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

Mr.. Varley, who was here Vast crowds went TO hear
him But where do find the result to day In New
| York; | have heard that people went very much as
| they do to theatrical performance and talked and
Of religion are horved through their very emotion and
sensationaism and it is believing this that have not
cared to JON in q but 70 continue in the same Ola way
winch trust Is the right one though personally DeeVe
Messrs. Moody and sankey to be good, sincere men"
WHAT DIR. TYING, sR THINKS.
Dr. S. H. Tying, sr was found Just about to ofciate
at funeral Immediately after which he obliged to
leave the city He had only few moments for
saton He said that he had doubt Of the excellence
sincerity and usefulness OF Messrs Moody and Sankey
He took very great delight in their past in
England, and had no doubt of their future in
this city Every good man ought to encourage them
and hold them up He said that he might speak for
hour upon the subject but could only develop that idea
On the question Of the Of their in England
Dr. Tying said 'lt is not account Of the novelty Of
their method that Messrs Moody and sankey succeeded
IN their mission In England The spring anniversaries
are just as much attended now in England they
fifty years ago, showing that is not novelty the people
seek. On the contrary, in country the spring
niversaries have steadily down. "
| REV WILLIAM sABINE's OPINIONS.
The Rev William r. Sabine said that he WAS very glad
TO that the distinguished revvass had returned
! America Thus far he thinks they have been a very
great success and have done great deal OF good He
hopes that like fortune will them here They
have been invited TO continue their labors here He
of the sgners Of the petition. He not pre-
pared say how far the novelty Of their method Eng
/ land had contributed to their success.
PRESBYTERIAN SENTIMENTS.
! Rev J. O. Murray, ID. d., the former pastor of the
Fifth Presbyterian (Brick church. found In
his study yesterday morning preparing for the service
obtain an expression Of Mr. Murray's views TO the
effect of Messrs Moody and Sankey's mission in Great
Britain. The following conversation ensued:-
| REPoRrER-Do you think that the work which the
revivalsts have been carrying on Ia Great Britain will
be productive of much goodf
Observation-Disclosures, to tell you the truth,
have not followed their movements closely. All know
about them is what have from time to time mar
rated in the dispatches to the newspapers"
REPoRTER-Yes but you know it is claimed by some
that such of emotional religious excitement
rarely productive Of genuine and lasting good What
] dor he Pres u % q
ooh we always think that any awakening Of this
kind should be accompanied by religious instruction.
and If you ask for my opinion am willing to say that
to my mind great deal will depend upon how the
/ people looked after When the excitement sub
sides they will need care, encouragement and instruc
ton This will be necessary TO secure any lasting re-
| suit.
! REroRrER-what success do you think they will meet
/ with in America? People who anxious to deract
from their merits claim that the field was new one and
that once the fire Of religious ervorl was klnded u
spread and spread that in this country their Efforts will
not meet with such success
81 really not able TO express any opinion that
point do | see how any one can"
REPoRTER-Do the clergy rule indorse such meth
DDS OF awakening religious INTEREST,"
''Wen, ! understand that just before the summer
cations the Presbyterian clergy Of this city met and
passed resolution inviting Messrs. Moody and Sankey
TO labor New York. that think it will be safe for
you the statement that the Presbyterian clergy
! of New York indorse the movement"
OPINIONS OF REV DR. BOWLING.
HERALD reporter called on the above named gen.
teman get his views regarding the success Of Messr
success in America brief conversation led 10 the
following questions and answers
REPoRTER-I presume, sir, your sympathies are with
Messrs. Moody and Sankey in their laborsS
Dr. Overwhelmingly so, particularly with the SIM
plcity of their unadorned teaching Of Christ crucied
| have been acquainted with the abors OF Mr. Moody
for several years and have watched his course with
! great interest during that time OF Mr. Sankey do
not know much, but remember his companions
! services both in this country and in Europe.
