The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-07
REFORMING THE DRUNKARDS.
The Success of the Murphy Club in the Mis-
sion Field and Its Sunday Meetings.


The NJ. G. I. U. held the largest and most
interesting meeting in the temperance cause
since the departure from the city of Francis
Murphy, at the Y. NJ c. A. auditorium, yes
terday afternoon. The presence of many
people appears to be an imperative neces-
sity to fallen men publicly taking the
step to reform. There were present, besides
the representation of the clergy, a number
of prominent business men, who have be-
come almost equally interested in the work
with the ministers, and some of them are
beginning to take the reformed men into
their places of business, and giving them
an opportunity to earn an honorable living.
Col. John w. Ray presided over the meet
ing, assisted by, Secretary Douglass, Of the
NJ. G. L. u. A choir of thirty male voices,
led by Mr.. Allison, the organizer of the
TOmlinson Hall choir at the re-
cent meetings, gave a service
of sacred song, lasting about a half hour,
at the opening; after which Mr.. Douglass
made a strong appeal, addressed to the bust
ness men present, for financial assistance
in the support of the missions, which,, at
the present rate, it will require about $3.50
basis. He said that as it was demonstrated
that the movement was actually saving
men from the gutter daily, in every part Of
the city, her philanthropic citizens ought
to come forward and contribute to it iber-
ally.
Alex. Roberts, the secretary of the club,
announced the latest established mission
in Riverside Chapel would make four mis-
sions now controlled by the club. Mr..
Douglass then addressed the men briefly on
Murphy-God's redeeming love- Afterwhich
Colonel John w. Ray spoke on the subject
Bodily Surrender to Christ" reading as
his text the words of Paul: Il beseech you,
therefore, brethren, that you present
unto God, which is your reasonable sefv-
ice." The Colonel said this was practical
advice and Paul had right to give it.
Religion is practical" he continued, and
if your religion is not as practical as Paaps
church there was a man at a revival meet
ing who was wonderfully dirty so that it
was disgusting to be near him, and lady
said to a gentleman who was talking with
him on his spiritual condition: There is
no use of working with him. Why, he is so
dirty he smells Never mind.' replied
her friend, well try it a little longer and
see if the Lord can't puncture his hide
That very night the man was converted,
and the next day. Sunday, he appeared at
throughout, but washed. Il don't under
sthand this remarked the gentleman who
had become interested in him. wy, replied
the man with broad TeutOnic grin, 1T ISIS
yoost dis way, mein, gind trent, l
feels | vas CLEAN inside, ind l moos
get CLEAN Oudside too. So dot vas To
ferry first ting vot happened NIT me-
That's the way religion acts on men. A good
many of you have been dirty inside and out
for years, and l want you to clean out, on
the gospel. plan, and start life anew with
the glory of God shining in your souls. You
don't know how you have been treating
your stOmachs all this time. If you want
to take in the situation practically just get
all the whisky you can and pour 1T in yOnr
eye, and want to suggest you'll never do
it but once. Laughter That congestion,
that blood-shot, you see in drinking men,
in your stomachs.. The natural color of
that organ is a beautiful pink bloom,
like maiden's cheek, and it is lined with a
soft, satin-like membrane. Your vile
liquor knots and comforts it, lashes it into
commissions, just as it does the eye, until
the black vomit itself comes toyou and lays
of darkness The Colonel closed his re-
marks by appealing to all to sign the pledge
of total abstinence.
On testimonies being called for, about forty
were given, the first being from a man who
and am glad he put it to me straight, for
/ think / will never drink another DROP
A great variety of experiences were given,
among which one young man said that for
years, after every pay-nights .carousal, he
awOke next morning to have trouble with
his clothes. They did not seem to fit him,
and his head was always too big fol. his
hat, but now, since he had signed the pledge,
it had all changed, and he and his hat got
on first rate together. In the evening the
M. g. L. U. attended Roberts Park Church
in body, and were addressed by DR.. Keen.