New-York tribune., 1900-08-03
MOODY STILL THE GUEST.
THE son OPENS THE CONFERENCE
FIRST ADDRESS-A HEARTY TRIBUTE
TO D. /. MOODY


which the tribes of Israel at stated seasons
worship The same might be justly applied
TO this town toward which many thousands of
Christians have turned their steps for score OF
years. Mortified any season of the year is
beautiful but il never seemed more than to-day.
The atmosphere is clear. the temperature perfect,
the skies dotted with feecy clouds through which
the breaks toward evening making gorgeous
sunset. One meets many people who are visiting
Mortified for the first time. and sees also scores
whose faces are familiar. They have been coming
here for years, and their summer would be incom-
pete If II did include a week or two in this
delightful place.
Provision has been made for a larger number
Of guests than usual this year and apparently with
reason. There has never been so many people pres
eut at opening service were present this
evening. The Mortified Hotel has been enlarged
by the addition OF forty rooms. New tents have
been secured and the management is prepared to
receive all who come. Every train for two days
has brought its share OF guests. The White Noun
tain Express north and south to-day added scores
the number already here. The members OF the
New-York Presbytery here. last year. oc-
cupying Weston Hall Several clergymen who came
alone last year have brought their wives this year
The Rev. Drs Wilton Merle Smith and John Bal
com Shaw, who have had charge Of this feature
OF Conference work for two years, are both here.
a number Of Presbyterians and Reformed clergy
men from the suburbs of New-York and from other
cities are sharing the benefits OF Weston Hall and
the tents and cottages used in connection with It,
The newcomers are a jubiant in their praise OF
the place the beauty of the views and the spirit
Of the people whom they have met as those are VINO
have been coming here for a decade
THOUGHTS OF Mr.. MOODY.
A peculiar interest has been attached to the
white headstone on Round Top, visible from nearly
every part Of the seminary grounds. 1t is not
necessary TO remind of the dominant figure of pre-
Iious years. Mr Moody's influence was never
more pervasive and potent than to-day, The
thoughts Of all have been constantly upon him. and
they thank God at every remembrance OF him
There is no doubt that the tender memories called
forth by the movement of his faithful and un-
selfish efforts have had much 10 do with preparing
the ground for blessing during the two conferences
that have already been held. The feeling regard
ing Mr Moody is one of repressed but triumphant
Joy. The lonely feeling disperses as one remembers
the words he used more than once here at North
field
The first number Of 'Northheld Echoes" the
magazine giving reports OF the conferences has
been made q Moody memorial number. Articles
by F. B. Meyer Teunis Hamlin R A. Torrey,
Robert Z. Speer. Francis z. Clark and Others tell
OF different phases OF Mr. Noody's character and
influence over the Church and the world at large.
Over thirty Illustrations printed. including six
portraits Of Mr.. Moody.
The Rev. G. Campbell Morgan's five addresses
las delivered last August) also printed. The
price Of this number is IS cents 81 for the four
numbers giving reports for the season Orders
may be sent to Mortified Echoes" East North
field Mass.
The guests at the hotel this year include Luther
Latin Mills and family. OF Chicago; ex-Consul
William s Carroll and family of Baltimore; Miss
Charles Anna Huston and party. OF Coatesville
Penn; Colonel c. A. Hopkins, of Boston; H. NJ
Moore. Of Boston; Judge Penrose and family Of
Pennsylvania; Mr.. Choate. OF Boston: James Tai
colt and family. Of New-York; General and Mrs.
McAlpin. Of Sing Sing and others. Other New
Workers are F. H. Andrews and family J. b Muir
ray and F. I. Slade.
Golhng. tennis and boating conveniences are at
the service Of the guests while OF course driving
around the beautiful hills and along the winding
Connecticut brings a source OF never failing and
refreshing pleasure
The first half hour OF the opening service this
evening was spent IN singing from Sacred Songs
Nos and p" led by Ira D. sankey and George c.
Stebbins, olotime friends and fellow workers Of
D. L. Moody The first hymn was singularly ap-
propriate
How. firm a foundation ye saints Of the Lord.
Is laid for your faith in His excellent word
What can He say than to you He hath said
To you who for refuge 10 Jesus have fed.
William R. Moody. to whom his father specially
committed this branch Of his work, is the presid-
ing officer Of the conference and has general con-
troll Of the arrangements.
After the song service he called upon several
men TO pray. Henry II. Moore and Colonel c. A
Hopkins, Of Boston; the Rev. ". T. EIsng Of
New-York, and D. c. L. Scofeld, Of East North
field. were among those who responded Mr.
MOODY ten spoke brle1ly. expressing the belief that
Ine Lord had called this large company together
because He had q blessing for each one and in an
earnest prayer he besought the Lord TO take from
the heart OF each one everything that would pre-
vent blessing. The tone and spirit were that
OF the great evangelist. and the impression pro-
duced was that the shoulders of the son had
fallen the mantle Of the father
ADDRESS OF Mr. MORGAN
The only address this evening was given by the
Rev G. Campbell Morgan. of London His texts
were Luke tx. S1-32 Timothy xiv g. and Peter
1. Is, and he said in part:
Ny beloved friends: II will be seen Immediately
save an incidental one and 1t 10 that Incidental
oonneclon that desire to draw your attention in
In the Gospel of Luke we have an tnspired ex-
preston ~hlch describes the departure of Jesus
from the world Upon the holy mount he talked
with Moses and Elijah Of his decease In the
leuter = & 10 LInnGlAy Paul delivering the charge to
leave the sacred work Of the ministry refers ~
MS going. speaking Of il thus: The time OF nv nv
who had ike precious faith with himself io0L
ing at the peris that threatened the Church facHs
and he speaks Of his going in these words. fter
my decease, Jesus looking in the light of the boIv
mount the OF his death talked Of il iiIg a
OF his exodus" Paul, coming 10 the end of those
years Of public service that had been so fun and
SO blessed, and looking the probability thar he
would pass through The Valley Of the Shadow
speaks Of his death MY departure" Peter
coming the Of that life equally full Of fer
vent service, speaks Of the hour Of his going and
uses the very words that his Master used, MY
We shall gain nothing my beloved brethren and
sisters in Christ by attempting to deny the great
shadow that rests upon all as we gather to-
gether in this conference at Northheld 1t is ours
declare here the very outset of these sessions
of solemn assembly our conviction that every
shado~ mat -alls IS a supreme proof Of light The
trees upon the campus cast no shadow in the dark
ness OF the nIght when neither sun nor moon is
N tne SKIES, Wherever the shadow falls to-day it
ls a proof Of the light that for a while is hidden