The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-07-19
MIR. Moody's Plans.

Mr.. Moody has just held conference
in London with representatives of that
city and all the chief centres of popula-
ton in England concerning his future
moveme nts, and plans have been adopted
which, if carried out, will require two or
three years of hard work Mr.. Moody
spoke of the very successful work in elias
gov, especially of the demonstration of
reformed drunkards, at which thousand
converts Of this class were present, and
said, in view Of the increasing number of
inquirers, it seemed pity to leave Glas-
gov at present. The number of inquirers
the previous week had been greater than
ever. He would not have consented to
leave at all were it not that arrange
ments were made to continue the work
His plan he said, was to go through
Scotland now with corps of workers
from Glasgow, holding meetings of few
days duration in the principal towns,
some one being left to continue the meet
lngs in places where any extensive revi-
val should break out After he had thus
made the circuit of Scotland, he thought
of going to Paris for short time Then
he would be ready for a campaign in Eng
land. He proposed to visit the leading
provincial centres and open meetings as
he found opportunity. 1t would, how
ever, be more difficult than it was in Scot
land. There all the churches were open
to use; but in England the Anglican
churches would, of course, be closed to
such meetings. If the meetings were
held In Nonconformist places only, then
he would be cut off from the helpful CO.
operation of the Anglican clergymen who
had been among his most efficient and ac-
tive helpers in his former campaign.
A representative from Leeds said the
Christians of that city We're unanimous in
their desire to have the Evangelists hold
meetings among them, and large build
ing was in course of erection, which would
accommodate 900 persons. A delegate
from Dublin earnestly desired the pre-
sence of the Evangelists at the October
convention, at which ministers from all
parts of Ireland would attend. In Brigh-
ton and Southampton and Cambridge and
Liverpool and many other places, as it
appeared from remarks of representa-
tlves, there are proper places Of meeting
and evangelstic committees anxious for
the coming of the Evangelists.
Some Of the delegates from Bristol, re-
ferring to the difficulty mentioned by
Mr. Moody, said it would be better to
work in Bristol from some church centre.
Others opposed this, on the ground that
it would shut out the Anglican clergy.
One speaker was of the opinion that the
clergy could legally open their pulpits to
accredited evangelists. Another said he
had known an evangelist to preach from
the steps of the chancel. Mr.. Moody
discountenanced this suggestion. He
had not he said, come to England to re-
form the Church, but to preach the Cos
pei. Such course as was recommended
would surely give rise to controversy.
This subject was thereupon dropped.
Something was said about movable
structures, when Mr.. Moody said he
preferred circuses, where they could be
had. Those who built circuses had a
better idea Of reaching an audience than
those who built churches.
The invitations were so numerous and
so pressing and there was so much evil
dence of unanimity that Mr.. Mood said
there was life-time's work laid out be-
fore him. He and Mr.. Sankey could
not visit all the places. They felt that
they must return to America, where they