Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-09-05
TILE RAPT1sT MEETINGS.

The series Of meetings announced to be
held at the Baptist church opened last Sun
day morning, DR.. l.. W Munhal at that
time delivering his first sermon 70 a large
congregation His address was one Of great
power and held the closest attention as he
sought 10 prove that the Bible is the word
of God The sciences astronomy geology,
philosophy, physiology, were made TO bear
testimony TO the book being from greater
than human mind its poetry, its history,
its biographies, its prophecies were called
on for witness, and from both heavens aud
earth was brought the evidence with which
the speaker fortified his position, piling
fact on fact TO make an impregnable de
fence. In the afternoon a service was held
for the young people, and Dr. Munhall
spoke from the text, Remember now thy
Creator in the days Of thy YOUTH At this
and at the evening services Of both Sunday
aud Monday the attendance was good. Spe-
cial interest was given 10 the services Of
Tuesday by the presence Of d. L. Moody
and Prof Towner and his wife from North
field. Invitations for that day had been
extended to the churches in adj iacent towns,
and many people came in for Tuesdays
meetings Mr.. Sankey had been expected,
but was unable TO be present and Prof.
Towner came in his place. In the morn
ing the chief address was by DR.. Munhall,
Mr.. Moody speaking briefly afterward, and
in the afternoon Mr.. Moody gave one Of his
characteristic talks, burning with enthusi-
assn and full Of meat, his theme being eter-
nal life, DR.. Munhall also speaking briefly.
Wednesday afternoon the Bible readings
began the evening meetings being contn-
ued. Though the meetings have not been
crowded. good degree Of interest has been
shown, and without doubt much benefit
will be felt from them Dr. Munhall has
been working under great disadvantages,
as he has been physically in no condition
for the hard labor incident TO the conduct
ing Of such a series of meetings, having for
some time been suffering seriously from
insomnia, in addition 10 which severe
cold renders him 50 hoarse that it is at
times difficult to make himself heard He
is speaker Of power rather than elOquence,
logical, and sensible, who presents his state
ments in plain speech, asking credence for
nothing for which he does not bring in the
authority of the Bible He is one Of the
first and most thorough Bible students and
expositors Of the day aud the fact is ap
parent in every address The singing by
Mr.. and Mrs. Lowe has added much to the
interest Of the meetings aud the congrega
tional singing is led effectively hy "A chorus
choir
There will be no services tomorrow, but
the meetings will he continued through
next week On Sunday afternoon at the
town hall, at 3 o'clock, Dr. Munhall will
deliver an address to men only, no one un-
der II years of age being admitted Prof
| Lowe will sing The usual o'clock meet
| ing at the y. NJ. G. A. room will be omitted
aud large attendance Of the young men is
| hoped for
DIR. Munhall will conclude his work here
ON Tuesday, and ON Wednesday IL n. liar
rinan Of Newton Highlands is expected to
take his place. He will be accompanied by
"a singer, and both MIR Moody and MIR. San
key will be present on Wednesday.