The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-03-15
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EASTER 1888
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the usual preparation to celebrate
this most important period of the
history of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Already the Ministerial Associa-
ton has arranged to have their
yearly meeting on Easter morn
ing. This is a service anticipated
with great joy by all the members
of our evangelical churches.
The unity of our church is
clearly demonstrated as we see
the ministers of the different
churches uniting in this homage
to our common Lord. Pre-Easter
services are already being con-
Quoted or arranged by many of
our pastors, in the Stone church,
Ley Memorial church, the First
Presbyterian church and also in
the Trinity Presbyterian church
for the colored members.
A united evangelical effort is
being arranged in the Methodist
church on Duval street and adj
dresses are to be given in both
Spanish and English. In the beau
tiful Bayview Park and on the
Naval Athletic Field, thousands
will gather to pay tribute to Jesus
Christ, the Savior of all.
A distinctive feature in the
teaching Of the evangelical
churches is the loyalty of one and
all to the person of Jesus Christ.
1t is expressed in their creeds and
confession of Faith.
He is spoken of as the only adj
vocate between the soul and God.
eff any man sin we have an adj
vocate with the Father, Jesus
Christ, the righteous" / John, 81.
"For there is one God, and one
Mediator between God and men.
the Man Jesus Christ" I Tim.
2:5.
she is able to save to the ut
most all that come to God by
Him." Heb. 7:25.
These truths from the Word of
God are taught by all churches of
the evangelical Faith, and no man
can be ordained to the ministry
who does not accept them, neither
can he retain his position as a
minister unless he remains faith
full to these teachings.
The Christian approaches God
the Father with every confidence
for the Son of God has declared:
whatsoever We shall ask in my
name, He will give it unto YOU"
John 1928.
That here and there, are those
who have not remained faithful to
the teachings of their church, is a
matter of public knowledge and is
true in every branch of the Chris
tian church. Such lapses are de-
plored, we think of them with pity
for the erring ones, and pray for
their return. This Easter will be
a time of great rejoicing. More
members in our churches than
ever. A great increase in the
number of. the young in our
church and Sunday schools. Such
is the record of the year for
which we shall unite in. praise to
the One Supreme, Head of the
church, Jesus Christ, the Son of
God.
The church Of our Lord is doing
yoeman service in Key West. l
heard of one minister who has
visited $50 families in few weeks
and has the record of every per-
son on his cards. They are found
in the homes of the poor and the
rich and if necessary could furnish
a complete list of all the needy
and suffering ones in our COM
Yes, the browning glory of the
church today is their allegiance to
the One who left His Fathers
home to suffer and die for the
sins of all. Our people are loyal
and grateful and grateful to their
Christ and Savior.
I heave read of the old Metho-
dist singer who was afflicted with
cancer on his tongue.
On the operation he said: Doc
tor, shall ever sing again." The
fine doctor shook his head. He
knew he would never sing again.
Doctor" the singer said, "let
me sing just once again."
Then from the operators table
he sang:
"I'll praise my maker while I've
breath,
And when my voice is lost in
death,
Praise shall empty my nobler pow
ers;
My days of praise shall never be
past;
While life and thought and being
last.
Or Immortality endures."
From a thousand voices a glor-
ious hymn of praise is going to be
sent 10 the Throne of God this
Easter Time.
White and colored. in English
and Spanish, different nationali-
ties expressing our faith in diff
ferent terms. but with one shirt