St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-03
MURPHY's PLAN OF SALVATION.
A Rousing Meeting Last Night, with
Deepening Conviction on the Part
of Many to Strike for Freedom.

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A service of song of half an hours dura-
ton preceded the address of Mr.. Murphy
last evening When that was concluded
Mr. Murphy read the third chapter of Mark,
making a running comment as he passed
along. Prayer was offered by Rev. DR..
Marshall. The Gospel hymn, "Who is on
the Lords side," was sung by the choir, the
congregation joining, and this was followed
with Jesus Lover of my Soul.n
Notice was given of prayer meeting to
be held from to O'Clock this afternoon in
the Central Presbyterian church.
Mr.. Murphy said in the outset that he
would say few words in regard 10 Gospel
temperance. This he did through series of
anecdotes or experiences of pledge signers
that had come to him in the course Of his
public career. In every instance the efficacy
OF the power of Gospel temperance was fully
shown The motto of the pledge, "With
malice toward none, with charity for all, -
lies at the foundation of the Murphy move
ment, and numerous instances were offered
to show that the most gratifying results had
been accomplished, and men restored to all
that can be hoped for in this estate. In the
course of his address Mr.. Murphy said:
How careful we should be to win men,
not by word or look discourage or drive
them away.
God blesses men wonderfullyin answer to
prayer. Every one that asketh receiveth.
Let US have patience, exercising faith,
love and charity, continually striving with
Gods help to assist men to be true.
Don't criticise, it don't take much of a man
to criticise, but it takes a genuine manhood
for hero.
The ladies of the Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union are the mothers and sisters
of the city, organized not for their own glory
but to do deeds of ministering to the lowly
and unfortunate, tempest tossed upon the
waves of sorrow. Help them. Whatever they
ask let lis cheerfully give. Their works of
mercy bring them and us nearer the throne
of the Eternal Goodness.
Oh, the subtle power of drink. For it.,
men give honor, virtue, truth, are dashed
into the gutter, give their time, and, oh, so
often break the hearts of the best friends
men ever had
The men who sell suffer; many of them
are generous, public spirite and noble
men we do not always give them the credit
we should. Let US accord fair play and JUS
| tice to ALL
The only safety is in total abstinence; no
man can trust himself to tell when he crosses
the line from moderation to immoderation.
Love is conqueror, 1 never knew man
who would trust his wife with his pocketbook
unless he was dead in love with her.
Don't taper off. There is no success in
tapering off. Sign the pledge and ask Gods
help to keep it.
Come forward, men, and sign the pledge
Make the pathway of liberty broad and wide,
line it with heroes. Blessed be the man who
puts his foot on the serpent and conquers
him.
During Mr.. Murphy's remarks the deepest
feeling and interest was manifest, and when
the opportunity was given to sign the pledge
one hundred and sixty came forward for that
purpose, including a gentleman who had
been drinker for thirty-two years, but who
now accepted the freedom of Gospel temper
ance, and blessed Francis Murphy for point
out the way.
The meeting continues tonight with song
service at 1880, and Mr.. Murphy's address
ct o'clock