Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-15
Methodist State Campmeeting.

Mr.. Somes, the gentlemanly proprietor Of
the clearinghouse, ELECTS thousand common
tons. Mr.. Pomeroy of N. Y, remarked
that of the 200 campmeetings he had attend
ed the arrangements here for board surpassed
any that he had seen. But what shall say
of the spiritual feast that is here enjoyed?
The interest in the meetings has so arisen
that meetings for the relation of experience
are taking the place of preaching service.
Last evening multitude of strong, precious
testimonies gave evidence of the fact that
many of the laity came here with hearts fully
imbued with the love of Christ and with
sterling testimony. Childrens meetings were
| gathered in large numbers and addressed by
friends of the children.
Saturday A. NJ, Rev. Mr.. Marsh of Union
preached from, "'Then will sprinkle clean
water upon you," &c. He explained the diff
ference between justification and sanctifca-
| ton. Remarked that water is the emblem Of
purity This is the time for this work to be done.
| He who baptises with the Holy Ghost and with
| fire is here now and ready. Do net turn be-
| tween the world and Jesus. Dress for Jesus,
Jesus, and receive evidence of sanctiication,
and conscious peace not before enjoyed.
Saturday afternoon, Rev. B. Pomeroy
preached from "Thy will be done" can
give no adequate sketch, but append few
characteristic sentences. 'Joseph of Ari-
thn, G
dead, and dead for my sake; he said SHE is
my Saviour, dead or alive" God don't keep
measures in his storehouse, but fills every
| thing that comes, and when it runs over you
| will hear from things. When l gave up all
for Christ half my business was taken off my
| hands. God, with me, is now chief proprietor
| and if anything happens it is his own loss.
The women Of America are led by a bow
string. as to fashion, by a few lewd women
of France. Full salvation will make man
devil-proof and hell-proof right within reach
| of death. The devil hasn't got over his dis
comfiture on Calvary yet. l would like the
privilege of rustling my white robes on the
ramparts of hell day after die
Sunday forenoon Rev. Chas. Plumer of
Wiscasset preached from LIST John, a,
''This is the victory that overcometh the
world, even our faith" We have Gods
| word in language we can understand; the
spirit teaches its meaning. Christ achieved
| a warfare. His disciples called to conflict
The victory is won by faith. Our faith in
| Christ needs to be, not only that He can save
but that he does save. For lack of faith,
| some have offered and have not received the
witness. Faith takes hold Of the power of
God as machinery, fitted for the purpose,
| makes the water power efficient.
Sunday afternoon Rev. C. Munger of AL
| fred prea ched, from Rome Is 30 "The
fullness of the blessing OF the gospel of
Christ Sunday evening the large congre-
CATION was addressed by several ladies from
New York, sisters Clark, Smith (colored),
Drake and Boyden. These related sterling
experience in the acquisition and maintenance
of the enjoyment of holiness. The superior
style of the last-named as female orator is
rarely seen.
crowd of some two hundred accumulated
at the entrance gate in the morning and de-
sired admission, but the refusal was peremp-
tory, and the Outsiders" were compelled to
satisfy themselves, $50 far as preaching was
concerned), with preaching from ministers
who addressed them from the top of the fence.
1t is true they had the greatest celebrity on
the ground ("camp meeting John Allen'') to
talk to them, (and that about being shut out
from Heavens gate), but they were restless,
and when in the afternoon minister went to
preach to them they threw clubs, and one hit
him on the head. Within the gates sacred
quiet prevailed, and its date will be long re-
membered by many who entered into the
enjoyment of perfect love.
Monday forenoon Rev. d. B. Randall of
kendal's Mills, preached from LIST Cor, Il,
"Perfecting Holiness in the fear of the Lord"
| JABEZ.