Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-03-22
THE ARMORY MEETING.
NEARLY THREE THOUSAND PEOPLE
FLOCK TO HEAR MR.. WHARTON.
The Young Ladies' from the Ysmals 1nsti-
tuts sPresen,-Desp Interest hani-
fested-To-Day's Services.


Wednesday night IN Richmond IL prayer
meeting night among most OF tss churches
This fact led some to suppose tue Armory-
Hall meetings would be smaller on other
evenings. Besides, yesterday was a raw
rainy fay: and unfavorable for pedestrians,
especially ladies'. Notwithstanding this OBJ
stacle Rev. Mr. Wharton looked Down upon
sea Of faces at the great building last
night.
Alresdy people seem to be settling down
TO the COL rviction thst there will be an
ovERFLow.NEETING.
The Seventh Street Christian church oas
kindly consented to open its doors for ths
use OF The Baptist pastors II the crowd coh-
tinues 10 exceed the capacity OF the Armorl,,
Converts last night showed bow general ana
cltholic Is this movement, which - unueI
Baptist control, oy expressing preferences
In some instances. TO Join Episcopal. PTesoy-
terjsu. Methodist. Lutheran, and Disciples
churches. The Baptist pastors wish gem
eral revival, they say. which VIII be biess.
ing 10 their brethren Of every name anu
creed. One Of the ministers called ita
BIG BAPTIsT Lent.
The meeting Of the pastors yesterday az
- O'Clock at the Armory discussed wsys
and means 10 reach the non-cburch-go going
population. A number OF expedients were
decided upon. IL was agreed TO hoid next
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock a
MEETING FOR LADIES ONLY.
No male will be admitted at that hour but
the pastors and ushers. its exppied 20 see
:. 900 laaies present. This step IS taken al
the suggestion OF ladies living at distance
from the ArmOry. Mr.. Wharton remarked
that he was informed that our city confirms
:. 600 more males than males, and the ma
jority ought TO rule.
ASP. NJ. Sunday there will be meeting
for
MEN ONLY.
There will be no service at any Baptist
church 10 the city on Sunday except at ! A.
NJ. All Of them will unite in aiding at the
mems meeting.
OPENING SERVICES.
Promptly at 1880 O'Clock last night Rev. ;.
G. Clopton opened the services by an
nouncing the hymn Wen Work Till Jesus
Comes" and then led in prayer. After sing
Ing again the audience was led In prayer by
DR.. Landrum. The scriptures were read.
BEvY or BEAUTIFUL GIRLS.
While Mr.. Clopton was commenting on
the ScIptures the young ladies from the
| Richmond Female Institute came IN ~
! body.
Alter further preliminary services Rev.
| Mr.. Wharton came I'm and took charge.
"The Crownng-Day is Coming" was sung
with great spirit, and then Ac's iy. was read
snd Mr. Wharton accompanied 1t with spicy
| and suggestive comment.
Douglas Leitwich Esq, then sang with
great effect, .. In Thy Cleft, q Rock OF Ages, "
after which the audience engaged In silent
"Only Trust Him"
THE HIGHEST AUTHORITY.
Mr.. Wharton announced as bis text the
nineteenth and twestieth verses OF
the fourth chapter Of the Acts OF
the Apostles. "The text teaches us, first
| OF all, ;" said the speaker, "thst God Ia the
| highest authority for us. lie ought TO con-
| troll because he il our Maker, our Redeemer,
| our Father. We must acknowledge bis
authority as supreme. We ought to obey
| God rather thsn men when the two are in
/ conflict. But here civil government IL not
opposed to Christianity. II Is very pleasant
| 10 serve God where these Influences are IA
yorable But still we have frequently 10
choose between God and man, and when
do we must obey God"
OBEDIENCE BRINGS HAPPINESS.
He spoke Of how happiness was to be
| found in the line Of obedience happiness
| for the individual, happiness for the home,
and happiness for the community. He
described the great religious awakening
which was sweeping over Richmond, reach
| ing all classes OF citizens. These were fall
ing into line "GO out" said The speaker,
"snd tell the things which you have seen
and heard. and Richmond, distinguished
already for the piety and conservation OF her
Christian people, will be yet more disiln-
| gushed."
TIE SERMON.
The sermon was simple and tender aud
| abounded IN snecdOte, incident, and illustra-
tion, told with wonderful power. The great
congregation listened with rapt attention
throughout the discourse. aud at the c0nclu-
sion large number proiessed faith.
! Gaptan Frank CUNNINGHAM sang Gal
most Persuaded" " very tenderly, after which
an aitcr.meeIug Of about twenty minutes
was held.
TO-DAY AND SUNDAY.
Following are the announcements for to-
dav snd sunday:
" Io-DuU-12 NJ, pastors conference at the
Armory; 1880 =. NJ. opening services, Rev.
DR.. Goodwin, leader; s z. NJ, Rev. hr-
! Wharton.
Slnddy-4 =. NJ, meeting for ladies'
only: s p. NJ, 4 meeting for men only.
Tonight will in a special sense be chll-
dren's night. II is hoped that parents will
bring them ont in large numbers
TIE TRADES UNIONS.
In consequence OF the union services Or.
Goodwin will not preach the sermon before
the trades unions Of the city which he was
expected to preach at the Leigh.SIreet church
| Sunday nirlf