The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-25
Mr.. MURPHY'S LECTURES.
EXPRESSIONS OF IDEAS ON TEN.
PERANCE.
Large Crowds at the seventh-street Chris
tIan Church In Attendsnoe-FsreweI
Sermon OF Rev. MIR. " hitIey-Other Re

tIan Church In ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
sermon OF Rev. MIR. " hitIey-Other Re
Iigious News.
Mr.. Francis Murphy began his temper
ance lectures sunday night in the Seventh
Street Christian church, which was so
crowded that many were forced TO stand
inIthe aisIes. Governor Mckinney andIMayor
Ellyson were bot,I present, and occupied
seats on the platform with Rev. Jabez
Hall, Rev. Drs. a. Il. Dickinson, James
Nelson, Of stanton; Rev. L. NJ. Peterson,
Of Manchester, and Mr.. Julius Hobson,
district chief templar.
The devotional services were conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Hall. Mayor Ellyson well
coined Mr.. Murphy TO the city in his grace
fui manner. Mr. Hall then welcomed the
renowned temperance worker on the part OF
the ministers Of the city.
Mr.. Murphy is an lrishman, and came to
this country when sixteen years OF age, out
his brOgue is still part Of him. He seems
10 be about fifty years Of age and has
more than ordinarily handsome face, which
il ALWAYS lighted with a smile. He wears
heavy gray moustache and in stature is very
portly. Ills address made deep impres-
sion upon his audience.
NOT A TEMPERANCE LECTURER.
lie said he did not claim to he temper
ance lecturer, but only witness OF the
truth. lie came, he said, not 10 ABUSE
any one. The bar.keepers would hear
noihinp harsh OF themselves. lie only in
tended. he said, to plead with those who
| buv. He contends that the Gospel OF CHRIST
| is the Only solution Of the temperance PROB
| lem. lie told in very touching way the
story of his own life; how be fell victim OF
strong drink and was saved by the Gospel
of love. Many Of his hearers were moved |
| TO tears. and when he pleaded with them 10
come up and sign the pledge never 10 use
! Intoxicating beverages II large NUMBER re-
epOnded
! At II O'Clock Yesterday morning he con-
Quoted PRAYER meeting in the basement OF
/ the church.
LAST NIGHT,
The church last night at 1880 o'clock was
again crowded to its very capacity. Inc
openine exercises were conducted by Rev.
/ MIR. TurnbuI. The congregation sung
,.Only Trust Him." and, after prayer by |
Rev. DR.. Dickinson, "Josus, Lover oil MY |
| Soul" was sung.
MIR. Murphy stated that the collection
would be taken up every evening AT me De-
Ginning of the meeting. lie insisted upon |
everybody giving, and said: "If you haven't
any money with YOU, borrow from your
neighbOr Take your time, brethren, ana
don't give back any change. Don't forget
10 DR. NJ the basket on the platform.
All the ministers in the city were here IN
ylted to seats on the platform. ana were re-
auested 10 take an earnest interest In the
meetings and to give them their hearty sup |
port. -
SCRIPTURE READING.
| 4la O. OH
the GOSPEL OF ST. Marx, and commented al
some length upon It.
The choir tden sang two verses Of Res
cue the Pcrishing." the congregation stand
Rev. Mr.. Hall stated after the singing
that there would be a prayer-meeung each
morning ut II O'Clock in the basement OF
the church, conducted by the ladies', but
that Brother Murphy would be there.
Mr.. Murphy said that as Richmond goes
so will the old Commonwealth go.
THE PRESS"
lie said he believed the press Of the city
would DO all in their power to extend the
great work, and that the main thing was
now TO get the people interested.
lie then spoke very complimentary oft
Richmond press, saying that while he knew
their columns were crowded with import |
ant news. he knew that if the people would
show interest in these meetings that the
press would give them full accounts, ana
thus do unbounded good.
lie then spoke of the little blue ribbon |
worn by all who san the pledge. 81 wear
il right here ON the lapel Of my coat. IL
daisy; aint it, brother -
"Dr. Dickinson is here, bless the LORD. |
| Come brother, and say word.
After few words by The Doctor. MI |
Murphy brought eacn minister on the plat |
form 10 the front, and made each say al
least "AmenI. lie said: "Who ever heard |
so many nice speeches In so short while
Amt it tine Or. Hail.
After singing another verse Of "Rescue |
the Perishng," Mr.. Murphy again rose and
said. "May the Lord help us tonight, and
help me-" He spoke Of how willing people |
are TO try TO make men good by the force Of
law.
lie warned his hearers in eloquent words |
Of the intoxicating cup. He said 1t was
nearly always a case Of deception when |
ever a man became "a drunhard. He was de- |
cieyed, ne said, in his own power to trlne
with it.
lie drew vivid pen picture Of the man
| of whom he had read in the chapter select |
ed: of the mmult he raised in the town
when he came out of the tOmbs. He said there
| was a man in Norfolk who was brother 10 |
! the man he had lust read about. He said he |
had been drunk for ten years before be had |
signed the pledge, and that two days after |
/ he had signed policeman saw him and ar
rested him on general principles.
81 am not here to denOunce, but with a |
! bleeding heart TO PERSUADE
During his remarks he persOnated several |
times a man under the influence Of strong |
drink, and showed that he was an actor as |
we'll as an orator.
lie said: "Oh. beware Of the cup. 1t |
! Will deceive YOU. There is not young |
man in this city who does not want to be |
/ good. but easily persuaded, easily induced,
/ he goes astray. Yes, il is a clear case Of
deception every time.
LABORED TWENTY YEARS.
! 81 have been a temperance man for |
| twenty years, and some people are afraid OF
me vet, and Francis Murphy will never be |
considered wholly safe until he Is taken to
the city OF the dead.
81 come from the biggest city for its
| size in the world-Pittsburg-an no
| Young man can get position OF
| trust there unless he is known 10 be strict
| temperarcc man. "lOu can't drive men.
| The mother doesn't take a club and say, Il
will make you mind ne, you little
scOundrel.
ITS wonderful what liquor will do for a
man, amt II!
"lfthe women will make up their minds TO
carry out this movement It will be ali right,
wont it, wiiey Mrs. Murphy, who was sit
ting near the pulpit, bowed an assent.
They can do anything. | never knew
man to 20 counting with club undeB his
arm. After we yet married we get to be
old sticks. How fresh the roses would stay
in our wives cheeks if we would only al
WAYS be lovers
lie then Illustrated, 10 the great amuse-
ment Of the congregation, the man who
catches the big fish and the story he tells
about il.
''THE WAY TO FISH"
"Y0u must fish with bait. You can't
throw in your hook and say bite; concarn
YOU. why don't you bite: You
must be silent and fish with the
most utmost care. Love is the
miracle OF this age. The women OF this city
cansettle the question inside Of three weeks,
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