Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-03
THE MOODY MEETINGS.
PROGRAMME or sERr1crS
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At D o'clock A. M. tomorrow Mr..
Dwight L. Moody. the distinguished
evangelist, win begin his series of
meetings at Armory Hall, which has
been suitably fitted up and seated for
the purpose.
For some years the Christian people Of
Richmond have been anxious to secure
visit from Mr.. Moody. andmmerously-
signed petitions have been several times
sent him. but hitherto his engagements
have prevented him from coming.
Last year. however, petition signed
by over two thousand Of our citizens
and nearly every Protestant minister in
Richmond and Manchester was placed
in the hands Of Mr.. II. NJ, Clarke. Sec
retary of the Young Mems Christian
Association, who made personal visit
TO Mr.. Moody and presented it.
THE ACCEPTANCE.
IN response 10 this repeated and
urgent call Mr.. Moody agreed 10 come,
and some three weeks ago fixed January
4th TO l4th as thctimc. Upon the receipt
Of this information meetings Of the
ministers and Of representative laymen
from each Of the churches were called,
and with unanimity and enthusiasm Mr..
Moody was assured Of cordial greet
ing and hearty cooperation on the part
Of the Christian people Of Richmond.
He comes, then. not of his own mo-
tior--not at the call of few-5ut on
the invitation Of the representatives Of
over $4,000 church-mcmbers, besides
large number of citizens not connected
with any church. and will be in the tru-
est sense the guest of our Christian
people.
All Of the indications are that he will
be greeted with immense crowds. The
tickets for Sundays services have been
eagerly sought after, and have nearly
all been distributed. But these tickets
are only good until ten minutes before
the hour for service, and many who are
unable to secure tickets, can yet get
seats, or standing-rOom, by reaching
the hall at ten minutes before the time.
PROGRAMME.
The programme for tomorrow Sun
day) is as follows:
ga. M.-Seryice for Christian people
generally (of both scxes).
3P. M.-Seryices for women only.
7:30 p. M.-Services for men only.
During the week the services will he
(unless changed, of which due notice
will be given at
3 i. N. and 7:30 u. ".
These services are for both sexes, and
for all classes.
Tickets have been sent to all Of the
churches. who are distributing them
/ through their own committees.
Visiting ministers can find tickets at
the rooms of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association. where also any intor-
nation concerning the meetings can be
/ obtained.
MR.. MOODY EXPECTED TODAY.
Mr.. Moody is expected to arrive here
to-day tit is not yet known at what
hour. and will have rooms at Ford's
Hotel. Those who have heard him speak
in enthusiastic terms of his wonderful
power as a simple talker of the funda-
mental truths Of the Gospel, and many
of our people are expecting rich bless
ing in connection with his labors here,
as he has usually had at his meetings
both in this country and in Europe.
The Rev. DR.. Hoge has received let
ters from Alexandria and Norfolk ma
king inquiry as to the possibility of be-
ing able to secure Mr.. Moody for SER
vices in those cities after the termina-
tion of his engagement in Richmond
He has also received letter from
! Charleston, :. c., to be delivered to
Mr.. Moody on his arrival in Richmond,
inviting HIM to visit Charleston and
commence series of meetings there
when he has completed those he is to
hold in this city. This letter is signed
by clergymen representing all the Pro-
testant churches in Charleston.