National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-16
THE CAMP NJ EETIN G.
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Fincen Hours Of Rain and its Cessation
Religious Service. Fairly Commenced
sermon Of Rev. DIR. Tnyicr-How the
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II was our hope last night to be able to chron-
Icle more cheerful news from camp to-day, but
In this, as Is many sangune hopes Of life, we are
doomed to disappointment
might say In beginning that II continues to |
rain, a. II has ever since we came here. The |
sunlight has not shone upon the grounds except |
In small patches at very lengthy intervals since
1t sunk to rest on Sabbath evening behind the
Blue Ridge aud Bull Run mountains, which are
visible from q hill adjoining our camp. Last
night the windows Of heaven were thrown wide
open, and were II not sacrellgious we would say
that In the absence OF any bow In the clouds q
second dcuge might have been reasonably ex-
pected. Without one moments cessation, and
apparently gathering strength from duration, II
poured In torrents for fifteen hours In succession
Notwithstanding the storm the camp was illu-
minated at night both by the gasoline lights
erected and by camp fires fed by an attendant,
who keeps them bright BY pitching on at inter.
walls several handsful OF pulverized rosin, All
hands went early 10 bed. as there was no rel-
ton OF the company turned out early and made
large nres IN front Of their individual tents, and
soon the entire promenade OF the "plsza" was
nnd the fronts OF the tents were thrown open for
drying the interior. Including bedding, wearing
apparel and furniture, all Of which were at least
mosphcre, and they did considerable valuable
service in drying out the drenched camp para
phernalla-
the well water; also the avenues BY which those
encamped here have TO approach the dining
court which, as stated In the full description OF
I - Nha WnrFU
icls, are in the rear OF the tents, OF the north.
west and southeast corners OF the camp respec-
| lively. I
pas, and served in cicany style. the best singers
Of the camp we grouped around In several Of
the tents, and the choicest vocal music noated
In every direction upon me 9, humid ,ss . stn1s
l,gious gems which were sung lessons OF prac.
teal wisdom, while they formed expressions Of
praise to Him VINO slitth upon me great wni se
Following: 'sWhiter than snow" "Gates Altar"
"CInging 10 Jesus" and "The Home over
pressions Of sentiment Ia verse sung TO those
sweet tunes In which the soul appears uncon.
sciously TO 60 ont with the notes. In the tent OF
congregated, and sung these and other beautiful
selections, with cabinet organ accompaniment,
and richer music Is scarcely heard In song.
the two trains last evening aud one this morn
Ing made great additions to the company nu-
merically. There are already several hundred
persons camped here, awaiting the religious ser
'I re Il following n ministers are TO-DAY on
the grounds, some OF whom have been here
. since Monday morning: Revs. John Lanahan,
presiding elder; b psy,on sI T"rn o. panosrt9n
Rice. Of Grace; G. II. Meytnger, Of fietcher; J.
NJ. Green, W. ii. Laney, Of Annapolis; II. Mac.
namar. Of MSptgomery circuit; A: JupG, ,,, q
more; J. Taylor, Of south River. Several Others
will arrive Ia the afternoon trains:
Representative Of the Young Mems Christian
, manual labor to perform in the way Of flooring
their tent prior TO the spiritual work they come
Rev. Thomas Guard the celebrated Irish
A Methodist preacher, OF Baltimore, has been spe-
cially invited by those having charge o. the
; camp, to be present and preach. We will favol
: the readers OF the REPUBLICAN with o timely
8 announcement OF the day and hour Of his preach
Ing as soon US he Is heard from, ie. II his repl,
Is favorable.
y | committee, have attended to Important business
: to-day looking TO the continued supply OF clca
water by remeiylng all defects In tho pump'
|. and wells by which the surface muddy water en-
ters them.
!. TO meet the necessities Of flooring the tent
T. all the boards which had been arranged for seat
: | within the "plAza" have been consumed. A sup
| ply to replace them has been ordered but ha
: not yet put In an appearance.
