, 1876-12-31
THE GREAT REVIVAL.

To the Editor cf Tie Tribune.

TIE GREAT REVIVAL.
WILL IT ENDURED
10 the Editor cf Tie Tribune.
CHICAGO, Dec. 29.-It seems to me that a
candid investigation Of revival influences will
show that there is nothing new or wonderful
about them. People seem to think that great
things are being done when Brother Moody.
With all the Chicago ministers at his back, ron.
Verts l0o souls in one day. Why, that Is nothing
to the great revival 1900 years ago, when
Peters preaching converted 1900 in one day
wish that those persons who are fairly holding
their breath TILL Mr.. Moody lcares would take
their Bibles for borrow 3ne) and read the second
chapter Of Acts, and then see II they can quench
the spirit by smoking, drinking, theatre going,
etc. a little reflection sitter reading this chap
ter might bring them to see the folly of trying
to smother out this revival fire. The same
Jesus that spoke from the mouth of Peter Or
his co-laborers is breathing forth words Of love
and comfort from the lips Of mighty host 0,
eonsecrated souls.
When men say that this tidal-waye OF religion
VIII snbslde as soon as Brothers Moody and San
Key leave, you may be sure every time that the
wish is father to the thought. The next thing
these croakers do is to set about trring to bring
back those days OF wor}dlinesst In the Church and
SG1kSAa4 ASfHLt1 HuttA pIEf@uEu uuLl1 Tue pres
ent seasor,-such state OF society that pious
parents felt II their SONS came to Chicago they
were Us surely lost Us II they we're already In the
bottomless pit. When right smart young man
who would Ge blessing to society or great
addition to the business part of the tIty talked
OF coming here before the revival, what oc-
cured! Why, bis friends all stood aghast In
terror at the very idea, ard every true friend he
had, from the minister down, united in begging
and lmplor1ng him not t., take the fatal step.
Hundreds and thousands Of noble, talented
young men have been turned away from this
city o0 account Of its fearful reputation for ini-
guilty.
Now, mark the change since the revival. We
have been blessed with visits from thousands Of
tue very best people from Ohio, Indiana, Min
sent their children here, often at great sacti-
ice, in order that revival blessing might come
into their lives,
Then, again, many thousands of dollars have
come into the hands Of merchants, landlords,
aud eatine-houses- Money spent BY those who
came tn the revival, every dollar Of it, has been
q blessing to the whole city, because it helped
to encourage and build up those institutions,
which are real benefit and credit to the city.
At the same lime, it had thee effect to dishcartcn
running their fellow-beings by gambling, drink
Ing, aud doWn-the-hi}l- -to-the-deyiI sort of
life generally. II was in any branch Of that
sort OF business, would close out for ten cents
Ou LuE uDl1aE fNtuET L1lAu tAhe EUG E03uCES IuaG
lie ahead Of trafflckers in the downfall Of their
fellow beings. Their property will soon be on
par with Southerner's g bill Of sale for
good likely held~hand or ebony cook. Those F.
F. VS. felt themselves secure In their rights of
property, because protected 6y law, just as the
saloon-keeper now waves bis license in triumph
in the face cf this religious awakening.
D dear, it just makes my blood boil when see
an attcmpt made to do away with OF put ont
any OF these influences which have brought such
great comfort and joy to so many Thousand
hearts. not only in the City Of Chicago. but
throughout the length and breadth Of the land
When think over what used 10 be said about
Chicago and then see the change, all Oh account
OF the Tabernacle meetings, l feel just like
going down on my knees and praying that God
will send us man who can convert {, coo in one
day as Peter Of old did. Why, only think OF It'll
Chicago used to be considered the plague spot
of earth. 4 young man visiting IN the country
would have to keep dark about where he came
from Il be wished to goin good society. Mothers
daughters IN Ia cage Gaze Of hyenas as 70
allow the attentions Of ''Chicago gentleman"
Well do wish could say, do, OF write some
thing that would stop this internal attempt to
destroy the effects Of this glY'5ous seasons work
one who says SIT will soon blow over" Wishes
down deep iu his heart, that he commanded a
hurricane strong enough to destroy every 1and-
mark made in this city by the holy, God-fearlug
men VINO nave 0eueQ aJl neil III l1elf eu0tafoIS
to save lost souls. In pursuing their labor o1
love to save Chicago from everlasting infamy,
they have had showered down on their heads all
thr fiery darts Of Satan, every poisoned arrow
dipped In the gall Of falsehood and malicious
II I csn do but little in the way OF
stayipg up the hands Of these servants of Christ,
that little shall 's.be done heartily as unto the
Lord.'' 1t Is actuated by pride and love for our
city, as well as love for the souls perisbtpg at
every turn. / can at least do as
a Woman di1 during our late War,
when the Rebel army was marching
by her house. She seized the poker, and stood
in threaten,ng latitude at the. door. The
" old MANI sat quietly in the chimney corner
smoking his pipe. "We}}, mother" Ea,d he,
Il what good do you expect to do ~ ~ intend
to show which side I'm on," she replied, with 8
whitening look Of scorn at her liege lord, who
evidently intended to pass himself of as on the
side Of those vino came along the road last. /
glory in the old woman's spunk.
PETER PRLToy.