National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-02-15
AND POINT THE PATH FOR SINNERS
Growing Interest Manifested by All


Lincoln hall, as was advertised In q morning Co.
temporary. This mistake probably put a few to
the Inconvenience Of visiting two places, bat most
OF the people found out the error before making
the journey. at the request Of those conducting
the meetings It is stated that the morning SER
vices, tor the present week, will be held only in
the Cavalry Baptist church.
The auditorium Of the Calvary Baptist church
is almost double in size OF that OF the Lutheran,
and has q seating capacity for eight hundred per-
sons. Being constructed in the modern style, 1t
possesses advantages in light, ventilation and
conVeniences that the other edihce does not en-
roy. Consequently when the number that made
The Lutheran church appear crowded were seated
clutches was very apparent-and there was an
abundance OF room unOccuDied. AT first the slow
arrival Of the people bespoke slim meeting, but
this idea was abandoned in a little while as the
crowds gathered il. The features that made up
the Audiences of the week previous could be easily
recognized, and many new faces were noticed
amcng the gathering, which demonstrates that
THE INTEREST IN THE MOVEMENT
has not been permittedlto lessen, but on ths con-
tr8ry. is on the increase and bids fair TO be pro-
ductiye OF excellent and encouraginT results ere
Mr. Bentley was on hand early, and as the
audience came in, he called out the singers and
arranged them about himself, determined at least
10 have q choir for one morning. At 1880 O'Clock,
Mr.. Hammond not having arrived, Mr.. Bentley
gave out T snc t n rS 6o% weak we aIe
While they were singing Mr.. Hammond came
in and ascenoed to the platform, where by invita-
tion, he was joined by Revs. Gray, Rankin, Noble
At the suggestion OF Mr.. Hammond, the audi
plaiped his late arrival stating that he had been
in attendance on the preachers meeting that
Wssin these meetings, and he sincerely believed
that revealing himself TO his people in this
city, and the speaker wanted them to thank God
would be well to have brief reportsfrom the diff
erent churches of the revealing Of Gods word.
Scriptures to show the relations of the work Of
faith. He said that every conversion was mir
acle and cited incidents illustrating the truth of
mis- arguments, among them that Of Frank Eaton,
a band player, in this city. They should hear
God when he bids them go work In his vineyard.
If Washington was to be saved It must be by the
sbirit Of God, and IT was only right that they
should realize the extent OF their responsibility.
He then read the closing paragraphs Of the 18th
He said that God was jealous God, and he
would possess the entire heart or none
In the year 1861, the Duchess OF Golden, at great
expense, brought together the ministers Of
France and England, and revival opened all
over Scotland, and as result there was con-
version Of ten thousand souls. There was one,
united in overwhelming voice went up in prayer.
oh, the power Of prevailing prayer. He bid them
They must work and while SO engage i pray God
to bless them. They had got TO come, not by
Gods power, but by his spirit, and work. Those
that do that and are oenest on their faces before
God realize that sinners are awakened and led to
Christ. He spoke Of the numerous requests for
prayer that had been made, and char ed them
that they not only might ask for prayers for their
relatives and friends but that It was their duty
to go and pray with them. Wives ask prayers
Tor their husbands; let them pray together during
the meetings, and also petition heaven for a
change in the husbands heart. He asked them
to pray God to baptise them with his blessing.
Referring TO the meeting at the Congregational
church the night previous, he said it was his be-
s that e 6ad had Ss4e
have been four hundred converts that night. They
showed in their countenances that they were
one to tell them OF Jesus and point out the way
that led to him. He believed that the ministers
in this city were doing all they could, but were
overworked. He asked that prayers be given In
their behalf
A number of short prayers were then made for
MI. Bentley sang t'Hark! the Voice Of Jesus
Calling with spirit and excellent effect. This
gentleman has a tine voice, and the audience ap.
pears never weary Of hearing it.
Mr. Hammond announced that the meeting
was open for brief reports of Church work, and he
would be pleased to near anything they might
MI Cce, Of Newark, N j., spoke of his visit
TO the Nineteenth. street colored Baptist church,
and the anxiety and desire they had to partic!-
pate in the revival meetings. Ho Conducted
Them through the q arden of Getnsemine and
found them following him shouting glory Il
was customary for the Methodist to shout, but
novelty among the Baptis;s. He had promised
those people that IL they would assemble the
coloreG children at that church next Sabbath he
would promise the presence Of Mr.. Hammond
Dr. Rankin spoke of the success of the evening
meetings, and thought, standing and sitting,
there was at least 500 persons present Sunday
night, while at least 500 were turned away.
