Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-09-07
CAMP MEETING AT RICHMOND.
MONDAY.
RICHMOND Sept. C.

t MONDAY.
The congregation on Monday was sensibly
decreased. Indeed it was smaller than at any
time during the meeting. Many left on the
early trains. The meetings in the tents last
evening and this (Monday) morning were
spiritual and in many instances powerful
The preaching sthis forenoon was by Rev.
Noah llobertof Richmond, who gave unique
and appreciative sermon ON the presence and
influence of the Holy Spirit. In the after
noon Rev. Joseph Colby Presiding Elder of
the Portland district preached an eloquent
sermon from LIST John, "a. He presented
the evidences of the truth of religion as ex-
hibited in experience. The sermon was well
received, and produced good impression.
1t was followed by a prayer meeting in the
altar, which was n sermon of deep spiritual
interest. In the evening the sermon was by
Rev. John Collins of Gorham. 1t would be
impossible to describe the sermon or its effect
upon the congregation. To say that it was
eloquent, at times approaching the power of
the sweeping tornado would be but giving the
opinion of many that heard him. His style is
rapid, and in manner and action very similar
to John b. Cough. Bro. Collins is Scotch
Irish, was born in Ireland, but emigrated to
Nova Scotia with his parents when quite
young. When but some Is years of age he
came alone to kent's Hill, to fit himself for
the ministry. There for several years he
worked his way, and obtained an education at
that unLla In fitutiop which hos IONA moro
for the cause of education in this State than
any other institution of learning Of its class
in the State. No institution is more deserv-
ing the favor of the State than the Maine
Wesleyan Seminary, and no institution of its
age and usefulness, has received so little ia
vor from the patronage of the State Some
fourteen years since Mr. Collins commenced
his intinerant life on the New Portland circuit.
and traversed that large circuit embracing
some four or five towns, on foot, and was
successful and useful He is one of our
most promising young men. The prayer
meetings in the tents continued to late hour,
and were very powerful seasons.
TUESDAY MORNING.
AT 6 o'clock those remaining on the ground
were called to the stand, and after reading
scriptures and prayer, the camp-meeting was
closed with benedction by the Presiding
Elder. Thus closed the third camp-meeting
held under the patronage Of the Kennebec
Valley Camp Meeting Association.
OF the amount of good that has been done
at this meeting, it is impossible to tell. Sew
eral were converted, among whom were some
young men of promise. y large number
were very much quickened in the Devine
life; while a number proposed to experience
the blessing of christian holiness. The asso-
citation held its annual meeting during this
camp-meetiug, according Ito their bylaws.
The able officers of last year were elected,
and measures were taken to make the future
meetings more pleasant. Some over two
thousand dollars were raised towards paving
for the land. The balance will soon be raised
and the whole amount of the purchase money
will be paid on taking the deed, instead of in
stallments as conditioned in the bond. This
meeting is fixed fact. The officers and di-
rectors of the Portland & Kennebec Railroad
have been very assiduous and kind in their
efforts to accommodate those who have at
teeded the meeting. Much praise is due the
Presiding Elder for his urbanity and gentle
manly department in the government of the
meeting-to the committee for their arduous
and efficient lahors in making the worshipers
comfortable and happy, and Mr.. Somes and
his assistants in providing for the boarders.
l trust this meeting will do much good to the
religious interests OF this section of the State.
May the reporter, the readers, and all who
have been brought under the influence Of this
meeting meet in the better land.
u. b. r.