New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-02-10

of any others But If don't get hold Of God here We
prsyt any w ask sh iHs woHt svs
a stone Some have said these meetings will
pass away and do good. But 1t won't be II God IS
with US. The late war taught men how TO pray. It
seems 10 that Of he best work ever saw was
how many prayers uttered for them. and how many
were converted! well remember young lieutenant
been speaking OF mothers prayers he got mp said
the remarks reminded him OF letters no had received
He had told her he would come Christ the
but she reminded him he might never see that time
Another letter came from his home, and tn I mother
was dead And it'll the tears trckng down his cheeks
that noble young man told his tall and came to Know
for great blessing to rest upon this mighty city.
Mr.. Moody then prayed for q blessing on the meet
ing in the evening, and gave ont the 9th hymn
Pass me not O gentle savior After the hymn
Mr.. Moody stated that at succeeding meetings he
would call on those gentlemen whom he wished to
address the meeting. He requested the people to
join with him in silent prayer. and remained few
minutes in mute supplicaton. The frequency with
which the revivalist recurs to this request shows
the great faith he has in constant prayer and sup
phcation to God
The Rev. L. Lloyd Of the Washington Square NJ. L.
Church made short discourse, in which he gave his
experience of the efficacy of prayer. lie sad that
few months ago during service in his church aged
family who believed in Christ. lie was very much
distressed, and said he had daughter who had
sailed for California and that lie desired the prayers
of the congrc CATION for change Of heart in her
The congregation complied with his request, and in
short time TO the great surprise of the aged parent
letter came to him from his daughter, bringing the
glad tdnes that she had given her heart TO Christ
AT this point the audience little startled by
man in the body Of the hall who addressed himself
to Mr. Moody and desired permission to
speak. but was informed that permission to
address the audience would only be given to
those called on the platform for tho purpose lie
then. with excited Ccsiculation. exclaimed in loud
voice. " II you dare not rebuke sin in high places
dare" AMI took his seat.
the Rev. d. Stuart Dodge prayed thai God might
bless the work VI the revival and sinners be brought
to repentance. Mr.. Moody atteTward requested the
congregation to join in tie chorus of the forysiXth
hymn. which begins. % bliss of the purified Mr.
Sankey sang this hymn il avery impressive manner
At its conclusion he knelt down and prayed. lie
thanked the Almighty Father for the blessings Of
Tuesday nights meeting, and that many souls were
coming to the inquiry rooms TO seek salvation.
1--WE thank Thee, o. God" he SAID. that what -
too hard for man is not too hard for Thee
Mr. Moody said that FOR the MONDAY meeting to-
ana hereafter the uooIr NOhlu hoA ~" 'l""''
ill 1890 and would close at p. m. after which
hour no one would be permitted to enter. lie SAID
il were better thousand should go away than that
the audience be distracted in their dcvotions. Some
people come in from mere curiosity but they were not
DESTROYS 10 have those who come merely Tor the sake
of looking Ut them. They wanted those who sought
Jesus He knew some of the gentlemen on the plat
form differed with him on the cIpcdlency Of closing
the doors nj q certain hour, but he wanted his andi-
ences to be undisturbcd. The hymn, Praise God
from whom all blessings How" was sung, the Rev.
Or. Holdich pronounced the benediction. and the
meeting quietly dispersed.