Many Of them were impenitent from the cause
that they found nobody 10 work with them. If
their own hearts were warm they would find no
trouble in talking TO others and lsboring with
them. II was time that they should scrutinize
SMn sS anu s me true sPTt
the window Of Heaven might be opened and the
spirit come down until there was not sufficient
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the downtown churches, and in his little mission
he noticed Rreat changes taking place. He
prayed that GOD would not only Mi their houses
but the hearts Of the people in the city until
several houses of worship had to be opened TO
ACCOMyODATE THE FOLLOWERS OF THE MEETING.
The true faith was coming down, and he hoped
all would receive 1t and become benefited thereby:
Mr. Bentley sang the solo, keep on praying"
and was accompanied by the congregation in the
chorus
Mr. Hammond read a letter from a wife, thank
ing God for the good that the reviValists had
already accomplished, encouraging them to q
continuance OF the work, and concluded BY asking
prayers for her husband and two brothers, who
were unbelevers.
praise meeting was then opened by singing
I'VE all must speak for Jesus, " during which
Mr.. Hammond, assisted by several ciergymen,
came down among the congregation, instituted
inquiries, and found many that had special rea-
Captain Hester said that he thanked God for
the courage that the change Of heart had brought
TO him. Three or four months ago he did not pos
sess this courage to stand up and acknowledge
Christ. He had been attending these meetings
and received much benefit therefrom. In talking
TO others concerning their duty to God he had
been blessed himself. Last Sunday morning, de-
1irous Of hearing Mr.: Hammond preach, he went
gentleman was stopping, and stepping a. to the
clerks counter inquired If he was In. The gen
house. and that they were unfortunate in not
numbering minister among their people. A
resembling what the ladies would cali pretty ETY.
man, without being addressed, spoke up ana said
SIZE is IN JAIL, WHERE ALL MINISTER'S sH) ULD
BE-"
He THOUGHT in Justice to himself and the cause
he had SO re6sntly espoused that the charge
should be refuted, He turned TO the young III IN
and said that he was not addressing his remarks
to him, and Il his feelings mad been hurt ne re.
GREETED IT. Whereupon tnS young man replied :
mo, If you had been talking t. me would have
broke your head with this cane" lie ieIt that ne
must say something. and having his sieie IN hi:
into his mouth that he was to speak He ad
TAXED IN church Of religion, but never in hotel
As It was he began at the man, and soon q crowd
collected around, o majority Of whom he soon
,9und was on his side, and this cave him add.
tional courage iIS told the young man that ui-
jail full Of sulphur and FIRE, and to which there
would be no outlet. He could not withstand the
attack OF the Bible and soon made good his escape
tlqp the hotel:
An inquiry meeting was then opened, and
lasted until the closing Of the morning service.
The Children.
The children assembled a. o'clock at Wesley
chapel, where the meetings for the children will
be held this week. The body OF the church was
well filled with children, many Of whom came
with their parents or teachers, but great MAJOR
ity Of them came alone The meeting, as were all
the children's meetings, was Of very interesting
character. Mr.. Bentley and his choir, which is
new we'll organized, led the singing for the first
few minutes; DR.: Wheeler the pastor of -
chapel, offered ferttnt prayer. Of. Rankin
spoke few words, saying that he had never heard
the truths 80 simply and happily set forth as they
had been In the children's meetings. 1t was
besutiul to him to see the childrens eyes sparkle
when DIR. Hammond spoke to them. Jesus had
said Suffer the little children to come unto me
There were some wise men in Washington, as In
every other city, who thought little children too
Young to come to Jesus, but Jesus invited them to
come After speaking pleasantly to the children
for some time hymn was sung, and Rev. Mason
Noble spoke to the little ones.
Mr. Hammond then began his talk to the chill.
dren. Some, he said, had doubted Whether chill
dren could be saved before they had convictions.
Some thought that he did not scold enough, did
not talk about hell enough. He had told them
Iesus had done tneu. and what sinners