Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-01
The NIght Serrfees.

times joining IN and at other times remain
ing silent.
The Night Services.
When one thousand people will flock to
a religious meeting in such a stormy and
rainy night as last night was, it may be
said that there is considerable interest man
ifested. The rain poured down cOntinu-
ously during the meeting, and the building
leaked in several places, which made it
very unpleasant for those who sat in close
proximity TO these particularplaces.
Two hymns were sung, and Rev. DR..
Jones and Rev. Mr.. L. A HOyt offered
prayer.
Mr.. HOyt then read a few scriptural
verses from the 10th chapter Of John, COM
mencing at the 7th verse, in relation to
Christ comforting His disciples by telling
them that it would be expedient for Him
to 90 away, and the coming Of the Com
forter who would reprove the world Of sin,
and Of righteousness and Of judgment.
The sermon was a powerful and eloquent
effort, and was listened 10 with Wrapt at
tentiOn. There was no doubt but that it
had a great influence upon the minds Of
the audience, if the number who rose for
prayers and remained at the second meet
ing is to be taken into consideration
Mr. Bliss said, at the conclusion Of Mr..
HOyt's remarks, that men we're generally
convinced of the fact that they were sin
ners, but they would say that they could
not decide at present to become Christians.
He would not urge the matter upon them
in words that would have tendency to
frighten or excite the emotions Of any one.
The evangelists had not come there to build
up any particular church or any selfish
thing Of that kind, nor in the interest of
any party or clique, but simply to do what
good they could in the name Of the Lord,
whose love constrained them.
He had said the previous night in some
Of his remarks during the meeting, that
there were perhaps some in the audience
who would never have an opportunity to
attend another one Of the meetings.
Among the number that rose at that meet
ing Thursday night for prayers, was
A POLICEMAN.
The next morning he was told abOHt it by
some Of his associates, as they gathered
around him they said to him, "What! yOu
want to be a Christian? You standing up
for prayers The policeman replied:
ayes, 1 do want TO be a Christian, and l
did stand up for prayers, not only that night,
but other nights About one O'Clock that
day he heard Of a row, and in attempt
ing to arrest one Of the parties
was shot dead. He trusted that the de-
ceased was in glory with the Lord Jesus
Christ, No one could tell when he would
thus be taken out of the world, and it be-
h0oved every one who desired eternal life
To look to the condition Of their souls and
lion nnh on nrFfnrf
that occurred in the Centenary Church,
Chicago. While hymn Of praise was be-
ing sung by the choir, one OF the old dea-
cons dropped from his seat on the hJor,
and the people around thinking he had
only tainted, commenced to ian him very
vigorously, but alas he required no fan
ming, for bis sOuld had passed into a better
TTorld.
He then called on all those who wanted
nravers offered in their behalf to rise, and
about thirty persons stood up during the
singing of a hymn. The inquirers were
req1ested to take seats in front Of the pull
nit. which had been set apart for them, and
| The ministers and their friends would con-
| fer with them.
DR.. Baird made the following announce
ments: There will be inquiry meetings at
| the pastors studies at 10 o'clock this morn
ing.
The noon prayer meeting will be held as
usual at u o'clock, after which there viii
| be no more services in the Exposition
| building until Sunday night at o'clock.
There will be meetings held in all the
| churches represented in the union meet
ings this afternoon at 4 O'Clock, at whlcf
an opportunity will be given to all WnC
| desire to unite with the church. Int
church officers are also requested to b
present at the meetings in the diieren
churches this afternoon.
At 8 o'clock tonight there will be
meeting of the Young Mems Christian As
sociation at the First Presbyterian Church
The object of the meeting is to effect
more permanent organization. Mr.. Bis
will be present. Also Mr.. Thomas Adams
Of New York, who has been travelin
through the Southern States in the. interes
Of such organizations.
Services will be held in all the ehurche
at the usual time Sunday morning.
Before the audience was dismissed
was announced that a second meetln
would be held Immediately, ct which
induirers were requested to be present.
The audience commenced to leave %
building very slowly while a hymn wa
being sung, and a large number OF II
quirers, with their frienos, remained