Sunday was a big day. The morning congregation filled the pews and many chairs were brought in. The evening congregation nearly filled the large auditorium. There were 509 in Sunday School and 74 in the men's Bible class.
In the morning, the pastor preached on the "Second Coming of Christ." He said in part:
"The Bible must be used honestly and frankly. It is the most abused book in the world. It receives its worst treatment from those who call themselves its friends; it has nothing to fear from open enemies. When studying the Bible, one should always ask himself these questions. Who wrote this sentence? When did he write it? To whom did he write it? For what purpose did he write it? Many things are taught today about the second coming of Christ which have no standing in the scriptures. A great many worry and weary themselves over the beasts in Daniel's visions while they neglect to do Christian work which would overcome the beasts of iniquity in our day."
"In Jesus' talk of the second coming, he emphasizes most the practical considerations of faithfulness. Watchfulness. Jesus compared his second coming to the suddenness and unexpectedness of a flood, and to the destruction of Sodom... 