The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-02-07
GRACE FOR COLLEGE BOYS.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES YORK
~ yUE PRTNCITON MALLS.

prtScrroN Feb. G.-The college, revival
- the rresonce Of Moody and Sanhey have
800 ,,p aler,id RELIGIOUS sentiment In Princo-
~ ,b.t IL felt in some degree by everybody.
os residents say that the town Is mor"'y reVo-
,,',t,.d To-day everything wears n religious
,scoct spccial services are being held In tue
s,,.,be. and IL is said that many family altars'
.,,,,, cold have been rckindled with sa-
Ioro Arnund tte ofi'o stove OF PrnOton's
t,,o,.i r,lt-tou is discussed 10y tho loungers,
,.,i,,,. tu be sure, scoiiugly but generally |
uh st,.er. earue.tnrss. Mr.. Moody lodged |
aver nirnt in tine hotel with Geo. II stuart VINO
ms been iscetousy called "Moodys fearful
Vomny." although he Is totally unlike Beechers
veeuing LAWYER, even IN deep attachment to a |
.,oot nrearher The guests became aware OF |
che eyanselisrs presence and hoped to meet |
rim AT breakfast but he disappointed them by |
tskine breakfast IN hs own room. Some Of
them took a petulant revenge by rcmarking that |
che old man didn't dare 10 show himself among
stnners when he hadn't pulpit cushion to
dodge behind MFR. Sankey was entertained by
she family Of Dr. McCosh.
The interest with which the evangelists are
regarded by men OF the highest culture connect
cd with the college Is noteworthy. The vcner-
able DR.. McCosh last ni-ht. and at tho students
meeting this morning, sat at the foot OF the pull
pit his head, crowned with beautiful white hair,
resting on his hand, ana his eyes, sometimes
Allied full of tears, fixed upon Mr.. Moody. Other
professors OF he college and seminary showed
No less Interest. 1t seemed strange TO see rated
soachers OF science and literature meeting their
pupils In the college walks, grasping their hands
aud asking how Jared tho blessed work. Had
> such a one spoken out for Christ YETI
Or. McCosh expresses his belief that the re-
syal is genuine and without pretenslon. lie Is
ponstantly consulted by The leaders of the work,
aud takes pains to advise them how best TO act.
He interests himself In individual cases with
untlrln9 assiduty, but he does not allow the
,cvlval to interrupt the college exercises.
The work In the churches although distinct
from that IN the college, is being carried on
with almost as much enthusiasm. The clergy
and people are becoming thoroughly aroused,
snd the most sanguino among them anticipate
shat every stronghold Of Satan In old Princeton
will be carried for the Lord.
At nine O'Clock this morning about Ave hun
dred students assembled in the chapel to listen
y Mr.. Moody. The public was not admitted
Before the meeting prayers were asked for two
members Of the junior class. Mr, Sankey sang
Nbom are fine singers, joining IN the chorus,
ana making the arches OF the yld chapel re-
SOUND. Dr. McCosh gave out the fourteenth
ehapterof Numbers aud the third Of Hebrews
o. private exercises for the students. Mr..
many respects. lie seemed to feel that the
long rows Of intelligen. and, in spite OF their
sarnestness, critical faces turned up 70 him be-
ionged to men whose sprouting religious con-
victons mig3t be easily chilled bv any thing
that offended. their intellectual tastes. lie was
also aware lAt he was surrounded by some OF
the most learned men in the country. whose
emotions would not leap and tlutter with every
turn uf pas tomato appeal. He talked quietly.
And seemed 10 cuoose his words VITA more than
usual care. Once, when seemingly forgetting
himself he shout ID fCrcible sentence and
brought his land down on the desk with a crash
shat made ie walls echo. many persons gave a
start Of surrr rise; The gst VI his talk was an at
tempt 90 sh " that the sinner must fil In no
point, but ust give himself entirely to Christ.
IN order To : saved. His numerous illustrative
Stories wer, the same that he has told III Brook
lyn ana IA 'hgdelpha, but their dapttbllity
~ the suoi, Of, their drectnt s.. and the simple,
earnest, ant winning way In which they We're
sold, made them ssem fresh aud now. lilo
seems To FIX tho scene Of his stories Ia Chicago.
