The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-14

M,ssiou drew together quite . concourse of ale,
and gentlemen ct that institution yesterday A..
noon. Alter the usual Sunday school exercises ano
while the children were leaving the chapel TO the
music Of the hymn spare to Do Right" the crowd
gathered from the galleries and entrances to the Set
tees thus emptied and took seats.
Rev. Mr.. Van Meter presided He said they m-
tended TO spend few minutes in discussion over tine
wonderful events that had occurred during the past
two weeks. He then introduced . gentleman who
said a. to the work In Water street God was with
them there. He had been there before them In fact
They had been endeavoring to remove some OF the
obstacles In the way Of the progress Of the general
good work In that region when the good result was
reached OF which he was asked to speak. He did not
know what to say, the work was so extraordinary.
Sensation, during which the congregation broke
into singing the hymn 1.-THE Morning Light Is breah
Brother Arnold next narrated how he had first
come to oner up prayer in John Aliens dance house
one night several months ago, almost againstthe
will OF that famous convert.
A gentleman then told how on Saturday while
man came to him, said he had been minister once,
but Iel away through dissipation, and wanted now
to know II 80 wrstched prodigal would be met by
God on his return Being assured OF the Divine
friendship he then asked the meeting to pray for
him. Last Friday Tommy MADDEN had covered up
Ills bar with an American nag and suspended card
at his door, with the words. Prepare to meet thy
G0d." That inscription might now be seen II they
went down TO TOinmy'S.
Captain Lyons narrated his experience next, and
was followed by Mr.. Hatch and Mr.. Dyer the latter
giving synopsis OF his account OF "the wlckedest
man IN New York"
special prayer for John Allen, Tommy MADDEN
ana KIT Burns was then offered IN very ierfent
manner.
Mr.. Van Meter was delivering few remarks pre-
TaratOry to dismissing the congre2at on, when
brother Arnold interrupted the exercises ana an
nounced that he ha piece OF intelligence which he
could not keep. 1t was that another u the water
street dance house keepers had just sent In request
to be prayed for. His place was lew doors above
John Aliens
Brother Booth then assembled the platform and
made very fervent prayer for the new convert The
audience frequently Joining In with the exclamation
"Amenln The exercises closed soon after.
John Allen made his appearance a. the entrance
during the early part Of the afternoon dresse IN
faded black Goth coat vest and pants, but WITHOUT
collar or neckerchieE A whole battery OF eyes was
Immediately eveed at him and lie bashfully with
drew. He came again soon after picking his teeth
with quill aud lOuuged around the door for little
while, but the gaze OF the people seemed 10 be 100
much for him and he left for good.
The new convert, Johnny SlOcum, OF NO. 3lS water
street. remained at the doorway alter the announce
ment Of brother Arnold and looked very happy. lie
had no coat on, but was otherwise dressed IN worn
white vest and pants and carried glazed cap In his
hand. He contributed qu literally to the coec-
ton, and was shaken hands with and cOngl atuated
by many ladies aud gentlemen as they passed MN on
their way out. The missionaries had been wrestling
with HIM for long time and he yielded at last as
above narrated.