The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-13
An ELOQUENT Discourse by Rev Or. New
man. Of Washington.
THE SAVIOUR OF SINNERS.

cmerges misty and dim, like the crazy lover
when the wind was high and the nigh. was dark
searched for his love IN the wake OF meteor spark.
An excellent season Tor crops 1t has been this year,
ana on every hand the green yellow OF cultivation
are visible, giving pleasant, thrifty appearance to
the scene. Appropriately the melody OF a hymn or
the voice Of prayer the first break upon this
peaceful scene, yet so in harmony with 1t It seems
scarcely TO disturb H. This comcs from the devotion
at the iamily altar, which II Is desired should be
erected ns nearly possible at the hour
throughout, the grounds confidence being entertained
In tho good effect OF combined move
ment The morning which follows or
precedes-according 10 the temper habit
OF the people is quickly disposed Of Tho
advice OF the old Greek philosopher, "Eat that you
may live, not live that you may eat is followed here
not much attention given to the flesh since spiritual
Pabululn is regarded as the thing necdful; and
it is the steak apt to be tough and well cooked,
for tho ungodly butcher takes advantage OF tho pre-
occupation of the saints. aud By possibility in
ciudcs the tcnderoin among his sales. Hence dys-
pepsa other ailments mistaken, said the
great Brooklyn preacher, for religion.
HOLINESS MEErAG.
can believe. do believe
That Jesus died for me,
And here aud hereafter
happy shall be
Such Is tho refrain that invites to Dr. and Mrs.
Palner's holiness meeting, the lrst public service Of
the morning commencing at haifpast eight O'Clock,
heretofore described in these letters These meetings
growin. in interest" the expression s If ono
may Judge from the crowds which gather in and
around the tent. Elderly people, the Doctor and Mira
Palmer, gray haired ana OF subdued expression, as
from much religious contemplation; garb OF
formal. Quaker cut, here and there modified by some
Slight tribute 10 the more modern style. Not clio.
quent. or even original like Moody preaching plain
Gospel very painly yet of intense carncstncss aud
exercising upon thor bearers great influence. rhors
tho disciples who occupy higher plane anu who say
III i've absolutely without SIN; am rs Adam was,
capable OF SHINING, since am free moral agent yet
"a little better than other Christians say their
enemies and opponents In doctrine 'and with stand
ard little too high for tue exercise the graccs of
charity Blu, thus 1t ever Is that the good aud the
pure lind their dciractors
THE PUBLIC SERVICES.
The bencdicton Is pronounced at Mrs. Palmcr's
meeting just as tho bell Tor public services 1T
the stand nnd now comes tho occasion ol special in
tcrcst Tor here joined all classes, sinner
no OF the redemption order, made WHITE AS he viii
tell you by tho blood OF the Lamb; the perfect
ceansed from tho very seeds o; inorcd sin; priests
and laymcn, and, thanks 10 tho uuitce s3rcinrcn in
Chrls-Methodis,s and hapsts, PrcsoyicriaLs ana Mo-
ravans, Conercguionaliss snd Luhernns. Representa-
tivcs OF all evangelical denominations except, perhaps
tac ..unreiormed" Protestant Eplscopnl Church iav
I'M aside ali minor questions Ia tho struggle Tor The
snlvativn oil sinners gathering lot unusual its
external Appearance perhaps only containIn an I'M
usual Number OF eccentric look n characters In IT,
many seem To consider that special virtue fingers
around the immediate vicinity OF the altar; that here
The Grpp ngs Of the sanctuary richer. maybe
so they make haste 10 concentrate thc.c before
the bell rings out It's notes OF invitation Here too
woman, petite OF form anu spiritual OF face, with
voice OF lair quality and wonderful powers Of en-
durancc wont 10 sing.
| have been redeemed
In the blood OF the Lamb
which sends a thrill throughout the con-
gregaon ana Ut times raises The Enthusiasm TO the
highest point Socn they come entering the grand
crcc from every ioint OF both sexes every age,
from the pas,ed old man 10 The tripping child many
sCuls urq
plenty, they are very hard and the modern ~.
