Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1858-04-09
Religious.

| The RELIGIOUS MEETlNGS'--A' '. 80 I
ter Street Church yesterday, DIR. hirk
presided. The attendance was very
good. Prayers were requested tor nu-
merous friends, and much OF the Tune was
devoted to invocation.
DIR. Kirk spoke of the palpable pre-
sence of God among men at this hme'
and said that He should be met with JOY
full awe. When Lafayette touched our
shore, the heart of the nation throbbed'
How much more should the heart OF man
90 ont to meet the King of Kings, who
comes to bless US with his priceless bene-
factions.
A gentleman who had attended one OF
the meetings in Burton's Theatre, spoke
of the remarkably pious, thoughtful, Sc
rious character of the audience. 1t was
largely composed Of young men. The
deep feeling pervading all classes OF secl-
J. ETY. in New York was also alluded to.
AT the Old South chapel there was
large attendance. In the remarks, ref
erence was made to the fact that 140
years ago a female prayer meeting was
. started by some members the Old South
. church, and it has been continued until
n the present day. A female member of
r. that church, the widow of clergyman,
. devoted to God the land on which the
II church, the chapel, and the adjoining bull
e dinSs stand, and it * owing TO her chris
n tan liberality that this chapelis now open
constantly for prayer and praise. Ref
1. erence was also made to the revival in
1t Boston in 1740. Where were then l5,
/ 900 people, and the city was thoroughly
y districted, all the families were visited,
:. aud some thirty neighborhood prayer
- meetings were held. Rev. DR.. jerks
Of read some very interesting extracts from
is letter from New Haven, showing that
st the interest was greatly increasing there.
as There was good feeling at the meeting.
he The Rowe street meeting was full and
ia interesting yesterday morning as usual.
as The meetings at East Boston seem to
it be increasing in interest. Tuesday eve
rm ming the vestry of Maverick church was
ey full, and the meeting the most earnest OF
on any that has been held. Quite number
III remained at the inquiry meeting.
VII The business mems meeting yesterday
l0' was crowded and was marked by a good
o "a feeling. A gentleman from Lowell spoke
IN of the two morning meetings which are
~ held there, and which are attended by
- from seven hundred to one thousand per-
je- sons, abiding particularly 10 the feeling
of of interest and sympathy which is fell
&C. there for this meeting in Boston. A gen
Of tIeman from Andover said that forty-eigh
al of the students in Philips Academy haC
zap, met with a.change of heart; and another
ows gentleman said that of the sixty member:
the of the senior class, .forty-elght are nov
our INDUCING the christian hope. The prayer
With Of Christians was desired for the remain
oon ing twelve, that they might be converted
the and the class become one in Christ.
on was also stated that club of profane in
tide fdels in one part of the town, recent,
discussing the subject Of baptism. and in
troduced the Bible into their meetings t
ascertain what it said about the matter
u The result of their study to know wha
it taught on baptism, led six or seven G
them to exercise faith in the word of CO
nsas r,alsait,- Saviour.
ps'e A correspondent, at the head of one {
- sS our largest dry goods houses in the cit,
.Ia. makes the following timely suggestion:
To Country Merchants. You are abot
To. visiting our city to make your Sprin
re- purchases. As you are doubtless awar
tea. God has bestowed His Holy Spirit upo
oun. US in measure beyond all former expt
to rience. You will find many of your o.
tax acquaintance well inclined to a better Ii
d go than heretofore. We appeal to you
rong lend your influence, during your sta
aper among Us, to encourage this reform.
used you can command a leisure hour, con
) the with US to our religious meetings, whic
Con- you will find in all parts of the city, al
m OF among most of the denominations, and W
Ar so far as we have power, will do you goo
'h'ns and God will do you good, for He hi
ne % promised great blessings to those who a
NJ semble to worship Him. But do not, v
80 entreat you, tempt our young men to a
,lond company you to scenes Of frivolity al
, oat, dissipation, in which as you well kno
1912 they can get no good, and may get mu,
seven harm. BosToN.
lrone The prayer meetings of the you
anu men, at the rooms of the Christian Ass
ne citation, at half-past 5 each afternoon, co
i oi tinue 10 be crowded. The members
INV this excellent Association have issued t
rnhar following circular to the young men
do,o Boston, and to their friends in the cou
o~Iat try:
fbe The Boston Young Mems Christi
,tisfv Association cordially invite you to tn,
your rooms in fremont Temple, where, in a
dition TO the usual social and religio
privileges, there is held each day, fro
IL to 61-2 o'clock p. M, a pray
'' s'u1, meeting designed especially for you
,.a,- men. These meetings have been crow
I'M J+S ed, and Of deep interest. The spirit
~ God has evidently been present, a
many young men have there arisen a
declared their joy in Christ and INTENT
TO live new life. We ask the you
Ia una, TO come freely, and we will give th,
.r 49, Christian fellowship and such religic
counsel and aid as may be in our powe
,os., If The parents or friends of any you
For man who is in Boston, desire that
should attend these meetings and u