The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-07
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4 Large Audience listened 20 MIR. Moody
Yesterday Afternoon.

majority OF the aGiience DeHS "o'''@'''
The crowd began 90 gather around the
large building as early as ] O'Clock, ana
by the time the doors were opened there
was a mighty influx Of eager humanity
anxious TO secure seats. The ushers were
worked very hard for a while, directing
and seating the people who for over an
hour poured in a steady, ceaseess stream
into the large building. There was pres
ent every type of civilized American;
there were gray-heads. who have winter
ed many storms, there were the small
children TO whom the big crowd, the
music. and Mr. Moody were an unending
source Of wonder and amazement. Good
and bad. attentive and Indifferent, young
and old. merry ana sad, careless and
pensive. all OF them were there.
The sea Of upturned faces with their
eyes converged upon the rostrum on
which stood Mr.. Moody, listened for over
half an hour to a gigantic discourse Of
biblical logic.
The arguments advanced by the great
evangelist were uncomfortable proofs
for Christianity. and many were his
words that fell not by the wayside. The
song service, that beautiful preface 10
the services. were led by Mr.. Moody him
self, who presided in the absence Of Mr..
Jacobs.
Hymns Nos. %. blessed be the Foun-
tain" and l63. Wonderful Words Of
Life and l28, "Hark. Hark, my Soul
and III, Il will Sing the Wonderful
story" and 31l waiting at the Door"
The meeting was formally opened by the
singing Of the 9Th hymn, entitled Il
Know Whom Have Believed the choir
rising at Mr.. Moodys request. and filing
the tabernacle with the harmonious
strains.
DR.. Young next led in prayer, in which
he said, "Oh. God. we know not why
'ou naef given us poor mlserah'e sinners
the saving grace Of Thy begotten Son,
but we do know that we are deeply
grateful for that saving power. oh. God
may we be employed in the Masters
kingdom. may we ever lead others to
thy cross. and revel in the most servile
labor if it be for thee. Oh. may the
speaker touch the hearts and bring many
to Christ. may he make the entire city
feel the power of God, we ask in Chr.st's
name"
The choir next sang ooh. Eye Of Faith"
the audience joining in the chorus. The
services were further continued by
short fervent prayer, offered by Dr.
Hatchers son.
Collection was next taken mp by the
request of Dr. Hatcher. who said all
the money that could be given was need
ed in order TO meet the expenses Of the
meeting. While the ushers were thus
engaged the choir sang hymn No. l0l,
Jesus Pilot Me-
rfR. MOODY BEGINS.
Mr.. Moody in rising said that he would
take as his text the word faith Now
faith may seem a very dry subject, but
what promise is there in the Bible that
IS worth anything unless we have faith
IL is worth more than ship loads Of
gold. Faith is acquired by three means,
knowledge assent. and consent.
1T is impossible TO please God without
faith 1t is impossible to please man
without it, The banks and stores would
have TO close; the whole financial world
would be paralyzed. God does not ask
US. my friends. TO believe without giving
US something to believe on he has given
us his son. and surely he is enough.
Many Of you look with holy horror and
you think harlot is a terrible sinner
My friends these are living opponents Of
unbelef. If these people had faith, there
would be no drunkards; harlots would
cease 10 walk the streets Of Richmond.
Oh. my brethren. faith is the claim that
binds US 10 our Savior"
Mr.. Moody went on by a series Of
striking examples to show the necessity
Of faith In every phase of life. Faith is
invisible; we can't see II, but we know
II exists. Oh. let us examine our foot
hold upon eternity and see what are
our chances Examine your title deeds
for Heaven, examine your hope. see that
they are in order and are living.
THE AMOUNT or FAITH.
The amount of faith that is necessary
Is net specified. The baby possesses il
Just the same as the grown man. Faith
is the eye Of the soul Show me man
who reads and digests mis- Bible and
viii show you a man Of strong faith
Show me a man who reads Sunday news
papers and / will show you man Of
little faith.
Many people don't say IT, but they are
afraid TO trust God. Oh. my friends
what a shame. yet such is the case of
many present What we want is simple
childike faith. Mr.. Moody corroborated
his remarks by telling some appealing
and touching incidents of faith and its
wonderful power. The more faith you
have in God the more you will trust
him, said Mr.. Moody. You have come
in a sinner without Christ. go out a sin
ner, but with Christ. Take Christ right
here. my friends. said Mr.. Moody, in
closing, and be saved.
MISS TYSON A. 4 TvAcrrR.
Among the most interesting features or
the Moody meetings are the exercises
conducted by Miss Tyson, one OF MIR.
MOodys assistants, at the Second Bap-
fist church every afternoon at o'clock
Miss Tyson understands the children per-
fectly and knows exactly how TO hold
their attention She gives them simple.
practical talks, illustrated with interest
ing and instructive stories that appeal
10 the young mind. Her pictures are
vivid, and her exercises as graphic as
they are valuable. The drawings on the
blackboard serve to impress the subject
upon the youthful minds and establish
bond of sympathy between teacher and
pupil. Every afternoon a large crowd or
young people greet Miss Tyson and listen
10 her with marked attention. The spa
cious audlence-roOm was well filled yes
terday afternoon, and the little ones
gave unmistaka5le signs OF their interest
In the delightful talk of Miss Tyson.
She is doing a valuable work among the
children Of this city.
MISS TYsoN's MEETING.
Miss Tyson gave a very interesting tenn
perance talk 10 the young folks yester-
day at the Second Baptist church. The
church was more crowded than ever. An
increased percentage Of grown people was
noticeable though there were Just as
! any children as ever. AS these meetings |
are held In the afternoon there are
many Sunday school workers, parents, |
and others greatly interested In Chris
tlan work who are unable 70 attend TO |
accommodate these the Sunday meeting
Will be he'd at the First BE- ptist church, !
corner Of Twelfth and Broad streets, nj |
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