National Republican., 1875-09-06
MOODY AND sANKEY.
Rev. J. P. Newman's Visit to Mr.. Moody-The
Lincoln Hall Meeting.

Lincoln Hall Meeting.
Public interest and enthusiasm seems not to
have waned in the least since the quieting Of the
religious commotion, and since Messrs. Moody and
Sankey's temporary retirement to the Businesses
and solitude of the mountains there to await the
call and direction Of the Holy Spirit as to their
evangelical work. On the contrary, both the
religious and secular world watch with jealous
and curious interest and attention every move
ment and expression that tend to throw ray Of
light upon the intention Of these world-renowned
brethren as to the locality where they will begin
their labors in the United States
Rev. J. P. Newman, ID. D., has Just returned
from o visit to Mr.. Moody, at Northhsld, Msssa-
chusetts. He had gone as chairman Of the execu-
tive committee, composed out Of the churches, TO
carry an tnvitation Of that committee to Nessrs.
Moody and Ssnkey to attend and conduct re-
ligious revival, to be held at Washington the
present autumn or the approaching winter, and
to receive and transmit reply thereto. A very
large and enthusiastic public meeting was held
late yesterday afternoon at Lincoln Hall, for the
purpose Of hearingthe result Of
DIR. NEwMAN's INTERVIEW.
Every available seat was filled, and the crowd
was such as to give rise to the suspicion that
Messrs Moody ond Ssnkey were actually among
the ciergymen Of W sshington and others. Among
Mesdor, Rev. MI Ohenewith, MI. Lyman, secre,
tary of the executive committee; Mr.. Edward
Smith.
DR.. Burlieu. The first hymn sung was "I need
Thee, Oh, 1 need Thee" followed By "An hail
the power Of Jesus name"
DR.. Noble read from the Scriptures.
Dr. Gray then led in prayer. and asked bless
ing upon the servant from whom the report was
to be received. He made an eloquent supplica-
tion that the labors Of Moody and Sankey would
be crowned with the same success in the United
States that they had met in Europe. He prayed
that there would be such an outpouring Of the
Holy Spirit as that the community would be
filed with It until there should not be room
enough in our churches or in our hearts to receive
more, SC, which was followed by the hymn, "Bs
fore Thy Awful Throne"
DR. NOBLE
then called the meeting to order and, after stat
ing its object, explained at length the character
Of the convention, and gave in detail an account
and SanRey. He said that various plans had
been tried to get these brethren. paper was
first circulated among the Christians OF WASH
ington inviting them, and was signed very largely;
but before It had gone through its intended course
it was thought q better plan to call meeting Of
the pastors Of the city churches, which resulted
imous and hearty in their desire that the brethren
should come. A second and similar call issued
Protestant churches resulted in an encouraging
response, and brought out sixty persons, and but
one sentiment prevailed-that the churches
At that meeting the executive committee Of
thirteen individuals was appointed, who were to
KEY. This committee had endeavOred to carry
out the wishes of the convention. but had failed.
DIR. Newman had finally obtained an interv lew,
and reported to the committee, which was very
much Impressed with the Importance Of the visit,
The convention has met, consisting of pastors,
members of the churches, and the public. We
progresses being made.
Before the delivery Of the report Of DR.. New
man, Dr. Noble called for the reading Of the
The secretary CONNIE need the reading, which
was afterwsrd dispensed with from fear of weary
chairman had stated briefly the progresses Of the
Moody and Sankey movement up to this time.
DR.. Newman was then introduced, and, among
other things, said:
THE REPORT.
Mr.. Chairman: have very simple report to
make, and shall not occupy the time Of the con-
vention many minutes and am glad, for my own
sake, as have an evening service to attend, and
similar duties to perform, who will also be glad.
Permit me, In the beginning to say that felt q
grave responsibility as chairman Of the execu-
as to the whereabouts of Mr.. Moody since the
close Of tho labors OF Messrs. Moody and Ssnky
IN Europe, We felt TIE importance OF securing 4,
the matter. Having found where the brethren
could be found delivered the invitation Of the
Vowed tSe use % Of considerable dipiofnscy, to the
best Of my ability, and hope have fully met the
wishes Of the committee and those OF the public
ciency ard seal on the part Of the committee and
1 left New York by the 5.o'OlOck train and
reached Springfield, Mass, as II Q. N. next day;
then took Q train for Northfeld and was soon
among the beautiful green hills Of Vermont.
ars S1sss ID MI IN hS
Yankee buggy, with q Yankee horse and Yam
kee drivers man full Of questions but few an
President Grant down to Moody and sanKsy.
Three States come together at this point-New
Hampshire, Vermont and Massaehusetts-and
YAMAN HAD THREE LEGS
he could stand in three States at one and the
same time. ! thought IL quite coincidence for
In q romantic valley at the cOnverging Of these
lines found Mr.. Moody's house, and inquired Of
None %uOsa 1eS tbes. TSey ssd s
ins, they soon brought Mr.. Moody before ne.
nSsious be- Is somsvSss stout. about ss Dr. Hs
here fuily as good looking, (blushes and laughter
M sss Sis
and Of wonderful magnetic power. We looked
each other in the eyes for some time, and there
nU ts yoG sscSE "a.
Moody is tsciturn, gruf, unpublished, simple
minded man, straightforward, honest, and up
His beautiful and accomplished wife had re-
ceived my telegram from Cape May, asking about
relation TO the matter, and had answered me, bat
] did not receive the letter. ~
After the Introductory Of ceremonies Mr..
Moody said: "You have come about that WASH
ington busness3p
yes" said I, s'snd what answer have you for
us9"
Mr Moody, referring to his wife's letter, said
"You know as much about It as do.
explained the necessity Of their VISIT, and
that the utmost unanimity and cordiality pre-
vailed as to the invitation, and said that there
was strong belief that they would not only be
received with open arms by the clergy, but
would have their hearty cooperation, I sup
pose, Mr.. Moody, that you receive convictions
and impressions much as the rest of US do.
The words Of these brethren ought to strengthen
you In your purpose. rt
Then Mr. Moody rose-for we were sitting un-
der the maples-snd said: "Who am that you
should come for me? i am nothing but country
POOREST of ffpstrurasnts that Won couid seek. The
Lord has not called me yet, and so he went on
In half solfloquy to impress me with his utter
nothingntss. Indeed that man has resched .
complete state Of abneg alton, In all my expe-