The Portland daily press., 1870-08-29
K.unebmpk Camp Nc eting.


the largest number ever on the ground. Among |
them we notice that of S. r. Leavitt and
Enoch Cousens as the most tasteful and con-
venent, although there are many others very |
cosy ard comfortable, such as Bartletts, OF |
South Berwick, c. Keays, f. Chase, Il. Brack- |
ett Albert Allen and G. Barrett. The broth
ers Nutter, of Cape Elizabeth, havea teauhiul
cottage. Bapey, of Kitttry, - and - OF
BidJefori, have also nice little cottages.
Among the Society tents we notice those ct the
Navy Yad Church at Kttery, kennebunk'
Elliot, Alfred, Hollis, Scotland, biddelofu'
Saco, Standish, KennebunEport, Plne, ooh-
cress and Chestnut street, Newfield and sou'h
Berwick tents. The boarding tent, Kept pS
Mr.. Wormwood, is all that could De oes'reo'
Good food and abundance of it and at q reason
able price. He is prepared to accommodate
any number that will give him call. TIE
cooJ order manifested by the vast multitude in
attendance is remarkable. There is perfect
compliance with the rules Of the meeting.
The singing at the stand has been excellent,
but Chestnut street tent is the centre of at
traction during tent services, for the excelency
of the music Never has there been so many
ing in any enc tent company as in this.
TIE sermon last evening was by the Rev.
Mr.. Mason, of Scarboro, from Revelations iii,
1O:-' Behold I stand at the door and knock:
If any man VII hear my voice and viii open
the door will come in to him and sup with
him, ard he with me-" The subject was the
position, disposition and proposition OF Christ
tie Saviour of mankind. A man may have
all the knowledge OF earth, and yet be desti-
tate of knowledge of Christ. Jesus stands
wsitng at The door of every sinners heart.
He is waiting there; waiting in the patience of
love. 1t is the concern Of love. 1t is the estl-
mate of love. Love always Why is it? 1t is
| because of the value of the soul. The Saviour
| knocks to attract your attention for the pur-
pose of communication. Love is active. Christ
| appeals to tie intellect What shall it profit a
man if be gain the whole world and lose his
own soul? Re appeals also to hope, conscience
and TO the affections IT any man will bear
my voice and open the door I will come in.
| The constitutional power of the soul is here
| recognized by the Saviour. We keep out the
Saviour by the vol:ton of our own will. We
open our hearts to every other thing, but shut
Tile QOOr OuIfoi. II yOu VIII AOe ehO
| Saviour IN he VIII enlghten your understand
| ing, justify aud resenerate you. Take away
| your sin ii nature and infuse into you new
| life principle Ee will sanctify, taking out the
very roots of sin. He will reveal to you the
resurrection lie and that we shall be like Him
in the kingdom OF His Father. 1t was warm
earnest, able effort, and received heartily by
the audience.
| Rev. e. Robinson, followed the speaker in
one of the most eloquent and powerful exbor.
tations it has ever been our privilege TO ster
| to-
As soon as the Fight Of day is seen breaking
through the shades of night the voice Of prayer
and song begins, and is caught up in tent a.tel
tent. until the whole encampment is vocal will
the praise of God.
public prayer meeting was held at 9 o'cloc K
at which the power of God was wonderful.
manifested among the people. Many present
ed themselves at the altar for prayer
| AT 10 O'Clock Eev Mr.. Chase, of Gray
preached nfom 1 Peter, i: 5:-"Who are KEEP
| by the power of God through faith unto saliva
| ton, ready to be revealed in the last time.
There were two thoughts presented. First, Il
what extent is it my privilege to be saved? i
| it from all sins? If embrace this great bless
| ing shall be able to keep it? All denomina
| tions agree that holiness of heart is necessar!
| in order to see God, but the controversy is
| when can this blessing be obtained? Some sa.
early in the christian life; others that it is
life long work, gradual growth in grace
others that it is to be attained only in death
The declaration of the Apostle IS that the bloc,
| of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from al
sin. Our garments may be stained; che mistrJ
removes it, Nature has a cleansing powe
| for earthly things and bodily diseases. God
| has pro yided remedy for the STAINS that sir
hath made. Though your sins be as scarlet
| they shall be whittier than srow; though they
| be red like crimson they shalt be as wool
| Naaman at the river Jordan and the impoten'
man at the Pool of Bethesda were both
| the leprosy of sin. The great object O! the
Atonement was to restore TO Us what we had
| lost through sin; righteousness and true holi
ness. Second, if saved now, will Col keeI
| ne to the end of life. If we we're to contend
| with the enemy IN our own strength, we might
| despair. But we so not to this warfare at our
| own charges or cost. shc faith is yours
"through faith 10y the power of God" Who
ever has the faith shall have the power. Christ
| in you the hope of glory. The speaker closed
| with an earnest appeal 10 ministers and people
| to embrace fall salvation.
| At o'clock Rev. E. Robinson preached from
81 Cor 9th Oh. Goth verse:-"We pray you in
Ch.is6's stead, be We reconciled to God" We
are Christ ambassadors. He has sent us to
you with message of peace. You are at vari-
ance with him, rebels to his government
| Think OF God, the Maker of the world, implor-
| ing sinners to be reconciled to him. While
God beseeches, Christ, through His ministers
rravs you to be reconciled. We are sent not
to pardon sin, to grant absolution, but to i'm
pore you to come to Jesus. You are holding
controversy with God. God says, let go you.
holl OF earth, and I will save you. Your reply,
save me and viii let go. There can be no
compromise. One or the other must yield
Shall it be God? Is it possible for GOD to
yield single point, and maintain his authori-
ty. j. it could be done, who would wish to
worship such being? No, the sinner must
yield, ard the government of God be vindcat-
ed. Ten thousand times ten thousand have
yielded, have been reconciled, and are to-day
at peace with him. The simple terms are, let
go, and will save you" The reverend gen.
tlemen is 76 years old, yet he spoke with the
vigor of youth; his rich, melodious and power
full voice reaching to the fartherest part of the
encampment. His sermon was followed BIZ an
old felow-laborer with him in the vineyard
OF the Lord, Rev. Paul G. Richmond, ~ years
Old, who wished to leave it might be, his dy ing
testimony on this old battle ground. He was
not one OF the croakers, that were complaining
that the former times were better than these
The preachers now have better salaries, better
houses, better Clothes, larger congregations;
but not better Gospel or more glorious
Saviour. He urgently called upon sinners to
turn to Christ and live; and called upon his
younger breih-en in the ministry TO grid on the
whole Gospel armor and fight valiantly for the
Master. Many came forward at the close of
the service; and while ! am writing, the cries
of the won AIDED and shouts of the redeemed
are sounding in my ears. thousand are on the
ground, and we are e. pecting great victory
on the morrow.
Yours, Lie. III.
Advent Camp Meeting.
ALToN BAY, N. H., Aug. q, 1870.
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