The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-09
DIR. SIMPSON GETS $4,000.
OLD ORCHARDS COLLECTION FOR
FOREIGN MISSIoNS' CAUSE.

she biggest Religious Meeting Ever HELD In the
Famous Maine Campo Crowd OF 30. 600
in Attendnnce-Dr. simpson,s Appeal ana
the Response IL se~cured-scenos or the DAY.
ON ORCHARD, Me-, Aug. SIN Old Orchards
vast amphithcatre, whose architect and builder
was nature itselLthere was added to-day to the re-
ligious history Of the place one Of its most
thrilling scenes. This amphitheatre, almost
within a stones throw OF tho Atlantic. has wit
messed many remarkable events.
It was here N alite-bslfum' days that Sumner, |
Phillips. and Garrison stirred the Pine Tree
State hearts with appeals for the slaves. Here
the greatest multitude Maine ever assembled
listened to Blaine. Here Moody gathered a
harvest Of converts. Here Mckinley spoke to
vast crowds Of the virtues Of protection, and
here only recently Thomas b. Reed made per-
haps the greatest speech Of his life. hurting his
shaft at Organism.
Great as were these mighty gatherings, they
were all exceeded by that which assembled to-
day at the annual foreign missionary meeting of
the Christian Alliance. The Alliance, under DR..
Simpson. has been in session a week, leading up
to the star event. 1t resulted in Q collection Of
$40. 900 for foreign missions.
These mission meetings have been increasing
In interest until now annually they attract at
tention on account of the immense sums OF
money annually raised. The meeting was DIFF.
ferent In several ways from any ever held be-
fore. Through tho windows of the Old
Orchard house shortly after daybreak
this morning there came to the ears
Of II SUN reporter the strains of the gospel
carol, Let the blessed sunshine in" They came
from the throats of the alliancers at the grove,
half a mile away. who thus early had begun
the services Of the day. From this time on the
people at tho camp grounds steadily increased in
numbers. 90 that when DR.. Simpson arose to
make his appeal for missionary money he looked
out upon . mass Of humanity of over Is. 300 per
sons.
The sight, as the vast assembly rose. was in
spring when under magnetic leadership they
would Join In singing some old hymns. In all
fully 10000 people were In the grove. At least
10000 Of these remained for hours and hung
breathlessly on every word DR.. Simpson uttered.
His hold on the vast audience was remarkable.
He could sway them at will. II he said sing very
softly and tenderly'' the mass would just breathe
the melody Of some hymn. Then at a word they
would fairly shake the ground. So during his
sermon they would drink in every word. His
discourse was more like q talk than q sermon,
not nearly as much Of q rhetorical or oratorical
effort as in former years.
His text was Luke L, 2: "Pray 20. therefore.
the Lord Of the harvest that He would send forth
laborers into His harvest. but the theme con-
lowest thou Me more than these ."
This question he asked his hearers to apply
IF you can answer yes to God hold up your
hands" said the preacher. A sea of hands went
Then" continued DR.. Simpson, prove 1t,
act act, it, q show It; God commands you go and
cross lsmbs. ugly lamfs. This Is The test, ,God's
garry the ], gospel Of Of salvation: WM you 90
In much this same strain the speaker went on
for an hour. He told several stories and aneo-
Nephew W w RSe's stood s at his meeiiins 9H to s sise Ri Rim a
self to God as a missionary. The preachers sis
and said he should not leave her. She prevented
his going. The next time he saw his nephew he
was , lying with He soon sat on
God took the boy after ALL" said DR.. simp-
s@n; $ T You H tan.s an GHhesi G ph0 II Rq IN wants Mss
anything you have togive it gladly. even though
The speaker went on to speak of the h~ollownrss
OF temporal things and the wiokedness of lavish
"oh." he said. .the world is wicked with it's
yet what do they do with their gold
especially in Gods own house. Give Il
Apollos in ancient lands. Oh, the shame of iii
The curse OF III! There are living monuments to
be had more cheaply. God wants no mouldy,
dead stone. Buy him living souls with your
money.
rich dresses. Stop decorating with follies and
DECORATE your, soul. Lucky investments will
avail you naught.
1.-THE only profitable Investment is Jesus. Buy
9Sre oil Him; Buy Him Quick: Buy Him now.
then it,s sweet and sure. Get right with God.
yet tet mold OF HIS love. The cross Is the only way
The speaker delivered his last words very
slowly. almost in a whisper. He waited some
visible in the crowd: AS he finished he whis-
pered the words Of the hymn. God is love"
10, 900 pe sdpg It oS sSftlX' very softly" said he. and
Now; wait a minute and pray, Look at God.
now POW that verse again; Just breathe it tenderly,
The congregation obeyed him. A dozen mis-
sionaries OF theAlliance were then presented
anG one offered prayer. DR.. simpson then an.
TO receiveo offerings for foreign missions.
sing something." he said, and Louise Shop
ard started Wonderful Are the Works Of
Sod, and the ushers started around.
! tooS n long time to get through, but nobody
tei, They soon began to empty the baskets be.
the amounts and handed them to Simpson, The
nrtt one was for 500, and a new. crisp bill Of
that denomination was pinned to the card.
into the doxoiogy. Every few moments S some
enthusiastic brother or sister would break into
sGne layorite hymn OF praise. and the congrega-
The gifts r. nged In amount from SO cents to
the sLar contribution OF all of a certified check
H = $1,000 from a wealthy man OF the West
VINO Il known the country over. Much scepti-
eisln has existed in regard to the genuineness of
the Alliance Offering.
proof that the Alliance received today what
could DO taken to any bank and sold for $40. 600.