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Domestic News
March 22, 1858
The Day Book
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
Prayer meeting in New York's Burton's Theatre under Young Men's Christian Association; Rev. T. L. Cuyler spoke on repurposing the playhouse for worship and past tragedies.
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There was a prayer meeting the other morning in Burton's Theatre, Chambers street, New York, under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association. In the course of some remarks, Rev. T. L. Cuyler said:
To-day for the second time in the history of New York, we set apart a disused playhouse for a temporary house of worship. Oh, what fearful soul tragedies may have been enacted in this very building! From yonder "pit," how many a ruined young man may have gone down to the pit of endless despair!
To-day for the second time in the history of New York, we set apart a disused playhouse for a temporary house of worship. Oh, what fearful soul tragedies may have been enacted in this very building! From yonder "pit," how many a ruined young man may have gone down to the pit of endless despair!
What sub-type of article is it?
Religious Event
What keywords are associated?
Prayer Meeting
Burtons Theatre
New York
Young Mens Christian Association
Rev T L Cuyler
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. T. L. Cuyler
Young Men's Christian Association
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
The Other Morning
Key Persons
Rev. T. L. Cuyler
Young Men's Christian Association
Event Details
A prayer meeting held in Burton's Theatre, Chambers street, New York, under the auspices of the Young Men's Christian Association. Rev. T. L. Cuyler remarked on using a disused playhouse for worship and the soul tragedies that may have occurred there.