The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-11-21

Mr.. Charles InGIis to Begin . Series OF Meet
inGs ne Old Market Hall.

On Sunday Charles 1nglis. OF London. will
begin a series Of evangelistic meetings at the
Old Market Hail. corner Seventeenth and
Main streets. He will hold service every
night az clock continuing two weeks. In
addition to these services Mr. Inglis will give
Bible reading at tho Young Mems Christian
ASSOCIATION tall on Tuesday. Wednesday.
thursday and Friday afternoons az next
week and the week following at o'clock.
lie camo TO this country upon the invita-
ton Of Mr. Moody TO lecture during the
month OF October at his Bible training school
IN Chicago. Having filled that engagement
he IS now by special request spending a few
weeks IN visiting some of our principal cities
and holding evangelistic services. 10 Is his
expectation TO return 20 England by the LIST
@. January 10 hold special services IN the
cities of his own country.
Mr.. lnglis is III earnest Bible student. and
he has strong faith in the power Of
the word 60 win its own way with
the masses Like all the most Sic
cessful evangelists Of the day-those whose
work Ia followed 10y permanent results
he places little reliance on pulpit oratory. but
great deal on the explanation and applca-
ton Of Gods own book. 1t is his power open
ing up the mine OF spiritual wealth in the
Bible, and Of showing its adaptation 10 the
needs OF daily life which has made his name
famous and has brought multitudes to listen
wherever he has spoken
CharleS lnglis IS An active. vigorous man in
the prime OF life. lie was born in 1S4s in
England. While little moro than boy he
was aroused to sense Of his condition as
sinner IN Gods sight Il was in one Of the
London missions that tho Holy Spirit arrested
nm and he was led 10 Christ by the earnest
preacher who was conducting the mission,
The young convert was eager for work. He
began TO give addresses on the corners Of the
nd -. HraI hat, la.
listened 10 him and souls were saved.
The blessing OF God was so clearly resting on
his efforts that hc was urged 10 speak ID mis-
slOns, and he gladly consented So numerous
did these invitations become and go signalv
were his addresses blessed, that he ren-
pushed his business and gave himself up en-
tirely the glorious pursuit of soul winning.
From that time until the present he has been
ono of the most indefatigable Of workers. In
almost every city and town in Great Britain
be has labored with marked success and in
London he has been exceptionally blessed
The great Mission Hall which Mr.. Cherrington
has built IL the eastern district OF the city was
thronged by an immense multitude during
hls services. He also gave Bible readings III
the afternoon TO which Sunday-schOOl teach
ers and college students came IN large num-
bers 20 study the Bible under his guidance.
In 1851. Mr.. lnglis accepted m invitation 10
visit Australia and New Zealand. lie spent
about year IN that region. and there. too. his
meetings were crowded and much good was
done Last year he paid flying visit 10 the
United States. He held services al Portland
Me. IN the City Hall. which was densely
crowded every time he preached
The choir that will sing at these services
had rehearsal last night at the Second
Presbyterian church. Mr.. Valentine. OF
Union Station church. is director and Miss
Maggie Warthen il organst The singers
had an excellent practice and will meet again
TO night al Old Market Hall