New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-10-29

PREACHING AND PRAYER IN TIE EVENING.
DEEP IMPRESSION MADE BY MR.. MOODY on THE
AUDIENCE AT THE RTNK-EFFECT OF Mr.. SAN
KEYS MISUNDERSTANDING WITH LARGE
ATTENDANCE.
The Rink was again crowded last evening.
The simpson NJ L. Church also iul and many people
we're unable to find room in either building. The ngen-
nity Of ushers seems continually exercised 10 find
more standing places and the last space is always filled
before the doors closed and guarded by policemen.
Mr. Moody preached with something more than his usual
energy and feeling last evening, and the audience was
more affected than any previous evening His theme
wa. confession" and he drew great many lllustra-
lions from the Bible especially from the confessions OF
Adam CAIN Absslcrn, and the Prodigal Son, showing
what was the and acceptable mode OF confession III
the sight Of God he narrated events IN his history
Of others, Of them bringing tears TO
his eyes and causing low nurmurs in ali parts OF the
Building
any one steps beyond his wishes he hestaes TO
correct him Last evening, while he holding the
attention OF every in the room, saying We want
better truer hoer Christianity" in the center Of
the audience cried out in loud voice, Glory to God
nng with the sound and attracting every
eye to MIN. Mr.. Moody stopped for moment, and then
said Now IL that friend will please he say amen,
when tel him to- but persons can't talk at once,
we'd have chaos here very soon" There is something
remarkable in the readiness with which MT Moody calls
ND Bible events In the midst Of exhOrtaon he often
refers 70 txo three four Old Testament events giving
them In detail, with much would recall
important incidents his own life history. The meeting
last night As marked with spirit, and assumed
advanced stage In revival work. Repentance the
theme Wednesday night and last evening Mr..
Moody took n step forward to confession lie said
the work was fairly begun now, and it time for
fession He gave few moments 10 silent prayer, and
hoped there would be very large inquiry meeting at the
Simpson Church Christians well as Others, were In
vted and urged He said the cause OF so much
unavorable comment the virtue of the churches
from imperfect lives of Christian men and women
The world looks upon and says, III this that
man is Christian don't care for any such Christian
jtyp my heavens" said he, ito every one man who
reads the Bible there are 100 who read you and Re
member that fact We are known and read Of all men,
and IL we would preserve Gods Kingdom earth We
must become living witnesses OF its power to the
world and ennoble the hearts OF sinful Is VIII
not do 10 try TO up sins. You may conceal
them from the world ave from the wife of BOSOM
hut YOU cannot keep them from the eve OF God"
During the sermon man tainted, and many turned TO
ace him. Quick thought Mr.. Moody caught the illus
you all turn TO see him out There are hundreds OF
sOns dying here tonight for want OF the Bread OF Lie
Why do you not turn 10 them!"
Mr. Sankey attracts great many TO the meetings,
probably third OF those who lISI attend them 30 10
hear him. The manner in which he holds the ear VI every
one present when lac sings alone s wonderful. He
listened closely last evening the first day he
Gang IN the Rink And when his hymn, Nothing but
Ieaves The Spirit Gneyes," followed by the DIST
audience were moved as they have seldom been moved
before.
At the Simpson Church the chapel inadequate to
hold those who for Inquiry. aud the meeting was
held IN main body OF the church, which filled in
every seat The young mems meeting had very large