Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-09-19
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Fol. The Peeislel,
BERRYvILLE CAMP MEETING.


) this meeting. Having at my command
few unoccupied moments | propose tc
furnish you with a hasty sketch Of thei
history.
The meeting commenced on Friday
the 28,h of August The rain of Thurs
day had washed the dusty roads 10 the
spot and given new beauty TO the grove
in hich the services were TO take place
Most Of the first day was, as usual, spen
in the preparatory labors, such as the
raising of tents, the erection Of firestands
The clearing of ground, and similar duties
The deep foliage of the grove shaded the
laborers from the burning rays of the SUM-
and seemed to give new life and Interest
to every surrounding object. About 4e
tents were erected, forming very large
and spacious circle. In the rear Of tie
circle was a large confectionery establish
ment and barber shop, ample preparation
having been made TO brush up the en-
blems ofmourning for the lack of brains,
upon The upper lip of the visiting galants,
The preachers travelling this circuit are
Revs. William Pretlyman and S. II. Lem
on. The former is venerable servant OF
God, who has been fighting the battles OF
the Lord throughout Virginia for half
century. He now stands like the ripe
oak ready to fall in the forest. His viii
tened locks point far back TO the sunny
hours of childhood and youth now gone
forever. Crowned as he is with the
SHOWS Of many winters, the fire and vgor
of oulh still kindieS within him. The
forest IuGg Throughout the day with the
sound of his axe as he leiIed tree after
tree around him. His colleague is a
young man, faithful in his work, and
much beloved by the people among whom
he labors.
The Sabbath dawned brightly upon the
cncampment The circle of snow-whire
tents gislened brightly as The first beams
Of the ascending sun fell sweetIy upon it,.
NatuIe seemed 10 be Joining with man in
praising the great God of Heaven. Long
before the sun had risen the good colorcd
friends with their usual power, were heard
making tie grove ring with one OF their
iaVOrIe choruses commencing
"WrestIing Jacob, The day is just break
ing"
a fact by the way which however pleasant
10 them seemed very unwelcome TO the
sleeping families.
The assemblage on that morning was
immense. There was The bond and Tree
the halt and blind--ialher and SON.
great and smaIl--of every tribe and kin
bred. At9 A. NJ, the congregation was
addressed by Rev. George '. l.eech Of
West Loudon Circuit. His theme was
The progress and final triumph of the
( Gospel" ALI A. NJ, the great con
gregatlon was addressed by Rev. J. n
/. b. Morgan, of Winchester. This elo'
quenl minister brings deep Piety INTO hi:
= abois which blended with commanding
, intellect peculiarly qualities him for hi:
mission of love. His Sabbath morning
discourse was marked with clear anl
comprehensive argument, sound logic
grea, canesnesS, appropriate choice o
: material, and adaptation Of thought, mat
, ter and style. His theme involved al
exposure of the falIacy of infdeIlry, ant
the complete vindicaiion Of the truth O
. christianity.
: As the sun began to sink in the west
hundreds took up the line Of march 70
their various homes. much gratfied il
having been present at the Sabbath servi
Il ces.
: Three sermons were delivered daily al
q ter the Sabbath By the attending minis
Il tiers. On Tuesday morning the solemn
administration Of tie Lords supper tool
place. l pom the evening of that day
U score OF persons presented themselves a
e the altar Of prayer, as seekers of religion
II Night after night The number was increa
sed until at the close of tie services of TIT
week, it was believed that at least so ha,
prolessed 10 have experienced change Q
heart. Tie meeting increased in interes
as ii neared It's Ier uinallon. Thursda,
-, night, being the last one of the meeting
great interest was manifested. The clio
: sing services consisted in sermon al :.
y p. NJ, and another at Ii p. NJ. Tween
: Iry persons were kneeing at the altar CRY
ing for mercy. most Of whom were pow
erfully blessed. At2 A. NJ, under cir
y cums,ances Of great soemniIy, the meet
ing was brought 10 a close, and the con
gregalion dismissed, never in all huma
y probability TO assemble again, until III
trump Of the Archangel shall call Uni
verse TO 3Htgmenl.
$ Ia addition 10 the preachers alread
mentioned, The io'iu%lng were on III