per unlike ms Puritan ancestors APPROVES Of case of
sitting ~ his church. Meantime the singers begin a
hymn
need Thee every day aud hour
which has tendency accelerate tho coming crowds
Tor Me melody Is charming and the bishops other
clergy mount the stand after the Other generally
speaking stout. soIid evIdcLiy well fed men, Of the
muscular Chris type, yet with the OF students
witnu; men o; intellect. capable OF engaging IN any
contest, whether OF mind or body. Now ana then u
celebrity like Newman, OF Washington other noted
preacher, receiving from some ncopbytc perhaps a
mark OF difference, but Tor the most part MOVING us
among his cqnal', democratic feeling cverywhc
manifested natural sincc all equal before the Of
the Chrisan Abundance OF song and prayer prccedcs
tho sermons, which generally q! hign order en-
forcing the practical dutcs OF religious lilo he
necessity OF u belief 10 CHRIST to ultimate salvation.
! Following the midday meal, and soon after one
O'Clock, the chdrcn's meeting Is held the al
rectiOn OF Rev. Homer A. KIM, ana THIS again Is fol-
lowed by a sermon at haltpast Two o'clocg In inc
! prayer meetings wnlch follow Tins. and the evening
services NJ the stand the real work OF The meeting
/ us influence upon sinners IS mostly done. Here SIN
prayer Is offered Tor the conversion OF sous Tho
yong peoples meeting, conducted by the well known
evangelist. Rev. Thomas Harrison, aud the grace
abounding mccting coatcras to the great work, also
take place in tue afternoon these SERVICES are M.
ranged by programme, and except In raro instances
sEnvicEs OF TnR DAY
THIS morning Rev g. II. Plast preached the
"Phliosopny OF Christan Holiness " The afternoon
course wns ancordng TO the programme to be delivered
by Dr.. Cuylcr, OF BrookiyD; but Tor some he
did not arrive and DR.. j. T. Newman. OF Washington,
was substituted IN his place The interest IN hearing
TINS distinguished clergyman was very great aud
when the hour arrived almost the populate on oi
| the ground had gathered III front o! the stand.
The sermon OF the metropolitan pastor caused pro.
found sensation, which spread over tho cncam
like mighty wind HIS subjec, was, The Saviour O..
Sinners" bis text nom l. Timothy, i-"rnis Is q
faithful saying and worthy ol ali accep.a.ion. that
Sinners Alter rcicrepco 10 the Lre-cxistcncc
aid advent OF Christ he summed up the
proof upon winch IL based the acceptance OF this
great fact INTO tue prcsumplvc, growing out oil Gods
relation to HIS ercaiur, mar; the dcmohstratve as
shown in the fuitncut oi prophecy and In the pho.
nomena oun! IN the miracles Of Christ anu those &C
campaigning his birth ana death. Then preceding TO
the OBJECT 81 chrss's mission to save SINNERS he
showed ts importarcs iniercniy by reference TO the
Tact that IT was TOR none OF those great secular
objects which interest maoklnd. He discouraged
ali secular ambition He established no ciccmosynary
institutions, He made no Effort to reform civil govern
mcn Ho organized no peace societies. lie attempted
no reform OF the social evil OF intcnpcrsn or
idoIatry, which were all around Him lie DroNc the
chain OF no slave. but came 10 save sinncrs TO show
| heavens adherence of Sin, to substitute HIS own
suncrins for man penalty for sin ana make pro-
| VISION tor the renewal OF mans fallen naiurc
cuPIsr's PHILOSOPHY.
Chrsts philosophy differed from that OF other
religious teachers In that II based on the purlnca
ton OF the heart. the emotional nature, to which all
| else was subservient He then proceeded TO show,
| with oloquence which often elected symptoms Of
applause that all those good things which did not
| stitute Cbrsts special mission grew out OF HIS
teachings In Christian ands are found homes
tor the afflicted OF every class, there are found tho
bert forms OF government; IN the Christian United
| states. and during tile last administration, on the
beautiful Lake OF Geneva, arbitration was substituted
for the sword. and questions settled which twenty
years ago would have resulted In war. Ia Christian
lands tho family relation Is the most sacrod and II
was reserved Tor Christian ruler TO ISSUE prociana.
ton broke tho chains OF m llions OF slaves All
the great inventions OF this world have been made by
Christians God reserves His secrets for thosoaw ho
| servo him.
RUSSIA CoNPLiMkNrED.
Referring TO the progress OF the last hundred years,
he spoke OF the Efforts vi tho Car tolera
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