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T HE K I N G ’S B U S I N E S S his methods, wise and tactful, in the highest degree, were free from any ac cusation of unwise or undue pressure or persuasion. The consummate tact and ability with which he guided the various meet ings stamp him as a prince among evan gelists, and seldom, if ever, has Bangor been favoured with a time of spiritual blessing such as has been the experi ence within recent weeks. It is im possible to estimate the extent of the uplift to the work of the churches in the town. Setting aside the ire of those to whom- the faithful preaching of the gospel has proved to be an offence, we are glad to think that the evangelist, a Bangorian of true blood, has with his wife,- won for himself a warm place in the affections of very many of his fellow townspeople. Mr. Nicholson came to Bangor with a great evangelistic reputation, but it is now conceded that “the half has not been told,” and he leaves Bangor forti fied by many new friends, all of whom ,predict for him a high and privileged position in the work of the Lord. Like John Knox, he appears to fear not the face of man, and his forceful and powerful presentation of vital gos pel truths fall like a beacon light In the-midst of treacherous quicksands of error' and Scriptural apostasy. The turning point in many lives is due to his visit to his native town, and by these, at least, the present effort will be remembered with abiding gratitude. WHO NEEDS MENDING? Dr. Hickington, chaplain to Charles II., used to preach at the king’s vices. This the king took to himself; and so, one day, he said, “Doctor, you and I ought to be better friends; give up being so sharp on me, and see if I don’t mend on your hand.” “Well, well,” quoth the doctor, “I’ll make it up with your Majesty on these terms: as yon mend, I’ll mend.”
Saviour from sin, for the reason either that I have no sin, or if I have sin it is a matter of no consequence, and in the end can work no harm to me either in this world or in any world which may be hereafter?’.’ The other fact is DEATH. You have not yet experienced that; but you know that you are certain to die. For the present you may vainly imagine that every man is mortal but yourself; but in the end death will come; and then what will you do in the swelling of this Jordan? Does death end all? Or if not, into what condition and place will death land you? Will 'it be heaven or hell? Eternal life or everlasting death, in which dying forever you Will never die? Can you honestly say that in view of sin and death you have no need of a Saviour such as is offered you in Christ?—Geo. F. Pentecost. HE FEARS NOT THE FACE OF MAN MAN Evangelist Wm. P. Nicholson at this writing is in the midst of a campaign in Glasgow, Scotland. Regarding his recent campaign in Bangor, Ireland, a Bangor paper says; After a strenuous four weeks’ cam paign the United Evangelistic effort under the ministry of the Rev. W. P. Nicholson, from the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, terminated on Wednesday evening, when a huge congregation* assembled in the Hamilton Road Pres byterian Church, which was packed to its utmost capacity. In the earlier stages of the campaign the evangelist’s bold and uncompromis ing attitude created in certain quarters feelings of scarce concealed hostility. Those, however, who had the interests of the work at heart were content to await the results of the mission, and events have shown that their confid ence was» not unfounded. The Rev. Mr. Nicholson is a preacher of exceptional originality and power and
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