National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-17
THE REVIVAL.


church; . second that they might ente Ito and
psrtieipate I'm the exercises that spear 20 we
become necessary 10 their happiness and peace OF
mind The fruits Of the revivalists' work arc be-
coming more apparent day by day, and they have
every reason to feel encouraged over the salts.
actory results their labors have thus far devel-
optd. The attendance alone yesterday was a
sufficient guarantee OF the progress being made
and interest manifested. The meeting excseded
IN size any that has been held in the mornings
since the services were first insugurated, and the
seating capacity OF the church was fully tested.
The fact was demonstrated beyond contradiction
that the work rides the rising wave, and that the
longlooked for outpouring OF the spirit upon tails
community, moving Washington to It's centre, ia
not far remote.
Both, Mes,rs Hammond and Bentley arrived
early, and the services commenced promptly en-
time. On the platform,
REPRESENTING THE CLERGY OF TEE CITY,
were noticed Rev. DR.. Domer Lutheran Church:
Rev. William s. Hammond, Ninth-street Metho.
dist Protestant church; Rev. ]. q. Rankin, Con-
gresatiopal church, Rev. Mason Noble, Sixth
Presbyterian church; Rev. q. u. Meador, Fifth
Baptist church; Rev. Z. II. Gray, Fourteenth
street Baptist church; Rev. r. W. Black, Ham,
line M. z. church.
There were other clergymen seated among the
audience who took part in the services, but most
Oh them were strangers, and their names could
not be sscertained. 1t was noticeable that the
different denominations Of the city were more
previous occasiop since the BestUpuS Of the
iDgs. This fact mir. Hammond tooK occasion to
speak Of during the morning, and drew consider
able encourag ement therefrom.
Mr. Bentley, striving 10 strengthen his choir
and develop the musical power OF the congrega-
tion, again gathered about him all those disposed
to contribute by their voice additional interest
and success to the meeting. He gave out, and the
congregation united with him In singing, "Sa-
viour, at thy feet We bow, and Afterwards "Shall
We whose souls arc lighted with wisdom from on
high"
request for prayer for young man who
thong it mockery that he should undertake to
aolr sn-h Alf A.
prayer for the improvement OF the mind and
condition Of the young man, the hymn, 20 Lord,
We come at thy command" was sung.
President of the United States and his secretary,
now on trial In st. Louis. He said it WAS their
right and duty to pray for those in authority, and
no apology for so doing was necessity.
Prayer was then offered by Rev. VIM. S. Ham,
mond, of the Ninth street NJ. p. church.
Mr.. Bentley sang the fsvorite hymn, NINETY
and Nine, which was listened to with the closest
attention and we'll appreciated. BY request, he
has prepared the music in sheet form, with an
easy organ and plane accompaniment and can be
MIR. Hammond read two verses from the 9TH
and 9Th chapters OF st. Luke. They could phil
osophIze as they might they would find that
GOD PERFORMED MIRACLES.
even among the unbelievers and those of little
faith. He referred to Peter having fshed all
night and caught nothing and who became dis
Outraged, when the Lord told him to cast the net
laid the wife of Presbyterian minister had told
him the night before that they had enjoyed large
and enthusiastic meetings In their church, but
meetings had brought conversions, and thousands
were praying for the people Of this city. God
bid them let down the net again, and not leave
away and leaving his net spread. Their net
broke every night and many got away. They
needed good industrious, sincere workers to stand
escape. When in Philadelphia Matthew Bald
win, wealthy citizen OF that place, paid $500 or
$500 night for the rent Of q larger hall for him
there were more wealthy and prominent men Of
this city giving them helping hand. They had
q number. but wsnted many more.
yet come near the meetings. They were wanted.
lie bid the clergy 60 among them and invite their
presence. 1t was reported that there had been
since the REVEALS commenced He did not know
that there was SO many, but was rejoiced at the
largeness Of thenumber. Some ofthe meetings
Pa, but there was nothing like the same number
Ot conversions made. He did not believe there
bad been SO much prayer. Great crowds did not
from The Chapters above rslesEed to-
he said:
Shall the Christians o. Washington get into
such love and relation to Jesus that they can go
forth and heal the multitude. God could convert
Senators and members OF Congress. He could 90
forward and heal the multitude? He said that
some person few days ago counted up the num-
terested in the work, and found that between
thirty and forty clergymen were
WITH THEN IN THIS CAUSE.
