Evening journal., 1916-02-05
VETERANS OF WAR
OF '61-65 enlist
IN CHRIST'S ARMY
contInued from FIrst Page.

in evidence, a delegation OF veterans
and other patriots numbering about
800 men. marched into the build
ing and heard Dr. Milford Hall Lyons
sermon on: "A Good Soldier for Je-
sus christ
II was patriotic night" in the big
she'd
II was also undoubtedly one of the
most touching and deeply stirring SER
vices that have as yet featured the
evangelistic campaign here. Not since
the campaign opened have the hearts
of the congregation been so apparent
ly fred with enthusiasm. II was by
far the biggest night, emotionally,
that has featured any service Of the
campaign.
Each veteran wore a small Ameri-
can flag in the lapel of his coat, which
stood ont brilliantly from the dark
blue Of the uniforms. Badges, medals
and emblems of various orders were
also worn by the members OF other
patriotic delegations present.
The delegations of the evening in
cluded representatives OF the Patri-
otic Order of America, numbering
about 200 members of the Patriotic
order Sons of America, 500 strong, a
body of 150 members of AppomattOX
Camp No. .. Sons OF Veterans. repre-
sontatives of DUPONT, Smyth. Sheridan
and Grant Posts, Grand Army of tho
Republic. and the Union Veteran
Legion. About 100 survivors were in
cluded in the c. A. II. delegation.
10, II atsf.
OF the evening, heading the p. o. OF
A. and the y. o. S. of A. marchers.
Onward, Christian Soldiers" was
played as the entrance march and
Campaign Melodies" offered a special
number The Delaware Commandery
in uniform accompanied the marching
delegation
In anticipation of the arrival OF the
veterans. Professor Clase had ar
ranged an attractive musical program,
comprising patriotic songs and hymns
appropriate to the occasion. Dr. Lyon
warmly greeted each soldier and pa
triot He spoke in glowing terms Of
the spirit and fervor that marked the
years of strife in this country during
the Civil War and besought each SOL
dier to put the same zeal and fire into
their battle for Christ
Seated on the platform were three
OF Delaware's most prominent citi-
zens, namely, former Judge George
Gray, General James II. Wilson. u.
s. A.. retired, and General Charles
Bird U. S. A., retired Colonel George
w. Sparks, president of the Street
and Sewer Department and the official
representative Of Governor Miller;
City Auditor William p. White and
Henry C. Downward, president Of
City Council, also occupied seats on
the platform.
representative Of Governor; City Au-
ditor William p. White and Henry C..
Downward, president Of City Council,
also occupied seats on the platform
One OF the greatest and most pro-
longed ovations OF the evening was
accorded Private John Roberts. of
the 12ith Pennsylvania Regiment, a
veteran who at the advanced age OF
80. is one of the Oldest living defend
ers Of the Union during the Civil War.
In company with r., W. Ferree. an
other veteran. he sat throughout the
service in the reserved section. He
was called to the platform but did
not feel equal TO climbing the step
thereto. He arose from his seat, how
ever, and acknowledged the vOcifer-
GUS cheering and applause that greet
ed him.
Special reference was then made
to Judge Gray. as the United States
representative at The Hague peace
tribunal. to General Wilson, as the
capturer of JEFF Davis, and to General
Bird "as our old and beloved taber-
nacle friend" General Bitl has been
present at almost all Of the evening
meetings since the tabernacle move
ment became a reality.
AT the conclusion OF his remarks
Of welcome TO the visitors OF the
evening Dr. Lyon remarked, Com
bine religion and patriotism and you
have a power that even the devils i'm
hell and nothing short Of the decree
of heaven can disrupt"
The veterans were taken to and from
the tabernacle in automobiles loaned for
the occasion.
The music at last nights service was
especially noteworthy During the sing.
ing of the patriotic hymn. "Ihc Old
FLAG Never Touched the Ground"
Professor Clase surprised the congrega
tion by drawing from his inner coat
pocket a large silk American flag which
he waved while the chorus was sung
Other special numbers were sung i'm a
manner that eladdencd the hearts of
all who were there
The hymn. "Tcll Il Wherever You
CO. was sung several times. each tim,
/ i'm "a higher key than the previous time
/ Finally the highest note ON the pinn,
was struck and the only ones VIII,
could respond to this pitch were IA,
children whose shril voices rose to tn,
| key required in remarkably easy an,
pleasing manner Mrs. Powell san,
( "rhe Battle Hymn of the Republic il
J such touching and delightful maunc
! that the veterans burst into cheers whcl
She had finished.
Following the sermon by the evan
gclist. As people. mostly men. hit tn,
I trail" A large number of these wer,
advanced in years. Among the trai
hitters were sevegal veterans. Others
came from among the other delega
/ tions present When the invitation
was first given. Dr. Lyon, standing OF
! the running board of the platform
shouted. "Now's the time BE soldiers
of the cross Left by filel Right b,
file! Forward march,
Almost immediately two veterans
hand i'm hand. rose from their seat,
and tOttered up the aisle and eagerly
gripped the hand of the evangelist.
Truning to Professor Clase, Or. Igor
called for Praise God From Whom
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