The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-19
GOSPEL OF BROAD CHARITY
Great Good Francis Murphy Does in Say
ing Men from the Alcoholic Habit.
Evidences Of His Work in the Testimony Of
Those Who a Few Months Ago We're De-
graded but Are Now Doing Well.

The gospel temperance revival begun at
Tomlinson Hall yesterday had two audi
ences, each equally gratifying to those who
believe with Francis Murphy lii saving
men. At the afternoon meeting a number
of ministers occupied places upon the plat
form, among whom were two-Rev. Drs.
Gillett and BackUs-whO have seen four
score years. Stephen Gray, T.. Everson,
James Martin, John Martin. Edward
Knots. Frank Reynolds, Mr.. Thompson,
Mr.. Mccormick, Mr. Streeter and Samuel
Campbell. of y the Central Blue
ribbon League, acted as ushers, and
there was a liberal sprinkling of such
ribbons in the audience. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark Wilson sung God Is Coming" Mrs.
Wilson has a marvellous contraltO voice,
and Mr.. Wilson is a fine baritone This
song was a sermon and a benediction. thrill
ing the audience with its pathos and ten.
erness:
Cog Is coming! God is coming. Hear the noise OF
AL the yielding air aronnd with sound Of martial
music rings.
He viii deluge our whole country with His tidal
wave OF love!
Mayor Denny, who was also on the plat
form. at the close of the song came forward
and spoke briefly. Il believe" said he,
"that Mr.. Murphy has done a very great
work in this community during the past
few months. / can speak advisedly on the
subject, as few persons have had u better
opportunity to see the effect of that work.
/ believe that he. with his methods, Is do
ing temperance work that will do moro
good than all the law and all the courts we
have. 1 am glad that he is here, and he is
always welcome [Applausel
Fraucis Murphy said he was grateful to
the Mayor for his good words. IL had the
pleasure of visiting his court the other
on Monday morning. It's a better day for
his court. Sunday is dangerous for work
ingmem. Keep the saloons closed ON Sun
day; that's 2 prohibited day; keen them
to that" Mr.. Murphy then read the
thirteenth verse of the thirteenth chapter.
First Corinthians-"And now. abideth.
faith, hope, charity; these three, but
At s sIsat Rsv. Dr. .. Fo saes Of ce s sipar,aSi
NJ. I. Church. offered the opening prayer,
in the course of which he said: God grant
that all the forces working for human inn
prOyement cease their %antagonisms and
work together; and may all who wish well
for their fell0w-men unite with Thy servant
in this work"
There is nothing" said Mi. Murphy,
who began as Dr.. Ford took his seat, $50
that is placed against his own. Scatter a
little loving kindness about the house, and
you will see how quick your wife will get
bright and blooming. All. that's the elixir!
with her sweet loving ways, and when she
kisses papa 1T lasts all d-ay-sometimes it
Will last all through ones life. l hope be-
fore this meeting closes we will have the
man -ha houa cfrna1 tho nIA1erA rnovn
their knees, for some of them have not
the them s qaass F s1ys snsS I He h hss's the G 1emed Is
to enable US to stand up as men,"
the the 'h hail pG parked aGet f the do9
bark" said Mr.. Murphy; don't
kick him.. Don't kick the cat. Treat your
horse kindly. If there's a bad thing i'm the
world, it's a drunken man behind q horse.
This gospel temperance will better the con-
dition of some horses. If they could, / ave
no doubt they would hold a meeting and
pass resolutions indorsing this work. Yes.
they would. Stand by this gospel temper
ance movement, you men; and keep it free
from politics and sectarianism. Many good
movements are spoiled by men who want
to use them for their W narrow purposes.
This is o movements; keep it on its feet.
Beloved friends, let Us begin these meet
iDgs with prayerful. loving hearts. with
kind, gentle. merciful hearts. Remember
that every sweet word in the language be-
longs to You and to me to speak to men. /
am persuaded that the only rem
edy for the sins and sorrows of this
word is Christ's gospel. Through all His
journeyings you cannot find one unkind or
ungracious wcrd spoken by Him to the un-
fortunate. Remember, He is our school
master. our instructor, and we take our
words from Him. The woman who had
a eeen b betrayed ned s Sweet girl once e.,
head. but stayed in thet back alleys,
the dark places, who was abandoned
because society had abandoned her. as
many girls are ~abandoned today by civil
him by ten or a dozen lusty scribes and
Pharisees. There she stood. broken-hearted.
He did not wish to pain her more. He was
that kind he did not even look into her
face. But he looked at the men and said.
He that is without sin let him
cast the first stone.' Thank
God they all walked out" Mr.. Murphy
then spoke OF the young men who should
man preaching the gospel but wanted the
poor to come into the church and near it.
L. NJ. Proctor. editor of the Patriot. of
Lebanon, o., was called to the front by
Mr.. Murphy. and told of his signing the
pledge. Il live in a little town." said he,
where the good temperance people have
tried every method. i was not myself one
of the good temperance people, for l be-
longed to the element that had the purpose
to drink all the whisky and beer brought to
the town. There was so much we could not
get away with it, and it got away with
us. Our tow voted on local option
last January year., and local
option carried. Now said the good
citizens we are going TO make sober men
of you fellows Well. / never saw the
time yet when | had money that | couldn't
get drunk. no matter how strong the laws
WERE. Clubs were formed for literary and
social purposes and the drinks were thrown
IN. So the liquor-selling went on. Francis
Murphy came there about a year ago and
to-day there is a blue ribbon club in the
town. of those who were once drinking
men,"
Samuel Campbell. of this city, also gave
his testimony. He said it had been eight
months since he signed the Murphy pledge.
Il was down In the gutter" he continued.
Il lost a good position, where | was max
ing big money. but now I am sober and
have a situation and everything is hap DIV
round me. My daughter is with me, who
had been separated from me for five years.
j thank God that Francis Murphy came to
this city. for eight months ago was down
with delirium tremens. and TO-DAY / have
no more desire for drink than If | had never
drank in the world. L am glad to meet the
Mayor here to-day. He has met me under
very different circumstances before" lap
plause and laughter.l
VIM. j. and John +. Murphy, sons of the
evangelist, spoke a few words. and Francis
Murphy again talked, after which the taking
of m of those who We're putting on the