The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-01-26
sREv|vAL|STS MAKE
SPLENDID RECORD
WORK VERY EFFECTIVE WHILE
IN CLIO
Introduce Modern Methods Into Evan
gelism and Make Themselves
Popular

The religious meetings that have en-
crossed the attent ton of Clio people for
the last three weeks closed Sunday with
such rousing services that if it had been
possible for the evangelistic party to
have stayed another week, it is no ques-
tion that the money for the expenses
could have been raised by merely pass
ing the plates. This town has had re-
vival meetings every winter, but this is
thes first one that had real Com
munity Revival" program. When the
Knowles-Cartwright party was select
ed, the committee had looked the field
over very carefully for the right kind
of leaders and were impressed with the
type of work advocated by this group.
At the close all are satisfied that the
community has been given new out
look regarding twentieth century evan
gelism. We have had the unique ex-
perience of having crowded houses in
which no offerings were taken. The
money for the expense budget was
raised early in the meetings. and some
of the committeeman could hardly rec
oncile themselves to the fact that there
was nothing to take collection for.
This gave right of way to the religious
work, and Rev. Knowles presented the
Gospel in such manner that there is
new atmosphere in the town. Not
alone was the work done in the Audi
torium, but mems meetings were held
in stores, garages, elevators and other
plants during the day. The attendance
at all these was surprising to the min
listers. This was largely due to the fact
that Rev. Knowles has a striking per-
sonality, deepened by his intense love
for Christ and humanity. He shows
this in every move, on and off the plat
form. His preaching is characterized
by its earnestness, force and fearless
ness, tempered with love and cheerful
smile. Then. his preaching is directed
to the community as whole, appealing
to all classes, so that the meetings have
been marked by the attendance OF a
number of people who have heretofore
resisted all efforts to win them for
Christ. Again and again, the audience
were thrilled by the men and women
who came out boldly among the peni-
tents. Then, the after meeting was so
unlike any that has ever been seen here.
that the people never left until the last
w
given permission to go after the invita-
ton was closed. Nothing could be more
thorough than tn eork of the party in
this regard. There was the evident
purpose througl out to help each one to
understand just what being Christian
means. AS Mr.. Knowles said, 1T is
not churc members we need, but real
Christians. l do not care if we do not
J have many to put back into your
churches when this meeting closes, but
/ do Gale as to the quality of those you
have. If you have the right quality,
you will have additions for weeks and
months afcer we leave" 1t is this
spirit that has endeared this party to
all the town, even those who have not
vet made any confession as to joining
the church. Another difference noted
in this party is the fact that each is
peculiarly fitted for the work that is as
signed to him or her. Mr.. Cadwalla-
der, the soloist and director of the mu-
sic, won his way the very first meeting
by his fine. sympathetic voice. 1t is
rare that so young man handles him.
self so well in leading chorus and con-
pregation, as well as in his own solo
work. Never tired of toiling, he seems
to carry a cheer with him. Mr.. Cart
wright is another one who brings to the
work a devotion to Christ that is mani
tested in personal touch as we'll as pub
lie utterance. His Bible study hours
were appreciated by all, who were sor-
nv that he could not give more of them.
Mrs. Norvell, the woman's worker, is
another rare character. Experience
gained in the mission field, in juvenile
court work, and in tabernacle cam
paigns gives her an insight into the
problems confronting the modern wo-
man, and with her close touch with her
Lord, she wins her way everywhere
with women and men. Her Women's
meeting was as fine as anything that
has ever been held in this vicinity.
The special nights under the leader
ship of the party will long be remem-
bered, and it will likely be a long time
before they will be surpassed. Possibly
one that carried the most enthusiasm
was High School night. The main Sec
tion was filed with members of the
Clio High School, who under the enthu-