2:11
On that evening when he faced for the first time his brush-arbor audience , it was plainly to be seen that he did not lack for something to say . He did not let his sermon get in the way of his message . He went right to the heart of his subject , which he announced as Salvation . He took for his text Titus 2:11 , 12 : `` For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men , teaching us that , denying ungodliness and worldly lusts , we should live soberly , righteously , and godly in this present world . '' His sermon ran partly thus : `` My friends and brethren , we are here this evening to conduct this service in the fear of God . Almost a year ago I received a letter from Brother Benton urging me to come to his place to hold a revival . Owing to my many calls , I was unable to come until the present time , and now at last we are here in the name of God .