National Republican., 1876-03-27

note Of human feeling was struck last night Ia
the varied testimonies, ranging from those OF the
esmbler and the dfunkArd to the nrmly-seated
faith OF the late sceptio and inhdel.
The inquiry meeting was remarkable fer the
unanimity with which all The workers present
entered into the task assigned to them aud for
the results which followed the conversations held
and the Pray efs offered. A considerable amount
o. snse,ing Spp3sition has Occasionally been de- de-
entrance 70 the audiepee-ro0m, and Mr.. Ham
mond has consequently directed his lieutenants
perienes meeting Sas Ss.D held trers every night
curing the progress Of the inquiry meeting. and
even the roughest and most sceptical ave bsen
wastd to serious re sctons BY the simple story OF
sbandone ed vice. and need eedofspiritualstren2tha and
physical purity told BY men who few weeks ago
were their companions and associates. Such men
as Jack Reynolds and others Of hfs class, as has
been we'll remarked, form the missing link that
Is to connect those men with the Church, and
bring the truths Gospel homo to ther hearts,
and the recognized leader Of this movement
shows remarkable tact and knowledge of human
Rs6Ia ", yhsn he sets Ibsse men up
The scenes all over the church mp to late
hour were most remarkable and impressive.
some mother in Israel was earnestly praying; in
another corner stood converted lsraehte ad-
dressing knot of Intelligent looking young msa
and receiving respectful attention, tears on the
faces Of some, smiles sparkling In the LOOKS of
others, the sweet voices Of the singers mingltng
with the quiet hum that rose from the crowded
taken possession Of all around.
Mr.. Hammond's discourse was on "eNcuSes,"
and was one of his bsst efforts. He discussed the
common excuses which men gave for not becom-
ing Chrittians, and combated In q logical manner
the many objections which they made TO the Bible
and TO the conduct OF protesting Christians. AT
the conclusion Of the sermon hundreds rose for
prayers.
The Bible reading meeting this morning will
be held in Rev. DR.. Sunderland's church. and In
the evening the Union msetin rs will be held in
the cbr-rh.s Of Rev. Drs. Nebie, Sunderland and
Dsae O.
Second Presbyterian Church.
In the notices Of the week DR.. Sunderland
added with emphasis and with earnest invitation
that the Union morning meetings, called inquiry
meetings, would be held in this church every
morning at l1:3o o'clock during the week. He
took his text from Matthew xvi:a: "Oan ye not
moving over the dial plates Of his providence. Ii
is for US to read and understand II, just the
weather prophets are able to tell with such
actitude the future condition Of the weather.
affairs, the cessation of wealth and employment.
"What means this atrophy Of trade, this financial
largon which no one can explain or describe?
Is IL not that the god mammon is TO be over
thrown? ltis said, 'Ye cannot serve God and
nammon.' Is It not one Of the signs of the times
that he IL weaving them from this worship.
when the cold winos OF misiortgne sweep over
them and chill them to the heart they are WILL
Ing to listen to the old, old story of Jesus
times. Devotets at the shrine Of fashion. What
q rampant OF sin! What a gorgeous bubble.
What prayers have gone up that the Lord would
smlte! What do we see? The very homes Of the
first OF the land filled with vexation, shame sor.
row, distress, so pitiaole, SO humillating." Here
~ nuo'ed Snlemnly.