The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-16

Mr.. Moody's Chicago friends 20 complete the church
which he left unfinished two years ago. The evange-
hzer Of Great Britain should not be greeted with the
sight of half story church standing in all its deormity
Just as IL was when he left
Now that these evangests have arrived on our shores
and that the inquiry will be made as il has been made,
THEY sUPPoRrEDr
and what is the money consideration for their preach
ngS il may be well 10 add few words on these points
A correspondent Of the London Times says that while
would sit for his photograph He unhesiIatngly de-
olned and said he would give $500 If he could prevent
the portraits OF him from being sold The Rev Dr.
Field of this city who gave special interest to this phase
Of Moody and Sankeys great work. writes from London
TO the Eudnqeiis about il as follows-
Gas Mr. Moody is about TO return 10 the United
States and as is already proposed 10 invite him
New York and he may hold meetings there and in other
cities, some may ask how he is paid for his services
IL a question often asked in England and which
anxious 10 be informed, especially those who
opposed his labors have diligently spread the idea that
these great meetings means OF putting money in
his pocket, and that the whole movement is grand
speculation. No doubt the who has made no small
stir throughout all Great Britain could If he desired
to purposes Of GAIN for when he has found
his way thousands Of hearts IL is difficult TO find
his way TO their pockets But, as happen TO know,
ever more free than Mr.. Moody from
last Sunday that in London attended his meet
ing, and sat on the platform close by him, and, as IL
happened, next TO a gentleman (Mr Hugh Mathewson,
think was his namel who has had good deal 10 do
with the financial arrangements for the expenses Of
these meetings. Mrs. Moody and her children at one
time spent several months in his family. asked him
particularly how Mr.. Moody supported, | OBJ
served that there were collections taken at the
meetings He said that Mr. Moody had refused abso-
lutey receive anything from the committee who in
vited him TO different cities Sometimes persons sent
him small sums privately. They generally those
who had been benefited by his meetings and who de-
sired thus TO express their gratitude Such gifts he
felt at liberty TO receive Then he had made little
collection OF tho hymns sung at their meetings, on
which he had u copyright and this ne
received for time but after a few months,
just when the sale had increased that it amounted to
something, he began TO feel uneasy about it, lest
might seem if he turning the public excitement
TO his own personal advantage and so he told this gen.
tleman that he would not touch it any moro that he
(Mr Mathewsonl might keep it all, TO be devoted by
and by To some religious purpose. And how much do
you think said he Il have received since the 1st Of
JanuaryP I could not conjecture. He said Nearly
IS, 600 To all this Mr.. Moody had both legal and
moral right but sensitive was he about even the
slightest appearance OF proHtng by the things OF the
temple that ne refused 1t all Thus he has really given
away although he is without means of his own, some
S25, 600 in gold. This fact take the liberty Of men
toning, Tor think it ought TO be known After this
hope we shall hear more about his making specula-
ton out Of the things Of religion. He is poor man
to-day, and will live and die poor though making many
rich"
MR. SANKEY'S MOVEMENTS.
Immediately after his arrival in the city Mr. Sankey
proceeded to the residence of Mr. d. w McWiams, in
Portland avenue Brooklyn where he will remain during
his stay in this vicinity In the company of McWliams
he visited Or. Duryea's church, Classon avenue made
several calls on his ministerial friends and received their
congratulations.
FUTURE MOVEMENTS HERE UNCERTAIN.
What their programme here may be cannot be known
for few weeks The Brooklyn Tabernacle has been
rendered for their by Dr. Talmage and his church
Dr. Halls church in this CITY, and Dr. Cuylers in Brook
yn also at their disposal And a of churches
in both cities be had for the asking for their
The Lord hath need of them will be authority enough
TO call forth satisfactory response The Music Acad
emies OF both cities will undoubtedly be engaged also
for their use, and rich men will be found here well
England ready TO respond to every call for nan-
cia aid. But for the present these things must be
left to the committees representing the churches and
denominations that have invited the evangests 10 labor
in these cities. And without being -sanguine OF
similar results being produced here as were produced in
England may abide the day OF their coming and bid
them God speed IN their work
In order to evoke the prevailing sentiment OF the
clergy the subject of the performed by Messrs
Moody and Sankey during their great revival movement
in Great Britain, and the merits of the evangelsts
themselves the HERALD reporters yesterday visited all
the leading Protestant dvines in the city and vicinity.
