The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-28

The Moody m mestings have now fairly
begun and the interest manifested in
them is great.
Almost every available seat in the
large tent was utilized for the rscep.
tion OF the large throng of people that
were crowded into the place last even
ing. The choir sang superbly under
the direction Of William G. Jones, and
will now eontinue to nightly render
the gospel hymns until the close of the
campaign. During yesterday after
noon new arrangement was made in
placing the seats, aud greater amount
Of people can now be accommodated.
Phe services opened at 1880 o'clock.
On the spacious platform were
seated Rsvs, L. G. Ford, D. D.,
I. ]. Collins, D. G. Hughes D. D. aud
E w. Bliss, The meeting was opened
with the hymn, "Let Us Crown Him.
This was followed with an earnest
prayer by Rev. D. G. Hughes, d. D.,
pastor of the Jackson Street Baptist
church. Miss Lillian Shivsly. of the
Simpson Methodist Episcopal church,
rendered a beautiful solo. entitled 81
Love to Hear the Savior's Voice,
with great effect. A portion of the
Scripture was read by Rev L.C. Floyd.
Mr.. Bliss said he was very glad tc
see so many present on Monday night.
as it was the most difficult of the week,
being q reaction from Sunday. He
said a meeting would be held this
afternoon in the Simpson Methodist
Episcopal church. After the rsndi-
ton of the beautiful hymn, How Firm
Foundation" by the choir and con
gregation, Mr.. Bliss chose for his text
Revelations xii, II. During his dis
course he said:
The Bible tells us, that the de vii Is th'
Prince Of Darkness, and that he came an(
told our forefathers that God did not wan
us to eat of the tree Of life, because we
would know as much as he did. God said
Gas sure as ye eat of that tree ye shal
surely die" We think that the devil only
visits the rum shops and like places, but il
is not So He visits the churches and Other
holy places: and Paul says, "He has power
to appear as an angel" l think that tn,
devil has power to place an,
in God, in position, where he will preacl
anything but the Gospel and yet thinl
that they are doing right. When any maj
or woman gets away from God, they be
come at once the prey Of the devil. An.
person who is not going about daily trying
40 do good, and who is satisfied with hi
life and family is false Christian.
1 can get along with cold people in thi
world, but not the luke. warm people. The
latter class come to you and pat you ol
the back saying how nicely you preached
In three or four days you can't ind them
l would rather meet an old sinner thar
| any Christian whose heart is not in com
munion with Gods. The reason why we
sometimes act so cool is because we hav,
lost all of our Chrlst-like sympathy. AL.
ways have family prayers. Give the Lor,
a definite place In your hearts and homes
| and have family prayers in your home
Let 1t become fixed habit. You all hav
an enemy to contend against. Where ar,
your sons9 Where are your daughtsrsf
submit to you Christian people that W,
should pray, and when the enemy comes
we will be ready for him. Won't you pra,
that God may come to your Won't yo,
pray that men may come to this place ant
be saved. Let the blood of Jesus Christ
| cleanse you all.
This discourse was followed by
prayer offered by Rev. DR.. Floyd, ani
after hymn the meeting closed.