The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-03-15

he SAID, II often happened that man who had
had, by leading life OF immortality, aroused the
wrath OF MS Creator. The reverend gentleman
closed by exhorting his hearers 10 pray that their
faith might be ever constant.
HENRY VARLEY.
THE ENGLISH EVANGELIST AT THE HIPPoDRoME-
MORE THAN TWENTY THOUSAND PEOPLE PRE-
sENT-CHARAcrER OF THE DIscoURsEs.
From time immemorial man in his more en-.
lightened condition has attached q sacredness to
certain places, and OF this principle or feeling
within him mas sprung the magnificent edifices
common to every land, IN which the prolounaest
sentiments OF humanity go forth toward the Deity,
upon whom the instincts OF his nature prompt
him to depend in every hour, whether Of pros
perity or adversely. In these modern days, how
ever, there is large and growing class which not
only ignores this feeling. but cries out against
1t. "God." they say, 'is in every place, and no
art OF mans evice, no ceremony OF conservation
or dedication can make the grand cathedral, with
its wealth Of art It's "reminiscences Of the past q
more ft abode for Him who Is the All and in All.
No signs, no prayers. 70 repentant tears,
can make the clustered cell "a place
where He who pervades all space espe-
cialiy delights TO dwell" And so 1t is that the
pastor OF the Church of the Elective Af1niries,
with his obedient followers. moves out from the
edifice where lie has been won't to worship the
strange God he has created for himself and
thenceloruh bows his head In adOra-
ton in some concert hall. perchance, where the
echoes OF dancing feet, the click OF the billiard
balls or the solemn tones Of the croupier still
lInger. That this class is large was demonstrated
by the immense audience which yesterday gath
cred in that habtua resort OF the pleasure seeker,
the Hippodrome, TO listen TO discourse from Mr..
Henry varley, the English evangelist, now holding
a series OF meetings in this city with view OF In
tensify1ng the religious feeling among us. But
few hours before another audience, not so large,
though Is fair to say they paid more adhered
there to see the majestic elephant walk around
and to witness the contest OF speed between
Pilot and Mary NJ Dan Costello trotting against
time, and may be TO win an honest dollar or two
by buying TONY Pastor'' in the pools. TO one
present on both occasions the scene presented
Yesterday afternoon was an incongrous one, and
as the immense masses OF people poured in 1t was
difficult to restrain feeling of Impotence at the
delay in calling the horses to the score; such Is
the power OF association despite the theories OF
him OF the elective affinities. And vet, as ever
with an American audience, the utmost quiet and
good order prevailed; Iay, more than that there
were evidences OF reverentiai feeling mani
tested which continued throughout the services
Notwithstanding the indlcrcus eject created by
the cries OF the animals IN tue immediate vicinity.
THE AFTERNOON SERVICES
were announced for three O'Clock. and when that
hour arrived from 900 to 900 people were
hs Of e Me9 9sd
DR.. Armitage OF the Filth avenue Baptist church;
Rev. Mr. haz New hayen and DR. Pason Rr
comets and trombone had been provided to
LEAD in the music and were placed to the right OF
vices by announcing the third hymn upon the
sips, which had been scattered through the
amphitheare, commenclng-
thnus nd IN in
My great kedeemer's praise.
This was followed by an earnese prayer, in
Messrs. Moody and Sankey IN England. and I'm.
plored blessing upon them. Before commencing
great blessing to follow the meetings to-day. He
had sent Telegram home To England, and as the
island were carrying him IN their hearts to the
/ throne OF grace. and he added, with deep so!em-
nifty, 81 expect an answer TO their PRAYER an ex-
/ preston which was greeted by smothered ex.
| camation or praise IRON some earnest soul near
by. The text was from the first chapter OF the
! EplstIe of Paul, the APOSTLE TO me Romans the
/ sixteenth verse-.FOr l am not ashamed OF the
Gospel of Christ; Tor 1t is the power
that Uellevetn; to the Jew first, and also TO the
Greek" The discourse which followed was purely
evangelical IN its character. Alter stating the
circumstances under which Paul made TINS decla.
ration and tie character OF the people TO whom IL
was addressed, he proceeded to snow why Paul
was not ashamed OF the Gospel OF CHRIST 1t de.
cares iul- iree and present pardon Tor SID.
THESE three points were dweit upon at length,
!
! appeais TO mis- hearers 70 turn from the error of
! their ways and give their hearts TO Christ.
THE SERVICES IN THE EVENING.
The attendance III the evening was far larger
! than IN the afternoon. and 1t is sale 10 say much
building. Every available seat usually devoted to
spectators was flied, and in addition the 2, 900
chairs which have been placed within The
grounds occupied, while hundreds were
] turnel away Tor want OF further accommodation
BY the time the services commenced policemen
we're stationed at the doors upon Madison ana
Fourth avenues TO prevent further ingress, while
at tne same time a steady stream OF people, VINO
had been unable to ind seats, or even an eligible
| location Tor listening, were pouring out OF the
building. Many fingered around the entrance,
encumberng the streets and sidewalks,
OF the policemen that there was no
chance OF their getting IN prevail on
them to leave. Alter the singing OF a hymn, IN
magnificent effect Mr.. Marley read portion OF
the fifth chapter OF Second ntnians delivering
at the same time running exposition thereon, as
Is his custom in Bible readings. The hymn
commencing
Jesus I my cross have taken.
All to leave and follow Thee,
was then sung. after winch the speaker announced
as ms uDect Ior the evening, ''The Rich Man and
Lazarus" as described in the sixteenth chapter
of Luke commencing with the nineteenth verse,
He argued throughout the discourse that though
the Gospel of Christ was one OF tenderness 1t al
the same time announced eternal punishment to
nortation to his hearers To nee from the wrath to
come.
ST. LAWRENCE'S CHURCH, EIGHTY.
FOURTH STREET.
THE INIoUITY OF THE PUBLIC scHooLs-sER,
MON BY REV. FATHER WALKER
The congregation OF Sc. Lawrences Roman
Catholic church in EiRhty-fourth street. when MAJ
been accustomed TO the renned preaching Of meu
ike Glackmeyer, Beaudevin, Thebaud, GocK,en
Moylan and Archambaud, was somewhat startled