He had received 4 letter from Rev. Joh1 e.
and found that he was in sympathy with them.
Dr. Cuthbert was absent that morning. but they
eDjoned his prayers for the success OF the work.
argument that they did not approve Of the meet
ipRs. They had numerous duties that Outlines
required their presence elsewhere. What they
in this labor for the good, and he prayed that It
might be given them. Their night meetings
were prospecting grandly, and gave great encour-
agement to those laboring in them, Young men
appear to have learned Of the religious fervor
them and, anxious about their souls, are
coming in asking prayers and assistance in their
his love and countenance. By invitation a I few
brief prayers were then made, followed by Mr.
Bentley singing the solo, Keep on Praying.
mr. Hammond announced that the meeting was
ppen for brief addresses.
MI Zoe, Of Newark, N. J., said if tie city was
to te taken and 900 s3uls added 10 the churches,
their part and labor necessarily and earnestly to
accomplish this much desired object.
A gentleman spoke OF revival meeting re-
Gently begun in town in Connecticut, place
work progressed that upwards Of one hundred
persons had been converted.
Mr.. Hammond related similar instance in a
town called Neville, where fplly one fourth or
the population was converted.
The audience then sang Hold the Fort"
Rev. Mr.. Black said that he was ever
READY AND WILLING TO AID IN GOOD woBK,
sut Iabors among his people had occupied his
time and prevented bis attendance.
Rev. Dr.. Gray spoke of the success attending
On the evening service. He found Methodists,
Presbyterians, Congregationalists,
Baptists and others all there working together,
and he was more encouraged than ever before in
the success of the cause. They must have con-
fidence in God and they would go on rejoicing.
ala1
to lock over the congregation day after day to see
that God was answering their prayers. He had
been struck with request for prayers for ply
stefan, that he might be kept from evil influences.
That was made at the Tuesday meeting. He
that more hysicians did not attend the
Were they greater sinners than other
fuences, as were medical students. He wanted
all these men that entered their families aud
prescribed for their people prayed for, that they
might become Christian men.
Mr. Bentley sang the solo, Ring the Bells Of
Heaven"
The story Of tho sudden and wonderful supply
Ing of water to the prisoners at AndersonVille
Mr.. Bentley then sarg whatsoever WILL
A number Of requests torprayer were presented,
this morning. If any personal requests were
made he said that they would be complied with
Those 70 desiring should stand up
while Mr.. Bentley Gang verse of pray for
Mr.. Hammond SAID fully one hundred and
twenty asked prayers .or their children, and he
6 sked g eds blessIrg upon them. On the asking
Of pray ers for both wives and husbands, between
thirty and forty persons stood up. Prayer was
offered by Rev. Mason Noble. Those desiring
prayers for brothers and sisters enumerated over
one hundred, and Rev. Mr.: Domer made the
prayer. Those wishing prayers for fathers and
mothers numbered twenty-five. Rev. MIR. Meador
prayed for them.
Alter announcing the hours of meeting for the
week, during which he said that to- morrow night
he should preach 10 the lawyers, and Friday night
on the divinity Of Christ" the inquiry Meeting
was opened, and with it closed the morning SER
vice.
The Children's Meeting.
The attendance at the children's meeting at
Wesley chapel was larger than it has been here
tofore, and the chapel was crowded with chill
dTen. The exercises were opened with singing,
led by Mr.. Bentley. Mr.. Hammond talked about
fifteen minutes TO the children, and then after
prayer and Gong the inquiry meeting was opened.
The city pastors who have so ably Seconded Mr..
Henmond's Efforts and other prominent Chris.
tian leaders went among the children and &C
coDpl!shed great deal Of good work.
Evening Services.
A large number Of people assembled at the
church in the evening to hear
the words Of the eloquent revivalist. Dr. Ham.
mond preached an effective and interesting ser.
mon, giving an account OF the establishment Of
the ancient cities Of refuge and Of analogous in
situations discovered among modern races. He
concluded an eloquent appeal to his hearers to
seek the refuge in Christ