The Primitive Christian from Wellington, Kansas • 4

THE PRIMITIVE CHRISTIAN, KAN, THE PRIMITIVE CHRISTIAN. rea, of Missouri; Andrew Perry, of Illinois, and Lawrence, Norvvalk; William Justice Esoondido- the indefatigable J. A. Shepherd, of Iowa. To David S.

Wardlow, Duarto; JamcsLoan Los THOMAS H. POPPLEWELL, EDITOR. say that this was a strong force of gospel laborers Angeles; and W. E. Hawkins, Travcr; alfof Cali- field editors' putting it mild.

The sermons were strong and fornia. practicable, and ire belie lasting good will follow Our meetings, especially 0f nights, were well at- corrfspo editors' thismeetmg. Fully 1,000 persons were present tended, and seemingly the best attention p. w. sHicK.

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Dinner was served As a rulo the people of southern California aro so j. frazee. each day on the ground to tho satisfying of every much wedded to tho world and the many ways and, contributor: appetite. Many brethren and sisters came from places of amusement, frolic and fun that tho man north Missouri and southern Iowa to attend our who labors among them with a desire of fea meeting, and oh! such heavenly song-services as his audience up to the requirements expressed bv nmonWc wo hH lca of congregational sing- Paul in Rom. 2 may as well understand that ME C1's J- C- Fl'azee wh remains to preach a.

few his labors will bo appreciated only by the few icl: evenings for us while the other workers depart hence the church that tolerates the greatest num- fyr home today. ber of mansions, fads and fancies is the one to sue- a'. N.a;;:: 'ftSS: God bless such a -hearted band of disciples ceed hero. And so it is that the innovationists who- XtKnV.V:.Vr:.V." as those who bave becn araonS 113 in thia meeting, accept society ism and substitute tho choir, fiddles, Bedford, Aug. 28.

William Cobb. for congregational singing are sweeping the, WELLINGTON KAN SFIT 1803 Bro. C.F.Jones also reported this meeting later, nmd. But just here I am reminded that for refer- 1 1. but we deem it unnecessary to publish two reports.

ring to those things I am liable to be called an old- GENERAL CHURCH NEWS. We are thankful, however, for the report, Bro. fogy, grumbler, etc, If such things had been en- Jones. Editor, joined upon any of the churches by any of tho in-- church reports. axother FAREWELL.

8Protl teachors, I certainly could not oppose them. Racine, Sept. 2. Am here to begin meet- Within a very short time the congregations will none of our learaed preachers who approve of ing tonight. Prospects good.

Old Bro. A. J. bo broken up and scattered in search of homes in Practlces are so ignorant as not to know that Wells lives here. He is one of those tried and the Cherokee Strip.

The white people upon whom aspired teachers tho New Testament are true preachers. Will continue meeting over two wo depend for co-operation will soon bid us fare- Perfect1 silenfc ns to an.y form of society except Sundays. -F. Harmon. well.

The Primitive Christian is taken by many the church comPsed of individual obedient bo-Opessa, Aug. 30. Wo are engaged in a of them, and through it I want to pray them to rs, or any other music save that enjoined by meeting at Weaver school-house, near this place, hold fast to the truth unto the end. 1 aul' Neither do they claim script-Expect to close with several additions to the one I will be left to disciple the strangers who may authonty tor those things thus openly and body. The Progressives refused to hold meeting chance to take their places among us, and as usual knowingly ignored.

The key-note of this reform-here on account of lean pasture (in money). 'Hope bo busy; will have but little time to be away; and the Blble sPeaks we speak; where all will quit J. Limerick. will ask each disciple who may secure a home in Js ent' we are silent" ln this thcy Cincinnati, Aug. returned from the new country to stand firm.

Remember that tnlVrf Twelfth annual grove meeting at Bedford. Itwas while we should not oppose any ocrf thing, yet we fZltlw by observ-good to be there. 1 caught a divine inspiration. Dot expected, nor should we adopt tho methods ia.f thlh rul' h.eld toScther and Prospered as no Received 3.00 on tent and 91.50 for my support, of doing the thing. have prospered in modern times.

The brethren will report meeting. Will probably The Iatter Pait of the commission by ff 7 1 rogressive Party are not hold first tent meeting at Blockton, beginning last reads: "Teaching them (disciples) to observe all i of this week, the meeting at Eldon having been things whatsoever I (Jesus) have commanded you Shewed. (apostles), and lo! I am with you alway, even unto and that word 1S God's truth, and God's will -r the end of tho world to man and man duty to God is expressed in that Lone Star, Aug. 25). Just returned from word- then thev who sneak not md the convention held at Christian college.

Met the 1 011 Wl11 mefc. Wlth ktbose wh, want to Iccord Ztc ,0 mast fail to do editor of tho Ckurek Jiegi also Bro. Williams Si Hh Un feR "0 from Bethany, Prof. Gants, leader of a grand and that never numded. Let abundant love and mercv and omit school-and Bro Burks andtheSumUv this rule govern: Did Jesus command it? Then 7 T- aad neic be Xd cv I must observe in love his commands.

