Arizona republican., 1917-01-25
MASTER
 HART'S TOPIC

Several hundred members of the Bible classes of the several churches of the city attended the Phoenix Tabernacle meeting last night, and listened to Evangelist Herbert C. Hart, and at the conclusion of his masterful address on The Lost Master some of the most prominent citizens of the city respond ed to the invitation of the evangelist and Init the sawdust trail' amidst the handclapping of a joyful concourse The meeting was the most enthusiastic of the entire series held thus far and the music was the charm of the serV- ices, the large choir of well blended voices rendering a number of chosen songs which enlivened the services. Ar thur s. Magann responded with a well selected and appreciated solo.
 A splendid audience heard one of the plainest sermons of their lives, as Rev. Hart, with "reat energy, delivered his masterful address, and it seemed to bring conviction to the minds of many Of his hearers. At tho conclusion of the address. an invitation was given to those under conviction to come for ward, and a large number-almost a many as on Sunday night-responded.
 Wednesday was d yer" busy day for the evangelistic party and his o-work = CTS Intense interest is being manifested in the campaign which is taking form in earnest This was shown by the large classes of Adult Bible students that occupied reserved seats and rep resented every church in Phoenix. Nearly all the classes carried their banners and it took several minutes for the busy ushers to seat them. Instruc- f,lI. 10 n f.l, cd a very interested and representative group of students who occupied special ly reserved seats also. There will be special delegations from time to time from various organizations and reserved seats will be made for them and special songs will be sung On these occasions. The high school will probably call for some of their school rallying songs on their night which is tomorrow night. 4 crowded tabernacle will doubtless greet the Coyotes who will attend with their colors. maScots. yells, etc. The Woodmen lodge has sent word, it was announced. that they desired a night for their delegation.
 Better weather is prevailing and this accounts for the large audiences that will pack the large edifice in the future. A splendid audience will greet Rev. Hart tonight. He will speak on the sub- feet of "rhe Future Punishment" of the Bible Doctrine of He'll He prom ises not to mince matters at all and if he leaves out anything il will he un- intentional and an oversight Services begin at 7:l5 and an early attendance assures one a splendid musical feast and a chance for getting home at an early hour.
 Other announcements included the following: Regular services on Sunday both morning and evening. Special night for the Crimson and Black or the high school. whose students have already decorated the tabernacle. to oc- cur tomorrow night \ special meeting for women Sunday at 800. Today's an nouncements were summed up as: In the morning: house to house canvass People going in pairs to extend invita- tions to all people in the city to como to the meetings; autos going into the country for five miles out 10 extend in- v1t;.t tiOus; d sensational sermon on "Hcil or the Place of Future Punish ment."
 Rev. Hart stated last night that he would tell the men some things at the massmeeting for men only. Sunday afternoon. Tickets are being distributed for the meeting which will be held al 2:15. His subject will be Hot Shot Many of the business men have asked for tickets, said Mir. Hart This after noon at 4:00 all the boys and girls oi the city between the ages Of and Iv arc invited to the tabernacle to organ ize "kiddies Choir which will vic with the senior choir which has beer hclGinE forth from the first.
 The following are a few cf the eX- tracts frcm MT. Hart's subject las night on The Lost Master"
 "The Bible is book Of warming as well as love. This character is Samson His life was checkcred and certainly
 full of warning, which we should hceC today if we would be strong. Physically he was the strongest man in the world and spiritually the weakest. Hi! strength did ~@t keep hi.c rom falling ] And his parents, in raising him seemed to have made the thousant mistakes in induiging him. Letting tn ] boy go as he pleases means a free pas i to the jail, galloNgs and to hell
 1 The strongest man in the world | i tie one who masters self. The mal ' who prays is stronger than the on i who curses. He was counted oa God { side and on the worlds side
 i After fearful Iroquois fire I tool q train, hurried to Chicago, and me many people on this train whose love- i one had gone down to death; and tn
 vail that came from their bleedin
 hearts as these loved ones talked t
 me was, oh, if they had only died out