The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-13
METHODIST CAMP MEETING, I
SING SING, Aug. IL. 1915. {


encampment covers about three acres Of ground, as
It now is, and there are six more on which to
erect tents so that none may stay away on account
of want of room. The Church owns the encamp-
ment, which contains in all nine acres, for which
they paid $50 per acre, and more suitable place
they could not have selected. This morning It pre-
sented quite an animated appearance: those who
arrived in the evening were busily engaged in dr-
wing stakes int the ground, and erecting tents for
The accommodation of themselves and families. The
committee of arrangements have issued printed
handbills prohibiting the erection of huckster's
stands and the sale of all sprituous liquors within
two miles of the encampment but notwithstanding
there are several shanties within hearing OF the
preachers voice, doing good business in the GIN
ger pop way The preachers stand Is constructed
of rough board $, about four feet from the ground,
and facing the seats for the audience, which are
constructed of rough pine plank, and capable of
accommodating 5000. In the middle OF the seats
and above the main entrance there is large flag
suspended from two trees, with "BetheP' IN large
letters upon lt-also the Dove and Olive Branch
The tents are laid out In the form OF streets. In
one is the Allen street Young Mems Tent Associa-
ton in another the Sullivan street tents, Bedford
street tents, &c NC, and some for BARRIERS Shops
boarding houses, Nc NC.
"A leaVy
lightning threw damper upon the proceedings, but
his morning they commenced with great spirit
At ten o'clock the inmates OF the several tents
admonisted by the blowing of tin trumpet from
the preachers stand that the exercises were about
o commence, and in few minutes upwards OF 500
'ook seats on the pine panks The Rev. Mr. Bangs
and five or six more clergymen assembled the preach
ers stand. Mr. Bangs then gave out the S04th
nymn, which was sung by the audience in good
style. The Doctor requested that the hymn should
be sung with spirit and understanding
After the hymn was over, Mr.. Bangs requested
the brethren to join with him IN prayer
oh Lord we call to mind many acts Of thy loving
kindness manifested towards We desire to bless thee
that thou hast provided for the salvation of the world
We violated the principles Of thy holy law and thou sent
God Oh, glory to God for all his mercies y We
thankful that undeservng as we are are permit
thanked May the brethren in this camp be directed by
thee in their prayers and exhortatons Come oh Lord
upon this stand and inspire thy preachers that we may
Lord that may render apeasing of the way
we have discharged our duty CAmen! by the rest Of
that may reach the hearts Of all the sinners assembled
here this day. (Amen Do, Lord! do) May find
nH hs e of our I Jesus
bind up the wounds Of all miserable sinners, (Amen
and may sinners rejoice in the salvation provided by
thee and may souls be strong in the Lord Je.
May this meeting be attended with the blessings
of thy divine grace.
Mr.. Bangs here called for "a glass of water, and
on its being handed to him, he rose and said that he
was at a loss Tor subject upon which to preach
He at length selected the Sd chapter of Isaiah upon
which he dllated for short time, and after the con-
cuslon, gave out the following the regulations to
be observed on the present occasion, viz: The be-
fore mentioned tin horn would be blown every
| morning at o'clock precisely, as signal for the
brethren and sisters to turn out of bed and make
their toilette; at o'clock they should take break
breakfast at 8 there would be prayer meetings and
exhorations in the several tents; at 10 the tin horn
would be again blown for the regular services in
public, and also at 8 z. M. and at 10 o'clock p NJ
it expected that all would retire to rest at which
time the encampment would be closed and the
ground cleared OF stragglers.
In addition, he impressed upon the audience that
this was not fitting place to indulge in smoking,
and therefore cigars were prohibited.
He then requested Brothers Reese, McNamee,
Pearsal, Howe, and Utter, to meet at the preachers
tent, the left side OF the encampment, after the
services were finished.
There was then another hymn sung, and Elder
- made the following prayer
Oh Lord hear the prayers of thy servants and bestow
| on us thy grace. We are conscious that without thy
grace all our efforts Intellectual, and Of avail We
are assembled here to worship thee and to ask thy
| blessing. (Amen! amenD Grant that our offerings may
| DO acceptable to thee. (Amen) Take away from US
all feelings Of pride and selEsuficiency, that may
be enabled to approach thee in due humiliation-Do,
Lord do Amen) that we may be conscious Of our utter
holy spirit come down upon US, and kndle flames Of
holy love in hearts (May the Lord grant mercy
Amen, Amen oh Lord disPe the clouds and let the
Take away everything that will hinder the progress ofour
work. (Amen). Let .copious shower Of grace fall
upon us, that may be enabled to receive the holy
spirit (Do Lord, now; amen). May a return Of
thy glory; may these members of thy Church
who protested religion, but have backsdden return
thee. Oh Lord we want this work done. (Amen SO be
M We pray thee oh Lord to make all thy servants hap
py Encourage hearts that may know that God Is
reconciled to and break the adamantne hearts Of
sinners pieces (Oh Lord, do so now, amen). May
those who have hitherto resisted make their peace with
God Bless thy Church everywhere, and preserve us
from lukewarmness.
The Police Committee were then requested to
meet at the preachers tent and the services for the
morning were finished
| The steamboat is waiting