National Republican., 1876-03-01
WORK OF THE EvANaELIsrs.
Two Interesting Msstinss Yesterday.

1 ~ophAASs AostoAoAy'
a clear, cold, but slightly winiy morninS was
given the reyfvalsts yesterday, and greeted those
attending the early service at Lincoln II Ill.
Inc gathering was much larger than that of the
DAY previous, and, although equal fn numbsrs to
| the audiences that have heretofore come to-
gether, 1t was still further increased before the
close OF the meeting. On the platform besides Mr.
Bentley and his choir were the following clergy.
men: Revs. ]. Z. Rankin, w. S. Hsmmond, Ma
son Noble, 7. Remick, W. b. Evans and o. H.
Presbry. The devotional services commenced
| with singing, "Nearer, my God, to Thee. ="
Prayer by Rev. ]. E. Rankin. The hymn, sCome,
Rev. Mason Noble spoke Of some very swse
MEMORIES me that he enjoyed whilst they were sing
Ing Nearer, my God, to thee" and referred to q
enjoyed, He felt that the presence of that de-,
parted man was with them. He was nearer to
close communion with the holy spirit.
Mr.. Bentley sang the SOLO with excellent effect,
keep on Praying" Mr.. Hammond asked them
70 pray for the success OF the meeting that even
ing, when, in response to numerous requests he
should repeat the sermon on the divinity OF
A number Of brief prayers were mads that thu
evangelist may be strengthened in his work and
many lsraelttes converted through his efforts.
Ihe copgregation then sang, "Jesus, teach Us
no Subsidized PRESS.
Rev. DIR. Rankin had received q letter of In.
qniry, which was OF considerable i'm portance, and
70 correct any existing erroneous Impressions he
nished lie eOrfespondsnts M % Of the Press pr % The first
was received by DR.. Rankin and was as follows:
"Wfll you kindly inform me, If not Inconsistent
of Washington have been paid, or promised pay,
for publishing reports Of the revival services con-
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Hammond. 1 have heard
the opinion expressed that they were paid but
thinking the contrary myself and supposing that
they were published as items Of news Of public
interest, take this method of obtaining the de-
sired information H0ninR will DarQOu
for troubling you with this matter, and favor me
with reply az your convenience, &c"
To this be made the following reply:
WASHINGTON, ID. o., Feb. -, 1875.
MY DEAR SIR: Your kind letter OF inquiry de-
serves a candid answer. You ask "Thether the
daily papers Of washiRgton have been paid or
promised psy for publishing reports Of the revival
services conducted by Mr.. Hammond" This is
my reply: The men OF the press In Washington,
tors Of our daily papers and the reporters, have
shown a remarkable interest 10 this revival work
now going on IN this city. Their reports pI have ave
exceptions, nothing has appeared in any OF the
daily papers which has not been respectful and
them for it, And this interest has been shown
not only without compensation, but also at con-
siderable expense to the several papers In ques-
tiop. ..
amer night in the House Of God TO sing and pray,
cernment enough to see that this arises from no
mere earthly influence, and that they can do
nothing better for the cause OF humanity-not 10
speak OF their give the largest
publicity to what traRspires In such meetings
As your inquiry has been prompted BY your de-
sire to correct an erroneous impression, you viii
excuse if without mentioning your name, an
swer you through the press.
Mr. Hammond wished to add that never In any
place where be had held meeting had the papers
been paid for the reports. The newspapers Of this
city were enterprising enough
AS CHRoNICLKRs OF EVENTS
to take hold and help the cause, and furnish the
He then read portion OF the 5lst Psalm, aud
showed how help was bestowed on those willing
to work, and he urged them TO take hold, display
deeper earnestness and the reward would be
great.
S. Hammond, Mr.. A. T. Stewart, DIR. Presbrey
and others, after which the services closed with
an inquiry meeting.
Evening Msetisg.
DR.. Hammond had announced that he would
repeat his sermon upon the Divinity Of Christ"
and long before the service commenced there was
an anxious crowd Of eager men and women, and
by the time MIR. Hammond arrived the church
was filled to overfowing. The first half hour or
more was spent in singing under Mr.. Bentley's
leadership. After reading and CONNIE menting upon
the Scriptures q few minutes were occupied in
singing and taking up collection.
DIR. Hammond then introduced bis discourse
upon the Divinity of Christ" With the vivid
ness which only one could portray who has wit
messed the places referred to- he told the story Of
the mock trial, condemnation and cruclhXion Of
Christ his sorroHful journey through the Via
agony there, and concluded with an earnest ap-
peal 10 all TO reform.