!. IL mas not rahed hard TO-DAY, and at interval
Ing. although the sun has not favored US viii
: | his welcome beams. The wind has veered u
. westward, and the old ladies' here say that tn
moon changed last night. Taxing the two 70
gether, with the prediction OF Oh Probabllltie
Of clearing 10 the afternoon" we take It tina
= the rublcon Of difficulty has been crossed and W
| shall 20 up unembarrassed TO victory and con
5 quest. OF course, this means religiousy.
: The nrst public service OF the camp was hell
this afternoon, and consisted Of preaching IN
River circuit, at sis O'Clock, who chose as hi
text Acts ii:4: sand they were all flled with tn
n Holy Ghost"
, The following Is an abstract OF the sermon
!. The speaker said the vivid scenes which SUI
round the saying Of the text are familiar to oil
the upper chamber; the tongues OF lire; thes
worS; Il was the baptism Of The Holy Ghost TO
carried to others. IL constitutes hitting key
note to be struck upon this camp-ground, and
gu. s ssa tot ne on abs o santsm of M "a ,a
Ghost; and with Il we look for victory to perc
upon our banner In every encounter.
e Some teach that the Holy Ghost Is an essenc
God. This we don't stop TO controyert, bu
:, simply and emphaticay deny. The Holy Ghos
y Is the very aud eternal God, and II was for lyin
!: to God as such that Annanias and Saphira died
Taxing In the immensely OF the idea OF God
I how strange II seems that lie should dwell i
+ the vehicle Of the soul. But we mistake IN
+ dimensions OF the soul; 1t embraces though
{ with Its power, affection with It's boundles
spheres ODD enters this soul TO force It's develop
y ments and capacities out, and such Is ever tn
To be nllei with God Is 10 be filled with anS
; ious thoughts TOR the salvation OF ourselves an
OF Others This Is illustrated In the life OF Pete
y John and the Others Of Christs apostles. II Is
, burning desire for the salvation of the world
!. The possession OF this presence OF God In tn
, heart Is the only secret OF success OF this camp
y meeting. With this there will be no lack 0
= penitents, no lack Of power In your pulpit o
J, pews.
J In order to be filled with God we must fec
| the great need OF Him. This IL not OF humani
. tartan but q divine begetting. The world d
! not cognze Its need Of Christ before no came
and this Is strongly Illustrated In His poverty
tinually pressing home upon the word the con
, yiction, "You need me-" and staying even unit,
His death because the world needed Him
! and 1t Is the mission of the Church and the In
tention OF this camp-meeting to press thu
thought home to the world. The speaker Illus
trate1 the need Of Christ by thrilling recital o
( s,cian by the use Of rum, and added that ever
: one who comes TO this camp-meeting will nee
: Christ, and should have this need pressed HON
9 To be flied win God Is to he filled with love
Z for God Is love. This Is the match that touche
! the ammunition Of the Gospel: It Is the lever b
which the world Ia to be lifted. Love divin
. brought Christ from the skies, and places him a
y | the door OF every human heart as a supplicar
: for entrance. II succeeds when the anathem
and the scourge fall. This love OF God Is an III
, TO be flled with God Is to be filled with powe
y This Is magic word. and how little We know {
u II. Its hldinn-places are In the growing vegeti
< tion in the shooting stars, In the lashing wind
u And It Is thrilling 10 know that we may be lille
y with power 10 catch hold Of Christ and elm
y there; to get hold OF human hearts. Aud this
= the power we want to prevail with God 40
y man-power to be linked TO the world by faii
= aud patient labor, so that as we move towarC
y God the world must come with us.
: o, that every sinner may be compelled to sa
as he enters this camp-ground, they are q
" nlled with the Holy Ghost"
DIR. Lanahan followed with fervent prayer,
which he asked that the coplOus rain which Gl