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Orr Meetings
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tendance at the Orr revival meetings,
now being conducted at the big tent,
is the largest that has ever been
given such a meeting in the history
of this city or the surrounding coun-
try. Night after night the capacity
of the tent has been tested, and on
Sunday night many had to stand,
even though extra seats were placed
at all available points.
We are to be congratulated on
the evangelist whom we have hold
ing the services, as he is one Of the
greatest Bible preachers in the Unit
ed States and all who have heard him
have nothing but words of praise
for the splendid discourses which he
has been giving twice daily. The
simplicity of the messages as well az
the depths of truth make them adapt
ed to all and the Word of God as
given is gripping the hearts of saint
and sinner alike.
The morning meetings have been
of especial interest as at these SER
vices the truths of the Bible are be-
ing given to the Christians in most
practical way. most conmendable
spirit has been shown by the mer-
chants of our city in closing Sheir
places of business for the morning
hour of service and their presence at
the tent has been the means of bring
ing many others. We trust that this
practice will be continued through
out the campaign and that the hour
spent in this way will be more than
repaid them in the blessings that
they receive from the meetings.
And say, had you heard about the
music? No? Well, you must have
been taking a nap, for it has Deen
on every lip. The chorus choir, un-
der the efficient direction Of our
friend and brother Armstrong, has
been delighting the people with their
renditions and the people have taken
to the new hymns and choruses with
a relish. Fom night to night the
music has been getting better and
letter and now some of the most
familiar songs, like "Since Jesus
Came Into My Heart" ard " Love
Jesus" are being heard on the
streets and in the homes. The
young peoples chorus made a name
for themselves on their very appear
ance, same being last Thursday
night, and already many requests
have come in for them 70 repeat
some of the songs that they used
that night. Mr.. Armstrong possesses
the knack Of getting music out of all
who will put forth any effort at all
to sing and his efforts on the audi
ence have helped many to sing who
never thought they could sing ut all.
A word concerning Mr.. Arm
strong's solos might not be amiss, as
they are each and all given with a
desire to help someone who is out of
the Ark of safety or to help those
on the way. He is splendid
singer and has won the hearts of the
people with his messages in song.
This week at the morning services
Dr.. Orr is giving a series of talks
on the Esprit Of Jesus Christ" and
all should get each one of these
talks as they will help to answer the
question, cam I a Child Of God?"
At the first service directly to the
unsaved, on Sunday night, 80 cards
were signed by those who came for
ward and from night to night this
number will be augmented by those
who surrender to the Christ and ac-
cept Him as their personal Savior.
To pick out ole Of DR.. Orr's ser
mons and give it the preference
over the others would be a Hercu-
lean task, but we would say that each
one has been given with a definite
aim in view and with the purpose Of
arousing the church to her response
bility. ermons on "The Work of
Holy Ghost Within a Man," and
"The Price of Power" were especi-
ally helpful to those who had not
been active in the Mas
ter's service.
Sunday night, the sermon on "Ths
Plan of Salvation Simplified," was as
clear declaration of the way of
as has ever been the privil-
ege of our people to hear. The large
crowd gave splendid attention to this
discourse and the response showed
the work that the truth had done in
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