The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-26

Conclusion of One. of the Most Remarkable
Revivals Ever Known in the South.

Conclusion of One of the Most Remarkable
Revivais Ever Known in the South.
Constitution, of Tuesday.
Tonight the most remarkable series of re-
lieious meetings ever held in this city will close
with q final grand jubilee in the tabernacle
Three weeks ago last Sunday afternoon, the
meeting was begun in the great warehouse OF
Maddox 81 Rucker, on Alabama street, which
had been converted into a tabernacle that would
seat four thousand people and give standing
room to one thousand more. At the first meet
ing, which was for men only, over four
tho us sand persons were present. 1t was
gen erally supposed that the novelty of
the meetings attracted many persons, and that
as 500 as they became ordinary occurrences
the attendance would fall off. The meetings
have been held twice a day for more than three
weeks, and every time there has been a great
congregation. The heat, the rain. other at
fractions in the city have failed to prevent the
people from f1ocking twice a day from all parts
of the city to attend these services. Several
times over 5, 900 people have been in the Taber-
nacle, and hundreds have been turned away be-
cause there was no room for them. Instead of a
failing interest, the enthusiasm with which the
meetings started has steadily increased.
The average attendance for the last
week was the greatest yet had. and the evidences
of good accomplished have grown brighter as the
meetings progressed. There is no way to calcu-
late the good that has been done, but it is known
that hundreds of persons have been converted
and have joined the various churches in the
city. Many who led lives of sin have made pro-
fession of their intention to be better men and
women, and have backed their professions up
with their conduct. 1t is a subject of common
remark even among those who do not attend
the tabernacle that there was never before
such a high moral tone in Atlanta. The
powerful influence of the meetings lis admitted
on all sides, ard it is with deep
regret that their close is contemplated. The
amount of labor done by Dr.L. w. Munhall, of
Indiana. in conducting these services, has been
enough to exhaust the mental and physical en-
ergy Of o dozen ordinary men. He has conducted
all the Bible readings and has preached at every
night meeting except one, when Rev. Sam Jones
relieved him. The Doctors remarkable knowl-
edge of the Bible, his versatility, and his long
experience in religious work, backed by his
splendid constitution and inspired by mis- Chris
tian zeal, have carried him safely through the
ordeal and left him as cheerful and as strong as
when he first came to Atlanta.
DIR M%UNHALL's FAREWELL.
Constitution of Wednesday.
DR.. Munhall announced that from the Goth to
the Goth of July, inclusive, there would be a meet
ing at Niagara Falls to study the Bible. About
400 of the leading expounders of the Scriptures
in this country, Canada and Great Britain would
be there to instruct those who might come.
Cheap rates of railroad fare AID board had
been arranged, and he hoped many persons
from Atlanta would attend.
AT the conclusion of the services two great
circles were formed by the people joining hands.
The inner circle was composed of several
hundred people who had been converted during
the meeting. Outside of this a larger circle was
made by those who felt that they had received
benefits from the meeting. The two circles ex-
tended around the entire tabernacle and took in
the vast multitude that filled it. AS the people
held each other by the hand. they sang with
great feeling 'Blest Be the Tie that Binds" A
benediction prayer was offered by Rev. Mr..
Harwell, and after another hymn, during which
the people freely shook hands with each other,
the great meeting was dismissed. DIR. Munhall
will leave for Nashville at s o'clock this morning.
He will stop there two days to assist in raising
the money for a Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton building, and will then go to his home in
Indianapolis.