The Washington times., 1917-02-12
Evangelist to Preach to Mems
Association of Church of
the Covenant Tonight.
VICE PRESIDENT AT SERVICE
Two Hundred Respond to Call
to Come Forward at Last
Two Meetings.

Although Monday is supposed to be
Gypsy Smith, jr.'s day on" he will
deliver a sermon at a meeting of the
Mems Association OF the Church of
the Covenant tonight
Attendance at the meeting, which
Will be held in the chapel and pre-
sided over by John Doyle Carmody,
president Of the association, will be
limited to members of the organiza-
ton.
The evangelist tonight will tell the
wonderfully romantic story of his
fathers life. The title of his address
will be From Gypsy Tent to Pulpit"
The address will deal with the life of
Gypsy Smith, ST., in the camps of
rovers Of the earth for years, his con-
version at a London mission, and the
beginning of his world-famed career
al an evangelist.
Elated Over His Success.
Before going to the chapel 60 de-
liver his address, Gypsy Smith, jr..
will be the guest of George X Nc
Lanahan at dinner at the latter's
home at Twenty-hrst and Q streets
northwest
NSpSy Cuilus JF.Y Will DeBln Ine
third week of his campaign in Wash
tngton tomorrow night with one of
his most powerful and effective ser
mons. He said today he hoped to
bring large number of men, wom-
en-, and children to Christ this week"
He Is elated over his success here so
Tar, and believes even greater and
more effective work is to be. accom-
plished.
Two Hundred Heed Call.
More than 200 persons responded
yesterday afternoon and last night to
the evangelist's call at the big
tabernacle at Sixteenth and V streets
northwest OF this number 176 went
forward at the afternoon meeting for
Sunday school children.
Vice President Marshall and Secre-
nary Of the Navy Daniels were among
those present at the services last
night
In spite of the extreme cold last
night, several hundred persons were
turned away before the evangelist
arose to preach. So anxious were the
people to hear the preacher tina: they
stood two deep around the inside of
the tabernacle during the entire ser
mon.
There will be no service at
the tabernacle tonight. Tomor-
row night Gypsy Smith will re-
peat this sermon on What Must 1
Do to Be Saved? ?" In making this an
nouncement the evangelist said that
he made no apology for repeating the
sermon, because he felt that the peo-
pie Of Washington needed it.
Gives Thanks for Assistance.
The afternoon services, with the ex-
eeption of that on Saturday afternoon
for the children, will be dispensed
with during the present week. Gypsy
Smith has ten services for this week,
and does not feel able to undergo the
added strain of the afternoon meet
ings.
I'VE are now in the middle of our
services" said the minister in making
his announcements. 81 want publicly
to thank all the ushers who have come
night after night and done their duty.
] also want to thank the committees
who have been appointed to carry on
the work of the meetings, and also
the choir which has done such valiant
service"
Thanks the Newspapers.
The evangelist thanked the news
papers for the space which they have
been giving to the services. He said
he had received many letters ex-
pressing the appreciation of persons
who are able to attend the services
through the newspapers. although un-
able to be there in person.
A special plea was made before the
minister began his sermon. for larger
collections. 1t was stated that no
single collection during the entire two
weeks services had brought in more
than $500, while the congregations
wer able. should they SO desire, to
give 5000. at a time. Up to the
present time $2.s00 has been sub
scribed, leaving a total Of $4,000 yet TO
be raised. II is hoped to rates this
amount during the present week.
During the past two days $3.50 has
been sent in through the mail.
Department Store Tickets.
Lore than 5000 tickets have been
sent to the department stores of
Washington for the services Tuesday
night. 1t is expected that a large per-
eentage of these will be used. in ad-
ditioa to the regular audience. A
delegation 'of 200, with a brass band.
is expected at the Tuesday night
services.
Miss Hoagland and Mr.. Cole, of the
evangelist's party, will go to Alex
andria this afternoon. where they
will give a short musicale for 'ie
benefit OF the Children's Home.
Can Trace Devils.
Taking his text from the fifth chap
ter of ST Marks gospel. Gypsy Smith,
jr., last night delivered a sermon on
"The All-Conquering Christ"
The sermon follows:
"Everywhere / go / meet men who
gay they do not believe in a personal
devil. Who then is carrying on all
his work in Washington? There is
enough devil here, for wherever you
see little devils there must be an
old one somewhere.
"If you will make an honest at
tempt to live a Christian life, you
will find him out. You can trace
the DEVILS work by the blood pools
and broken hearts he leaves.
He would turn Washington into
n hell II he could and then chuckle
over his havoc. But Christ is also
Lord over devils.
"One interview with Christ and
devils are cast out. There's victory
for you II you will. He can heal you
and cleanse you IL you are man
enough to accept Him.
SDeViI Master of Game.-