Morning journal and courier., 1881-03-21
ThrOngs of Hearers.
The Boy Preacher at the George Stree
 Church,

The Boy Preacher at the George Street
 Church..
 The announcement that Rev. MT. Harri- son, the evangelist, usually called the boy preacher, was to conduct religious services at the George street M. E. church, commenc- ing last Saturday afternoon, drew large num- bers on that occasion and also yesterday, when three services were held. On Saturday afternoon MT. Harrison referred to certain methods in vogue with revivalists, of whip ping up the church members by pointing out their weaknesses, sins and so forth, using harsh and violent language. He did not ap- prove of such course. In his opinion the proper way is to get sinners awakened, and when they manifest desire to be saved, then church members come together and be- come warm and united, and the church gets all aglow with love and sympathy. Then concessions and confessions are made, and with perfect accord the good work goes on. On Sunday morning Mir. Harrison preached from the words: ''Why halt ye between two opinions" The service was an interesting one and held the undivided attention of the audience. In the afternoon the church was literally packed. The services were very inn pressive, consisting of remarks by MT. Harri- son and MT. Webster, the pastor of the church, who gave thrilling account of his experience as passenger on the nl-fated Seawanhaka, the steamer which took fire and was burned to the water's edge not many months ago. Others also spoke.
 Mr. Harrison said: ''It is good to be here" In the morning we had glorious time, and 4l-s r Tzz IL ~ 11 bless us May all this gathering be sharers in the blessings of God. Oh, that the Holy Spirit may come and work in our hearts. He then gave illustrations showing the condition of many Christians who were not fully con secrated to their work, and indicated the way in which they should live in order to be con- tinually peaceful, happy and secure. Those, he said, who were in this condition were con- scious of the fact that they were saved, and they certified to the truth of the words Of Jesus, 1.-The kingdom of heaven is within you.' Alas I fear that of many here today it can be truthfully said the kingdom of hell is within you. To this class he would say, Escape for your lives, y ''Flee to the city of refuge" Oh that this may be @ mighty soul saving time. Now for 8 little season of testifying of the grace of God in our hearts, I invite all in this audience who desire to express in few words their feelings and hopes and desires regarding this work, to do so now. large number responded. Dr. Dorman gave an interesting account of meeting recently held in Meriden, on which occasion MT. Harrison was surrounded by converts to the number of hundreds. This was the last meeting held there. The con- verts, warm with the love of Christ and looking upon MT. Harrison as the instrument of the conversion, gathered in a circle around him, and he and they made VOWS to be faith full and meet again, if not on this earth, around the throne of God. In the eveningth audience was, if anything, larger than in the afternoon and many were unable to gain admission into the church. MT. Harrison spoke earnestly and forcibly of the sinners danger, and exhorted all in the house that were unsaved to come at once and obtain pardon and peace. When the special invitation was given to those who desired salvation to arise, and by doing that signify their purpose, fully fifty at once sprang to their feet. It was remarkable sight, and deeply affected the entire audience. The meeting throughout was 8 most impress l sive and interesting one, and many among the audience said it was the best one they | ever attended. MT. Harrison may possibly | be present in the city next Thursday, and if | so he will hold another meeting at this l church.