The Church Has Lost Its Grip
A WOMAN came to Mr. Carr at the close of one of his Bible-readings, and said: “You told the truth to-day. My husband is an infidel, but he did respect Christianity a little, until one night I took a character in a drama played in our church. That night I lost my grip on my husband. I am afraid I shall never get it again.” The church that resorts to broom drills and dramas, and mum socials and fairs and festivals to raise money, is without the faith that takes hold on God. A genuine Holy Ghost revival is a thing unknown. Fathers have lost their grip on wayward sons, mothers have lost their grip on unconverted daughters, the church has lost her grip on God. Down on her knees in sackcloth and ashes before Him who drove the buyers and sellers out of the temple, let such a church plead with God for mercy, promise to forego all worldly measures of money-making, and regain the lost grip.—The Illustrator.