Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-29
Special Correspondence of the Free Press and Times
The New Haven Camp Meeting.
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NEW HAVEN, W., Aug. ~.
The morning broke in beauty on the
"tents of Israeli" and the feathered warb-
lers Joined the worshippers in song and
carol. The day was all any one could desire.
The clatter of builders tools has ceased,
and solemn worship follows. Yesterday
we were in the quarries and forests Of Leba-
non, preparing materials for the temple.
To-day, we are in our Jerusalem. building
spiritually and more silently.
Every train brings its cargo of people and
bundles, and things are settling down into
real camp-meeting life. This life is full of
sweet "reminiscences to nearly all old Metho-
dists, and also members of other commun-
ions who annually enjoy this feast of taber-
naces.
At 10 a. IN. the bell was rung for public
service at the stand. Rev u. c. Picket of
Leicester, diseoursed from Peter IL Do, f. The
speaker said, that the text gives us strong
figure; gave reasons why Christ is called a
stone or rock, and why kring stone. He
gave graphic description of the resurrec-
ton of Christ 1t affected the speaker
heart that this stone was "disdllooed indeed
of men, while it is "ehOsen of God and
precious" Nature owns her maker, why
not man? How great the loss of those who
disallow or reject Christ How great the
| blessings of those receive Him.
The sermon was followed by two exhorta-
tions. and these by prayer and experience
meeting, during which there was found to
be great unanimity oidesire for the abun-
dant baptism of the Spirit, and strong faith
exercised for the blessing. There seems to
be sweet accord between ministers and
members.
At2p. m, the bell again calls us to the
stand for public service. Rev. f. ii
butcher of Bethel, Conn, occupies the
desk. His text is Matt xvii, -. 1t wa,
| suggested by the sermon of the morning
lie said there were many problems relating
to sin which we cannot solve. Butwe have
the plain fact facing us everywhere, that
sin is here and in every one of us. There
also the accompanying fact, there is a rem
edy for sin, balm for all our wounds
However weak, we have power to accept OF
reject Christ. The prophecies from the be
ginning set Him forth before US. History
corroborates prophecy. The former Is the
KEY to the latter. Christ had but one OBJ
iect. namely, to save sinners. lie is ais,
the only true pattern for believers. HI
KINGDOM must overwhelm all antagonist,
elements. His character Is pure and lovely
standing above all. But the suferings o
Christ for Us bring Him very near to Us.
Christians were asked what they SHOULD
do with Him. \ brother in the eongrega
ton answered, Crown Him - Yes,
said the preacher, &" Crown Him in YOU
heart, in your practical life, in going onl,
where Christ can 90 with us 1t we TAX
care Of Christ He will take care of us
Blessed thought
Different classes, namely, believers, back
sliders, and common sinners, were urged t
accept Jesus.
An exhortation followed this telling ser
mon, and many came forward for the tul
baptism of the Spirit. The meetln!
was crowned with success. \ brothe
from Brattleboro said he was c0nyerte,
three wears ago and saved from the degrad
alton of an abandoned drunkard. \ few
months ago he was completely saved from
the desire from liquor and tobacco also. ii
came here for tho old fashioned shouts o
Gods people, had heard them, and wa
filed with the spirit.
This is 4 good beginning of meetings
The boarding tent kept by Mr.. Alber
Williamson of Middlebury, i busy scene
, where neatness and abundance Of goo
things. invite the hungry. His table vie
, with that of your famous " Van Ness, a
, the very moderate expense Of one dolla
~ OO) per day. No needy one will TAI
t to give him a call, and if you call once yo
will certainly call again.
The service last evening was well attend
, ed and profitable. The keynote wa
struck and struck well, namely, WAITING
upon the Lord" Elder Hulburd display
, much of his pristine clearness Of though
, and buoyancy Of spirit. lie renews IN
strength ike the eagle His hair is almo.
f a. white a. snow and he is one ithe ee!ebrl
ties Of the place. L.