The New York herald., 1876-03-14
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MOODY AND SANKEY.

The morning services at tho Hippodrome yesterday
were rather well attended, but as the weather was
somewhat unsettled the crowds of ladies that usually
attend these meetings were not visible Mr.. Moody,
Mr.. Sankey apd the Rev. DR.. Hepworth entered tho
hail together and took seats the platform. They
were soon followed by Rev. Dr. Kennard and three
other. cergymen. The opened with the sing
ing of the twentythrd hymn, 81 am so glad that
Jesus loves me-" This Joined in by the whole
gregation and the chorus given with great effect
After the singing Dr. Hepworth read out number Of
the usual requests for prayer among which were the
following a teacher mission school for help
and strength TO carry out the of the Lord
number OF men, members OF New York clubs that they
may be converted and know the folly of their ways;
for churches in Sayvillc, Long Island, In Hartford
Conn in Banbridge and several other places; Tor
Cornell University and for the University OF Virginia.
that all those that study there may be infused with the
Holy SPIRIT from sixteen sisters for their brothers,
from fourteen daughters for their PARENTS from eleven
persons suffering from special doubts and religious
diculties from loving daughter for father eighty
years old who docs not yet know Christ for young
lady dying of consumption for an only son who has
gwen up hope OF salvation.
ltev. Dr. Conchlyn, pastor OF tho Madison avenue
and Twenty ninth street church. offered the prayer
alter the reading Of the requests aud then the choir
sung the ory fourth hymn, 'Grace, 1t is charming
sound" Mr. Moody aerward read the twelfth chap
ter OF Acts He then offered thanks TO God for tho
number Of converts that had been made during the
week. s'On Sunday he sald 81 felt as il the windows
OF heaven were Openeu Wnen saw ana Dearu tne num-
bcrs that inquirng after Christ. Ought
we give thanks 10 God for all tbeso
things?" He continued that It was evident
that there spirit OF inquiry pcrvading and permeat
ing the great city of Now York, and people were
being brought back Christ who had not acknowledged
the Master for years. Numbers OF revival meetings
being held throughout the CITY, and the of
the work being done encouraging in the extreme
Not only he said the ministers and those appointed
exhort doing great work, but the young converts
aboring to bring other converts to Jesus During
meeting Tor the last two weeks there was man
from Philadelphia who Is the owner of large foundry
present every evening. He came INTO the inquiry
room last night and said he going to Philadelphia
on and he intended try and convert all
his employees 10 Jesus
Mr. Moody followed by the Rev. Dr. Kennard,
who gave detailed account of the work in his church.
where a number of converts were joining every
week On Sunday night, he said twenty five anxious
persons came forward and asked for light.
A gentleman IRON the Ninth ward spoke OF the
Christian work in that district He said that there is
a meeting hall in the centre oil the ward, and that
had prcudiccs against going into church. especially
the poorer class of people, and great deal Of good
was being done with these people.
A gentleman from Brooklyn then came forward and
related number OF amazing conversions In that city.
The work had commenced before the advent of Mr..
Moody in that city, but went with greater force
after.
The meeting concluded with prayer by Dr. Hep
worth and the singing Of the hymn. Praise God from
whom all blessings how."