A correspondent writes: "Notwithstanding the short notice given for this visit, ample preparations were made and a splendid reception accorded. The largest buildings in the town were secured, and it is estimated that not less than twenty thousand persons were present at one or another of the five services held on Sunday. The day's proceedings began with a service at eight o'clock in the Park Hall, which is the finest building in the town. At this, and at the three o'clock service in the same building, the Cardiff Blue Ribbon choir rendered valuable aid. eleven o'clock Mr Moody preached at Roath-road Wesleyan Chapel, which was crowded, an overflow meeting being held in Longcross-street Baptist Chapel.
"Those who have heard him frequently declare that Mr Moody seldom preached with greater power than on Sunday. At a quarter past eight at night a service was held at the Hayes, which is a splendid site for an open-air service, and it is estimated that not less than ten thousand persons were present. Another service was held at Wood-street Congregational Chapel afterwards.
On Monday Wood Street Chapel was crowded for the afternoon service, and from the interest shown there is every promise of a successful mission. Mr Moody is in good health and vigour."
From, "The Christian," June 23rd, 1892.
Mr Moody's visit to Cardiff will long be remembered. Though there were only six days for making the arrangements, such was the heartiness that marked all the preparations and work done that success crowned the effort in a way that was more than encouraging to those who undertook the responsibility.
On the Sabbath not less than twenty thousand people congregated to hear the evangelist. The afternon and evening services on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday were attended by two thousand to three thousand people. Mr Moody has lost none of his tact in managing large audiences. The spiritual power was remarkable, and the inquiry room filled each night.
This visit has convinced the workers in this mission that immense service can be rendered the churches by like short missions all over the kingdom. The people are ready and waiting to support the work. Some faint-hearted friends thought it was impossible to arrange on such short notice, and that a large mission was necessary.
From, "The Christian," June 30th, 1892.
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