But if Jesus all hzs aithful children, preparing and IMd a 1 Le bhe nl WlZ t2 mmauded it not, then we are not to observe any- ihemng hem for every good work; and may niceting mc tbiul Lmi I day at the auostles a11 such be content with his word and truth and by ilt AW ISf thtgt harm sometime, conduct for the great ad IdeyTon in as small a thing as a fiy ruins a good dinner Bro. Unlet; subject, -The Witness of the Spirits ten. The devil just added three letters by way cy cl An 3 1893 showing that the spirit operates through medium- explanation of what the Father meant, and be- "ey Uty, Aug. 23, 1893. and not separate from the word.

-C. E. Grace. hold the result. New things will be urged upon BRETHREN, KEEP AWAKE! ir i you, and the question should always be: Did Jesus i Agra, 30.

Am here the harness. i -t-t it i It seems to have been a fashion with men to go i command it If so, whore? Did the apostles i i Came hero from Nebraska mass-meeting. Came 4 i i i to sleep in church ever since Pad preached at 4. 4. i i.

i teach the early disciples to observe it If not, it is 7 to rest and get western breeze; but my big mouth safe to let it alone Iroas, and Lutychus in his dreams tumbled from is now open to the sects. Two baptisms to date, rn, -f," fM, out a third story window. 1 have thought God iii i "God be with you till wo meet again." When i a i i A house crowded, church members all alive and faces was behind that sleep in order to show the power i ir ii i your postomce is located write. Circulate sound u- aglow. Know not how long will continue; breth- 1fl of his servant Paul, for young men do not sleep in 4.

-ir i ii papers and stand firm. God bless you all. Prav i i. 14. i i ii not willing to close.

Brethren wishing me to church. It is always a brother blessed with a hold prolonged meetings this fall will have to ar- Se jt 1 1893 imcEH- wife's love, and pretty sure he will not soon need range at once. Remember I am not sent to bap- another. Recently a sister was seen asleep in a tize, and it is a good thing now; but will preach California letter. certain church, and being a new member, her sin-pure gospel, and you furnish a baptizcr.

Bro. Our annual camp-meeting has come and gone. cerity and faithfulness was at once questioned. Popplewell, please listen to Bro. William Bailey It convened on Friday, the 28th and closed on.

Brethren, wake! If your eyes get' heavy think of. and myself We request that no man write more the night of the loth inst. Bro. G. B.

Hancock th9 weary Savior who had no place to lay his head, than half or two-thirds of a column for your did about all the preaching, in doing which he has yu 8et tired, think of Moses, who had to have paper. Written sermons have become stale to the proven himself to bo a master workman, rightly ms mimls neIti UP from sheer exhaustion. If hun-ears of our brethren. Let us be short and to the dividing the word of truth, etc. A number of his gry, remember the loaves and fishes.

If the ser-core. Variety of thought, business and keys to discourses were simply grand in. depth of gospel mon is to lou-' thn)k of Paul preaching all night, "solutions of great religious problems of interest truths and logical acumen. His entire course was a11 means, think of something, and keep open are now in order. Put away all superfluity "boil well calculated to strengthen and build up the hon- eyes- lf not, you may awaken someday, after the down." Do not yet know where the next general est Christian and fortify him against all error of lon' untroubled-sleep of years, to find your hopes -assembly of the church of the First-born will be whatsoever kind.

Bro. Hancock seems to have a hitter thing, and a great gulf between you and lield. Will announce soon as can. May the Lord sharpened his ideas in strict accordance to the gos- tuo blessed. -(impel Advocate.

direct our every step. M. Goimiax. pel pattern, and though there were no additions NOTICE except by letter, numbers who listened to his Bedford (iowa) annual meetixg. preaching feci that they have been greatly benefit- recently engaged myself from secular The annual meeting of the church of Christ, at ted thereby.

While Bro. Hancock drew the line clear- cmP'oyment, I am now prepared to give myself "Bedford, and vicinity has come and gone, and lv and distinctly between the true and false teach- "wholly" to Protracted meetings. Any commun- lruly we may say it was a feast to our souls. Two ing of the day, yet he did it in kindness, and with siring my services, please notify me soon, services were held each day on Saturday and Lord's the exception of one individual I have not heard Geneseo, Kan. A.

Pickerill. lay, in the beautiful -rove prepared for the occa- him charged with having failed to manifest a true Tbeie are some church members who can not on, while services were held each night, from Christian spirit in a single instance and that indi- trust the Lord for daily food without good col- Inursday to bunday nights in town. The following vidual has, since tho meeting, joined tho Mormons laterals in the smoke-house. Youths Advocate. named preachers were present from abroad and (Latter Day Saints).

assisted in the services: I. D. Moffitt and J. C. The following preaching brethren from other There is a wide difference between stoadfast- 2 razee, of Kansas; J.

L. Lemon and Joshua Flo- points visited and assisted us more or less: W.R. ness and stubbornness. YoutK Advocate..