New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-11-19
THE RELIGIOUS AWAKENING.

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THE FyANGELIsTS THRONGS OF HEARERS.
APPEALS FOR rHE YOUNG MEN's CHRISTIAN AsSoCI-
ArIoN-wuAr IT HAS DONE FOR MOODY AND
sANKEy-sERMoSs FROM Mr.. MOODY on LOVE"
AND CONFUSING CHRIST ~ - THE RUSH FOR
TICKETS or ADMISSION.
Among the requests for prayer ut the Brook
iyn Tabernacle yesterday morning for mission
in there thirtoon for churches seven
for sunday school teachers seven wives asked prayers
for their husbands thirty parents for their children ten
sisters for their brothers. fourteen drunkards for them
selves The Bible lesson was from Exodus 25th
chapter from the LIST TO the 18th verse; In his re-
marks Mr.. Moody dwelt particularly upon the
erst aud second verses: And the Lord spake
ante saying Speak to the children Of Israel that
they bring me Offering Of every man that giveth 1t
willingly with his heart ye shall take my Offering" The
collections apart for the day suggested the appca
ton be made of the subject. He said the Young Mems
Christian Associations had been of ncacuabe benefit to
him One of them had his theological seminary 1t
was there that he first learned 10 preach Their value
cannot overesased but they seldom appreciated
by the very people whom they benefit most Very few
employers know where their young men spend their
evenings. Their value is also very great to homeless
young men, and yOung who come TO cities without
friends employment" Mr.. Moody closed with an ap-
peal the congregation 10 contribute literally to the
fund for Young Mems Christian Association in Brook
marks and DR.. Fulton also spoke In support Of the
abort TO aid the Association. clergyman who a
sranger said he came 10 NewYork a homeless young
man. and through the Association was started in his
work for an education and employment. Mr.. SGnkey
and stepped from behind the organ and said
It was in Young Mems Christian Association that he
MI st met Mr. Moody six years ago. But for that 1t
L. very probable they would never have known each
ether. The meeting closed with a prayer from Mr.
Moody. aud the benedioton.
The Tabernacle was crowded to the utmost in the
afternoon and hundreds turned away The build
iug was full nearly half hour before the evangelists
arrived and in the time Hold the Fort and other
fayorte hymns sung by the congregation. An
overflow meeting held in the Lay College, tho first Of
the Kind that has been necessary in connection
with the Bible readings 1t conducted by
Mr.. Noedham who spoke OF the children OF Israel
being led 10y cloud. and Illustrated his sub
i.ot with many anecdotes. In the Tabernacle
DIR Moody remarked that he had lately received several
letters ncosing money, TO start charitable enter
prise but had time to labor in that direction
aud would put tho money into the Christian Association
fund After the collection had been taken up Mr. eankey
sang Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. Mr. Moody then
nnDouncad his sermon as Love-" the text God Is
love" He said God has been trying 70 tell mankind
that lie loved them for the past COCO years but the
devil has entered the heart of and taught him that
God hated sinners. But want TO show you that GOu
loves sinners though he hates sin. And his love
IA unchan ging-unlike mans love in this respect
MANY passages were wherein Gods love for men Is
expressed among john 10th chapter, 27th verse
MIR Moody then said Love Is the only plant tat can
gIorify Him. Love il better than fatn For though
give my be burned and sell all my goods 10 Ieeu
the poor nothing without IT, CHRIST aIudlng 70 IL
said BY this shall ali men know that We are my uiscl-
imagine that 10 was this that converted tne
peDitent thief when Jesus said, Father, forgive thein
Tor they know what they do But the Lord often
whom the Lord lovcth He chastenoth IL IL the same
with earthly parents. Well remember now, When my
mother used TO whip me, her tears huft me more IMAM the
rod" - =, al. ,,,.o. ., TO-
the doors opened overlooking meeting was neid
but siiu many went away. The tickets had all Oeeh
Issued ON day before ana last night at uark lHe
10000 tickets printed for the meeting TINS evening u m
been given out The meeting opened win prayer Dy
Or (Slyler Mr. Moody began to preach on the ruigtu
C0nfessirg Christ every man." said he, mas an mn
ence against Christ and Tor those VINO profess i
hing more is necessary than belief We must test5
of Him But there too many towards among JUS
Many have gone from these meetings Ieelns uld
they will start family altar. but from Lack OF moral
courage they do not. We may be unworthy OF tHlst
bur by the grace God let take our stand rear MOI
what may DO said you won't be w0rtE much uhtu tie
world thinks you mad. Believe IN Him anu CONFESS Hin
moody then pray ed that " many fathers Gud mothers
might 20 forth TINS Rink and erect IAiif ilr
Those who were ready confess Christ were aKen 10
stand up. and nearly all arose. ----s.,
The voang mons meeting the Tabernacle was the
largest and best yet held Every seat was occupe dld
much feeling developed. Collections IOr we lOu
Mems Cbrisan Association were taken at all the meet
ings yesterday, except those Of inquiry IN Oh! one
case had the receipts been counted last night ana TINS
Wa fe morning prayer-meeting. which was the smallest
meeting of all Tue amount raised and pedSed 10 'AS
Tnsetlug S7O9.