New-York tribune., 1874-08-01
THE FRIDAY EVENING MEETING.

AFFECTIONATE LETTERS AND EARNEST PRAYERS FOs
MR.. BEECIIER.
The usual Friday evening meeting was held
at Plymouth Church last evening" about 0opeope beng
present The services, like those OF the preceding week.
were characterized by perhaps than usual fer
ard feow wshp and the references to Mr.. Beeeler
the prayers continuous and frequent After the
meeting had been opened with the singing OF hymn,
Mr. Cakns nterceded earnestly and in tremul0us tones
for the Divine blessing upon the church aud its beloved
pastor during this momentous pleading that tho
Fathers might no thrown around the dear one
who had long stood their leader In good words and
deeds: that Gods grace might administer to his sprr
itual wants and that he might be comfored. cheered
helped, aud blessed and that he might be able TO
to them in due richly laden with the expe
enccs OF the Summer with those revelations from tho
Divine Spirit which should enable him still to stand as
great Hight In the world.
DR.. White without referring In any direct way to tha
great shadow the church. referred with unmistala'
bic earncstness 10 the burdens which only God could
Like Brother Cakins he prayed that sirensta
and health and peace might be given to the pastor
duhg his vacation, and that he might return to them
endowed with wisdom to break tho bread OF fo to his
large congregation.
Mr.. Halliday, the assistant pastor chose for tho
groundwork OF short DISCOURSE which, rs when Mr..
Bceoher Is present. moro like familiar word from
friend than discourse. the chapter IN the Bible be-
ginning "Behold. how good and how blessed 1t Is for
with "a new commandment give unto you, that ye
love one another" Mr.. Halliday pointed out the sppli-
OF these precepts by reading number OF letters
that he had received from old members OF the church
either temporarily absent residing in other States
nearly ali " them expressing far Mt H1idays
extract; went the warmest sympathy with Mr Beeeher
in his gIeas trouble.
One Cor Instance, writes: az shall love and adhere TO
Mr Bscchcr 70 the end loving with pure aud heavenly
love commanded IN the Scriptures Being as nave
from early childhood. under his teachings and receiving
so much benefit and instruction to the present time
come what may. shall always love tho high and noble
| nature or Henry Ward Beecher How much he has
been and is 10 me. You who love him so well Will
! know how % appreciate nv feelings at this time"
| Another cUrilally referring TO Mt Bcechers ,
absence: Bless lis heart! How yOu VIII miss hlih'
| and he wiz miss his people too !"
MI. Halliday added few words as follows: The por
tons OF Scripture which have read and these expires
Sions OF affection and attachment and the deep interest
encrcln- thc church relations OF those VINO nave VIII
fc.lowship advantages It's blessings, and its priv
| lrges Now, want to that have never felt able
70 cXpes, In words the sense o the adVahtage WhieH
have der from Christian fellowship from aSsocla-
tiol Yh the Church and the people or Cod aSh To-
nslt. what should probably have Deen II IT. hau not
bcen fOr my connection with the Church. Tor tue help
and the blessings thar have flowed III upOn me during
| the - wears since I fest became connected with
| Plymouth Church. don't know OF any injury nave
l received. God knows cannot recount the dement's: .
| Mr.. Halliday followed by Mr. Morton ana Dr'
White on the subject. after which the srlyces
,,c| broIrht 10 close. this the week Tor tle
stated monthly meeting Of the church Moderator Ws
Nominated in the person OF AiI CdlklnS, hieulatty
after the benedicton; bat Mr. shearnah sad lie sup
there was business aud 80 he should move 70
| adjourn Tor one week from that week ials was
| carried 80