temptations that
assail the man and woman 20 follow
pleasures and joys OF this world and
in contrast he painted the beauties
OF the promise that is extended Z,
the true Christian 81 can see be-
yond this earthly life, 7 can see the
mansions that are prepared for me
can see the souls that have wei
lived and are waiting for me. and
take heart and say. III follow
Lord
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-09
1.-TWO WAYS OF LIFE"
SUBJECT OF SERMON
Every One When They Reach Ger
tain Age Must Pick Good
or EVIL.

Two Ways Of Life" was the sub
ject which Rev. A. w. Smith spoke
on last evening at the River Park
NJ. +. church. There is" said the
speaker, two ways of life for every
one that is old enough to make the
choice between good and evil.
The Christian life is a privilege
but not 10 do as we please. 1t is
hard 10 tell some professed Christ
ians from the world. Thev are will
ing 10 walk in the narrow way. We
are all commissioned TO repent and
be regenerated. Finding a card
with your name on il. in the church
book ia not enough" declared the
minister You must have the
change OF heart. The gate of the
kingdom Of God is so narrow that
you can't take any part OF the
world with YOU il you expect TO en-
ter the kingdom Of God. There is
nc rest 10 the nard way and the
devil never say 10 stop. He has no
commandments but says only fol
low me-
Frank r. Wolfe. superintendent
of the Sunday school class. had
charge of the meeting. Sunday
School orchestra played while the
Young Ladies quartet and a male
quartet rendered several pleasing
selections.