Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-08-15
Jackson Woods Camp-Meetipg.

Jackson Woods Camp-Meeting.
POWERFUL SERMON YEsrERDAY-FIrrY CON-
VERSIONS so FAR-THR OPPRESSIVE HEAT
AND RAIN sroRM-NoKE STONES on THE
RAILROAD TRACK.
Especial corregT ondeHce Of The St1rl
JACKsON's GROVE, ANNE ARUNDEL Co. Aug.
15.-Yesterday morning, at the O'Clock prayer
and experience meeting, Rev. s. s. Baker, of
Hamlne church, conducted the exercises, his
subject being
sANCTIFICATIoN OR rERrEcr LOVE
III L wei KNOW that OF this subject all Metho-
dists 30 not agree, some having the opinion that
the blessing OF perfect love Is attained by but
few, and then only after months OF PRAYER and
discipline; and Others that the blessing Esv Sa
obtained by prayer as soon as the party consents
TO give his all TO Christ-body and soul-and be
resigned TO His divine will. The discussion of
this subject gave rise TO some dissatisfaction
among the larger portion Of Methodists present,
as IL was feared by them that the views promuI-
gated might have an adverse effect from that
intended, which did not turn out to be the case
for when an invitation was given to seekers of
religion to present themselves eleven came to
the altar and three were converted.
FORGIVENESS.
AT the 10y O'clock services Rev. Mr..
Dashiel, of the Dumbarton Street Church
Georgetown, occupied the stand, and after the
usual notices for meetings had been made wifi
the announcement of articles lost and found, he
Proceeded with his sermon. taking for his text
Matthew, sd chapter, and SD verse-"So like
wise shall my heavenly Father DO also unto Won
II ye nom your hearts forgive not every one his
n
ering this subject that the words of Jesus on the
cross, Father forgive them. for they know not
wat what they do," duke sd, and Sith verse) be
borne In mind. He said that when Christians
were about to partake OF the Lords supper thev
should carefully and calmly examins them
selves and ascertain If they possess the requisite
anahncatons for partaking of that ordinance.
me ualt OF character alluded to
belonged not only to Christ but TO his
followers. Resentment is not the characteristic
OF the Christian, and tip-top Christian fling IL
about the same as the savage oath of an unf6n-
yerted man-with this difference that one is
prohibited by the decaiogue, aud the other by
Jesus hlmsef he enlarged on this point, Civ
ing instances of personal filings ma lie nv pro
fessed Christians, including ministers and said
that he could not but believe that the unforgiy-
ing spirit of resentment is the greatest enemy To
the success of the gospel. Sometimes Iees reli-
Gion is shown in the rebuke Of an act than in the
act itself. He had been able, at times, to show
and he believed that it was much more difficult
TO show this spirit of forgiveness than to shout
IN meeting. People say, 90 III forgive, but can
never forget" on receiving an insult. Perhaps
sity for talking back. He had occasionally
been in the society of the highly cultivated, and
lie had noticed about them genial air at ali
times, and yet he had been informed that IN
this society they had their disagreements. and
hated each other, but they had SO perfect con-,
troll of their feelings that they would meet each
otner and never show it. He asked if any peo-
pie could thus keep their feelings under control
should not that fact be reproach to the pro-
fessed Christian He urged that in time of trial
and tribulatiOn they should cast their bur
dens upon the Lord, and after relating Incl
dents OF forgi yeness of injuries or insults he
asked II 1t was not delightful to forgive. He
then urged all TO live closer to the Saviour and
follow His precepts.
In appropriate remarks DR.. McCauley ad-
dressed the congregation on
THE LORDS SUPPER,
and, assisted By Rev. Messrs. Black and Shan
non, administered that ordinance in an impress
siVe manner-nearly thirty ministers partaking
alNor D. VI
mourners' benches to the number of nearly four
hundred, and after all had partaken, the morning
services were closed with the dOxology.
THE HEAT
yesterday wasoppressive on the grounds, and one
lady fIom Washington was overcome by the |
fierce rays of the sun, but recovered suff ciently
TO leave tor home by the afternoon train.
ANOTHER STONE ON THE RAILROAD TRACK.
just before the arrival of the SI5 a. m. train |
from w ashlngton another stone was found Oh |
the railroad track over the culvert lust above |
there was considerable talk as to setting strict
watch TO catch the miscreant who was guilty OF |
the ofiense, and visiting summary punishment |
Upon nm.
MISCELLANEOUS MEETING.
ct O'Clock Rev. Mr. Mullen, OF Cross street, |
Baltimore. conducted prayer meeting in the |
Washington tent A ladies' meeting was held |
IN the Severn tent, and another childrens' meet
ing took place ia the West Georgetown tent
at 3 O'Clock Rev. Hobort Smith, Young min. |
ster, preached from Hebrews, ith chatter and !
Isl verse: "Let us therefore fear, least promise |
icing left MS of entering into his rest, any of you
should seem to come short OF it." Just a. he had |
concluded
A RAIN STORM
anne up and caused a change of base to the |
Washington tent, where mourners where invited |
o come forward, and one was converted. The |
torn ceased for an hour or SO, but by 8 O'Clock |
;. IN. the rain was pouring in torrents, and con-
inued till late in the night.
CONVERSIONS.
During the evening, meeting, under the di-
ection OF Rev. G.. A. Hall, was held in the
Dung Mems Christian Association tent, where
hree persons were converted. In the Severn
ent, Rev. Mr.. Rice, Of 9th street, preached.
nd eight penltents presented themselves, one
icing converted. In the Washington tent Rev. !
!. b. Still, of Elkridge circuit, preached, and
thirteen presented themselves for prayer, six |
protesting religion. Thus far about fifty con-
ersiOIs have taken place.
This morning the sky was bright and clear,
nd soon prayer and experience meetings were !
D progress in the several tents. The camp will
lose with prayer meeting to- morrow morning.
1t has been pretty we'll ascertsined that the |
,lacing of stOnes on the track Of the Il. & L. r.
(. recently was the work of q thoughtless Young
ouHle who wished TO see the hand-car
ump. q,