New-York tribune., 1875-11-01
EVIDENCES OF THE EvANGELIsTS POWER.

EVIDENCES OF THE EYANGELlSTS POWER.
THE EARLY HOUR or SERVICE AND THE CHILLY AIR
NO BAR To ENTHUSIASTIC MULTIPLICATION
MIR. MOODY AFFECTS HIS HEARERs-HIs ZEAL
WITHOUT LEARSING-MR. SANKEY'S PECULIAR
INFLUENCE-THE MORNING SERMON.
The concourse of people. at the Rink early
Yesterday morning not large the previous
Sunday the whole available space was occupied how
ever, more enthusiasm was shown, the closest
attention manifested and many Eegarced
the meeting the most successful yet
held People began in great numbers three
quarters hour before the opening OF the services
and aisle after aisle the main floor of the auditorium
was quickly filed. Before $50 n. M every seat IN the
and galleries had been occupied and those VINO
came last allowed to stand 10 the right and LETT OF
the entrance The Usual number found seats on the plat
FORM Among the clergymen present were the Rev. The
odore /. Cuyler, the Rev. Dr. Wm Ives Budngton the
Rev. A. q. Lawson, the Rev. Dr. J. H.dsted Carroll
the Rev Frederick Bell The reformed puslst and sing
ing preacher. the Rev. W. NJ. Marvin Superintendent OF
the Young Mems Christian Association, ana Charles Nor
ton of Plymouth Bethel, all Of Brooklyn, the Rev G u
Needhain the Evangelist, Of Philadelphia. IN effort had
been made heat the building, but 1t failed almost com
pleicly, ana many who from distance and were
already chilled by the sharp OF the morning, we're very
uncomfortable during the services.
Before the Eyangciss appeared on the PLATFORM = J
Vail seated himself the and led in the singing OF
the hymns 1--WE shall meet beyond the River" " need
the every our" and Tell ne the old, old story" Mr.
Moody came in in his usual rapid way hastily took his
seat without surveying the audience prayed WIN Ills
hand at his head for moment, and without !ooAlng
arc. ma him announced the first hymn The Rev. A. u
IawsOn offered the opening prayer, thanking God t't
HIS word being fulfilled in these days, and that many
OF His people are drawing nigh unto Him. The prayer
was and ferl in tone yet devoid Of that mpas
gf :
The room however Was cold, and to many the
prayer seemed too long, and they became uneasy
before il Was finished When Nj. Moody again rose ana
began reading from the lat Slaper of Joshua, many
leaned forward eager hear and 10 see him. The fer'or
with which hc began his remarks was evidence that the
Large atend1ncc at early hour ona cold sunday morn
ing encouraged and pleased him.
several ays ago. in conversation, Mr. Moody said ho
had no method in his sermons, and seldom knew
what he should say until he was at the
meeting and began TO speak. But review
of his texts during the past week indicates
marked line of attack in this war upon sin. After his
first Two sermons which characterized by general
exhoraton he mp the subject OF repentance in its
broadest sgncaton, Illustrating his text by events
drawn from he Bible. The sermon was one OF the most
effective that he has preached. Mr. Moody then proceeded
to confession, and narrated events in his own experience
as a preacher OF which drew tears from persons IN
ali parts of the roou Friday he spoke forgiveness
word which taught that doctrine aud Assuring every
one that when they had not whcrewith to pay, God
frankly forgaye them Yesterday MI Moody preached IN
the morning on courage ana enthusiasm, as
if he would have no one grow weary in wedOng, or be-
come lishearened in their first efforts in seeking the way
OF eternal life. lie again gave evidence ci his thorough
study OF the Bible by the aud frequency
with which he narrated serptural events. lie
smoke OF Christian men who lacked zeal and
were content with their salvation, and give little
heed TO the wants those - suffering around
tlem and said, "I would rather have man win zeal
and wanting in knowledge than man with much learn
INK and no zeal The former may do great good in the
world bat the latter helps DO one but himself"
Mr Moody himself belongs 10 the first class
uis store OF learning from books is small
His grammar and enunciat0n are very iauty at tlmcs
He SANS attacked" " hadn't ought" " come - for
came" GIT" Isrel," chldeln' and continually
commits similar errors But most people forget them
His enthusiasm earnestness, and the elemental Christi
anity which lie breaches, without letting his zeal
overleap itself his judgment become snothered
in emotion, appeal Ia all Christian hearts
with power equal TO that of learned
men and polished pulpit orators And when yesterday
in the latter part of his morning discourse, he said
"NIay God give us the holy fire OF Heaven" the
Amens" which greeted The expression evidence Of
The feelings he had aroused. Mr.. Moodys power
organizer Of men and women in Christian work Is now
becoming manifest. At the inquiry meetings
he has already induced large number
OF persons other than cergymen To unite
with him in conversing with those who attend,
and has planned another and larger work in the same
direction three afternoons of this week he VIII hod
meetings ~ the Tabernacle for the express purpose Of
ganiZing band of workers in the inquiry meetings and
among citizens OF Brooklyn. lie will instruct them
concerning passages the Scriptures which Will be most
seryiceabe in their work, and eXlOrt them To have
strength aud courage. He says he resolved years ago
with IN
one on the subject OF religion. And he was sure that
every one who attended these meetings would make the
same resolution IL would not be long before every per
son in Brooklyn had been urged to become converted
INFLUENCE OF MIR. SANKEY'S SONGS.
Mr.. sankey as usual, made deep impression by the
sweetness and fervor Of his singing. peryadng sont
ment of vigor soul and the deepest sincerity animaes
him. lie is possessed OF all the enthusiasm which fills
the speech of Mr.. Moody, and brands his words ON
the minds and in the hearts OF by fire.
But il is enthusiasm subducd TO the rhythm and melody
of his songs and srs the souls Of h hearers by the feel
ing awakens Of genuine and wholesoued praise such
az the deyOut heart In moments OF religions exaltatcn
may long for but seldom attains fully. This Is the
i'm sion left by first hearing Of Mr. sankey stated
by many and confirmed by the almost breathess silence
during the execution OF his solos, and the feryor with
which the vast body OF the audience join their
voices to swell the chorus OF praise. Another
source OF power 10 Mr. sankey Is the manner In which
he subordnates and moduates the organ in the retn
forcement his voice. The effect produced is something
which would hardly aalnable ar. sankey TO
sing 70 the accompaniment Of some other person. Mr.
sankey sings and plays with his whole soul and body
He is however entirely FREQ from anything which might
be called manners and his passages of greatest force
executed with great vigor and animation OF body
wholly natural and suggested by the sentiment and stir
ring feeling OF the hymn.
Mr. sankcy led IN singing the first hymn given out by
Mr. Moody, which the Tooth psalm All the people
that earth do dwell" large part OF the audience