Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-10-02

precludes all right to doubt, then why not ac-
cept them? He gave numerous instances from
the Bible of perfect faith, such as Noah and
Abraham, and as God never required more than
was possible it should not be such hard work
to accept the truth. But before person can
exercise saving faith, their desire for regen-
Grafton or sanctifcation must take full possess
sion OF the man to the exclusion of everything
else He earnestly besought all to seek after
purity of heart, relating how good old man
once exclaimed in his hearing. 'Oh that there
was window to my heart, that all mon might
see how love God" This impressed him very
much, and he asked himself the question, would
he like for all men to see into his heart He had
at that time to answer no: How is tiff you do
not wish to have your fellow creatures to know
the contents of your heart how about the
Creator, who knows every thought ofyour heart
His whole sermon was replete with logical
facts, and strong appeals to the better nature of
his audience and elected frequent responses
from among the congregation. God was g'o-
rifed and lions walls were strengthened.
During the afternoon services there was
quite shower of rain, but the tabernacle gave
good shelter to ALL and by the time the. Alp
train was ready to leave the rain had ceased and
everything was as pleasant as could be,
LAST DAY-CoNCLUDING EXERCISES.
The National Camp meeting was attended on
Sabbath by much larger number of persons
than on any previous day. The crowd was es-
timated at not less than six thousand souls. Not
less thar three thousand were present at the
closing services Sunday night. Crowded trains
came in from Maryvilie and Careyville. while
the number going from Knoxville was far lar
ger than on any former day.
THE SERVICES
On Sabbath were much the same as on the pre-.
vious Sabbath. An experience meeting was
held in the Tabernacle, in the morning, which
was largely attended, and scores testified as to
what had been done for them personally At
the close of these exercises, Rev. DR.. 1nskip
preached with great freedom and power on his
favorite theme of Holiness" All who could,
obtained seats, and more than thousand persons
stood up and listened with patience to the earn
est and gifted divine's presentation of great
truths. Under his remarks the audience was
bathed in tears while shouts went up from
every ipart of the Tabernacle. At the close of
his sermon, persons who were seeking purity of
heart or regeneration were.invited forward and
scores of people of all ages knelt at the altar
for prayers. We have never witnessed an oc-
casion which reminded US so forcibly of the
penticost
THE CuILDRESs' MEETING,
Conducted by Mrs Inskip, at one o clock, PM,
was well attended and unusually interesting.
By her interest in their behalf, as shown
by her earnestness and zeal, she has made an
impression among them that half century will
not etface.
ANOTHER SERMON.
Atthree O clock, Rev Mr.. Mcdonald preached
a sermon of great power, fully sustaining his
reputation as an earnest and efficient worker in
the vineyard of his Master. At night, Rev. y.
E. Cobleigh, DID, editor of the Methodist i'd
voeate, preached an eloquent, impressive, earn
est, soul-stirring sermon. His hearers were
melted into tenderness under his words, and
the exercises of the meeting closed with loud
hallelujahs from all over the encampment.
REMARKABLE MEETING
Taken all in all, we'doubt if ever such a rei-
gious meeting has been held in East Tennessee,
If in the South. The spirit of praise and
thanksgiving seemed to pervade the entire
encampment, and it was common remark,
that different atmosphere seemed to prevail in
the vicinity of this grand feast of the taberna-
cles.n
Yesterday morning the members of the as
ISOLATION. together with those who had occupied
tents on the ground made preparations to go to
their homes. DR.. Inskip and party repaired to
| the railroad to await the coming of the morning
train, and while waiting engaged in sing songs
| of praise rending the surroundings vocal with
their glad hymns. Even after arriving in the
city, on the arrival of the western bound pas
senger train, they were singing on the balcony
| of the Akin House.
| Rev. Mr.. Little, with a squad of working
| men remained behind TO take down and chip
| the tents which he did yesterday, and now the
| spot which has been visited by thousands dur.
ing the past ten days and which has been rem.
dered memorable in the history of East Tennes
see is deserted and lonely. Where the songs o.
earnest worshippers have assembled with joy anc
| gladness, the equally glad songs Of the birds
are only heard now, but still there will be in the
minds of many, sanctity connected with the
surroundings, Of which time can only dives
| them.
COMPLIMENTARY.
Dr. Inskip, on more than one occasion during
the prayers of the meeting has borne testimony
TO the good behavior of those who attended thu
meeting. He has held camp meetings in many
| of the Northern and Eastern States, and say
that on no similar occasion has he seen bette
behavior than at this. Scarcely an instance o
boisterous or even indecorous conduct came un
der our observation, and we take great pleasure
in speaking of the character thus accorded b.
strangers to our people-a character of which
we feel they are entirely worthy.
Tie members of the Association carry will
tlem the best wishes of all, regardless of polite
or sex, and their coming among US again vii
be desired and earnestly looked for.
ADMINISTRATION expressed by some of tn
members of the Association in regard to spe
cial trains was explained to. the satisfaction. 0
! all. and Col. McGhee formally thanked foEli
uniform courtesy during the progress of Fh
meeting in furthering the objects Of the Associa
: ton His efforts were unsparing, and the SEIZED
! ule ran during the meeting was one that accom-
: modated the larger number of those in attend
: ance.
, THE GROUNDS PURCHASED.
A stock company was formed consisting
e the following gentlemen for the purchase of tn
q grounds, twenty-one acres, the amount bein
. s., 900, each subscribing $1,000;
NJ. ID. arden, w. T. Osborne, i. q. Houl
WIN. Rule 5. =. Angel, S. S. Thompson, Mr.
II. S. Edwards, J L. Hudiburg David Rich
p Chez, w. G. Brandon, j T. Doyel, VIM. Cot
< man, w. G. Brownlow +. w. Adkins, W.
/. Alexander, II. l.. Bradley, c. w. DePue an
IS ID. Hocket.
: 1t is the design Of the stockholders TO improy
= the grounds, which will be used for camp NEE