Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1897-07-24
D. L MOODY'S VISIT.
In Bellows Falls Thursday Afternoon an

In Bellows Falls Thursday Afternoon and
Evening.
The event of the past week in Bellows
Falls, has been the visit of the world re-
nowned evangelist, d. L. Moody, on
Thursday, when he addressed large audi
ences in the opera house both afternoon
and evening. The services had been an
nounced in the adjoining towns, and plans
had been made for large delegations from
many places, some of which were interfered
with by the severe storm of the fore
noon, by which many were prevented
from coming, who otherwise would have
attended. ! Notwithstanding the weather
large numbers came from Westminster,
Charlestown, Saxtons River and other
places including Chester and Springfield
There were nearly forty from the latter
place, the majority of whom availed them
selves of the opportunity of travel by the
new electric road which has Just been
opened and is now running to Springfield
station.
Mr.. Moody reached here by the White
Mountain train and was accompanied by
the Mount Hermon quartet, which is COM
posed of young men who have been stu
dents in his school of that name located
about three miles from his home in North
field, the seat Of Mortified Seminary, es-
tablished also by Mr.. Moody for young
ladies'. In the absence on account of sick
ness of G. H.Sawyer who was expected to
lead the chorus choir, the music was con-
Quoted by Mr.. Best, the second tenor on
the quartet. The singing by the latter
was especially enjoyed; among the selec-
tions being Rock OF Ages, One Sweetly
Solemn Thought, and Ecclesiastes, the
last being sung at the afternoon service
and by request again in the evening.
On the platform in addition to the choir,
were several of our citizens with the pas
tors Of the village and adjoining towns.
The services were conducted in the manner
characteristic OF Mr.. Moody, and were
most interesting and inspiring. At the
meeting in the afternoon, after singing by
the choir, selections by the quartet, and
opening prayers by Rev. MIR. Fullerton
and by Rev. Mr.. Spencer of Springfield,
Mr.. Moody began his address which was
upon the subject OF Crest"
Taken from the verse "Come unto me,
all we that labour and are heavy laden and
| will give you rest"
He said: 1.-The promises of man are
often doubtful or even worthless. Those
of God are always worth their face value.
| There has never been person other than
Jesus Christ who could offer rest to all
people. Everybody needs rest. Many
people would worry anyway and if they
had nothing of their own to worry about,
they would borrow something. Even
Christ was not without sorrows and those
greater than any of ours.
Come unto me all ye that labor, etc ),
God wants all to come, saints sinners and
everyone Money does not bring rest. II
| wanted to find true rest, wouldn't go
among mlllionaires nor among fashionable
people. Many people would willingly give
million dollars for complete rest, yet it
can be had simply by coming to Jesus.
would not 60 to Washington and last oil
all to the White House to find rest, for a
politician is not content with any amount
of honor or position. He is continually
wanting more and has anything but rest.
If he is in the house he wants to get into
the senate; if he is in the senate he wants
place in the cabinet if he is member
of the cabinet he aspires to the presidency,
but the presidents chair is not a place Of
rest.
To find rest and contentment | would
90 into an humble home whose inmates
have come to God. Did you ever hear of
a person who honestly came to God and
did not obtain rest? "IIim that cometh to
me | will in no wise cast out"
Take my yoke upon you" 1t is i'm
possible to come to God without certain
thing is pleasant and full of rest. If there
was backdoor to Heaven | believe it
would be used greatly. Are not many OF
you tired in mind and spirit and in need
ofrest? You can have it by simply COM
ing to Jesus.
The evening service opened at 7.45.
The majority of those who had come by
train and with teams for the afternoon re-
NAMED over and the clearing sky led others
from outside the village to come for his
last address. The platform was filled and
the seats in the hall were we'll taken, the
audience numbering nearly 1000 The
opening prayer was offered by Rev. Mr..
Boughton of Saxtons River, which was fol-
lowed by series of song, including sever
al selections by the quartet, and solo by
Mrs. Wilder, entitled There is never a
day so dreary." After prayer by Rev.
Mr. Chaplin MIR. Moody spoke from.
BE not deceived, Goo is not Knocked !;
tor ,ybotsoover man sowefh that shall hp