Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-09-24
THIRD DAN.

The morning was cool and yet quite
pleasant, which became brighter and
warmer as the day advanced. Early in
the morning it became evident that the
number would be increased.
The services were conducted in the
as usual
The sermon at IL A. NJ. was preached by
REV. J. ALBERT HYDEN,
of the Holston Conference. He chose as
his text the eighth verse of the fifth chap
ter Of Mathew.
BISHOP HAvEN's ARRIVAL
on the ground at IL A. NJ. became generally
known, and gave a pleasant surprise to
those who had never seen his genial and
open countenance. His very appearance
is enough to draw toward him all who are
not controlled by prejudice against him.
The Bishop had arrived in the city in the
morning, and was driven to the camp
ground in buggy, as the train left before
he was ready to go. 1t soon became evil
dent that great desire existed upon the
part of many to hear him preach. To this
urgent request the Bishop, though weary,
yielded, and ii was soon known that this
pleasure would be granted during the af-
ternoon.
BISHOP HAVEN PREACHED
st 8 P. NJ. At the opening he announced
the 491st hymn, after which he offered an
earnest prayer to Almighty God for his
blessing upon the meeting. The Bishop
announced as his text the Sth verse of the
lst chapter of 1st Peter.
Mr.. Gray preached very clear. logical
and interesting sermon. He dwelt at
length on the atonement as set forth in the
Gospel. The sermon was characterized by
clearness in the presentation of this great
theme.
FIFTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The morning dawned most beautifully.
All nature seemed to smile. Many persons
expressed pleasure at the prospect OF q
lovely day. 1t was little cool in the early
morning, making it necessary TO wear
wrappings and overcoats-at least they
were pleasant and comfortable. From the
number on the ground at a very.early hour
it was evident that all who could well be
accommodated with lodgings, had remain
ed over night. The
sERvICEs AT $50, A. NJ,
Were well attended and exceedingly in
teresting. This may seem a very early
hour to repair to the Tabernacle for wor-
ship. These early services are usually con-
Quoted as prayer meetings. According to
previous announcement, this morning
hour was "aprayer and testimony meet
ing" The
LOVE FEAST AT S, A. II.
Was an hour of exceeding great in
terest to those present. The
speeches on "te5timOnies" were usual
~ brief and to the point. There
were few however who wished to detail
more than was necessary as to their past life.
But after kind reminder by Bro. In
skip the friends kept more to the point and
spoke more particularly of their present
state of mind aud heart. About the close
OF the love feast meeting, immense crowds
began to pour in.
THB TRAINS CAME so QUIETLY,
that very few ever knew of their arrival
until the multitudes came fiocking in.
From good authority we are safe in saying
that
SEVENTEEN HUNDRED PERSONS
came on one train And Notwithstanding
there were other long trains, bringing
hundreds, yet there was no noise, no con-
fusion. 1t may be said with honor 10 our
State that perfect order prevailed through
out the entire day, There was no light
ness and frivolity to disgust or disturb the
most fastideous, IL is impossible to form
an estimate of the number that partci-
pated in or attended the meeting. The
most careful, feel confident there were at
least six thousand listening TO the Gospel
ut once
The railroad authorities deserve grea,
credit for the quiet, orderly manner in
which the trains have been run.
REV. MIR. INsKIP PREACHED
according 10 the announcement made in
the CHRONICLES report. He read as the
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