New-York daily tribune., 1858-03-09
THE RELIGIOUS REVIVAL.
TIE MEETING AT THE NORTH DUTCH
CHURCH.

xsual This meeting is, more properly speaking three
reetipgs as the congregation ia divided INTO three
pss, assembling in different psrts Of the building. At
A suarter before IL O'Clock, the main rooin on the
second floor was nearly filed and before the time of
beginning, many persons were turning away from the
bouee, unable to get in st any Of the meetings.
The audience consisted chiefly Of men, although
about hundred ladies present. The latter occu
pied front seats, and very cheerfuly accorded
their Places although desire has been repeatedly ex-
pressed by that the ladies would keep away from
this meeting and attend others not specially designed
for business men.
The exercises were begun pUDctusDy at IL m. In
Rev. Or. ABEEL OF Newark, N. j., conducted tn
meeting. A hymn Of four verses was sung beginning
Descend from Heaven Immortal Dove.
stoop down and take US ON Thy WINGS
The singing was very earnest and effective, the con-
gregaton participating in it with great unanmty.
There seems to be a devotional element in mems
voices, which is always lacking 10 the singing Of
more miscellaneous gathering.
The Rev. DR.. TAYLOR, also Of Newark, was then
called upon to offer prayer, which he uttered with
much feeling. lie said:
We look 10 thee q God, for thy presence as we en-
rage in the services Of this hour May the world let
this hour alone and not nrude upon our thoughts nor
ipeyruut our hearts devotiOns. Grant that the out
going affections of souls may rise unto thee. Thou
ar. acquainted with the wants Of every individual in
this assembly and we pray that thy people may feel
their souls quckened, their graces FURNISHED by the
reh manifestations oftbylove and the operations ofthy
spirit at this time. Give US more Of thespirt of Christ
And as we supplcate Thee, listen to our importuni-
ties May We so receive Thy blessings as that We
shah recognize AID praise Thee as the Gver Of every
good and perfect gift" Remember these, and this
assembly who are seeking Thee, sOrroving. Savior.
shine into their hearts. Give them the light of the
knowledge OF the glory of God in Christ Jesus! II
- Lnra tbot hoxva at afaA
themselves 10 God, We pray that they may be made
to do so that Thy spirit may influence them to do it
pov-hat THE may be the hour Of some holy selfeo
secrston TO the service of Christ the Master. Aid Us
in all our devotons this day. We ssk it in the name
Of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
The leader Of the meeting then read portion OF one
n the Psalms of David 10 which the crowded congre-
cation listened with such silence and attention as could
hardly fail 70 impress observer with feeling of So
kmnity He also read several notices which hsd been
presented, ss follows:
Prayers are requested for young man in the
rosm--tbe subject Of many prayers-thst his heart
may be touched and that be may be brought 70 the
6syior,s feet.
"a husband desires prayers for his wife, who is yet
ont Of the srk of safety"
Spfy son, under conviction and in attendance here"
"PTsyer is requested for q young man who has
srsyed away from the fold Of Christ, that he may be
reclaimed end brought back again"
"Tbe friends of old lady, almost ninety years Of
are who has been always devoted TO the pleasures Of
tse world, ssk the prayers of this assembly for her
scAverslon.
At the conclusion of the reading of these notices an
ed gentlemen rose and sGd
AwhoIe family in heaven What thought! 1t
surely must be the desire Of eveyy parent who loves
Christ, that they and their children may be whole
family in heaven. There are tens of thousands OF
Sxnihes on earth that aW be whole families in heaven
Ard nay not opr families be among them have
lafo,a tip0 uth in
sueets have been read here to-day, and ksow the
feelings Of those who write them. II may seem SELF.
sh have such peculiar desires for the conversion oi
eur owl children and friends before the conversion OF
ether persons; but this is kind Of selfshness which
the Bible recognizes, and which God permits. lie
says: 81 will be a God to you, and next to you 70
your children" What contamination it would be II
a cur families could be hopefully converted To
hat end we ought to pray and labor sndnot be sstls-
ted until that is accomplished.
At the conclusion of his remarks, the speaker oi-
sred prayer for the conversion of families, and also
Sor the special cases which had been presented.
Another elderly person then reee-s stranger, from
Boston-and addressed the meeting. lie said:
i wish to state a circumstance that may interest
yeu. In Boston, morning prayer meeting has been
held in the odd South Chapel" for some siX years
past. A pretty good number Of persons have attended
Il during that time, but the meeting has bad about
the same character from the beginning II
has neither diminished nor increased. Stran-
gers and unconverted persons have not been
led to il in such great numbers a. here.
have attended the meetings in this city at intervals
Suripg eight weeks past and am astonished at their
power and effects. Last week, on Tuesday morning,
was present at the Boston meeting, az whicha feeling
was expressed that something more ought to be done
for that city A committee was appointed to se'ect
yisee iog midday prayermeetng, who have sinee
made choice, and appointed the hrst meeting 70 Do
held to-day. request was wsrded TO you, through
NE, 90 behalf Of the South Chapel meeting, that In
ysuI progress YOU might remember the new midday
meeting, and pray that Gods blessing may rest upon
n
Prayer was then offered and hymn sung
Come, Holy Spirit. Heavenly Dove,
VIII all thy quckcnins powers
The Rev. DR.. SeuIrRs wished TO make a suggestion
10 busness men. good man once wrote tract with
the title, Expect great things-attempt them" In
relation 70 the kingdom Of Christ on earth, every
Christian should both expect and ssmp. great thngs
H- suggestion that business men, the oI- -nng
Of busness during the Spring, when their customers
come in from the West and from other parts OF the
sountry should make il point 10 find GU; in reference
70 each one Of them whether he was Christian or
not and not, cndeavor 70 induce him to attend tho
psyer-meetpgs and to introduce to hs senou- a'ten-
lion the subject OF religion.
The Rev. Dr. TAYLOR, Of Nersrk, SAD tts' he
weud mention an incident for the encouragement ct
parents 70 pray for their children;
Many yeaIs ago an old man, g devoted 'nf''~"n'
started prsyer-meetng, which IS shi eohEnue"'
having resulted IN many aud GLORIOUS fruits As
pastor VS. ny privilege TO be with hm, psr.''o-
larry during ms last llneSs In several VISITS male u
hp house found him the mount, icokiDg over on
TIE LAod Of Promise. FudDg ncihoc ssemngy
" msT Ia eomori or interrupt h,s JOY, morning. 81
went % his dwell n2 'he pO.r man and l4vcd u