At least hal Of those he has told here related to
shat city. rhe great Ere furni-nes him with
drew upon lie pecuiiarilies OF Chicago's police
regulations br al illustration Of the law Of God.
them and a. trred IN, little ire' zes Of n,erriinent
Hmone the carers while Moodys own usually
sober face ! xhted up with CLEAN Of nirthful-
Dess. The 'Gect Of the simple talk was very
become con erted, and several of them listened
with tears n their eyes. Some of the more
spirit, were differently affected. They smiled
sarcasticaly at the earnestness of their more
conscientious fellows, and didn't conceal their
contempt 70 MoOdys method Of making the
waJ OF salvation clear as daylight with simple
Illustrations Does he take us ior sunday
school boys said one, ito be tckied with
cuilds story
Moody seemed to take care not to use any Of
she startling expressions in which he has some
times indulfed. Once, after he had spoken Of
God As "ths great Emperor of Heaven" he
Gdded apologeticall III you'll allow me the
expression" MOODY closed by asking that all
should engage III tlIent prayer, and that all
those who de nred to lie prayed for should rise.
Fifteen stuoents arose. Moody then asked
shat all who were or desired To be Christians
Nvhtla IA u1 1tds AN. ..ln
Suont prayer for the students and reyiyalsts.
Tue students then thronged around Mr. Moody,
words ot enc Engagement. A dozen Gray-headed
yrofes sors-alnong whom were Dr. stephen Alex
Ander, the a,-rOuOmeri Or. Cameron, Professor
Of Greek ~: Dune ld' Professor Of Mathe.
Matics; Dr. MacClosky, Professor Of Natural
tstOry ana Dr. Hodge, President of tho sem
anar, also gathered around Nr. Moody, and
ie-ned over me anotteIs shoulders while he
Sa'Aed 70 90 le young man whose te r stained
NcCosh, with fathery interest, sought oui sew
sral Young men who were anxious 10 learn the
nay Of Chii,- ana introduced them to Mr.
Moody. A.r. Sanhey, whose voice is as sweet
manner wins the love OF every person ne meets
already enjoys great popularity among the SUI
dents, and many throhged around him.
In tne afternoon the Second Presbyterian
Church WAS thrOug1d long be fore the lime APP
pointed for tho meeting. Persons from dis
tance hld remained over night In Princeton, to
De sure OF Getting into the church. The time
Sss pas ed In singing unti Mr.. Sankey, Geo. III.
stuart, and I j. Cree entered. Nj. stuart sad
@ttend. The audience showed symptoms Of
DISAPPOINTMENT. for IN II were whole families
VINO had Juurneyed many miles TO hear him, but
br. oauhty, hl- lace Wrcathed in smiles and his
I0lce s9tt as woman, stepped forward and
put his hearers into good nature bY telling them
. beauiiiul story OF a young Scotchman who
had preached against Christ in Australia ana
mad lived an lnudel IN America, but had boon
converted in the Brooklyn Rink by the prayers
OF his mother In Dundee, and had cabled the
glad noWs TO her hcoss the sea. Then he sang,
with an effect upon the audience that was almost
painful In It's intensity, Jesus of Nazareth
passeth by" A number Of whte-headed men
sat close under the pulpit, and big tears rolled
down their withered cheeks as they listened.
Then MIR. Cree related what had been accom-
plished in Philadelphia, aud Mr.. Stuart told
fearful stories, and appealed powerfully for all
- JON the Lords great army
Tonight the church was again thrOnged, IN
possible, more than before. Tho galleries were
reserved for students. he pOrches were filled
by persons who stood for two hours In order to
catch the few words which could be heard
through the open doors, and some men stood
outside in the driving sltet TO hear only the mu-
sO. The services We're be4un by Slnkey singing
ihe stout old song Hold the Fort" which
ttlrred the audience like haItIe hymn, and
they Joined In the chorus until the church
rang again. hr. Moody took the third chapter
OF John for his text, He showed no sign OF his
recent Illness, hut spoke with greater animation
tlan he had shown since his arrival here. He
heemed 10 enter iully into the spirit Of his work
NYu the audience showed genuine Interest.
After closing his sermon Mr.. MOody agka all