The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1869-12-21
Tho Evangellsts.


Az the young men now in our city,
known by the above title, are attract
ing much public attention and interest.
. few facts in regard to them may be OF
general interest. The name 'Evangel-
ists.' is not, as has been popularity sup
posed, the designation Of any peculiar
sect, but is used by them in the sense OF
it's original meaning,-a promulgator or
preacher of the Gospel. The tPlym-
outh Brethren the organization to
which the majority of these .Evsngil-
lists belong, is an association comprising
among It's members some of the bright
est and most earnest Christians OF the
age, among whom we may mention
Guinness, Muller, author Ut the Life Of
Trust aud long list Of others, who
are. or have been, prominently before
the public. This organization was
founded about the year 1920. They are
scattered in email associations all over
the United Kingdom, meeting in public
halls or small meeting houses, without
ceremony or formality distinguished
for their earnest piety; never seeking
to proselyte to their own society, but
holding the broad ground OF liberality
and entire unity among churches. In
their life and doctrines they much res
emble the Society Of Friends They
hold TO no peculiar tenets, save an en-
tire anil earnest devotion to the study
of the Scriptures, the result Of which
is strikinsly displayed by the young
men who are with us, in familiarity
with and memory for Scripture truly as
tonishing. Those who were present at
the Gospel sermon Of Mr.. Henry Moor
house, will recall the astonishment of
the audience at the reretition by Mr.. III 3.
without reference to the Bible in his
hand, Of large portions of Scripture
bearing on the points of his discourse.
The mere memory of the words is not,
considering their careful study, so won
derful as the fact that they are able to
point out the exact line. verse and chap
ter Of every text they quote, seeming to
be equally familiar with all portions Of
the Bible. Mr.. Moorhouse is email
man, neat, clean shaven, compactly
built. and extremely youthful in per-
sonal appearance. He is however.
| twenty>eight years Of age, and has been
engaged in his present work nearly
seven years Gifted with q voice which
at first strikes one unpleasantly, hie
gestures are Inappropriate snd ungrace-
full, yet as one listens, all this soon
wears away. The beaming, magnetic
earnestness of his eyes. his evident sin
cerity and commanding ability, com
bined with flow Of the choicest Ian
guage. to give him apower over his al
dience rarely seen. His greatest gift
seems to be the frequent Introduction OF
illustrations and anecdotes so simple
beautiful and expressive. and yet be-
ing within the comprehension Of his
youngest auditor Endowed With grea,
descriptive powers, he at times rises t.
| flights Of eloquence. His vivid descrip
ton Of the sufferings of the Saviour
was one Of the mos. powerful efforts Of
descriptive eloquence We have ever
heard. seeming to perfectly enchain hi:
audience. zg..ss5
| Mr.. Herbert W. Taylor, his compan-
ion. is twenty-five years OF age, some
what taller than Mr.. Moorhouse, darl
hair, full bearded, with clear cut TEA
lures, showing in every lineament thu
educated and refined Christian gentle
man. He has been speaking elk years
having commenced his work when six
teen years of age; is possessed of .
clear, full, round voice. we'll modulatet
and extremely agreeable, to listen to
In speaking, he displays great earnest
ness and much Of the same wonderful
and comprehensive knowledge of thu
Bible, which distinguishes his compan-
aon. Indeed, much that We have said o
Mr.. Moorhouse might fitly apply to Mr.
Taylor. -s
They have spoken nearly every nigh
ince their arrival at this place nearI,
wo weeks ago, and will preach for thu
last time in this city, on next Sunday
I morning and evening, at Fifth Stree
friends meeting house.