Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 77, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 March 1912 — The Revivals. [ARTICLE]

The Revivals.

The revival meetings at Trinity M. E. church are of value to all who are attending. A Large audien * waited upon the word in the afternoon from the verse of the Psalmist, “No man careth for my sopl.” We are very sympathetic for physical calamities, but how careless" and indifferent we are to spiritual disaster. There are spiritual wrecks all about us. We seem to be unmoved and do not become alarmed for their safety. The reason that this indifference exists is because we do not realize the danger of a soul out of Christ, and because our own life is inconsistent, the life of the unsaved is as good as the professor and hence no motive power for service.

We send'The power of the Holy Spirit to qualify for service. The evening service was well attended and good interest and decision work. Mrs. Fell spoke from the text and in St. John 21st chapter and 22nd verse “Jesus saith unto him, if I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou me.” These words of the text refer to Peter. Peter was concerned about John. The Savior did not permit Peter to make any excuse because of John. He said “What is that to thee? Follow thou me.” So it is today—so many are looking at others and excusing themselves because of some one else. If some one else is not doing their duty, if they are not following Jesus—He says “Follow thou me.” Many will make excuse that there are so many mysteries in Christian religion. “What is that to thee? Follow thou me,” says Jesus. You are to put into practice what you do understand. Practice what you know. Others will say they can’t understand how sin came. Lay hold of the to get rid of sin. Lay hold of the means for deliverance for saftey. When we meet our conditions, Jesus meets His. There are many mysteries outside of the Bible, but we do not make excuse for them, but accept them. Why not when it comes to religion? The Savior says “Follow thou me.” How easy it is for us to sen our call for service. Judas sold his for thirty pieces of silver. So many today are selling their call for trifles. The Master calls and we begin to make excuses and Jesus says “What is that to thee? Follow thou me.” This was a searching sermon and one to open our eyes to ourselves. Come out tonight and hear the sermon and singing. The boys help tonight in the singing. The services will give you opportunity to attend benefit concert tonight. You can’t afford to miss these rare treats.

“Heavenly Visions” was the subject of a powerful message last night at the Christian church. Evangelist Putman told the story in simple words but with mighty force. The story he unfolded brought before his audience vivid pictures of men of God, who had experienced these vital visions. Paul, on the road to Damascus, and Ellshala servant bad their eyes opened to behold visions of Heaven. Such experiences, said the speaker, are not confined to centuries ago, but are within the reach of every man today. The tempted and tried will find God’s army encamped around ..about them,

ready to respond to an earnest call. The modern method of sane evangelism is employed by this team of workers. No clap-trap, catch-penny, emotional schemes are employed to inveigle one into the mere form of joining the church. The Word is preached with power and men are convicted of their sins and convinced that God’s love is the most desired treasure of earth. The work of Miss Egbert, the personal worker, who preaches the Gospel in the homes of our city is to be commended. Her duty is to call on our people and with a word of cheer, d hearty handgrasp, an invitation to attend divine services and she is gone, but behind her she has left a blessing in your home. She is tactful, resourceful and accomplishes her purpose. This meeting is arousing the active church members, awakening the inactive members and acquainting men and women with God through Jesus Christ

The services will begin tonight at 7 o’clock in order that the benefit, to be given for Miss York, will not he too late in getting started.