The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-01-27

the multitude In the city tnnight who
are IN need Of Thee, into the kingdom
Of Cod" There was rumble Of
aArnens."
To an ACCOMPANIMENT Of much
coughing and moving OF chairs in the
Sunday school room, announcement
was made Of the monthly mothers
meeting at 111h Diamond street at
the residence Of Mrs. G. F. Pride, OF
the noon day prayer at IL all week,
and Of a mems meeting next Sunday
at 2::3o. Tuesday, Wednesday. Thurs.
day and Friday at 1890 in the morn.
ing. service will be,held IN the church.
The collection last night was taken
for the Syrian and Armenian fund.
Rev. Lawson made q strong appeal
for additional five dollar bills like one
he held in his hand which had been
given him. isn't there another man
here who win let loose Of a five dollar
bill,-if you have never given that
much, try 1t and II you don't sleep, I'll
sit up with you. 1t gives you inward
pain, I know, but hand It out anyway"
Several gave such bills. The rest OF
the collection was mostly In silver.
Hes our SAVER forever more" was
sung by the entire congregation, in.
Guiding the choirs. Two choirs were
present last night-one composed Of
men, the other Of women. Beautiful
airs with many fascinating hits and
turns, made the music with organ and
stringed instruments, very compelling.
Scarcely a voice faltered and mum.
Der Of feet were tapping. The time
was perfect. A number OF babies
cried. Softly, loudly-with varying
degrees Of expression, the music slip.
ped easily into, steady, delightful
rhythm.
Rev. Charles F. Eddy preached the
sermon for the evening on the words.
Behold, l stand at the door and
knock" Among the many helpful
words which he spoke were these:
"Friends-this Is said to everybody
tonight. This is a message from God
to the boys, girls and older people in
all Of Fairmont. In the years when
cares aren't heavy for young people
with mother and father standing ready
to care for you, 1t is hard to hear the
voice OF God. When you are young
men with life before you and with
many decisions, God stands ready to
help-stands in the midst of ambition
lin the midst of your desires for a
fuller life. Alone or with friends he
stands ready to be admitted into your
heart. Great dangers threaten at the
time Of youth and a very thing veil
hangs etween God and you. Once In
New York a young man had a peculiar
experience. He had never shown any
regard for the church nor any consid-
GRAFTON for religious things. His faith.
er had often wanted him to 90 to
church but he would net. One night
he suggested going OF his own accord
much to his fathers surprise and wise.
~ his father said nothing about the
surprise. During the prayer service,
the son arose and spoke these words:
you all know have never taken any
interest in religion but tonight am. a
Christian and this Is how It happened:
] was on a wagon which through acci-
dent was upset and was thrown out.
Just at the moment OF great danger
my whole life was thrown before my
eyes and saw Jesus Christ in person.
I accepted him-just ina moment.
There was once boy who went
swimming. He came near drowning,
going down for the third time. When
finally he was saved, he could not
speak for a long time. At last he said:
| am now a Christian: all my life came
before my eyes and I was given the
opportunity at the last moment. l saw
Jesus knocking at the door and let
Him In"
sis He not before your door tonight
you men and women with your strug.
giles? God is interested in you and
stands speaking, pleading for your
heart. Once He died for you and since
has often knocked at the door-some.
times no one hears. Dus1lg the TRACE
dies and disasters OF recent years. He
has been ever knocking. A fellow.
ship wit humans is as much desired
by God as the companionship we en-.
Joy about our tables here below.
"Some apartments in cities have
mirrors inside which enable. one to
look and see whether the person out.
side. asking admittance is one you
desire to admit. You have seen God
in that mirror but will not admit Him.
Sometimes you are willing to open the
door q little way bu tit is barred in a
sense, nevertheless. You say-Ill
talk to you another time. Your soul
says He persists in waiting and watch.
ing. Each day you put Him of.
There is a step on your porch.
Your boy is back from across the
ocean. How your heart has longed for
him. Do you let him enter? How
much more this Stranger means to you
than ever your son. He means eternal
life. i leave the question to you. viii
you bar the door, or let Him in?"
"Just Outside the Door" was the
appropriate title OF the song which
followed. Many interesting faces were
t ODE seen throughout the congrega-
ton. Mothers with small babies stood
and while rocking them in soft arm
cradles, swayed back and forth with
the song strong on their lips. Young
children, grown restless, sobbed. The
many youngsters in the Sunday school
room made more and more confusion,
but over and above It all rang out that
song which could be heard some dis.
lance from the church. Those who
had confessed Christ during the re-.
ivival meetings came to the front and
when the question was asked later
"HnM many haYA eyer accantAd