The New York herald., 1874-08-15
PLYMOUTH PRAYER MEETING.

Great Enthusiasm ana Rejoicing Over
Mr.. Beecher's svindicatioA-1frs. Beech
er's Letter.
Plymouth lecture room was crowded at an early
hour last evening. Assistant Pastor Halliday
presided. Mrs. Harriet Beecner stowe was pres
ent. The desk was adorned with two large
bouquets one OF roses and one OF lilies. DR..
Edward Beecher opened the meeting with prayer.
Said he:-Before pray wish to say q single
work to you. We all believe in the doctrine Of
the Holy Spirit, in an accession OF holy SPIRIT and
we ought to pray for the omnipreseut Spirit Of
God. In this matter before rs the pastor mas
spoken to the whole Christian world az q congre.
CATION, ana we ought to have faith In God, believe
in Gods omnipresence. We ought TO pray that
the whole Christian world might come under the
influence Of the Divine Spirit, 90 should we feel
and SO should we pray. Mr.. Beecher
then began his prayer, In which he
said:-We commit this church ana the
dear pastor, and the interests involved
in the great question before the world to
God, we believe and are assured that Thy ser.
want has spoken the truth. in all simplicity and
in fear Of God and in the light of the coming judg-
ment; we pray that Thou may so reveal Thy self
that the spirit Of malicious scandal may be re.
buked, and may SO reveal this omntpresent power
as that all men may stand In awe OF Tnee and re.
usefulness, and bless the Church ana vindicate It,
for the Church has been assailed. May they Ieci
servant the pastor, and bring him back with new
energs and zeal for Thy work.
quite in sympathy with the feeling DR.. Beecher
has expressed. / should be quite willing, II the
brethren we're were SO disposed, TO- spend the time IN
past few weeks that have shown the Spirit OF God
IS working for u.s. and why may we not pray for an
Brother Day PRAYED that the pastor might be
enabled 50 to fllnl his duties as to make It incnm
but to believe. Brother Cleveland said in prayer
We pray for Thy richest blessings on Thy servant,
the pastor Of this ne eople and We rejoice Ior all he
and patience and charity; and we thank Thee for
his sh3wlng, :, under % sorrow and anict,on,
him and his family; and we ASK. as church and
congregation that we may, with our pastor, have
We bless Thee for the discipline this churcn has
passed through; we rejoice now that we had faith
to trust Thee, and now Thou l. hast made all things
away. Look in mercy on us now and at us for our
duties We have W every every reason TO believe we
through: We have had an opportunity to
rejolced to be trampled in dust win him. Bless
Thy dear servant whom we love- and we shall love
more In the iutnre. We pray with all sincerity for
his enemies. we pray for those persons IN their
course OF wickedness. We ask that they may re-
pent. We pray lor all those who have In any way
pray for those we love dearer than our own souls,
this is hard. We have mad an example oil q neart
overnowing with love willing to save those 1t
loved even at ITS own risk"
An old gentleman rose and said III have come
over from New York on purpose 70 condole with
you for the wrongs perpetrated on your most ex.
ceent pastor. am IN daily communication with
many people, and can tell you that the
WICKED IN NEW YORK
are alone the enemies OF your pastor. We may all
feel assured that what has appeared to-day is q
truthful statement" fApplause.l Brother Halliday
here said :-"Perhaps IL Will be pleasant Tor you
TO hear from some OF the outside mem5ersn and
he read several letters from different quarters Of
the globe. and then ne said. al have letter here
which perhaps was designed for my eye alone,
and vet think II belongs TO you as well: Mid
night. had laid aside the cares OF the day. hoping
to seep; but my eyelids reused TO close. 1t seems
as II cannot sleep without expressing the graft
my husband. All the time was South the hymn
beginning 'Fear not and be not dismayed" was
continually before me, and during the last few
weeks It has been my constant companion.'-
Another brother said :-"When | came In
brought the roses on the desk from the writer or
that letter, and should like to read an extract
from letter received the other day. nave long
been familiar with MI. Beecheris writings; tney are
guarantees for his goodness There is
NOT ROOM ENOUGH IN oHs NAN
Tor such hostile sentiments. He Is a good man,
and do not look merely for his vndcation, but
Tor his exaltauon lApplause.) Another brother
rose and SAID IL did not mean 10 say any hing
tonight, but must giorliy Go Tor the events or
to-day THINK THIS IL jubilee day for Plymouth
church, when | think OF all the pastor has goue
friendships, tue worst has come and gone, for [
am not afraid 10 speak Of this thing a. finished,
Whatever array OF trials and courts and YER.
diets they may bring II does not Offset Ply.
mouth church. There has been verdict rendered.
We ieel grateful that ne has haa chance 10 speak
And voice haA Ropo lortnsn q plapnai M ~