New-York tribune., 1878-11-13
.HoW THE WORK GOES ON.

Street Methodist Episcopal Church. yesterday. Mr. Mur
phy asked "Brother and Sister" Wilson 10 sing ana
they sang in their peculiarly effective manner, He WI"
Hide Me-"
Mr. Murphy read portion Of the xvth chapter of Jonh
and commented briefly upon 1t. Mr.. and MIS- "h'soh
then sang again. while Mr. Murphy was beckohihg 70
brother and urging him TO come up this way bless
His name, said Mr. Murphy breaking III upon the nBsi
notes OF the singers. AT this point Edward, Mr' Mur
phys son. stepped from the platform ana, waking 70
the rear OF the room escorted heavily built man. WIN
dark beard his father, who embraced MIN most AZ
fectonaey and kissed him. VINO this stranger was the
audience learned later.
Several pravers and songs fol lowed. The Rev. Mr..
smith asked that the good work might go on until
thousands renOunced their cups. There Is Fouhtain
Filled with Blood" then sung with much enthusi-
asm Mr. Murphy called upon j. G. Nobes,who knet apon
the pstfoIIn and with voice full oil emotion anu win
tears in his eyes, made most earnest PRAYER, which
was continually interrupted by his sympathetic hearers
1T was an unexpected pleasure" said Mr Murphy,
turning 10 the person whom his had led to she plat
form and whom he had received so afeconately, for
Inc to see few minutes ago the face OF Captain cyrus
Sturtevant, Of Portland Maine, who was the means OF
rescung me from the life and death OF drunkard
Mr. Murphy, with sobbg voice and the tears streaming
down his cheeks, turned 10 Mr.. sturtevant who was
sitting behind him. took his hand and, bending over
him. whispered, God bless you" The scene was very
affecting, and many OF the audience wept.
Mr.. Stureyant is a TALL striknglOokine man. ana
spoke in clear, high voice. May Coo Diess these
earnest prayers aud songs," said he. and help us 10
reach out after the muudes In this city who are
cursed with an appetite tor drink. Oh God bless dear
Brother Murphy and his family and wake the Church.
we pray thee that these wrecks may be saved" Averse
was sung "sing another verse !" shouted Mr. MurE1g,
and the persons in the audience We'd with each other 10
trying 90 drown the noise Of noighbOring steam
whistle. Other prayers and songs followed
'What a blessed thing is to have friend" said Mr.
Murphy. would like TO express my gratitude to TINS
dear man uointing to Mr.. SturtevanU, who prayed
with me and urged 90 lead better fe and aided me
and my family with money. Nor did he leave me when
had reformed. but he followed me about, and always
kindly inquired after Brother Murphy When my wife
died three weeks aiterI was released he ana other
Kind friends ssW mat she had decent burial" "a.
Here Mr.. Murphy turned. weeping, to him, and aiter
kissing HIM, sat down, utterly unable 10 go on ,-.
" KIND words never die, said Blr suIteNant rising
and thank God that eight years ago spoke kind
word 10 Brother Murphy. | should like 20 live ntle
spIendii 4" lCries OF {" Yes =" " splenddrI
The few remaing minutes were given up 70 han
dozen sentences from each OF number " reformed
druukarJs. -Four years ago" said Mr. sauier was
a a unkard. nave lain in the Tombs OF thus city, and
in The Newark jail But through Brother Murpny the
washed NV ay and The poor was ,! s.
city" "a d another, 81 but now am free" g on my
face" said Ihrd Is the mark OF knife which boon
companion held, but the grace of God saved me-"
=. want to thank my frienas," said Mir. Murphy in
conclusion Tor the nCary reception tbeS nave gwen
me. In mo- other city have had such support from tne
4 general aand,shakng followed and many signed
the pledge.
A REMARKABLE EVENING SERVICE.
The body Of the church, including the galleries, was
crowded last evening with an audience whose
intcrcst was held for two hours. AIter
reading the lhid chapter OF Isaiah, Mr..
Mummy said: "We hOnored Tonight by
the presence OF one OF Gods servants, whom tonight
have met for the first time, and whose blessing have
NJ
white-bearded sitting on the front seat held his
oasped hands before his face and muttered prayers
Another cadayerous-ooking man in rough dress and
with long black har knelt on the door at his side.
Mr. Murphy then asked for song and Mr.. Wilson
said they would sing one that they had sang with
Bishop Peck In railroad All the people in the car
had then caught the enthusiasm. Mr. aud Mrs
Wilson sang the solo part, and the Bishop.
TO the delight Of the audience, sang with them in the
chorus IL was little high IN places bur his zeal
carried HIM through and the audience demanded repe
tition The last sung again. MrsWlson sing
fg the coutralto, and the Bishop carrying the air.
1Chauucey shafier sad that It had been decided 10
allow all the privilege of paying the exenso OF the
Mr. shaier, ia good that OF regiment OF police
men, aud our policemen nr e1celient"-a sentiment
AZ this point remarkable incident occurred tnat well
illustrates what power Of m9nagnS men Mrs Nnrphy
iduo ,d win Mr. Murply tslns him tint lie was vrry
poor REPRESENTATIVES, OF the Emerald Isle one
eS the attendants wanted put him out
ud nu canning down To- the rail- said on now. YOU wsi
ui we get acquainted and youll say Franks good fei
low shake hands with me-. holding out his hand and
speakng in a confidential tone. The refused but
Mr. murphy talked with hlni in jolly way
with great interest laughed and joked with him. and
finally the man took his hand and promised TO see him
the morrow. The tnumph 1I Ar. huIDny was com |
eie and the man went away his firm friend, white the
audience loudly appIauded his victory by tact and kind
Next followed the remarks by reformed men. The
fist was hr snelheil whom Mr. @ Mufphy aad invited
upon the platform. -Four weeks ago. SAID he, did
not know Mr.. Murphy, but resolved to stop drinking
have drank forty my ana sixty glasses 81 OF strong
and laughter IN the audIenccl Mow's that boysp
broke IN Mr. MURPHY, y SOM N % continued a the SPEAKER
and try to pay up the bill Or" the rest drowned
weeks" he concluded, be able addr you better
IApplausc and iaugnter.I
gone % the war. lone returned but would cod he
never had For OF NcwYears night in ga he was muir
fourth-.t For Gods sake Frank, stop drinking. said
IA her, and gd" yo9Rg ,oICa man named sis Robinson
case TO be won For force begets anta2onism and an
tagonlsm bcsets hate, and hate hell ITSELF Kindness
Bs6op Peek said that because OF haviugone in song
in raroad ear. he had just sutferedIhe terrible pen
worE.a said he, turning to Mr.. Murphy, "yOu my |
brother, and give you my hand ,APPlause:l
take man away FROM the attractions OF the dra-shop
we furnish hun with an equally attractive place OF
such The merchants OF this city could do no better |
than to furnish some elegant reading rooms. aud place
M them the files of your daily papers"
I" Johnny then gave Mr. Murohy bouquet which |
formed the text few minutes talk the beauties
of flowers and ON the lessons which might be learned
from then. America is the soberesJ country In the
world ne continued. Our mechanics carry their pa-
rs 10 their work under their greasy jackets. In manu-
iactures too we beating England English soil
IA,plausel The hard times form q topic on
when would like to speak. But drink What Is IL
Ask "A man to give 1t up and he can't. II, now, you take
haunr away from "A man you must give MIN equya. |
lent He needs nOurishmcnt good tenderoiu steak Is
a splendid medicine. iApplausel. Our reformed man
needs bone and muscle. knew IL man once VINO was
called by the elegant name Of Guttersnipe He signed