Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 February 1915 — Revival Meetings at M. E. Church Draw Big Crowds. [ARTICLE]

Revival Meetings at M. E. Church Draw Big Crowds.

The revival meeting at the Methodist church (was (well attended last might. Mrs. OumiCk sang a very beautiful solo. The sermon of H Cumiok was Upon the subject of “Christian Fidelity.” Dr. Cumiok said: The great trouble with the church is that too many Christians become discouraged because they are weak and have not the real strength and Joy cxf the Christian Me. There is no reason (why a Christian Should remain discouraged. All the promises of the Bible (for the Christian can ibe accepted by faith and these can make the Christian strong if only he will accept them, follow their commandments an,d (fully -believe in them. The weak Christians can become strong Christians and those who are Strong can be made stronger if they increase their love and zeal for Christ

The object Of the revival meeting is to revive the Church and to get the weak Christians to become Stronger and have all the members take a more active tpart in the church work. v A true revival will help the Sunday school, the Epwtonth League, the Brotherhood and all the ladies’ societies of the church. iAt the close of the strong appeal of Dr. Ouraick a number gathered around the altar for personal prayer and consecration. The sermon tonight <w4ll be of especial Interest and (Mrs. Curniek will sing a solo of a gospel song which she composed both the words and the music;