Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-13
ATTACKS UPON SIN.
Ths Guns Of -Four BlanSellsts Turned
Against Mans Great Enemy.
INCENSE MEETINGS on SUNDAY.
Mr.. Necdham breaches to Large Audi
cnces-Bliss and Jacobs Great Work.
MT. schooIficld at Trinity.

for the work OF Moody and Sankey when
the great evangelist arrives IL Will rot
be the fault OF those who are conducting
the preliminary meetings and their CO.
adjutors
Preparation for Mr.. Moody's coming
may be said TO have commenced Sunoay
a week ago, as the sermons from many
OF the pulpits had reference TO tha'
event. but during the week Mr.. schooi-
field and Mcssrs Bliss and Jacobs greatly
stimulated religious interest in the CITY,
on Sunday however. the revival WORK
received its greatest impulse as yet MT
Neeaham came to the aid OF the other
evangelists by preaching in the morning
in Manchester. In the afternoon at the Se-
cond Presbyterian church. ana at hisn'
at the Second Baptist church Messrs'
Bliss and Jacobs held meeting Tor men
only at the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION In the afternoon, ana had
great concourse to hear them at Leigh
S,reet AT night. and Mr. Scheduled con-
Quoted notable special service at TRINITY
A vast deal Of the musical talent OF the
city has been enlisted in the cause ana
the grand Moody choir had another re-
hearsal at the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION Yesterday afternoon. The local
union of the Christian Endeavor societies
of Richmond and Manchester are lending
n strong helping hand. At recent meet
ing OF the union It was determined that
the lady members engage In personal
work among their own Sex, and that the
men assist the authorized managers OF
the Moody meeting, wherever volunteers
are most needed.
Strong Plea TO Young Men.
A glorious meeting was that at the
Young Mems Christian Association HAN
Sunday afternoon, and over score OIL
people renounced their worldliness anu
accented Jesus Christ. Messrs. Bliss ana
Jacobs conducted the meeting. The for
mer's eloquent ans earnest talk and the
la.ters affecting and feeling solos de-
lighted one of the largest congregations
over assembled within those walls.
Secretary Tibbitts presided at the organ.
Mr. Reginald Walker at the piano, ana
several cornetists added strength 10 the
inspiriting music
praise Him. Praise Him." was sung
nv the entire audience, the voices blending
together IN striking unison. Rev. Or.
Young. of Park-Place Methodist church.
offered up n fervent prayer in behalf OF
the coming meetings. that they might be
productive of much good. Mr.. JACOBS
sung in a truly impressive manner Sc
lection from the Gospel series, Ihrow
Out the Lifeline"
MANS DECEITFUL HEART.
Mr.. Bliss. after a short prayer, TOOK
his text from jeremiah. 18th chapter. The
heart is deceitful above all things. and
desperately wicked; who can understand
TT"
The speaker opened his discussion with
the remark that when he first read this
passage he thought IL referred to a spe-
ciai class of men; that he could not see
its general application, but now, AFTER
more than twenty years service ne was
positive it applied TO every one.
No one. h. said, apart from the grace
Of God. was able to do anything good
our best intentions were mixed with evil
md IL we did not commit grieVouS
wrongs, II was on account OF our environ
ments The minister also read portloT
OF "a Corinthians, and spoke of the grace
OF God enabling men TO do all things
He enforced his talk with several apt ant
practical illustrations, and had the uhdl
vlded attention of his listeners thoughou
his sermon.
Mr. Jacobs, upon the conclusion OF th'
sermon. sang "Cling to the Bible In z
feeling manner. which impressed his au
d.ence with the sincerity Of the sweet
voiced singer every cote being an appea
10 all to cling to theBook Divine.
NJ N..dba,p.s EIyst Service.
There was an immense gathering in DR.
Hoge's church Sunday afternoon to inau
e,urate the series of meetings TO be hei'
there preparatory TO the coming of Mr.
Moody. In the pulpit were Rev. Georg'
C.. Needham. the evangelist; Rev. Dr
Cooper Of the First Baptist church. Rev
DIR. Tudor. of Broad-Straet Methods
church, and Rev. DR.. Hoge.
Mr.. Jacobs. the singer. was statione'
Just below the pulpit. and in his singing
was accompanied by melodeon.
The services consisted of solos by MI
Jacobs. the rendering OF Moody an
Sankey hymns by the congregation, an
led by the evangelist singer. and praye
by the four ministers. Mr. Needham rea
a norton Of the 9Th chapter of John. an
the subject Of his earnest exhortation wa
Christ as the origin of all spiritual If
He referred to the frequent illusions
the Scriptures to Christ as the source {
life. the fountain of life. the bread {
life. &C. and said the only way to obtai
spiritual life was to receive it froi
Christ. 1t could not be brought about b
any human pow er; it was a gift froi
Cod. II was often said that the Peep
prayed for a revival. What was needle
was Individual Quickening. We were a
dead when the Quickening cana the rel
would follow.
HOW TO RECEIVE LIFE.
How are we to receive life asked II
speaker. 1t is one of Gods purposes. OF
OF Christ's purposes. that We receive
and this we do by believing on Hin
Great emphasis is given In the Word upo
believing III the Word.
In our spiritual life, urged the speal
er. we must be continually getting ar
giving. He dwelt upon the efficacy
prayer. and emphasized the injunctio
that neglect of prayer meant spiritui
death. He also urged in pleading tern
upon his hearers TO take time for II
reading of the Word, which was given
as the bread OF life. and for the exercil
OF our faculties in the cause of Chris
The concluding prayer was offered /
DIR. Cooper, and DR.. Hoge pronounced Il
benediction.
Two Great Meetings at Night.
The night meetings at the First Baptl
and Leigh-Street churches were II
crowning events of the day. The congr
cations OF Broad-Street Methodist an
Fourth-Street Baptist churches united
the services at the former place II
church. one of the largest In the cit
was densely crowded. both on the maj
floor and In the galleries. A great mar
people who came late had to be turns
away at the door. The singing OF n
First church choir was exceptionally goo'
Drs. Cooper and Tudor both offer,
prayer during the devotional exercise
and the former In presenting Mr.. Nee
ham said he felt sure that great goo
would result from these union meetings.
Mr. Needham read the 10th chapter
Judges, and with the life OF Samson
his interesting theme, preached a fiji
sermon. His discourse was address.
chiefly to Christians. and was in the nj
ture OF an appeal TO them 10 make prep
ration by reflection and prayer for Il
great work before Gods people NJ
Needham discussed Samson's life both ,
typical OF Christ and as man. Speci
emphasis was laid on the fact that Samst
was not naturally a man OF such hero
lean power. and that accounts OF his gre
deeds were all prefaced by the declar
ton that the spirit Of the Lord came dow
upon him. God had given US Samson
life. the speaker said, as warning al
a beacon light to prevent us from fallii
q. as tl.a a.