National Republican., 1876-03-24
THE REVIVAL.


to be present among all who assisted 10 the SER
vioes. There were present On the platform, be.
sIdt5 Mr.. Hammond. Rev. Drs: Rankin, Noble,
Newman, Sunderland, Gray and Brantiy, of Bal
tir1ore, and Rev. Messrs. Domer, Freeman,
Dodge, RemicS, Worthington and W. 5. Ham
mono.
Alter Staging and prayer. Rev. DR.. Sunderland
read from TIE second chapter OF Haggat. For
many years the CHILDREN of Israel had been re.
building the temple uuder great titncultie5 and
surrounded By many oostructions. They had TO
con .end with outside enemies, Who we're trying
70 draw them away from the work. anc SO the
people began to get discouraged and the building
s%ss s5 s sTops.
them of bis promises to them and Of the old cove.
nsnt he had made with them when he established
them, and asks them TO be strong and trust in
him. In Ike manner we should
TAKE HOLD OF THIS WORK
and orgsoIze ourselves. God watches over his
own purposes TO accomplish them aad gives US
grace 10 Go the work ne requires OF US. He Is
faithful mighty and infinite. and If We get the
clouds fIcn cur eyes and the mists and Yapors
from cur spiritual vision he will bless US.
Mr. Harimond read a number Of requests for
prs yer, among them being one for husband aud
soD Tor q Young man under conviction; for Presl.
dent Grant; for an iuhdel; for an Incorporate
3CEpg man; for O student IN Princston college;
Tor a brother; Cor an unc0nyerted lady In great
MI. j. VI, Reynolds, alias slack Reynolds"
thanked God that strength had been given him
to stand up before such q large audience and de-
twelve or fourteen years he had been addicted to
strong drink, had never had scarcely sober mo-
ment during that time, and had not been In
days he had been Induced by his son to attend the
meetings, and had experienced complete change
Of heart. Often he had
JOINED TEMPERANCE SOCIETIES,
but had been unable to follow up his good resolu.
tions until now. All his leye and sppstite for
strong drink had left him, and he knew by the
experience within his heart that he had entered
upon a new life.
Rev. Dr. Noble said there were hundreds and
thousands OF snch cases IN Washington, where
men were slaves to their apPetites and vices, and
cur duty as Christians was TO take hold oil them
and strive 10 bring them into the happy condition
A praise meeting followed. in which thanks
were offered for the number OF conversions last
night, for the good results which were seen DAY
alter day IN the many cases where the seed had
been sOWn, and for the evidences that God hears
Rev. Dr. Newman spoke as to the work that
was being done in his Own church, and felt the
spirit was abroad In the city, that mems hearts
were yery receptive and that they were accept
ing the salvation offered them.
Rev. Mr.. Domer expressed the pleasure he felt
in knowing that there were so many Christian
workers around Us, and that fresh lay power
hRd been developed in the city. He had felt the
influence OF this activity in his own church, and in
every locality sinners were not only being
oIght to the truth. but
CHRISTIANS WERE BEING sTIREED
to fresh work AT d vitality. He had felt during
these meetings that we were rising in the IN
were tsithiTI a rich reward would DO ours
Rev. Dr. Brantly, OF Baltimore, spoke as to the
genial influence Felt in the Sc meetings, and the
Christianity was found. He requested the prayers
OF the audience tor the city OF Baltimore that
greater Work might pe coae there, and that the
spirit might be poured out upon many there.
AN INQUIRY MEETING
cd m Lao alta ctal
ey the kind and wise ministratlons of the oreth-
ren and sisters who mo-ed among the audience
speaking words Of counsel and ENCOURAGEMENT.
Many who could not be reached or touched by
the ordinary agencies and appliances OF the
Church are to lie met with iu these meetings,
which are remarkable Tor the cordislity With
which people of all denominations and ranks mix
with each other, showing none OF the distinctions
which ere so pertipaciously chung TO and so re-
luctantly parted with in the ordinary world OF
life.
THE TSPRECXDESTED EELIGIOCs AWAKENING
here may subside, and in the nature Of things
must decrease, but the memory of these inquiry
meetings will have q continued fragrauce: and
viewing them even in subsidiary, temporal
sense without reference to the spiritual benefits
there originated, they will tend to strengthen
the bonds Of social existence. The coldness and
IssrcilicuSpess shown towards those 10 humble
life and that Often too, by protesting Christians,
are at the bottom OF much Of tie heart-burniny
and neglect Of the religious ordinances which
prevail in the lower strata Of society, and treat
mt Mt Of a contrary kind not only promotes social
peace. but is step toward the reduction OF prac-
tical heatheniEm.