REroRTER-To what do you attribute their great sue
| In Europe?
| Dr. Downright has been wonderful think their
success Is in measure due 10 the novelty of their
method and also the fact that they Americans
The latter believe caused great deal of curiosity
hear what of theology they taught; for at the
present time the mass Of the people Of Great Britain
| have but imperfect ideas of Americans They have
been listened to by all classes Of society in Europe and
confess surprise at their wonderful work. and trust it
may waver. II surprises many to see laymen
accomplish such great good but attribute it all to the
earnest and simple doctrine of redemption in Christ
crucied beyond which they found need TO CO. Their
indomabe courage and great self denial have also done
great deal for them and won hosts of followers
| REPoRTER-What, sir are your opinions OF their
probable reception in this country and the interest that
they will Greater
Dr. DowLNe-I hope for great things and my heart is
with them but do not expect they will great
feeling among people We have had similar efforts
here before, but they have met the overwhelming
success that has attended Messrs Moody and Sankey
They recall TO the abors of Mr. Earl and the long
departed Jacob Knapp and also the great DR.. Finney
of Ohio powerful in his day. but aged for the
/ work. These have acquainted us somewhat with
the manner Of their worthy successors, and 1t may
somewhat deaden the effect; but still am hopeful and
look forward with confidence 10 the result Of their work
| The above terminated the conversation
THEY WILL SUCCEED
After the service yesterday the HERALD representa-
tive had few words of conversation with Dr. Ludlow
in reference to the arrival of the great exhorers and
his opinion to their work. the cooperation Of the
| churches, &c. The preacher in effect said:-Moody
and Sankey come here by cordial invitation from all
! the orthodox churches. We know Moody and his
of WORKING He has great, big heart and we hope
his here will equal that in Great Britain All
sectarian feelings will be dropped il is to be hoped He
is American, and all our sympathies should be with
him. and should feel proud that one Of our people
/ has been able TO inaugurate such grand Christian
work. sankey equally to be praised for his wonder
! full power and fervor."
| WHAT THE REV W. R. DAVIS THINKS
| The Rev. W. r Davis, pastor OF the Simpson Metho
dist church. Brooklyn, commended the work of Moody
and Sankey in a hearty manner and hoped that they
would meet with much success here they did over
the water. As long their method was instrumental
in saving human souls be approved of it in every re-
spect He feared however, that they would not be
successful in America they had been in England for
the that the people OF this country already
familiar with REVEALS Their success in England was
largely the novelty Of their method Of presenting
the Gospel Up TO the time of their arrival there revival
meetings very little known and this more than
anything else, served to increase their popularity, al
though there doubt that they possess great
power as exhorters He expressed his willingness TO
do all in his power TO aid and assist Messrs Moody
and Sankey. He had offered them the of his
church for the purpose Of holding meeting He had
also signed call requesting them TO visit Brooklyn
Mr.. Davis believed that the revvasts would receive
the undivided support of all Christian churches, IRE
spectve of denomination.
'GALvANIzED'' RELIGION CONDEMNED.
The pastor Of the church bearing the title OF AL Souls
| Independent Episcopal church. Of Brooklyn Heights,
Rev. Dr. George W. Porteous, visited by the writer,
who stated that the object Of his call TO ascertain
what no knew Of and about the great evvasts
Messrs Moody and Sankey-and 70 the reception
| which would be accorded TO them by the Christian
| churches OF all denominations Dr. Porteous said, in
substance 81 do not personally know either Mr. Moody
or Mr.. sankey belong 10 a church which does not
recognize such work as they have been going
| on with In England II does not favor
| religious excitemens We do believe in that
trashy, cantng way pursued by the Methodiss which
they term getting religion They have done great
deal Of mischief and injury 10 the cause my opinion,
without intending 10 do SO. do not question their
sincerity and honesty in pursuing their VOCATION but
tho reaction from these revivals' very prejudcial
TO the of religion. This galvanized process OF
oveTrated | take interest In such revivals
! as the Old Catholic movement in Germany, but Moody
and Sankey susceptible Of great mischief"
L. t. H.