Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 March 1912 — Excellent Sermons Nightly At M. E. Revival Service. [ARTICLE]

Excellent Sermons Nightly At M. E. Revival Service.

The revival meeting at Trinity M. E. church was largely attended Thursday evening and much interest manifested. The day service as well as the night was a marked advance over other days and nights in the deepening interest and conviction on the part of the people. The Scripture lesson' was 2 Kings sth chapter and the text was a part of verse 13. “Wash and be clean.” This verse refers to Naaman, the Leper, and his cure of leprosy. The speaker pointed out the fact that leprosy represents sin and Naaman represents the sinner—a great man was Naaman —but he was a sinner—a great general—but he was a sinner. He was wealthy—but he was a wealthy sinner. He was intellectual, great—but he was a sinner. She noted that the lesson teaches that riches and dignities do not keep us from the afflictions of life. It is necessary for young people to acquaint themselves with religion. “Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth.” A little child pointed out the way for Naaman. It also teaches that instruction be not dispised though it be given by a child. It does not matter who brings the message. It matters not whether the message is given by one who is high or low. Knowledge is useful only when it is put to use. It Is not merely reading the Bible or a knowledge of the Bible. It is accepting Its truths and receiving them into the life. ♦ ■ Again we often apply to the wrong source for light, like Naaman. We must do more than join church, the heart must be cleansed. The ministry of the Gospel is appointed to point out the way, this remedy was only symbolical of the way of cieasing. To Naaman this remedy was offensive. Naaman had his own idea; his will must be'given up; so must ours; our ways are not Gods. Many people want to be saved in their own way; with their prejudices. So many have prejudices against certain places or terms in the meeting or conditions of saltation. All misconceptlonsmust be given. ; When Naaman met the conditions the change came; his flesh - 'came as a little child. The evidence came of achange. This was a helpful sermon; one to convince. Sister Fell is a, .Gospel preacher of no uncertain ring. Every message Is distinct and enforces some truth necessary to our salvation and Christian hv.i-g. People who do not hear the sermons given in the afternoon as well as at night are losers indeed. You are welcome to these services. j,. Tonight the service will begin at 7 because of the lecture course number to he given at 8:15. g Mrs, J. K, Davis’ Sunday school class will assist the choir in the music. Preaching Saturday night at 7:30.