New-York tribune., 1894-03-16
| EARNEST REVIVAL WORK.
WELL ATTENDED MEETINGS RESULT IN
NUMBER OF CONVERSIONS.
SERVICES HELD IN MANY PARTS or THE CITY
THE LEADERS SAY THAT WAVE
OF RELIGIOUS INTEREST HAS
,ctJEo THIS CITY


The revival services Of the evangestic campaign
which is being carried in this city under the
auspices of the Central Evangestic Committee
were we'll attended yesterday, and many conver-
sons were reported. The first meeting was heid IN
the open air in Madison Square at ll:l5 a. m. IL
was conducted by the Rev. $. V. Robinson who'
standing on a drygoods box. preached to a soou-
sized audience. The people who stood ABOUT 'he
preacher represented many classes and conditions
of society. There at least one man VINO Is
reputed to a millionaire and there were we'll
dressed women who interrupted their snoppihs i'r
few minutes to attend the religious iheel'''s'
There were also present women VINO pore u'i1
mstakable evidence that they belonged to the uh'
fortunate class. few wrecks of men VINO I'VE
in the streets or in cheap lodging houses oungeo up
in an uncertain manner. and most OF them re-
malned when they found out what the crown han
collected for Some bootblacks and street boys
completed the motley assembly.
The heterogeneous character of the gathering
was pleasing to the holders of the meeting They
are seeking to reach all classes. rather. In their
efforts for conversions they know classes or con-
ditions They tried to reach equally the homele9s
man in rags and the woman VINO directed he'
coachman TO stop near the place Oh the meeting %
that she might hear the preachers words throush
the window Of her carriage. The Rev h. j. farker
Mr. Garbutt the evangelist, ana the fteV' MI
Clark Wilson also addressed the meeting
Many OF those who were at TINS opeh-ar SERVES
went to the Young Mems Christian Association
building in Twenty -third-st., to attend the noon
meeting there The Rev. A. c. Dixon lea IT, anu
George G. Stebbins had charge Of the singing. Ihe
audience about two-thirds filed Association Hall. II
was composed about equally OF men and women
Several songs sung, including "A Sheiter III
the Time OF Storm" and christian, walk care
fully" The Rev. j. NJ Philputt. OF the LenoX Ave
nue. Church Of the Disciples. led in prayer ana theh
"'rhe Banner of the Cross was sung by the con-
gregation.
THE CREOLE QUARTET IN PLANTATION SONGS
Tben Mr. Dixon said: Let us have moment OF
eant nroycr for Gods spirit to be with us. Nearly
every head was bowed for a minute or two' anu
then the Rev. Clark Wilson was called upon 10
give thanks to God for the Grcat good WHICH hau
been ACCOMPLISHED and to pray for continuance
OF the blessing.
Tho Creole Quartet next sang The four women
r.ore not Creoles They OF nearly pure Afri-
can descent. and they sang plantatoh S'''s e"-
titled The Mighty Emanuel" Mr.. Dixon IN intro
ducng them said: Sometimes laugh wheh near
them sing and laugh for JOY" The leader OF the
quartet l. Tily Jones. who has had an interesting
career as an cvangelistc singer. The singing OF the
ouartet WAS in the characteristic style OF thc ne
groes Of the South even the dialect being tai'hi"y
followed The song had line of solo ana then
line Of refrain Some OF the lines were as folo"s:
soo-Little DID | think lie - nice.
Refraln-I call nv Jesus King Emanuel
Solo-Tt was dark ODuld not see
Refr,In-I call my Jesus King Emanuel
soIo-I heard the voice but couldn't tell where
R..ralr-I call Jesus King Emanuel
The singers swayed their bodies and sang as II IN
q religious ecstasy. At first the effect OF me song
had a suggestion Of the ridiculous in It, but the SIN
ccr,v o, the singers apparent ana the renslous
sentlnlen; easily spread among the audiehce' anu
the song proved exceedingly effective
The Rev J. X. Davies. of the Fourth Avenue
Presbyterian Church. read from the sixteenth c'ap
Of 81. John. and the congregation sang Cohe'
Thou Fount Of Every blessing" Mr.. Davies then
made an carnes. exhortaton. He read from the las
chapter OF Joshua. Then he said:
The Old Testament Is the vestlbule Of revealed re-
llglon. At the close OF long life OF 10 years;
WANT want to have plain talk with you want you to
throw aside your idols and serve the God OF our
placed US in this land Of plenty
WORDS OF EXHoRTATIoN.
This question of decision put so long ago comes
with added force to vs. to-day. II IL the decision
between Christ and the world. You are called upon
10 make choice You are not called upon 10
answer many questions but must decide this day
either TO accept Christ out OF this room fur-
ther away from Him than ever. Every special SER
vice IS a time OF special soemnty. There Is an
o.d sun dial wl,h the legend carved upon H. ~ poA
this moment hangs eternity" Every man has
turning point in his life. Upon this moment hangs
mans eternity
home At nrst he wrote frequently to the old folks.
but one day his letters ceased to come; and for
twenty years the parents nearq mo br T9rd rbanI
home in which the mother di not 80 TO ne top oi
S SS ha.r, h a is sSrs for 50 % God ealing to
"Wni you not come back - me. my heart Is sore
for yOu?
Miss Mary +. Upham one OF the workers sang a
swcc, song entitled. 20. What VIII You DO With
Jesus?" Mr. Dixon then said: MY brethren. what
are you doing with Jesus? Ask yourselves the
question Also what will Jesus do with you? II
you depend upon Him. lie will save YOU Have you
given Him your heart and life? How many are
trusting Christ their Saviour. although they are
not members OF Christian church? All such stand |
up" About twenty rose
How many viii say. / want 10 he christian !
pray for me-" Five or Elk more stood up
PRAYERS ASKED FOR FRIENDS,
Mr. Dixon said that there would be a special
meeting for Hebrews held next week.
William n. Weeden. singing evangelist. sang
and then the people present were asked TO give
requests for prayers. Instantly people were on
their feet in all parts OF the house and the requests
The noon hour was up. and an oportunity was
given to those who wished to go out TO do so. but
more than half the audience remained FOR special
prayer meeting led by Mr. Wilson;
witness that God dwels in their hearts Nearly
all arose Now who Will say, say by rising Pray for
preacher ''Hs spirit is working among us Now
let us sing Just | am without one plea ana as
we sing let those who have risen for prayers and
others who desire salvation come forward to seats
I'm front where may take them by the hand"
TESTIMONY FROM THE CONVERTS.
Several clergymen and other workers went down
the isles inviting people forward. and about ten
people mostly young men, responded to the ap-
peas. Come" said Mr.. Wilson 'let us give you
IA hearty handshakc. Let us get rid of all religious
codness and stiffness. Now won't some of those
who have come forward say word"
Here is "A young man." said n worker. who has
accepted Christ but Is afraid to speak for fear he
will break down"
Let him stand up" said Mr.. Wilson, even II
he breaks down.
The young man stood up and said in n falterng
voice. I'd like to say that never spoke In meeting
before but want you to pray for me. | have
given my heart to God
Amen" said Mr.. Wilson. There's brave fell
low and then there clapping OF hands.
Another OF the inquirers said: II have had a
fight with the Devil before and | thought 1