Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-04-24

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being present and taking part in the sing
ing exercises. They also paid strict atten-
ton during the reading Of the Bible lesson.
DR.. Brooks selected for his subject tie
word Nov" as found in the 18th verse
of the 14th chapter Of St. Luke and IN
other scriptural passages, which he quoted.
He said that there were persons present
who had gone to the world fOg
food and nourishment, and tEey
were fed upon husks which swine ate.
They had been pursuing earthly pleasure
expecting that by and by they would cOme
to the fountain Of everlasting happiness. If
the worst sinner in Nashville were in the
audience and would say that he wanted TO
be saved, he would be compelled to tell
him that there was not the thickness Of the
thinnest tissue paper between his soul and
the living Saviour. a great many people,
he said, were unable 10 understand why
there was no difference between sinners.
He would admit that there was q difference
50 far as society was concerned. IL was not
as to how they were compared to members
OF the church OF to their neighbOrs. This
was not to be taken into consideration. \
great many people were trihing away their
salvation by believing that they were As
good as members Of the church. He had
rather be a sinner saved by the Tedeeming
love Of Christ than to be a fallen angel, for
he believed that the angels will consider it
a dignity placed upon them 10 touch the
hem of the royal robe Of the Church. There
was not one particle Of condemnation for
those that were in Christ.
\ very solemn and impressive solo, "lf
Papa were only Ready" was then sung by
Mr.. Bliss, which brought tears TO the eyes
Of many sOrTOWful persons inthe audience.
After prayer had been offered by DR.. j. W.
HOyt, the meeting closed.
THE EVENING SERVICES.
The largest crowd that has yet attended
the evangelical meetings assembled under
the roof of that structure last night. The
seats were so arranged as 20 seat four thou
sand people, and fully that number were
present last night. It required some time
and labor on the part Of the ushers to seat
the immense c-OncOUTse Of people. L. re-
minded those, whose advanced stage in life
gave them an an opportunity to recall TO
their memories similar scenes in by-gOue
days at the old fashioned camp-meetIngs, |
when crowds Of persons Of different de-
nominations would assemble together in
unity and harmony to worship and offer
praise TO the Almighty.
A full choir of excellent singers occupied
the platform. and were led by Mr.. Bliss in
anumber of beautiful songs Of praise. The
congregation joined in and powerful strains
of social music reverberated through the
building.
Rev. +. r. Hill offered an eloquent
PRAYER, and Mr.. Bliss, at the request Of sew
erai friends, repeated the solo, "If Papa
were only Ready amid profound silence.
The manner in which he sings this beauti-
full song is wonderfully impressive and pa
thetic.
DR.. Brooks then read the 10Th chapter of
s.. Mark, which was followed by the usual
comments. He spoke briefly Of the three
incidents which are related in this chapter
as having occurred while Jesus was on his
way for the last time to Jerusa-
lem. These incidents were full of
instruction to three classes Of those who
were then gathered under that roof.
They occurred just after our Savior, while
the way, had taken little children into
his arms and placing his hands upon them
blessed them. The disciples Iebuked the
parents Of these children for bringing them
there, believing that it was impertinent in
trusion and a foolish demand upon His
time and attention. This was the only
time THAI LAc LOU ever mallACSLcu dll
displeasure towards His own disciples.
Speaking of children reminded him Of
what a gentleman had told him that very
night. A little girl only five years Of age
had come to one Of the meetings in this
place. Tears rained down the little things
cheeks and when'she got home she asked
her mother if they had not been in heaven.
The mother was surprised and said, "No,
my nlf11 - ar,H fIa IffIn uTrI said GaNIa /
must have been very neE, them"
Another PRAYER was offered, and the song, ]
Waiting and Watching for Ne" was sung. Z
DR.. Brooks preached a brief sermon from :
he 18th chapter and oath verse of st. Luke: {
For this my son was dead and is alive !
again; he was lost and is found. And they :
to be weary I
DR.. Brooks said that the chapter did not 1
three parallels but one parable in
hree questions, the love Of the Son Of God, r
he love of the Spirit Of God, and the love i
# God the Father, which he said applied
to children Of God who had gone
way from their Father. His sermon was
Il the main directed to back-sllders, as they
re commonly called, and il was a strong I
ppeal to them to come back from the paths
f sin and begin anew in the paths Of 2
righteousness. K
One man, who was a very desperate and C
wicked sinner, had told him that afternoon =
hat he had attended the services the night d
and had been saved and was now 81
in Jesus. He met a young man at
be door as be was leaving the prayer
who took his hand and said that
e was a member Of the church, but was
ery far from Christ. His advice to him II
7as to get back as soon as possible.
He then requested all those who had lost in
heir faith to rise, and quite a large mum '
er of this particular class rose to their feet y,
nd remained standing during the singing Sc
a hymn relative to the prOdigal son. &C
An invitation was offered those who -
-anted to be saved to rise, and persons az
-ere seen to rise in different parts of the te
among whom were some very old -
len and women.
All Of these who rose were requested to
at a second meeting to be held for
special benefit, and as many others as g
The congregation was then dismissed,
II. HargrOve ~prOnOUncing the benedictiOn. IN
II SECOND MEETING. ri
About one thousand persons remained, stC
nd at the request Of DR.. Brooks, moved
-er to the southern end Of the building,
here were seated about seventy persons
no were seeking religion. The old men a.
Id women that rose in the congregation
ere among the number. Several young
dies from one of the schools in the city
forward and took seats by the side Of n
Ie other inQuirers. Their schOOLmates for
grounded them and quite an affecting DR.
enc followed. "a,
Several songs were sung and a beautiful mn
aver offered in behalf Of the anxious &c
ekers, after Whichthey were dismissed. ne
TO-DAY's SERVICES. NJ
There will be an inquiry meeting held in Oy
e Exposition buildingthis morning, COM y,
encing at 10 O'Clock, and a Bible reading "
Il o'clock. Persons who attend the q