Connecticut western news., 1876-09-15

RELIGIOUS. pr. Stephen R. Tyng, a prominent Episcopal clergyman of New York city, it will be remembered took an active part in the celebrated Moody and SankeY revival at the Hippodrome building In that city, and after the departure of the eYangelists caused to be erected an immense tent in a convenient location in the city and continued the good work on his own responsibility until the hot weather set in, when being much worn out in mind and body by his incessant and arduous labors in his Masters vineyard, he sought refuge in the country to recuperate his exhausted en- ergies. He returned to New York Sept. 4th, and immediately repaired to the Gospel tent and entered upon the noble work of calling sinners to repentance. Of this meet ing the New York Witness of Sept. 4th says:
 The climax of the Gospel tents populari- ty was surely reached last night. Thirty fourth street, previous to the opening of the door of the summer edifice, was block ed up by a crowd of people far too large to be accommodated, and it is estimated that fully 1000 people were disappointed in their desire to hear Dr. Tyng preach on his return from the country The opening ser wees included the singing of the 83d hymn ''Lght in the darkness, sailor, day is at hand" by Prof. Theodore E. Perkins and Mir. l.. P. Thatcher, the leader of the Hip podrome choir.
 Dr. TYng selected for his text Proverbs xxv., 15. "As cold water to thirsty soul, to fu, Eor t1pfN 1n said Gods best gifts are commonplace things, and are so necessary to mans ex- istence and enjoyment that few think enough about them to be- really thankful for them. Gods great gift is cold water. In the desert or the heat of the day, and when fever holds you in it's burning chains, then shall you learn its preciousness and give thanks to god who giveth cold water to thirsty souls. The Lord constantly pre- sents His Gospel (glad tidings) under the figure of water, and the souls need under the anology of thirst. Come sit down by Samaria's we'll, and listen to the story of that great Saviour who has travelled in the greatness of His strength. We who were afar off have been made nigh unto the Lord. A compact in all things well or dered has been made between the Ruler of the far country of the everlasting covenant and the poor sinner. Listen to the glowing and graceful terms: ''Ho, everyone that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk with out money and without price," Hear the good news which an ascending Christ comes to tell us by His Spirit; the adjust ment of the Divine perfections, the magni lying of the holy law, and the reconcilia ton of an offended Father. How glaC such story makes us all. But the bes tidings are those that have come on tho longest journey, and our Lord Christ is tht messenger. Living water that shall quencl forever the thirst of the soul under all cir cumstaRces IS found ready for the thirsty one. o how fresh and cold is the wate that is drawn from the wells of salvation Dr. Tyng with great eloquence and powe continued his subject, and exhorted the un- conversed to partake of the cup of saliva ton, and hencefoward be able to proclaim
 1heard the voice of Jesus say,
 Behold 1. freely give
 Stoop down, and drink, and live"
 came to Jesus, and drank
 or that hfe-g1ving stream;
 My thirst was quenched my soul revived,
 And now live in him.
 The preacher closed with prayer, afte which MT. l.. P. Thatcher sang, as solo Jesus keep me near the cross."
 Fully 1,5O0 persons stayed for the after meeting, which was one ot great spiritua blessing. and was led by the Rev. William Humpstone. Messrs. D. N. Beardsley, s T. Williams, P. Simon, J. R. Carter an( others led in prayer, and about thirty mel and women rose to testify to their anxiet. for their souls salvation, and requested thu prayers of Gods people in their behalf The inquiry-room was well attended, an( the Christian workers had plenty to do.
 Tonight Dr. Tyng specially addresse those who have been convicted during tht summer months, and we are requested tt state that prayer-meeting is held in tn, tent every day from 12 to 1'clock, to whicl all are cordially invited.