MR. BISSETT'S MISSION.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXVI, Issue 17275, 30 April 1918, Page 5

MR. BISSETT'S MISSION.

Owing to the unprcpitious weather conditions, the attendance at the Mission meeting at St. Paul's was not quite so large last evening; nevertheless there was a gratifying number present. The usual preparatory prayer meeting was held, and also the song service, which has been led by the Choir pleasingly night by night during the Mission. Rev. J. D. McKenzie led in prayer and Miss Bissett contributed the solo "There Were Ninety and Nine."

Mr. Bissett chose as his Biblical lesson, John iii., verses 11 to 18, and for the subject of his address he drew attention tc Isaiah, eh. 45 v. 22: "Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else." Mr. Bissett, at the outset, pointed cut that he had chosen his subject, as doubtless there were many who were wondering what conversion reaMly meant. "How can Ibe saved?" was the question in each cne'a heart. The verso chosen indicated (1) the greatest possible blessing to the greatest possible number, ;fad that God guarantees the promise. The word "saved" is a KV-umMing-bloek to many nominal Christians. Questioned as to whether they are believers or as to whether they are trusting in. Christ's promises, they will answer in the affirmative; but, questioned as to whether they aro saved, they will, in a great many jnstances, give no answer. Many consider that to be saved is a calamity in one's life, but the trouble is that the word is misunderstood. Instead of its being a calamity, it is the greatest possible blessing. The Bible is full of instances .showing the truth of this a.s-sf-rtion. The biblical description of conversion might Ih- summed tip in a quotation from V^. 'i' 2 : "Blessed is the man whose sin is covered." In other scriptural passages it is mentioned as "revoked,"' "blotted out," "buried."' "forgotten." Hebrews 10 states "Their sins and iniquities will T remember no more." Many professing Christians failed to realise that iheir sin s were blotted out in Christ's sacrifice on Calvary. As had been pointed out the

previous evening, the rejection of Christ is the sin of sins. How can we be saved? The text says "Look unto Me," :ind the saving grace is extended to the widest possible number. The strongest possible guarantee is found in thr- words "I tun God, and there is none else." .The missioner pointed out the importance of the position to all professing Christians, and all present could not fail to he impressed with what lie said. The question of his conversion calls for an answer from every individual professing Christian, if he '"s to realise his relation to God through Christ's sacrifice on Calvary.

Mr iJi'psett will address the P.W.M.W. this afternoon. A hearty welcome, is extended to all ladies interested to be present.

To-night, the Mission will be continued. The meetings have been very successful, but there yet remains much to be dono. Many have not taken the opportunity of attending and bringing jibout conditions leading to assisting in tho deepening of the- spiritual life of this town. Tho question of the war and its ending has an important hearing upon the future of the Church, and all the churches may well look for Divine guidance afc the present juncture, and take advantage of the present opportunity of attending the mission.

Tn our report of Sunday's proceedings wo omitted to mention that Mrs E. M. Grant sang the solo "Ruth," during the offertory at the evening service.