Rev. nr. Brantly, OF Baltimore, stated to
gentleman in the meeting that the Baptist miu-
listers Of that city had net together and decided
10 Try and persuade Mr. Hammond to visit them.
Evening Meeting.
The audience gathered in the evening at the
Congregational church was the largest of the
many great crowds that have assembled there
Ex-Governor Jewell, Of Connecticut, and Hon.
l. ad he rnIo
Aner the Introductory services of praise and
prayer, several interesting experiences were
given by men who had been recently converted,
after which Rev. DR.. Sunderland spoke as to his
convictions that this was a divine work, and there
were many reasons for this belief. Ths prayers
that had been offered up to God for some time
by faithful Christians in this city were beginning
to be answered, and in order that the work might
deepen we must recognize the results which have
already followed from the movement. There has
been an increased zeal among Christians, and
many impepitent have been converted. A unity
among Christians has been seen in their coming
together with hearts and souls hIled with the
love Of God. They have made a common assault
On
THE sTroSGHoLD OF SATAN,
not with carnal weapons. but with the spiritual
weapons Of faith and prayer. and many Of the
outYoTks have fallen. The question next arises
was hrst made 10 invite Mr.. Hammond to this
city he was opposed to IL, not because he had any
objections to his manner OF preaching or. his
MODES Of evangeliZation, but for reasons per
sonsl to himself and local to the community. He
had felt that even Christians were not ready for
a revival; that they had work of seltexamina-
tioa to do tor themselves, and that a great many
stumbling blocks had to be removed. And yet, In
spite Of all these difficulties, q great work had
Shall Mr.. Hammond GO? lie believed that God
was using him as an instrument for good, and he
felt there was no place on the face OF the earth
where more good could be accomplished than 10
this city. On his own responsibility he would
therefore, take the vote OF the audience as to
being put the vast audience rose to a unit.
HON. wN. z. DODGE,
of New York, said he was glad TO look in on such
q gathering and shake hands with his friend. Mr..
Hammond. For tliy years he had been connected
with revivals, and felt thankful that God was
sending his truths all over the land ana scatter
ing sin and superstition. He had never before
seen such sight in Washington. and was colh.
dent that If IS earnest. working Christians were
to go forth to speak to men we would find them
willing to meet us and talk freely on the plan oi
salvation.
Mr.. Hammond selected for his text Job xxI:al
%: "Acquaint now thysell with him and be a,
peace, thereby good will come to thee. Receive
pray thee, the law from bis mouth, and lay ul
his words in thlne heart The text was capable
of four divisions.
WHAT, A HOw,.A WHY AND WHERE.
Many men know a great deal about God theo
logically. but are NOT acquainted with him. The
way by which we are to know God is also pointed
out-by receiving the law from Gods mouth an 4
laying up his words in our heart. Sometimes q
sinner is induced TO como to Christ more by fear
than fy love. If We do accept him, then we OBJ
tain happiness. There Is no gloom in religion
it brings peace and JOY unspeakable. We car
obtain that peace now. 1t is dangerous to delay
! We should rot grieve the spirit by procrasti
mating, but come as We are and accept the Offered
pardon.
At the conclusion of the discourse. which was
eloquent and powerful, nearly all OF the audience
| rose tor prayers. and the inquiry meeting wa:
| protracted until O late hour.
| This morning the Bible reading meeting viii
| be held In the Metropolitan church at ll:3t
| o'clock. During the meeting the ladies' TEN
peraDce Union will present facts as to the caus'
| II temperance.
| The usual evening meeting will be held in the
| Congregational church at O'Clock.
The following is a copy OF the covenant which
| is presented to young, hopefully converted per
| sons for signature:
COVENANT.
| the undersigned, hope have found Jesus L
| lie my precious Saviour: and promise, with hi
help, 10 live as his loving child and faithful ser
| want all my lie.
"Tbey shall ask the way to Zion with their face
| tbitherward, saying, come and let us Join OUT
/ selves 10 the Lord In perpetual covenant tha
| shall not be forgotten."-Jeremiah 50J.
| Fruits Meet for Repentance.