The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-18

Paul'S Epstle 10 the EpneSlanS:-"fuL OIL tuc Wuite
armor OF God.n The sermon had singular appro-
priaIeness as the Inauguration OF a series Of
CAMP MEETING EXERCISES.
The introduction was a description OF the warfare
which the Christian has 10 endure In ms progress
in the CHRISTIAN Lie. The armor provided for the
Christian; the encouragement that Is given to the
Christian not TO 20 out on his charges; the need
that there for the Christian TO use IL IN order 10
enable him valiantly 10 fight the hight OF ialtn me
reward that prOmsed-a crown OF glory anu
an everlasting rest.
At the close OF this. discourse the PRAYER meeting
tents were well filed and were continued until
nearly ten O'Clock.
Descent of IA Baptism of Fire Upon the Camp
Large md Gay Gutherings--Practicnl Ke-
snIts Of the Three Days Services.
SING SING, August II, 1871.
The camp at Sing Sing has received It's baptism OF
fire. The pyrotechnics of the heavens gave two
grand displays on Tuesday and Wednesday even
Ings On the latter evening the lightning, IN all the
glory OF electric name, lit up the grove with con-
tnuous flashes OF Illumination, while the cannonade
Of thunder resounded along the amphitheatre OF
hills with the precision and regularity OF volleys OF
artillery. The baptism Of water came at an equally
convenient season for the camp meeting worship.
pers When the dweucrs In the groves were in the
arms of Morpheus the rain descended and the hoods
came and the sleepers awoke to O morn that was
only slightly chill by the early showers. Whether
this disposition Of the dispensations OF the Pluvan
their part is matter OF little consequence to the
camp.itcs so long as the present arrangement con-
tinues.
To-day the camp has received a very large acces.
sion of visitors. The steamboats, General Sedgwick
and the Adelphi have for days past brought
large contingent. The former boat winch Is
run by
Is a Handsomely fitted up boat leaving the foot OF
Murray street every afternoon, and mas been exten-
sively used by the NehOdlsts who desire to unite,
with the other remembrances OF their visit, pleas
ant sail up the Hudson in palace boat. The Hud-
son River Railroad Is the great conveyancer Of the
camp-ites. Every tram to-day has been largely
this morning until the evening, has been quite
crowded. The tents in the 'crcle" were very gay
this morning. consequent on the holding OF extern
slve receptions In their parlOrs. This was partcu.
larry noticeable at the elegant tents OF Brothers
| Gallagher and King, two OF the members OF the
| camp committee.
| have been held during Wednesday and yesterday
largely attended, the immense amphitheatre op
pOsite the preachers stand beng well occupied
The preachers on Wednesday were the Reys Lyons
of Sheffield, Mass. Ii. Vernon, or Tuckersville and
Mr.. Tarlton. Yesterday at ten o'clock service the
sermon was preached by Rev. Mr.. Smith. Of St
| James street; in the afternoon by DR.. Wakeley
and in the evening by the Rev. Mr.. Lakin. There
were several ministerial arrivals yesterday, prom
| nent among when were the Revs Goodman anc
| Parker.
The number of the prayer meeting tents have
| been Increased, and one OF which, that has al
the adornmens and ncatness OF the parlOr OF city
church. and which Is great favOrlte with the afls
tocracy of the CAMP adjoins Mr. Gallaghers tent II
| the circle. A largely attended prayer meeting wa'
held there yesterday afternoon, in which several d
the ministers and a few of the sisters took part.
| THE EIGHTEENTH STREET METHODIST SOCIETY
| of New York nave also o tent, near the reservoir
where prayer and praise meetings are held. TIT
latter are under the direction OF Mr.. Atwood ant
| Mr. Mcfarland VINO, with gOodly chorus OF voices
and a melOdeOn, draws great crowds Immediately
after breakfast to listen the popular Of con
! certed pieces of the service OF song.
| The practical results of the camp meeting are be
| ginning to manifest themselves and
NUMBER OF CONVERSIONS
| were reported this morning as having signallze(
! the previous nights prayer meetings. which ha(
| followed the pubic service
| The arrangements for the comforts OF the visitors
| ere much more complete than they have been AM
| wear previously. ''rhe COntinental'' and Clarke'
| lunch tent are largely patrOniZed. the three meals
OF the day are obtaInable for dollar, and the TEN
| accommodation at Oarke's having proved made
| quate 1t VIII, after to-day, De greatly enlarged.