The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-12-02
MURPHY TELLING HIS STORY
HIS PiRTING WITH THE BRETHREN IN
DIR. 0ILDER'S CHURCH
Chauncey shnner Collecting Cash A re-
ceipted BIII for - U~lI-The Receipts and
Expenditures Of the y. Murphy Company.

| ceipted Bnl for - U,II-The Receipts and
Expenditures Of the y. Murphy Company.
multitude gathered for Francis MUIR
phys final meeting In the Seventh Street
Methodist Church yesterday afternoon. There
were more than the ordinary number OF breth-
rem within tho chancel railing. More than the
usual number OF young women adorned the
steps at the left OF the platform. and they were
looking moro than usually attractive. Tho del
eRatlon from the ranks OF the reclaimed was
unusually numerous Those who came for
curiosity's sake were out in great force.
Chauncey Shalfer was present in a swallow tail
coat. Bouquet Johnny occupied front seat.
The man who came to disturb tho meeting
secured sitting near the centre OF the church.
and the baby who accomplished the same pur-
pose sent out It's wall from under the west gal
lery. The man who camo with intent 90 do
something outlandsh found his opportunity
whllc the large audience was awaiting the
entrance Of Mr.. Murphy and tho singing brother
and sister. Ho broke forth in a dismal. dron-
ing voice and sang several stanzas OF hymn.
A clappng OF hands was begun near the pulpit
several minutes after the droning individual
had come to stop and run down the aislos
toward the doors. When the heads were turned
around. Brother and Sister Wilson were seen
coming up. woman halted the sister and
presented to her a pretty bouquet. about the
size OF n telephone. Pretty soon another clap
ping OF hands was heard. and Eddie Murphy
walked up the central aisle. Francis Murphy
was Just coming up the western aisle and the
applause was renewed. with additions. for him.
He smiled and nodded right and left. and shook
hands with those on the front benches. the
brethren within the railing. and the pretty
young women at the side Of tho platform. Then
no climbed to lofty position by the side OF the
Ipgk md anids MO will thia Goepal
| love fcaet this afternoon by singing All Hail
| tho Power Of Jesus's Name! Let us crown
Him Lord OF all this aiternooni Brother and
Sister Wilson sang Are Your Windows Open
| Toward Jerusalem p the brother blowing out
and biting of his words with precision and
Mr. Murphy. holding largo Bible in his
| hands. expressed the hope that cHch heart
! would be- liitcd up In PRAYER for the presence Of
| Gods holy spirit I'm the meeting, mud read sOme
went along. We will now be led IN prayer"
said lac. " 10y our dear brother. the Rev. Dr.
.heIre i b. oGpt Vycr fer Thspersd in,ormg'i2n
! the blessing of the Lord would rest upon the
meeting. and that temperance and righteous
| ness might eventually take possession Of every
| pcrance meetings would be continued in his
| church and Mr. Murphy said he was glad 10
hear n. and would do all IN his power 20 assist
| DR. Glider added that over fiity names had been
placed on the church roll as Il result OF tho
shouted Mr. Murphy; over nty converts
| FIRST know they'll he ANNOUNCING me as the
great revivnsL' Then he said that Chauncey
Mr. shafYer said that the expenses Of the
| Murphy meetings IN that church from the be:
ginning had been t32s 50. and had exceeded
| the receipts 10y t5i23. Iheas figures did not
| include compensation for tho services OF Mr.,
| Murphy, Eccles RohinsOn, and Brother ana
Sister Wilson. Mr.. ShafTer thought that some-
thing ought 20 be done, gentleman sug
Mr. shairer seconded the suggestion aud also
| gave ~. with tie understanding that he should
have tho privilege OF giving moro. A conirihu-
/
John Street Methodist Church, The announce
"SSrc,bo n,uo9ni, ,nr from n
pausc. as did the words Of DR.. Glider when he
Wdy1 nav or qp T5g T5ere H@a WSro S"S eSer, EP
! contributions. and large numbor OF single
| dollars were sent ~ to the desk
| Mr.. Shafer said that he desired 20 set one
thing nj rest forever: Brother Mundy la not
| unHcrountthle slip of thc touguel did not come
Upon 6inn MT to S SAY that Brolhtr Mufphys abors
and tho singing Of Brother and Sister W ilsen
! could not be- paid for IN dollars and cents. lie
| bald hlgh compliments 70 htm al especially
! the singing OF Sister Wilson-and closed h.s
! remarks by presenting 10 Brother Murphy
rnr"luted bin for the hire OF the Cooper lnsti
tute Hall for their SUNDAY evening meeting.
Accepting tho gift Mr.. Murphy spid that he
| had not language 90 express his feelings at this
! unexpected kindness on tho part of his duar
| hrethrcn OF this congregMion, To had long de-
| sired 70 com" and labor in this city lie went
10 MI. Shaiicr and told him his desire. and that
| gentleman made the arrangements Tor him to
! come going t0 the hotel and becoming person
| ally responsible ior tho payment of the hunrd
| bills and they had becn promptly paid Every
! man. continued hr. Murphy. who would hc re-
spectacle must nay his debts lie hus EXPENSES
"a. we'll AZ other men. II, subasts chiefly on
| NhHt he eut-. and asks only for subsistence. He
believes Il n sin 10 speculate On religion. But
! subsistence includes more than board. His
| family and tho family OF Brother and Sister
| Wilson must bo provided for. He believes this
| work-this Gospel temperance movements
| yet in It's infancy. There are other lrlds Offer
! ing opportunity for doing good. and he would
| not criticisc those who are working in them.
lie asks TO be- allowed to do his own work in his
| own Held. He cnine not here To abuse other
| mon. lie would never speak unkindly Of
| liquor dealer nor OF a minister He returned
| thanks for the use OF the church. and, grasping
| Mr. Shaiicr's hand, said that when they began
work in Thirty fourth street they wanted him
to come aud see thom. And | shall want TO
see that good wife ot yours added Mr.. Muir
phy whereupon MIR. ShafIer foryently re-
spondcd: don't blame YOU Bit"
In tho evening Mr. Murphy held a meeting In
the large hAii Of Cooper Union. which was
crowded. although an admission fee wa,
charged. lie and others made speeches, nrOus-
INK much enthusiasm and securing many sign
ers Of the pledge. A pleasant faced. plump
woman sitting cOnspicuousy on the stairway
leading 10 the organ, amused the audience by
her facial expressions. alternately laughing
weeping, and showing great variety Of ono
tions.