In the great majority OF cases the cergymen spoke in
high terms Of praise OF the two revvsts and expressed
a belief that much good would result from their efforts,
especially among the non-churchgoing portion Of the
community. Whether that good will be permanent or
not question that felt doubtful Of while in
few cases slight evidence of GOODNESS noted Upon
whole they regarded favoraby and wishes for
their success were freely expressed
VIEWS OF THE REV, Mr.. MATHEWS
Upon the Conclusion Of the service HERALD reporter
waited upon the Rev. Mr.. Matthews, Of Westminster
church. in order elicit his views touching revvalsm
in general and especially with regard to the late
tour of Eessra Moody and Sankey in the United
Kingdom.
REPoRTgR-r should be glad to have your opinion
with regard to the revvas which Of late years, have
been much in vogue Do you think that rule,
they effect any permanent RESULT
Mr.. Matthew'S think that depends entirely upon
those who conduct them. nconducted by really earnest
men, who thoroughly understand their work, believe
they productive Of much permanent good.
REPoRTER-But, might it not be fairly said that in
the majority Of reviyas the element of terror in the
exposition OF the Gospel is too freely called into play,
and that when the effect has of it leaves the sup
posed convert much In the condition IL found
hm2
Mr. MArrHEws-There certainly is much in that
objection and therefore, such revivals should be
dertaken only by those whose theological knowledge
and acquaintance with the human heart qualify them TO
blend Judicously and advantageously
THE ELEMENTS or LOVE AND PEAR,
OF which the former is undoubtedly the stronger and
more lasting.
REponrER-I would ask you, Mr. Matthews, what is
your opinion with regard TO the effect produced by
Messrs Moody and sankey in the United Kingdomf
Mr. Matthew have but lately returned from Eng
land and struck by the different effects produced
by Messrs Moody and Sankey in Glasgow and London.
In Scotland informed that after the departure OF
these gentlemen, the congregations to whom they had
preached still connuedto frequent the places of meet
ing in large numbers and apparently remained under
the influence which had been exerted upon them. In
London, the contrary, as soon as the principals
Messrs Moody and sankey, len the congregations at
once fell OF
RRPoRrER-To what do you attribute thlsY
Mr. MATTHEws-To the fact that in point of religious
education, the Scotch Ear better prepared
them than the English.
Mr. MATTHEws-They we're invited
REPoRTtR-Now, Mr.. Matthews would you kindly
allow TO ask your opinion with regard the capac-
ity Of these gentlemenf
Mr.. MArrHws-Ccrtainly. You know, OF course
that
sANKRY IS PREACHER,
but singer and (smling may add OF no very
high order
REpoRrER-Then his duty is simply to lead the sing
ingp
Mr. MArTHEws-Just so.
REPoRTER-And with regard to Mr. Moody
Mr. Matthews heard Mr.. Moody In Chicago and
in common with the best Judges whose opinion have
got, should say that Mr. Moody's chief forte is his
great earnestness, backed by strong, rough common
He is intensely and very direct; that
constitutes his power with the That he is an
uneducatcd man rather helps him than otherwise be-
he speaks just such English the al once
understand
RRPoRTER-Do you think he Is likely 10 produce az
great an effect IN this country as in Great Britain
Mr. MATTHEWS (archy)-l think not The people on
this side OF the Atlantic much used 10 that
style Of thing than the English and do not anticipate
the same success for him here
REPoRTER-Then, outside the presumed craving Of
l.inFg hat Of