Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-09-28

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A Large Attendance and Perfect Or"ei'
The sun rose clear, beaming in all his natural
1oveliness upon the scene at the Camp GROUND
Yesterday morning. The clouds that nao peen
IonC;nc over the Camp and sent down copious
showers the day before were all dispelled by the
friendly rays of the bright morning sun.
This natural brightness and beauty in nature
sacmed TO lend its influence to the worship
ers in the grove. A gentleman remarked early
in the morning as ne looked out upon lne
ed to be controlling the very elements of nature
for the advancement of the grand work gong
on upon the camp ground. The dust which
seemed at first to threaten the comfort OF the
congregations and the rain which, settled 1t
having both passed away leaving pleasant at
mosphere all around.
With great earnestness and zeal many gath
cred in the Tabernacle at the hourior lT- 3
MORNING WORSHIP,
which was of unusual interest This service
was conducted by Rev. Mr.. Gray. Many very
interesting experiences were related by some OF
those who were seeking for "hlgher attain
ments" in the Christian life Quite number
strength to be kept from indulgenees that had
heretofore enslaved them. Many of these ex-
periences were thrilling and earnest
Rev. Mr.. Haskell preached the morning ser
mon which was followed by remarks by Rev.
Mr.. Harlow. ll @
THE CHILDREN's MEETING,
as usual was conducted by Mrs. Inskip at the
regular time in the afternoon and was very IN
teresting. Many young persons with numbers OF
older ones presented themselves as the SUBJECTS
of the prayers of Gods people
IT seems that the Christian churches are really
getting hold of the true idea that is to bring the
world to Christ by pointing the children to the
Lamb of God. One of the brethren wisely re,
marked that children are susceptible OF good
impressions and capable of becoming CHRISTIANS
as soon as they can comprehend ana go INTO
sin, which we all know is early,
AFTERNOON SERVICES.
Immediately after the childrens meestng, the
congregation was invited to remain in the seats
as the regular services would be commenced at
once. Some soul-reviving songs were then sang,
after which the congregation was led IN prayer
by Rev. Mr. Ford, of Knoxville The sermon
was preached by
REV. Mr.. MDoNALD, q
from part of the first verse of the 9TH chapter
of I'd Corinthians, LET us clean ourselves from
all fifthyness of flesh and spirit, perfectng holi-
ness in the fear of the Lord He stated that
portion of this text had been used there before,
but it was often necessary to give line upon line
and precept upon precept, and as there were
doubtless good many there that had not been
there before, it would do no harm. AS gen
u
cation, making it identical with regeneration,
and that there was no second work, but all was
accomplished at once. This doctrine was held
by the Moravians, in the days of Wesley, who
associated with them until this question came
up, when Mr. Wesley took strong grounds
against it fighting it with all his power, until he
Wesley was finally forced to seperate his
connection with that body. The text ne mad
Just read answered all such questions, The de-
sciples were surely converted, yet they were
LII hnh n
which assertion indicated that carnality and
heirship-babies in Christian be possessed by
n professor. That the idea is false that q
person must necessarily be holly to be chris
tan at al, was clearly set forth in many pas,
sages of Scripture. Some people seem to hold
so fast to the doctrine of spiritual growth that
they fear to accept specification for fear that
spiritual growth would then cease, but purity OF
heart being the chief condition, why not grasp
| it at once. aIae@ i. u
| ing in grace" and make it growing into grace,
| when the Apostle certainly meant growing IN
grace. The difference is noticeable. others
| think that temptation is impossible after sane
tifcation. Was not the Lord Jesus clean from
| all SIM Yes. Was he not tempted IN all
points as we? Yes; and this settles the ques-
ton as to the possibility of being again tempt
ed. But taking it for granted that after sanctl-
fication there could be no temptation and not
fall, should that be any serious objection 10 re-
|
He showed how man may be prfectly holy,
and still not be faultless to all outward appear,
| ance his actions being faultless before God ,ye'
| would not please the world, for even Christ wa
| reported to have devil in him. To doubt the
doctrine of perfection is to charge God with re-
curing of you what he knows you can not tul-
ill, and limiting the power of Christs blood. (
He closed with an earnest appeal for all 70
come forward and taste that the Lord is able &c
clean from all SIM After he had concluded e.
| REV. DIR. INsKIP -
followed in a very earnest appeal to all to come
and seek Christ now. Many persons found
their way to the altar. After q number had ap
preached the altar Mr.. 1nskip remarked that {
, young man had just kneeled at the altar fol
, whom prayers were asked few days since
. when he was then sixty miles away from thu
camp ground.
THE BUSINESS MEMS MEETING.
at Pm. was conducted by Mr.. Robinson.
= . THE NIGHT SERVICE
l was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Mayson
of Nashville The sermon was preached by
Rev. Mr. Foote, ofSyracuse, N. I. His tex
was from Matthew, 9th chapter and 18th verse
Mr.. +. has a very pleasant and thrilling voice
and manner so that he soon wins the attentlol
of his hearers, and his earnestness moves ant
thrills all who listen. His sermon produced al
effect upon his audience that will not soon d.
forgotten.
The congregation last night was the largest
that has been in attendance at any time excep
on Sunday. Taking all the services together
esting of any since the meeting began.
Silk Hats $4O0to $500, at
GAINES, Bro, & Co.'s.