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February 3, 1909. TH THE CHAPMAN-ALEXANDER MEETINGS IN RICHMOND. The great religious campaign conducted by these well known evangelists in Richmond was concluded on Sunday night, January 24. Throughout the series throngs of people crowded the auditorium, which accommodates more than five thousand people, and simultaneous meetings were held in different parts of the city. The number of confessions is estimated at more than 3,000 and there seems to have been a mighty uplift to the spiritual life of all the churches. Dr. Chapman regards this as the greatest meeting of his ministry, saying, "In a ministry of twenty-six years, so far as preaching is concerned, I have had here my best eighteen days. I shall never forget this city as long as I live." Dr. Chapman paid a high tribute to the people of the city, the churches, official body, and pastors. Of the choir, he said, "I want to thank the choir as the greatest I have ever heard." An estimate of the impression made by the meetings may be best formed from statements made by pastors of different denominations. Some of these are as follows: From Rev. Russel! Cecil, D. D. (Presbyterian). "The simultaneous meetings, under the general direction of Messrs. Chapman and Alexander, now drawing to a close, have made a profound impression upon our community. The union of the various Protestant, denomination in the city In a prolonged harmonious effort to ele vaie tne religious life of Christians and persuade the careless and unbelieving to acknowledged the claims of the Savior, has been a beautiful sight, the effect of which, 1 am sure, will not "soon be dissipated. A stranger suddenly set down in cne of these meetings would have been puzzled to discover the faintest trace of denominational lines, and must have felt that these Christians are, indeed, one in Christ. These are consecrated men, wonderfully equipped for their task. Nothing has impressed me more than the marvelous industry and. energy with which they throw themselves into the work and the living faith with which they antlci pate results. When 'these that have turned the world unslde down' elsewhere f ame to our city, many were apprehensive of the outcome, but none now think their visit has been in vain. They 'came to us In the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ'; they have stimulated and encouraged many weak and struggling disciples to more consecrated livinor o-J 4U I -* emu niey nave iea many a despairing sinner to hope in the Savior. They will leave us with the goodwill and prayers of all our people, and they will leave a blessing, behind them, which none of us will be able to measure." From Rev. Jere Witherspoon, D. D. (Presbyterian). "There are values which cannot be measured by scales or yardsticks nor expressed in figures. The coming of Dr. Chapman and his helpers to our city has made an Impression for good that cannot be removed, and the blessing that has come with them through God's grace upon our churches, our local ministry, our [E PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOUT homes and the lives of thousands of our i good people, it is simply impossible to find words to express. It has been my privilege to be in similar great meetings in other cities under the leadership o? such men as Moody, Sam Jones, B. Fay Mills, but this meeting, taken all in all, is the greatest I have seen. In this brief statement I cannot instance all the blessed results of the movement, and it is too early to give the visible fruit in the way of conversions and re-consecrations, but one outcome of the work which is worth the meeting, if I may so speak, is the blending of all denominational varieties into one consummate flower of Christian unity and brotherhood in Jesus Christ." From Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaHen? .v.U/terian). "There are times when words are inadequate to express the thoughts and desires of the heart. One result of this campaign has been the illustration and justification of the unity of the church. Never before have I known ministers of all denominations to be so joined together. The evangelists have put themselves before us as leaders of great congregations. "I express my appreciation for what these brethren have put into our hearts. It helps to be stirred up now and then to .. u.e?ci ciiiinuii oi our duty, l want to thank them for leading so many of our young people lo embrace Jesus Christ. We will never forget the inspiration they have given us to greater work in the city of Richmond." From Rev. W. R. L. Smith, D. D. Baptist). "I have never known such meetings in all my ministry. For taste, sanity and unction in preaching, for inspiration in song, for effective organization, for loving Christian co-operation, for tenderness oyuuuai puwtrr, mis .rucnmonu revival is simply wonderful. Mr. Chapman is throned In our affections. We put the chaplet on Mr. Alexander's brow. All honor to our gifted musical director." From Rev. Robert W. Forsyth (Spiscopal). "Personally, in my family, in my church and in the community at large I never have known such a light vouchsafed, such measure of new life begun, such power for accomplishment given, such loyalty to spiritual leadership manifested, and such comfort bestowed as by the Chapman-Alexander campaign for Christ, waged in unity by his people." From Rev. Thomas Semmes (Episcopal). "The city has been stirred for eousness as It has not been for many years. The great objects of the mission have been accomplished. The spirit of unity among the pastors and people has prevailed. Churches have come together as members of one family. Spiritual life has been revived." From Rev. X N. Latham (Methodist). "I believe that the Chapman-Alexander meetings have been of untold benefit to Richmond. They have brought about the conversion of those who were not Christians, the reclaiming of those who had' wandered away from Christ, the quickening of the spiritual life of the churches and the delightful harmony and fellowship of the denominations in Christian work, and a renewed interest in advancJ ' * rH. 21 ing the kingdom of God. I believe that the influences of these meetings will abide in Richmond for many years." As there is a foolish wisdom, so there is a wise ignorance; in not prying into God's ark; not inquiring into things not revealed. I would fain know all that I need and that all I may; I leave God's secrets to Himself. It is happy for me that God makes me of His court, though not of his counsel.?Joseph Hall. J-XJ It Ou k> Jk wORSES OR MULES V A. EMMCTT'< ; ^Mj^^SPEClFlC COLIC & BOTTS (s guaranteed tc- Cure In Every Case NO DRENCHING?DOCE: ONE TABLLSPOONFUL. Learned, Miss., Frb 24, 1H90. Dear. 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