The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-06-25

BENJAMIN Franklin. Bottled and chained electricity
caught by his kite long ago. But alas he is now
no more, and t|
"while the cats away
The mice will play. .I.a
But a truce to the storm, for more beautiful,
glorious June day. for camp other open-air meet
ings, than was enjoyed in this grove on Wednesday,
need not be prayed for, it would be service Of
supererogaton. Though unusually cool for the sea-
son, the attendance fwarm hearted Methodists and
other fervent Christians was increased by thousands
and the spirit OF the services made more enthusias-
tic. The morning services were introduced with a
conference meeting conducted nv the chairman Of
the association, and participated in by large num-
her of earnest Christian men and women, evidently
firm believers in the doctrine of sanctihcation as
understood and taught by the Methodist Episcopal
Church. AT 10 O'Clock A. M. sermon was delivered
by the Rev. b. NJ. Adams, ID. D., of Brooklyn, from
Genesis xvii, l, 81 am the Almighty God Walk be-
fore me, ana be thou perfect" Subject-"God's
Ideal Man. ~,-r r,s.en Ha GOA
The Doctor said eve grant there is no such
thing as absoute perfection except in God and in
Gods works. The idea in the text is not absolute
perfection, but fidelity to convictions God demands
perfect conservation, perfect faith, and perfect
love OF all mankind. BE loves us perfectly, and
commands us to do the same towards Himself, and
we can do it. Towards fellow-men there should be
perfect truth perfect honesty, and perfect magma
nimity. God calls upon all to measure to the full
stature Of this ideal man, and He is aoe and ready
to bring us through faith up to it. To be perfect
Christian to live fully up to the light OF the focal
blaze OF scientific suggestion and Gospel truth in
this century of our civilization"
Perspicuity, power, and feryd eoquence held the
audience deeply interested and they knelt with the
clergy In prayer for holiness OF heart After dinner,
which, by the way, like all the other meals at the
excellent boarding department for the accommoda-
tion of twenty-five hundred at one sitting is frugal
and wholesome, Rev. MIR. King, Of Maine, selected
Thessalonians v, 23, "And the very God OF peace
sanctify you wholly; and pray God your whole
body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our
Lord Jesus Christ" The gentleman was followed
bv a strenuous advocate Of his own views from New
Jersey, whose exhortaton exceeded the sermon in
prolixity. This was succeeded by prayer-meeting
OF louder amens and shouting than usual.
THE ORDER IN AND ABOUT THE CAMP
was remarked to be excellent by VISITORS who
convinced that Methodists continue to believe that
- order is Heavens first law aud should be observed
in leafy temples where devout persons assemble to
worship God. .s..t.f Lttt
The committee of arrangements were encouraged
by the increase to expect still larger attendance
1t is the custom of some not to be present at camp
meetings until the last day. a mistake that should
be avoided by those not desiring the dust of the
crowded circle. The best wine is not here reserved
until the close OF the FEAST but may be bought with
out money and without price aG the first; at any
rate, came early, and am bound to see the thing
through ~
The order OF public services was announced to
be:-Prayer meetings at and O'Clock A NJ.
preaching at 10 A. NJ, 2h and IN P. NJ also, a
ministerial meeting at p NJ
On Thursday morning the
DEDICATION OF THE. TABERNACLE TENT,
one hundred and sixty feet in length and ninety in
width, owned by the National Association, costing
$4,000, took place, and was Immediately paid for.
Camp meeting John came in, responding amen
without peer successful rival in the sharp and
peculiar utterance Of that significant word of pro-
verbally frequent use in old-line Methodist meet
ings. We noticed prominent upon the platform the
editor of the Methodist Home Journal who by actions
81 oke out IA chiefs amang ye takin' notes. an
faith he'll prent 'em." Baptist clergyman joined
in the simpehearted story of experience of perfect
Loue, and all the people responded 'Amen" to minis
ters "God bless you brothers, and give you fire as
well as aoater." .i +
The morning sermon was discoursed by r1
REV. WILLIAM L. GREY, OF PHILADELPHIA,
who authenticated Acts j. s:-"But ye shall receive
power, after that the Holy Chest is come upon YOU"
He would not define this power "The secret OF
the LORD is with them that fear Him :" the of
success at Pentacost, upon Medes, and Persians
and Parthians, and representatives Of every tribe
clothed In cloven tongues of fire at Jerusalem on
the last great day of the FEAST However, God does
not always do His greatest works In tornado earth
quake, burning comet, but largely through silent
influences. "The Kingdom OF God cometh not with
observation At the conclusion the congregation
sang, kneeling, "Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer
to Thee"
REV. CHARLES MUNGER, OF MAINE,
in the afternoon, proclaimed Hebrews iii, ITO
day il ye will"
Said the speaker, among other things "God's time
is an eternal notc. "Christ comes holding
in his hand extended, clean heart and
right spirit. He has not enfolded the
pearl in a napkin hidden near thy sepuchre but
nigh thee, in his heart large enough to take in
the world. Let the human will come up to meet
Gods Let Him have His way, the Kings highway
OF holiness. Fix the eye upon the cloud" he con-
tinued. "Flre is in that cloud and "a fourth like
unto the SON of Man, is in the fire." g
Hearts gaddeded during the day by the ar
rival OF
REV. WILLIAM MORLEY FUNSTON, .f-
the great English preacher, were doomed to disap-
pointment OF his performance by his sudden depar-
ture 10 do duty in Canada. fsrI
LAYING ALL UPON THE ALTAR
Is the phrase expressing entire conservation TO
many. Notafew, not knowing its meaning, reported
that they had complied, one saying he had even
lain his tobacco there. Mr. Inskip knew OF altar
but Christ, and was sure He did not want the to-
bacco, but mans soul
'Shocks from the battery" were felt from Rev.
Mr.. Pomeroy, who, like Hector, halls from Troy.
according to him. the first national csmp meeting
was the Feast of Tabernacles OF the Jewish nation
Be it so. II the Jews had as good time as j am
having they made great mistake in not following
my example in teegraphing 1t to others. More
anon ]. H. Ii,
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