National Republican., 1876-02-08
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Second Day OF Or. EsARHI6's WORK
HORIMG lEMINGAffR IUfRHHlX GHEGM
fPLINMD GATHERING OF YOUNG CHILDREN
INTERESTING sEHHets NIRERG LED kTERil9H
CHEERING REPORTS FROM THE MINISTERS
Meeting Of the Washington Prasbytery
sPLENMD GATHERING OF YOUNG CHILDREN
INTERESTING sEHHets NIREEG EED kTERSGsH
CHEERING REPORTS FROM THE MINISTERS
Meeting Of the Washington Prlsbytery

Meeting Of The washington fresDytefl
Mr.. Hammond and Mr. Bentley continued the!,
meetings yesterday, as they will do for some time
The meeting yesterday was opened at 1850 Oclosh
in 81. Paul's English Lutheran church, a. the
corner of Eleventh and H streets. Mr.. Bentley
did not arrive until after the opening OF the mes:
ing, and the opening hymn, "Come, graciou:
Spirit, heavenly dove, ;" was started By member
of the congregation. During the opening exer
cises people kent coming in, until the church was
quite we'll filled. Mr.. Bentley arrived a shor,
time after the opening. Rev. DR.. Gray offered
hammond read from Daniel tx, commenting upon
the words as he read, and impressing upon hi:
bearers that IL was their duty themselves 20 gel
near to Jesus before attempting to get others &c
60 to him.
He referred to the first meetings at Harrisburg
yesterday, and yet in that city over one thousand
had joined the Church, lover eight hundred Join.
ing in ore day.l This was owing 70 the Cnris
be prompt, and that the prayers be short and e
the point. Brother Bentley had been late this
morning. "a voice He lost the way J We'll
number Of those present participated in the
meeting by relating their experience, and several
suits Of the Sunday meetings and the seriousness:
OF many Of the children and others who had at
tended those meetings.
come to him Sunday night with the cry, II wan,
TO be q Christian; would like to attend your
meetings." and he offered q short and ferven,
pray er Tor the man, who was then on his way tc
New York.
A young man, about thirty years of age, said
ard, and during his debauchery thought of hi.
youthful days, his mothers prayers, and went tc
mis- knees and found forgiveness. Atthe close be
dropped on bis knees and offered fervsnt prayer
Mr.. Bentley sang verse or two, and. after a
few anneuncements, the meeting closed with q
benedicti0n.
TIE CHI DaEN's GATHERING.
At4 o'clock the children fiocked to the Foundry
church to hear the eloquent talker and the sweet
singer. Children Of all ages eame-littie boys in
knee-pants and coPper.toed boots entering slyly
inaiy upsn the Big organ and and the cOiored win.
dows, and timidly admiring the subdued shadow.
ing Of the pillars and arches and the grand
asles, with little frizzes curling their fore
Larger children and s@sng The number
whose poor clothing and tattered shoes and crown.
less hats did not deter them from entering the
NE s 10 hear ne sms
that they oug BIT to have heard from mothers lips
long before. Mothers should feel that It is good
learn sweet hymns, and If they are not won tc
Christ they 90 away with their minds made up to
be better.
Mr. Hammond has a wonderful power with
| children. From the moment he begins to speak
he interests them all, and even the little todders
who, standing on tiptoe can hardly bring their
/ shy, bright faces over the back OF the pew in
front, begin to open their mouths as Mr.. Ham.
mord tells them some story Of the East, and their
eyes sparkle 9 with sageraess germ & as ne draws some
| the youngest Of them all can see It and under.
| stand II. Mr.. Hammond Is not like the long
iIenen who are usually found addressing
| children at Sunday. school gatherings. He thor.
cughly understands child nature, and talks to
4 .l ahN IL AAa naeN Nall- Inl
| simplest Saxon English. Every child can under
stand him when he speaks Of the "kindness o;
Christ in dying for them"
The Foundry church was we'll filled with
children yesterday evening, although there were
50 abSn
| commanded by Mr.. Bentley.
The meeting was opened with singing. The
tsrssted. Whenever hymn is commenced it i.
surg rig ht through. and no one gets up aud says
Please omit the third and fourth verses"
Mr.. Hammond then continued the story oil
Christ which he began Sunday. During the
| story ke drew q beautiful imaginary picture Of
j christ sIanSiss i9 !h' midst Of the s'0ting Jews
Mr. Csx of Newark ". J., said o few words
In the city of Newark where Mr.. Hammond had
held meetings for over two weeks there were not
came. He said also that today be would bring
to the meeting crown Of thorns such as Jesus
| had worn.
r.
| that he had text which he wished the children
to repeat after him. The children repeated after
him the following words: "Christ also hath loved
us, and hath given himself Tor u.s."
A great many parents, he said, loved their chill
dren, but not many loved them enough TO give
themselves for them and to die for them: He could
know how Jesus loved them-how God loved
| them. what did the angels think Of some o.
| he died for them. They had seen Jesus with his
face all marred and the nails driven through his
| feet, ,apd was 1t not mean Of them TO be ashamed
He then asked those who would say, "God heiI
| me, ! love him, ITO raise their hands.
1HEINQuIRY MEETING.
The inquiry meeting shortly afterwards began
| Mr.. Bentley and his choir commenced to sing
| softly, and The children who had bowed theil
| heads in pra yer remained In that position. Mr
| Hammond, and the pastors and others ASSISTING
him, went down among tAe children. Mr.. Ham
mond was everywhere, now Fastening to somt
child who was about to burst in tears, now start
| ing up hymn and then spuring on some tardy }
title face which had entered the meeting wear
| ing q careless look had grown serious during ii
| progress and now began TO pucker up, and llttl'
| made confessions of love to their comforters
| Some OF the children were going about themselves
among their little friends, and Mr.. Hammond re
| marked that be found quite number who haC
been crying the day before who we're then happy
| and smiling.
| REPORTERS are HeleTaily COnsiutEcu
| at such gatherings, and the collection baske
| never comes his way and the reyiValist pssse:
| him by, or, If he does stay, stays to say some
| thirg II . strictly business character. Mr Ham
| mord in his long experience has learned TO ap
| preciate reporters position and lets him alone
| knowing that he attends the meetings to worl
| and as g matter OF business. But yesterday ont
| gloomy searcher after converts tugged softly a.
| our reporters coat and much annoyed him By
whispering over his shoulder and expressing ar
| anxiety to know whether the dillgent scribDle
! wa. a Christian. He then inquired after hi
brothers and sisters and mother and father, ane
| was icst asking for an analysis OF his grand
| fathers belief when the reporter saw frlenC
| and hurried away TO catch him. This statemer
is made, not because reporters are not subject 4
| the same emotions as ordinary men, but IL 10 eN
| ceedirely vexatious to have some one come feel
ing ones religious pulse Just as he Is in the mid
die Of a most sarctifed paragraph.
Tresby:erial Service.
The ei. hth in tie teries o: meetings under tn
ausp.ce, Of the Prsoytery OF Washington cit.
| was he'd last evening at the First Presbyterisl
| Church (Dr. Sunderland's) The sermon wa
| preached by the Rev. Mr.. Blttenger, OF tn
\ Westminster church, and was founded upol
Rom. Wills; $50, then, they that are in the fesl
cannot please God" from which he showed-in
mcst clear, convincing and solemn manner
l. Tae (, arfal state Of those who are in such ;
| cn di.Ion tina. they eanno: please God.
2. The grand remedy which the Gospel o
| Christ furnishes to men to bring them out 0
| that state Of guilt and danger.