The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-22
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have the personalities OF those in
charge Of these services taken hold Of
these gradually increasing visitors and
members, but something eagerly anxi-
GUS and questioning is stamping itself
;; upon the many different faces. There
is a curious element present but add
ed to these are many hungry faces
hungry spiritually. The different atti-
tudes Of those who sit looking straight
ahead, or with heads bowed on their
hands, or sunk back bit in seats. as
though sorry; testifies strongly to the
varied personalities.
Rev. Meyers, of Grace Lutheran
church, preached again last night. HIS
next was Except a man be born
again, he cannot see the kingdom Of
Cod" What would a person do in
Heaven with an unregenerate heart?
Since the time of Adam, men and won.
en- have been born in sin and con.
slant struggle for existence has been
going on. So many are enamoured
with worldly doings and care nothing
about the higher life. God often helps
the sinful man. Sometimes when he
has lost the respect of everyone, his
evil companions are strangely re-
moved and his attention is arrested by
words such as these New Life."' He
thinks what it would mean to live a
new life-one entirely different; and
he is transformed, coming miraculous
ly out Of stopped, dark existence into
a tall, straight marvellous life with the
light Of Heaven in his eyes. Some peo-
pie ask, "Is there such athing as COM
plete transformation Of character?
Can the child brought up wrong be
swept away by influences in later
years which change him?" "A boy at
the age Of twenty was completely de-
pendent on his father and had never
done a bit Of work. His father died
and he found work. He stayed and
learned useful trade to the surprise
Of everyone. A change began there
because the boys thoughts began to-
change. 1t was not long until his en-
tiTe personality changed. But one can
begin again only with the help of God.
To enter the Kingdom of Heaven,
one must change evil ways. Regenera-
ton means turning from evil and
choosing the right path A boy once
said: ITO be born again means some
thing here" touching his heart To
go to the kingdom Of heaven means
something above" Simply though it
was expressed, the boy understood,
Oftentimes we meet hard things and
we must be willing to learn from the
great Teacher so that the greatest OF
all happiness may come to us. To be
born again is great experience. Are
there any here who have not accepted
Jesus Christ as their Savior? Let us
all bow our heads in prayer while
Prof. Heaton sings II was a wayward
child, ] did not love my Home" Prof.
Heaton sang softly and low and there
we're many yet eyes throughout the
congregation. Even the little children
were very still. A hush crept over
the big church.
Rev. Goodwin said those who wanted
prayers for some one dear, might
stand and say just two words My
boy" my Daughter my brother"
or any one they wished to help.
There were many more sons and
husbands prayed for last night than
there were wives and daughters. One
old. old man in the front seat arose
with difficulty and said, my SON."
Many mothers with quivering lips
stood throughout the singing OF II
pray for you" and for moment It
seemed almost as though the spirits
Of those present were detached ~ as
though they stood alone, separated
from the body. Earth was forgotten
for a moment, Unsayed boys or girls
were asked to stand up. God calls
you. Why not give your life now?
Isn't some one who has wandered
away, some one who wants to come
sback-to get home? Just lift your
hand anywhere; which will mean,
pray for me-" Several hands were
raised though so far during the re.
vival meetings not many have made
public demonstration.