The New York herald., 1875-11-22
MOODY AND SANKEY.
Brilliant Beginning in Phil
adelphia Yesterday.
Ten Thousand People at the Services and as
Many More Turned Away.
The Effects Of Mr. Moodys Sermon and
Mr.. Sankey's Singing.
PHILADELPHIA. Nov. q. 1875.

PHILADELPHIA Nov. 81 1875.
The first meeting or Moody and sankey the revival
lists took place here to-day the old depot which has
been fully described in the HERALD. At the morning
services Notwithstanding the exceedingly disagreeabe
weather the early hour about 10 900 persons were
present nearly enough to I'LL the mammoth building in
which they hold forth. AT tho afternoon service,
at four O'clock the hall filed, and after the doors
closed at hafpast three at least 10 900 more
deavored vainly to gain entrance The arrangements
for disposing Of the immense muttudes were excel
lent with exception In the afternoon by stupid
piece OF bad management all the representatives of the
press who did not happen to arrive before halfpast
three excluded with the of the crowd although
the services were not to begin until four.
KARLY BIRDS.
At dawn of day could be miles distant from the
place OF meeting hundreds OF persons vending their
way through rain and muddy thoroughfares toward
the great hail. all intent upon securing good for
the Introductory services The city railroad lines with
but few exceptions were remiss in attention to the
public needs To add TO the difficulties, the unfortu-
burning of the Market bridge prevented
running of the Market line which s by natural
position the great feeder hall Despite all OBJ
stacles as early A. NJ crowds began pouring
into the vast building. AS a natural consequence
the majority were church goers elders, deacons and
Sabbath school teachers but the writer observed hun
dreds of his acquantances who out OF the ark of
safety, seeming equally interested in the grand move
ment The building well filed contrary the
expectations OF all, in the Of the hall
only few seats being left unoccupied. Without doubt
there seated and standing least 10 600 persons
THE ARRANGEMENTS
within the buildingfor placing the audience most
complete A committee OF Christian gentlemen, Sc
thaJ -,
ushers which, under tho admirable management of
Mr.. Nelson +. Evans, direct visitors TO seats and
force the strctest order and decorum Mr Evans is
admirably sustained by General Louis M Wagner,
gentleman of rare executive ability, and we'll known
in military circles. In fact perfect
the details carried out that there not the slightest
confusion and not the least noise from the tread OF the
multitude The main doors OF entrance are on the
Market side of the building They are in keep
ing with the rest of the preparations. The two en-
frances about thirty feet in breadth EACH and capa
bic OF entering without Inconvenience vast multitude
The crush room, or corridor outside of the man hall
extends entirely around the edce and is separated
by sliding doors from the audience room, thus giving
that quetude actually requisite TO carry on the services
PLATFORM
The platform itself contained enough to fill ord-
nary public hall The choir numbered 500 persons,
der the charge OF Professor Fischer and Mr. Sankey.
The committee of clergy and laty instrumental in get
ing up the revival increased the number to
about 100 additional and ushers messengers and other
persons added still more Mr. Moody's das in the
centre at the front, which curves outward like the
stage OF theatre Mr. sankey sat at his small cabinet
in the vast building-at Mr. Moodys right hand. The
reporters tables were very conveniently placed
below below the platform, on either side. Among
Executive Committee OF Laymen, Messrs George II.
Stuart chairman; John Wanamaker, Alexander Whild-
din, J. Z. Graf, John Field, Bay j. Lang and Thomas
K Cree, Secretary; OF the Ministerial Committee, Rev.
Drs Newton, Wylie Hatfield, Smith, Kerr, Robinson,
Neasden, Ronthailcr, Cooper Rttenhouse and Way
land; and the following prominent members of the
clergy generally Rev Bishop W. L. Harris, LID,
of Chicago, Rev. J. Walker jackson, David optograph
lfr.tct r.rf Mia Ilw IfraA
Herim 7. B. Miller, Dr. McCook, DR.. Patterson, and
Rev. Alfred Taylor, of New York, editor ofthe Chrss
OPENING SERVICES
The preparatory opening services we're the singing
by the immense choir OF the beautiful hymn, - am
praying you.n Under the direction OF Professor
Fischer this and the second hymn, 81 love TO tell the
story" were most beautifully rendered The Rev.
Richard Newton D D., for many years pastor or the
Episcopal Church OF the Epiphany stepped
forward and said, Let US now unite in prayer.n
Every head was bowed
90 God, our Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for
the truth Thou hast gwen us. Make our eyes to
and our ears TO hear. We invoke Thy presence and
bcnedcton upon the exercises Of this morning We pray,
God that Thou wilt be this occasion and
upon every occasion when these services being
held Direct the thoughts Of our minds and the words
that shall be spoken We thank Thee for the good that
has been accomplished before by Thy servants pro-
mote the glory Of Thy Unite the hearts of Thy
people to renew the devotion Of those who call them
selves by the name OF Jesus We pray Thee that a
multitude OF souls may be brought into the
glory OF the children Of God Blessed be
Bless the exercises OF this occasion. Bo present
with Thy servants during all the days in which they
shall continue here. May this be only the beginning
May all the churches Of this city renewed life.
Open SO the windows of heaven that there
shall not be room enough to hold all the blessings.
May they go on to preach the old old story, with
newed earnestness and effect May there be given the
blessing OF tho Holy Ghost upon all that work for
Thee May the Holy Ghost be quIckened into new life
Revive and strengthen all those that work for Thee
May great multitudes be awakened and
brought 10 know Thee and to rejoice in Thee. Wher-
ministers shall go forth in Thy name be with
them and bless them and gather Thy lost children
Thyself out OF all lands. Hear in this prayer,
and guide us through our pilgrimage Tor jesus sake
Amen.n
The familiar hymn "All hail the power OF jesus
name was then given out, and sung by the congrega
tion and choir together ALL the hymns to be used
the services in Mr. Sankey's little book, Gospel
Hymns and Sacred Songs, which used dare say,
at the Brooklyn meetings The congregation were
provided with copies free.
Mr.. MOODY
then stepped upon the little dais at the front OF tho
platform. He waited moment aud the multitude had
opportunity OF seeing man WITH an earnest face
and quick strong eyes His first words like
surprise coming from the presiding minister at a re-
lgous service In business like, but earnest voice,
he said
'Now we'd like to have all the outside doors closed
and If all the gentlemen standing Will take seats
hear. Now laiter waiting moment If the place Is
still we can make ourselves heard, think In large
congregation like this you the Importance Of
everybody beng quiet just little noise in any part
OF the hall may prevent every from hearing, and
one moving about may distract the attention Of
hundreds or thousands -
few more businesslkc directions followed then,
waiting though TO arouse the expectations Of his
audience, he said.-
II want to read few verses OF the fourth chapter OF
John. Those who heard the number OF the chapter
please raise their hands.
Hands went up all over the ball