Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-07-21
TO the Editor Of The Belmont Chronicle:


In my pilgrimations Of late, it was my lot
to tarry over Sabbath at place near which
was held an outdoor meeting. 1t was in a
very fire white Oak Grove, and nigh at hand
was a spring Of excellent water. Altogeth-
er it was a choice place for camp ground;
lust such as the venerable M'Ghees, il on a
preaching tour through this part of the
county, would select !cr Camp Meeting
The CAV was pleasant for outdoor meeting,
and good turn out Of the neighboring
gentry wac in attendance, to hear Sermon
on the "Injustice and unreasonab!eness OF
Future Pun shment for our Vices here."-
some seemed quite edited 10 hear him prove.
at least to their satisfaction, that it is con-
,rary 10 nature, reason, and to revelation,
that living in sin and dying in sin.we should
suffer for our sins in future state of exist
ence, To advance the doctrine Of pardon
and acceptance with God after we have
landed into eternity, seems to the writer
like assuring ships crew that after their
ship is wrecked and they are engulfed in the
midst of the raging sea, they will arrive un-
harmed and unwet on dry land. But diff
ferent persons will see different ways and
each claim to see Alright. Why we thus
differently understand Revelation I cannot
determine, nor is it necessary that shonld
speak further Of it here.
The speaker had excellent gift Of CAB,
and seemed at no loss for words to keep his
hearers engaged. After Sermon he offered
several books for sale, no doubt desiring to
leave preachers behind him to finish or carry
on more effectually what he had begun
Some Of his audience caught eagerly at the
bait, and undoubtedly had quite feust on
the fat things contained therein, which were
to assure them that they were not amenable
TO God for their violations of the Moral Law;
that after death shall be unalloved bliss.
whether we do good or do evil; that as we
come into the world without ur consent or
volition, so we are not accountable for our
actions here.
Blu, nowto the Evil Genius Of the day.
Some person deeming himself not response
BILE for his actions conducted "Black Betty"
and "Red Eye" into the grove little way
of and delicious draughts to the worshpers
of the ancient Bacchus who had his patrons,
as veil as Mr.-Suange it is, Mr.. Editor
that these two individuals should join here
to assist in making pc 'ple Negligent, care
less, and forgetful of their souls Eternal
welfare, when what they heard would effect
enough. Persons so lost 10 shame and
morality as to conduct these wantons-
"Black Betty" and "Red Eye"-to grove
where people have ass embed for the pro-
fessed purpose of worshiping Their Creator
are most assuredly far on the road to ever
lasting ruin. They have forgotten or ceased
to he ed the precept. Remember now thy
Creator in the days of they youth, while the
evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh
when thou shalt suy-I have no pleasure in
them"
am astunished. M. Editor, to sec as
much evil both in precept and in example
surrounding the beloved youth of this land,
and SO little effort made to SUPPRESS it. God
speed the day when evil in all its forms
will be frowned on by all good citizens. and
our land be blessed with Peace, Love. Jus.
tice, Morality, und Prosperity.
Julv, 1859. RAMBLER.