Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-08-04

PROGRESS OF THE WON'T on WEDNESDAY AND THURS
pAY-PbwERfui AND EpIFyIsa MEETINGS.

PROGRESS OF THE wuRk on WEDNESDAY, AND THURS
bAY-pbwERfut AND EDIFyNe MEETINGS.
HAnRIsaros CAMP, July 20.
Wednesday; 10 o'clock-Bshop Scott preached
from the words 1.-THE Kingdom of Heaven suf-
fereth violence, and the violent take it by force
His discourse was a clear exposition Of the text,
and was handled with great ability, and had q
marked effect. The Bishop closed up with tell
ing his experience, which had thrilling effect.
Brother Stubbs, OF Milford, followed with his
experience, which was enjoyed wonderfully.
2o'cloekA-aev. g. W. Burke discoursed upon
:" Behold the Lamb Of God; that .taketh Away
the sin Of tbs wofld,,' and did we'll prayer
meeting of much interest.
Toclock-This was the hour that was appoint
ed for the administration of the Lords Supper.
A large congregation was in attendance. The
service was conducted by J. r. Hill, and WAS 4
season. Of deep earnestness and feeling. ALI
enjoyed the occasion greatly. The henyens now
gave indications cy gehtl9 rain, and we retired
to the large camp meeting tent where meeting
Of much power was conducted by Rev. MIR. Todd.
Several seekers were converted; also, two per-
sons were enabled to launch out into the ocean
of love.
Thursday morning, o'clock-Prayer meeting
was largely attended; many anxious to enter
entered into that rest This idea Of holihSss, is
spreading really 1t Is Tie prevailing idea OF the
| meeting.
| At ten o'clock we were treated to one of the
most spleuulu sermons OF tine camp meeting, ny
Dew. A. W. NIilby his text was add to your
faith Virtue" as Theologcian he is certainly
| without fault. He seems to be masted Lo-
gician. The sermon was delivered with great
acceptability; we think that brother Mildly can
fill any appointment in the gift of the Confer.
| ence
At o'clock the children met at the stand.
This meeting brother A. ID. Davis conducted, and
II was managed we'll. Several short addresses
we're delivered by different brethren. All tried
to aim at the salvation Of the little dresi u
closed with prayer Iiieeting. Many OF the
children CAME and presented themselves fol
prayer, and some nine of them We're blest. II
Is impossible for me to describe this meeting
Doubtless Jesus, who said Suffer the little
children to come unto me and forbid them not
for such is the kingdom of Heaven" was trul.
there. in the hearts OF many OF the dear little
ones. This meeting will be remembered.
At o'clock Rev. J. s. Willis, Of New York
preached from "ljehuld. stand at the door ant
knock This was a very poetical and eloquent
DISCOURSE and was well received.
At o'clock Rev. Mr. Killiam diacotrsed upot
the words We all must stand before TIL
Judgment seat of Christ" The subject wai
treated with much care, and the arguments wer.
nndeniabe. A prayer meeting followed, which
was of tremendous power. Some fifteen persons
were at the altar, for prayers, and all were con
verified but two The meeting closed ttl,
after 10 O'Clock, all retiring. But now the heaven
! are portentious, there is every appearance OF
great rain, and II 'lees RAIN and Oh What a rail
Nc have: some of the tents leaked, but no on
, was particularly discounted by it. Bless Coo
l for the rain. SCRIISI,