The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-11

ton. They now bring readily nom eight hundred
worth OF lots were sold in two weeks Of the prcsen!
season. There are now little over three hundred
ali Similar m sas sroSs
high wooden rails and entered from the high road
by gates ike those OF q cemetery, OF which 1t at
first strongly reminds the visitor. There is broad
main avenue, and streets and avenues running
delphis style. The spiritual and temporal mingle
in the names chosen FOR these thorough ares.'p.
1rrarat place. and others OF a similar character
cross "New York avenue" "Pennsylvania ave-
water Ssy issS d ana NE ss yS
water sSn:; sss5y
qualify" The WOOD is pine, and. as the aroma OF
pine tree mingling with the sea air Is SAID to make
to the body as the Methodist Church by its exer-
tions seeks to make 1t healthul for the soul. Such
PROMINENT CITIZENS
as Judge Low, of the Supreme Court of Ohio, and
David II. Brown, OF Brooklyn, who IS the Treasurer
OF the Association, make Ocean Grove their Sum.
that the society is refined and the social circle
most agreeable. This is only the fourth season
sea side resort, and its growth has been
rapid and gratifying. The marked feature Of the
place is the entire sanctity Of the sabbath. No
boating, bathing or fishing Is permitted or In
dulged in ny the families OF the community on Sun.
day, and, az ! have said, the gates are closed
Christans-the great camp meeting being now in
progress-gves, OF course, q large aadiuon to the
Of the wHca s rs
Sunday and almost The frst day of tho gathering
Of this army OF the Lord. There are already be-
tween six and seven thousand souls gathered on
the ground, including children nearly all OF
whom are engaged In fighting the good hght and
devil. 1t Is no doubt fortunate arrangement Of
Providence that so vast number OF Christians
militant, with earnest hearts and powerful voices,
should 10 gathered together 30 near the resorts OF
fashion and lrvOlity, whose v0tarieS so much need
the prayers OF the pious
A GRAND DISPLAY OF PIETY,
grand impression is tet in seeing q congrega.
ton roughly estimated ut five thousand, and cer-
tainly numbering no fewer than that, gathered be.
meath the great tent known as the Tabernacle,
uniting their voices in hymns OF praise to
the Creator and joining in the feivent Calculations
meeting. The opening prayer; delivered by a New
Jersey minister, was brilliant and effective de-
ploy Of the skirmlshers Of the holy army, and at:
musketry well calculated to destroy the outer de-
fences. After hymn, which, II not sung with pro-
Te was Dr. %sm e.
dephia, ana his text was s The The words speak
unto you. they are spirit and truth" 1t would
be unfair 10 Dr.. Robinson to attempt synopsis OF
his eloquent anu well delivered Sermon The
words OF the text will suggest the substance
OF the discourse 10 every mind. They were used
thls great gathering OF Christians, and as an in
centve 70 the Church to push the Gospel work for
Waru Win zeal ana nQelity. INC was
followed by Il prayer, which may be styled
THE HEAVY ARTILLERY
OF the Christian host from the force and strength
with which 1t hurled It's appeals and exhortati0ns
At the fortress OF heaven. The iervOr OF the
minister and his wonderful strength OF lungs,
tSa cn Maa nIy acquired new power rom
air combined awOke the immense audience to q
wonderful pitch OF religious enthusiasm, and oc-
seemed to break ont simultaneously in deafenlng
chorus OF "Amen!" "GlOry be to God" and
similar ptOus CALCULATIONS
A TOWN OF CANVAS
Alter the services the vast congregation dis
persed some to the residences and others to the
tents. There are probably 6O0 or 700 tents on the
ground, all comfortably fitted up many carpeted
and divided into sitting ana sleeping apartments.
next to godliness The white beds, the cane rock.
ing chairs and sofas, the neatly set tables spread
for dinner, gives the canvas town very pleasant
and picturesque appearance, and makes Ocean
Grove real scene OF attraction during the SESSION
OF the camp meeting. AS the tents are seen
appearance of the encampment OF large army and
1t Is not until one behods the interiors and catches
ing about inside Of old folks gathered around the
Bibles and hymn books, Of wel-bred children play.
ing quietly among the trees, tnat the fact Is
saving souls, and not On destroying bodies; ON
building up the Kingdom Of God, and not on over.
throwing earthly Powers. Wandering through the
avenues o! tens some singular sights present
themselves. AS dinner time succeeded the SER
vices all those who Iced in their tents, and not in
Dience OF the encampment, repaired at once
10 their midday meal. From hundreds
or tents arose almost at the same
moment the hymn o. praise anu gratitude which
precedes the Christian meal, and produced q
striking effect. In some cases tie iegiOus
JM'or excited by The meeting and prayer singing
Was Kept up during the dinner, and / observed a
stout, powerful and hearty looking lamb OF the
ChurcA singing In stentOrian voice,
Iwant to so TO the happy land
Where the tents of Israel are.
AS the words were sung between mouihtuls and
as the well flle plate before the singer contained
large portion al boied bec,, cabbage and mashed
potatoes to which nc was eviden ~ disposed to do
hurry to seek the land he sang OF, or dis
posed to neglect any means OF making himself
comfortable In the world he al present lnhab.ts.
Among the trees and at the backs of the tents the
appearance OF s0ple young couples, who seemed to
have given the old loiks the slip ana to ind much
satisfaction In each ether society, gave evidence
That some OF those AT the camp meeting have
OTHER AND MORE WORLDLY LOVES
than those which STIR the heats OF the more
elderly saints. The congregation embraces prOmi-
nent ministers and laymen liOm many OF the
Wharton street church, Union church, st. Paul's
and Kenslngtor churches being represented by
their pastors and members VI their families.
There are three services on the Sabbath
and services every day. Great good is
anticipated in the shape OF conversions. AS an
Interesting piece OF Sunday INFORM ton may say
that the prOprietOrs OF the Ocean Hotel ut TINS
place, following the advice OF the HERALD, have
closed their BILLIARD room on the Sabbath, TO the
gratiication o. their family guests.