The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-13
THE LFTEKNOON nEETING.
He Offers Prayer for The Clergy as Well as
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An audience OF over 5000 people, con-
sistins mostly of women filled the taber-
nacle yesterday afternoon 10 listen to
Mr. Moody's closing sermon.
The services were. rs usual, prefared
by the singing Of several Gospel songs
and few short prayers offered by differ
ent divines. Mr.. Jacobs sang a beauti-
full solo, at the request Of SIr. Moody.
The great evangelist said, I'm rising, that
he had been asked to speak upon a great
many SUBJECTS that he had received
a number OF letters asking his views
upon different questions. but owing TO
the limited time he had been unable to
comply with the requests
Mr. Moody then told a number of
stories, illustrative Of his views upon
such questions as dancing. the theatre
clubs with bars attached. and many
other Of the frivolous attractions OF this
life.
On whisky Mr.. Moody said, 81 hate the
stuff, / am going to hit it very hard
don't believe We ought 10 use alcohol
In the sacraments IN our church services
Mr.. Moody asked il there were any
other questions the audience wanted
his views upon. lie received no an
swer. He then expressed his thanks 10
the clergy Of the city for their at
A'NHabNf anu hliiAiltr1f AlcD ~ Ailf urllti
the press. the policemen, and the choir
In speaking Of the press. Mr.. Moody said.
They have reported our meetings faith
fully; they have sent out silently my
sermons, and | expect they have done
more good than | have. Mr.. Moody then
led in prayer, lie said
HIS PRAYER.
ooh, God, we want 70 thank thee
no ~ me-
their effect continue. Send down thy -bles-
sing, We beg OF thee, upon this audience.
May the fire Of religion spread all over
this city.
"Oh, God, bless the clergy. and the
choir; may they be brought into thy
Kingdom. where they may sing a sweeter
song than any sung on earth.
bless the reporters. guide them in
their work; be with them in their homes,
and, Oh. God. keep thy mercy upon all
who have attended these meetings"
Mr.. Moody next gave out hymn No.
42i, Dare to be n Daniel" He asked
the audience TO join with the choir. The
big building fairly shook as the volume
of music arose from over six thousand
voices
Now. 1 want few minutes to call
your attention, said Mr.. Moody. to the
fact that many men and women are ruin
ed because they have not the moral
courage TO say mo " at the right time.
If you are right stick to it II the heav-
ems fall over you.
TIE TIKI.
Mr.. Moody then took he first chapter
and the eighth verse Of Daniel as his
text.
Daniel started life on the right plan,
He had purposed in his heart to serve
God. Now. Daniel had his religion, his
moral courage in his heart. He carried
it everywhere with him. and as con-
sequence he was always right. My
friends. It is a glorious sight to see a
young man like Daniel, under twenty
years of age, sticking mp FOR his princi-
pies
Stand by God. and God VIII stand by
you. II you overcome one great tempta-
ton you win find the next one much
easier 10 resist. Oh, honor God, and
God will ever honor you.
Mr. Moody cited Daniels history as an
example of how faith 10 God and reii-
gion are rewarded. Character is worth
more than fame, wealth. and honor. l
would rather have it said OF me that i
had stood up for my God at all times
than have a monument OF pure gold
erected over my grave, reaching from
earth TO Heaven. Oh. may God help US
to stand firm for what is right, said Mr..
Moody, in closing
Mr.. SFFDHAN.
Mr.. George Needham, at o'clock to-
morrow,will speak at the Second Presby-
terrain church. His subject will be the
Apostle Paul" All are invited to at
tend.
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