Are earnest workers usually loud of voice, proclaiming their devotion to their Leader or Teacher. This name was given by Jesus to the Sons of Zebedee. Doubtless these Disciples were wont to loudly proclaim their allegiance to Christ and His Teachings. One can readily place groups of such followers of some accepted leader. Emotional people are liable to seek expression in loud songs or vehement words of devotion. The voices of Thunder often "prepare the way" for the Lord of Truth: Herald a Reform, or are strong advocates after the "cause" has already appeared.

"Religious Revivals," especially among the early Methodists, were often most successful, when singing in which the congregation took part, formed a large part of the exercises, and a vehement "magnetic" speaker would take control of the assemblage and "win souls to Christ." Alas, not always were, or are, they "won," only subjugated by "fear"; but when the real voice of a true "Thunderer" is heard there is often a great "Awakening."

Loud and earnest oratory frequently carries "Conviction" to minds that are never reached by gentle persuasion, or by reasoning. There must be something impelling.

John Knox carried the tierce fires of the Reformation where Luther and Melancthon could not.

We do not usually intend, in these lessons, to refer to modern groups or leaders, as they are too near in "point of view and time and earthly mingling"; but no better illustration of the value of noise, excitement, in times of great changes of Religious beliefs can be found than that of the "Salvation Army" and its kindred "Volunteers." A movement for the Inclusive Work of Religious Life among the masses of the people.