The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-25

opposite the tabernacle. The charges VIII
be very moderate, and those at a distance
who prefer not TO return to their homes
for meals will find them very convenient
Mr.. Moody In Nerfe'k.
Rev. Or. Lacy IN a letter to the Central
Presbyterian from Norfolk. said; Mr..
I Moody commenced a meeting that even
ing within an hour after his coming.
There had been some preparation In
union services. and choral pracuces,
though not very extended. for IL was not
definitely known that the evangeiists
would come and when. until about TWO
weeks before their coming. A choir OF
ATTY voices was Immediately ORGANIZED
and put In training under the competent
leadership OF Prof. Fitz. and they were
able 10 have only three rshearsals. Pre-
paratory union services. five In all. were
held in five different churches three in
the week preceding Mr.. Moody's coming
and two the week he came. There was
much expectancy and much prayer In
private and in family n social meet
ings, but not as much preparation as
would be desirable.
The meetings are held In Armory Hall.
a large hall over the New Market. con-
sfructed for military purposes. There was
some question as TO the safety OF the
building, being constructed on made
| ground" and on piles. and not with a
view 10 hold vast throngs. These fears
were happily dispelled by the testimony
Of experts, and the test OF the great null
titudes that have attended. 1900 chairs
were provided for the main floor and
| platform and benches in the galleries for
| 500 more, and together with other seats
and s~tanding-room. an audience OF 1900
- - 4A., farto hlv nrnxtdad for and
a somewhat larger number
ed.
on Wednesday night, without a text.
unless repeated references TO the 18th
Psalm and the Pslmists prayer, quick
en- me according to thy word be taken)
he spoke OF the Bible. Beginning a ten
days meeting, and preaching the word. II
was well TO understand what the Bible
was. He would not say every word was
inspired. but every word was given by
inspiration. The devil was not inspired TO
lie to Eve. but Moses was inspired TO
record it. Many accepted the New but
discredited the Old Testament.
He took the points most assailed IN
common speech. the story OF Noah and
the food, Of Lot and the destruction of
Sodom, Of Jonah and the great fish, and
showed how they were reafirmed in the
New Testament. and connected with the
profoundest and sweetest doctrines Of
the gospel. He discussed, too. the super
natural in the Word. and the value OF
the argument from prophecy.
! | could give little idea by any notes OF
Mr.. Moody's sermons OF his manner Of
address and the profound impression he
produces. Let me say for one thing. he
breaches the truth. the great solemn. saw
ing truth Of Gods Word, the infinite love
Of God, the helplessness and sinfulness
Of man. the i'll desert of sin. the certainty
Of doom, the simplicity of the gospel
| plan. the freedom of human choice, the
imperative call TO the will, the need OF
| faith, repentance, and holy living-a free.
present and perfect salvation. He breaches
most simply. directly, sincerely. There is
no ottrusion of self. no effort to enter
tain or amuse. Much that he says does
amuse. but II is like the CLINT and sparkle
on the flowing stream or speech. the
| effect Of the whole Is intensely solemn.
HIS preaching is clear. strong, persuasive
| and tender. full Of illustration and incl
dent. The common people heard MIN
gladly. I am particularly impressed win
his conservative methods. His Appeals
If appeals I may call them. are most SIM
pie and reasonable. And while ne touches
and moves and melts. his address Is fuil
OF dTBulllrnG anu aDRtot ~
truth.
Mr.. Sankey is Moody's great and eff
cient assistant. His singing the gospel IS
an Interpretation. He utters the words
with such distinctness and emphasis that
they are heard by the thousands VINO at
tend with great delight.
Let me add. Mr.. Moody is a wonderful
general. He can command his forces and
keep them well In hand. He is alive ano
alert, and attentive to the least detalis'
He handles a vast crowd. directing usn-
ers. Christian workers. or careless auui-
tors with equal ease. He is a great De-
liever In fresh air.
Mr.. Moody In Washington.
Mr.. Moody had a wonderful season OF
revival at his great meeting in wash
inpton notable feature. winch i'm
pressed even the reporters Of the secular
Journals, was the change in the man
ner Of the audience, which was visible
as the meetings progressed
At first. SAYS the Evening Star, 1t
seemed to be a crowd OF the curious,
then Il became a congregation or the con-
WINGED, earnestness being the pronounced
and prevelant expression on all races;
and IL is now fast pecofnlis d Coiithuuioh
OF joyful converts.
There is a light Of gladness now on
countenances. which probably never be-
fore had borne anything but a s%cornful
smile when the subject Of Christianity
was preached.
Probably the most stirring words he has
spoken nave been those addressed TO
Christians, and already there is proof
that they have not been spoken In vain.
Numbers of men and women whose lives
gave no evidence, except their church
belonging to Christ. have gained new
power and new will, and they are now
active in bringing their friends TO the
meetings, and in going from one TO an
other of their acquaintances in the Con-
vention Hall, to pray with them or to
direct them to Christ.
Nuggets.
Mr.. Moody's u%tterances are crisp. cpl
gramatic, and massive, as is shown by
the following nuggets extracted from his
Washington sermons, and those of the
Times readers who ave never heard
the far-famed preacher may understand
something of his pulpit power.
What we want TO do is to make the
heart pure. Don't do as the man did who
imagined he could purify the water In
the well by painting the pump white.
Purify the heart. my friend, hat is
all that needs to be done"
"Some one once surmised that Noah
must ave been a deaf man. or he could
not have stood all the scofings and de-
rision heaped upon HIM. Yet he was not
so deaf that he could not hear the Lord
when he told him TO build his ark"
II heard an old Scotchman say one