The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-08-28
11onnd.zIlIo NatIonal Camp MeetIng.
pxRRc1sEs MONDAY AFTERNOON AND
EVENING. q. n
tspecILl Correspondence Of the Inteiliggrcsr)
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1ngast %, 1919.

g August 20, 1910.
Yesterday afternoon the clements
seemed TO conspire either to dampen the
zeal Of the campaigners, or to compliment
the chieEtains engaged in pulling down the
strongholds OF Satan. There was con-
adorable sprinkle OF rain and tolerAble
display Of celestial fireworks, which has
continued most of to-day, with the latter
left out But as 1t almost always turns
out, the rain proved no real hlndrance 10
the meeting. On the other hand il
brought the forces into closer quarters,
and il your correspondent does not mis-
judge, there was a signal victory gained
by the friends and advocates OEhOliness.
This in fact seems to be the most wonder.
full day Of the conVoCation thus far. We
cannot tell to what q strange pass things
will come; but this has been day Of
marked results. .''
There was no preaching this morning.
Not, however, because Of the rain, for the
Tabernacle affords ample accommoda-
tons and shelter under such circumstan-
ces. But the morning prayer meeting was
dismissed as usual, few minutes before
time for morning preaching; and the Ia
bourers in the meeting started out TO visit
all the tents and boarding houses to talk
and pray with the people as well as with
those walking in the grounds This seem
ed to DO q general attack. MIR.
Inskip led the charge, shouting with
his stentoriAn voice, which sounded
through the grove, striking terror and
dlsmay into many hearts: "this camp must
be taken for God to-day" Then the bat
terics opened all along the line, and the
whole camp seemed prostratedi prayers,
and groans, and shouts came from almost
every tent; men and women were smitten
as they walked or stood to listen. Many
backsIiders were reclaimed, some were
converted, and ministers were gloriOusly
sauctihed. Thus the. whole forenoon
passed away in . general engagement
The afternoon meeting was held in the
tabernacle, which was OF a social chRrac.
ter. One feature Of 1t was marked, and
somewhat peculiar. Rev. Mr.. Inskip
stated that the Local Committee wanted
some money for the expenses OF the meet.
ing. Some five hundred dollars was
raised in few minutes. Then a Quaker
friend from Brooklyn, N. Y, proposed
that something additional should be added
as free will offering. Then on the pco-
pie came, ministers and all, and laid down
nearly four hundred more. This they say
is the way this holiness movement works.
There Is no trouble In raising money in
Churches Tor religious purposes where
INN wet r-"-ailn., -It,-reyolutionizes not
only the moral aud spiritual STATE 81 the
Church, but It brings means as they are
needed freely and chceriully.
The evening service was also held 10
the Tabernacle, in consequence Of the
weather being unsuitable for meeting be
fore the stand. ..r. o-rr
This service was Of social character.
Rev. Mr.. Hughes, Of the National Com.
mittee, related his experience and then
there followed q call for seekers oI re-
ligion, backsliders, and those desiring
sanctiacation, to come forward. Some
seventy.flve or mUre in all responded. and
tho service closed with the testi-
mony Of those who had obtained the ex.
perience they sought at that time. On the
whole, for results, this has been the great
day OF the feast. Much, however, Of the
benefit OF this meeting will be like the
seed sown in the earth, the harvest, the
great results, will be gathered up alter
wards in the days TO come.
n, mytt, JYtvo