The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-03
BROTHER BEECHER AT PRAYER.

GREAT JAM AT PLYMOUTH CHURCH LAST EVEN
Mr.. Beecher was present at the Plymouth church
prayer meeting last evening, as is his custom,
and he was never In better humor The large
lecture room was densely crowded, and many
people had to 90 away because or the
crush. Attwenty minutes past seven O'Clock the
distinguished defendant appeared at one OF the
side doors and at once proceeded TO the platform,
where he sat down In rolcking, Tree and easy
sort OF stIe. lie bedmed on the audience In a
pleasant way and called out, "66s.n several
OF the ungodly ones present evidently thought the
great Plymouth pastor was about to deal a little
game or keno but it was a hymn ne meant.
1t should be mentioned that Mr.. Beecners sou,
Henry, and Mr. scovIe, his son-n-law, followed the
distinguished pastor to the platform and seated
themselves on q couple OF camp chairs Just be-
hind him.
At the conclusion OF the singing Mr.. Beecher
designated Brother Hi to lead IN prayer. where
upon that gentleman responded In a fervent sp-
peal TO the Most High in behalf Of Plymouth
church and her beloved pastor.
NIB. BEECHER's ADDRESS
After more hJmn-singing and prayer By Mr..
Halliday Mr.. Beecber SPOKE as folIows:-
Irecelved letter, which Will read TO you:-
DEAR sIR-No doubt you will be surprised to see your
sen addressed Dy person from inis part Of me world
thug lie has Ills handmaldcn 10 DO that she may &c
Ere os this purpose NY OseH r. = y
This IS IRON an illiterate person, and yet IL
represents a very great mistake. IL IS one OF the
incidental dangers Of the general course OF re-
nglous discipline. The idea that the end OF
Christians Is TO JOIN church and thereafter TO be
recipients, IS most pernicious. lie IS to oe a
lauOrer. II IS tne custom Ia REVEALS OF religion,
especially tnUse conducted with great energy, 10
emphasize TINS, aud IN uch way as that IL over
ACES ana gives persons au idea tnat because
they are Christians they have got 20 put
oul, 20 somewhere, do something. That Is not
the generic, the primary duJ. II you we're living
IN neatnenism, aud we're enlightened by tue
grace Of God, IL would be your OBVIOUS duty to
make known the truth OF COD. but we are brought
mp In q religious household. But for every person
VINO is converted TO suppose he must in any way
be a preacher; That he must run across the stress
ana adm0nlsh mat old man-this idea Is seldom
useful; lt Jars on the sense OF propriety.
But every being has something to do. Work by
being instead ol speaking. II yOu are Cnristian,
SHINE, sing smile do good. 10
STAND WHERE you ARE
aud be Christ-liSe Is the first generic duty OF
everybody. Tue doing 0 your duty wnere you
there, or It's results Will show that you are TO 90
stun further. Let your light SHINE 10 the sphere OF
your ordinary duty, But am asked mere 70 pray
God IN behalf OF TINS person, that n God has any
thing Tor her TO do lie Will snow ber the way. Yes,
God mas a great deal for her to 40 she Is to
be meek, and gentie, and cheerful, anu happy, aud
trutnu and probably IN thIs case, not afnDitl0us.
Ii had talken with her should say, "You have
been called 10 a SITUATION; now do you ike itYp
anu she would proDaDly say, .'Not az all.r Then
stand there TN you DO. (Lsughter) Paul SAID am
con cut. know both now to abound aud now TO
be abased. fyou abound It Is not necessary 10
be pulled up. You are gay and WHY and hulnor.
Gus; why, tnat IS Wnat this old, sqneaEing world
mas neen waning. God lubrlcates the wneels OF
afiairs by the spirit OF wit. blessed are they who
know how to sing Inc devil hates singing You
have the
GIFT OF CONSOLATION.
This Is a Gift DC consctcntiOusiy used. some
nave the GIT OF speech and are to becUme public
speakers. II you are OF a SILENT grum nature,
though know that religion Is essentially cneer.
ul, IL Is not bigoted ana n a man IS Christian
he has q rgnt 70 oe SOBER II you are dry, ENJOY