THE CUMMING MISSION

Greymouth Evening Star, 18 October 1918, Page 5

THE CUMMING MISSION

There was again a good attendance last night at the Presbyterian Church to hear Mr and Mrs James Cumming. Miss Perkins presided at the organ and the singing was, and could not for the press, because Bettor Land" was rendered by Mr and Mrs Cumming with much feeling, the same item being prefaced by a solo from Mrs Cumming. Speaking from the text, St. Luke, chap. 19, 3, " . . Behold there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was chief among the publicans, and ho was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was, and could not for thepress, because he was little of stature," Mr Cumming dealt with the character of his subject in » most convincing fashion. Many people to-day, like Zacchaeus, had imaginary dif Acuities—dicculties self-created, not Godmade. One difficulty to-day was thaf Jesus Christ was sought in the church and left there. "Take Him into youi lives, your homes, and the places whew you earn your bread and butter; that's where Christ should be." The missionei mentioned how fruitful of good his meet ings in the North Island had been: how converted sinners after his address or "Restitution" had decided to make wrong right and placed in his hands sums oi money to be restored to their rightfu owners. The business people knew thai a mission of this nature was a good thinj; for the town. "Brighten the Cornei where you aro" proved a fine chorus anc was taken up heartily by those present To-night Mr Cumming's subject will b< "Three Ships in Stormy Weather." Mr Cummings mentioned that a deputa tion from the Grey Caledonian Societ; had Waited upon him and guaranteed th< expenses in connection with his lanten lecture on "A Trip through Bonnii Scotland." Their very generous offe would enable him to give the lantern en tortainment next Thursday in the Oper: House.