New-York tribune., 1908-03-14

Of the visit of the evangelist and his corps OF
workers.
F32fore beco-nins an evangelist DR.. Chapman was
: successful pastor in New York and Philadelphia
IN the city. when only thirty-one years o1'
he took charge OF Bethany Church, Of which John
vangmaker is an elder and which has the largest
Sunday school in America. In less than three
years there were l.1eo additions 10 the church on
confession of faith. OF whom more tnan nan were
men. Later he was pastor OF the Fourth Prespy-
reriaa Church. this city, which became under his
leadership one Of the strongest churches in the
metropolis
D- Chapman was born IN Richmond, Ind, in
-s5s He left orphan az nineteen and had
= struggle 10 complete his education He was
graduated from Lake Forest University In 1873 and
fro, Lane Theological Seminary three years later.
He IS tie author OF a number OF books on the
Christian life and the founder and director Of the
Winons Bible Conference. q ten days summer as
senlbly. where thousands Of people gather annu-
aIlv including about twenty-five hundred ministers.
erzngelists and missionaries 70 listen the fore
most Christian leaders of America and England
Charles ". Alexander. the famous gospel singer,
who Joins forces with DR.. Chapman, has probably
had as romantic a career any evangelist in his
tory. From being obscure singing evangelist
ba made five years revival around the world
with Dr. r A. Torrey and became the most
famous gospel singer living His revival melodies
took London by storm n short time the entire
city was singing xhistling the Glory Song
While engaged IN missions in England Mr.. Alex
snder married Miss Helen Cadbury. daughter Of
The well known philanthropist Richard Cadbury,
Ct Birmingham Two years later he left DR.. Tor
rey and made second tour of the world for the
restoration Of Mrs. Alexander's health.
n the course Of his journey some remarkable
meetings were held, II the theatre al Hong
Kong; and several IL various Australian cities.
A. Melbourne Loco people thronged the great
Exhibition Hall welcome the Gospel singer and
his wife i was the largest crowd ever assembled
tor religious service in the famous structure
\ week later in sydney 4,5o3 people crowded into
Town Hall, while according TO the police
5sa more surrounded the place unable to get
Inside
During the last two years Mr.. Alexander has
been engaged il q search for new snd popular
Gospel hymns. He has secured large number.
VII shortly issue new hymn book Some
of the most popular o. tn new Gospel songs
which viii shortly be given the public, He
VII Hold Ne Fast" Who Could It Be But
Jesus" NO Burdens Yonder." Shadows and
Don't Stop Praying Fhe music Of all but the
last q these was composed by Robert Harkness'
TIE Australian pianist, who accompanies Nj Alex
snder n his revival work.
Il Is interesting fact that DR.. Chapman and
NJ Alexander net eight years ago al conFen-
1ion az Bloomington, H. The evangelist saw the
Gospel singer capture a crowd in a few minutes
v1th AZ oldtiue melody. and ever since II has
been his desire that some time they might work
together. Curiously enough at the same con
ve--or Nr Alexander heard Dr.. Chapman relate
& striking incident which Ne thas never forgotten
end which has been a help 10 him many times
since
EvangeIists through the United States express
themselves as delighted with the new comoIna-
ton FOR the promotion Of revival work The Wei
known mems evangelist AMI International Secre-
tsry of the Young Mems Christian Association
Frederick 3 Smith says believes the union o.
Dr. Chairman and M. Alexander will STIR the
whoIe world 10 more definite soul-winning WORK
Two prominent EpiscopaIian leaders VINO are
working heartily fer the success Of the movement
Bishop Mackay-Srritb and Dr. Floyd Iomp-
ki1g = * estimated thar .HGO1O church members
directly Interested in the movement Wnl4e an
army OF several thousand has ,been enlisted as
active workers in the campaign These incIuae
see1 personal workers 59ls singers in ois1Flcl
choirs 2s8 usfers 100 dDoroen ringers 70 IN
Tte non-churchgoers 70 meetings and 20 olsulcI
leaders The % the en- ire committee having
charge a the movement Is John 4 converse
President OF the Baldwin Locomotive Norks' WHO
IS ore or the most ,actfve Iaymen in the eVange-
Ast1c work in the United States
On Thursday afternoon . preliminary meeting
vas he'd in Witnerspoon Hall, when AiesSi9'
Chapman and Alexander addressed their associates
aad gave final instructions for the opening OF the
Movement IN the evening DR. Chapman declared
fhs, he had worked and prayed for that hour
ior twelve years.
The Campaign proper began on Thursday nlshl
with Simultaneous meetings in twenty-one olf-
ferent churches and a meeting in downtwon
saloon hv saloon evangelist William Asher and
ffe v~s.