National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-08-23
THE METHODlSTS IN CAMP
SERMON BY THE REV. THOMAS GUARD,

s.iy.tiou-Th- Colcrsd Folks In GLORY
--ssrdoy and sunshise-Thc Y. NJ. q.
A. Take Lcays-saIc Of Camp stock
The Camp In sunday Garb-Thc Cut
.In.-The sermon. Te-merrow.
Especial Corre.pondenoe Of the Republican,
WASHINGTON OANP.qRovk AssociArIosl
uAIrHkRsbURs. MD, August y, MA
sERxos.
Last night at O'Clock, Rev. J. NJ. Hartsock, OF
Caroline street, Baltimore, preached to a large
from Psalms sls, "rru,t In him at
all times; ye people, pour out your hearts before
him: God Is a refuge for u.s."
ExuoHTArios.
This was an earnest sermon, and was followed
by q half hour of exhortation by Rev. Richard
Norris, Of Waugh chapel, which was attended
with extraordinary JUNCTION and power, and car
Rcd conviction 10 the hearts OF the impenitcnt |
in every section Of the plaza" Me-. N)rrs Is
one Of the most effective workers here.
PRAYER MEETING.
Al the closc Of his rcmaiks twcnty-cght per- |
sous approached the altar Toe prayers,aud q most
spirited prayer meeting vas kept up untii 1880 |
n. M, inrinu which seven Of the penitents pro- |
icsscd religion. This was the nrst occasion dur
ing the camp meeting on which the spirit OF uod
present In the suitcuce broke down every bar
rier aud the nood.ttde OF salvation swept the
cncampmcn,.
H,LLsLuJAu AND GLORY.
II was far moro easily viewed than described.
shouts OF "halleiujth" aud "glory" rent the air
continuously, only broken by the wall OF SIN
stricken souls, and the sound Of prayer and
praise which at times went up A. volume Of
sweet incense to the throne Of God.
rHE coLoRkp PEOPLE.
Hundreds OF colored persons from the country
around were mAssed on the left II the preschers'
| stand; their spirits had caught the quickemng
IRE, and no sooner had the bencdietion been
happy strain, and, with Increased fervor aud IN;
| tensity, sang and shouted until the camp bell
sounded the signal for retirement
SHADOW AND SUNSHINE. A I'll
| THIS morning the sky has been lowering. and
/ portcntious clouds have hung their curtains
from zenith TO horizon oil the morning, giving
momentary expectation OF q shower. But now
that the congregation In seated en- n,asse before
the preaching stand the bright rays OF the noon.
day sun have broken 6ut 10 cheer the hearts OF
the people, while ever and anon the passing
clouds intercept the direct approach OF the sun:
light and checker the scenes with brightness anu
DEVOTIONAL ExERc1sEs. ,.....-
The usual devotional meet,ngs have been held
In the tents this morning BY the holiness baud
and the Y. NC. A., aud were attended with
ApIEu or TIE r.xcL
The Y. N. q. A. ends lu- oniclal labors here To-
day, aud Rev. q. A. Hall, with many OF the rep
Their mai social meeting this evening was at
tended with pleasure tempered by sadness
These young men have been earnest and zealous
In their eadeAvors for the salvation OF the young
Of THIS company, and leave rich fruits and many
REV. THOMAS ouAHp.
Last night, amer the Train left with mJ letter,
Rev. Thomas Guard, the Distinguished Irish
Methodist divine Of this aga, arrived. lie "A At
present stationed at Mount Vernon Place IN.
church In Baltimore, amsgnincent marble struc-
ture, said TO eclipse In architectural elegance
, any church In the Monumental CITY. lie coz
sented 70 come TO this country about two years
SINCE TO accept the pAstorate Of the church re-
ferred to, the generous and wealthy conarega-
ton deiraying Al the expenses incident 70 me
the following Interesting facts OF
ms CHARACTER AND HISTORY.
VI He was born near Dublin, Ireland, about forty
Years since, q Methodist psren,ag hts father,
ministers IN the Wesleyan Methodist Church OF
that country, man OF God, who stood IN the
van OF the movement Of this denomination. lie
Is one OF three sons, all OF distinction, the re-
5 naming two being Edward and Wesley. The
/, former Is q man OF high scholastic attachments
: the Wesleyan Methodism OF Ireland. The latter
, WESLEY GUARD Is the youngcst brother, and Is
e already one Of the most fayorably known Prot
, has niled The choice pulpits Of Dublin, Belfast
and Cork. lie was educated In the Richmond
college, London, under the able tutorship OF the
!, Wesley 't Guard Is sdSittcd to be as eloquent
I preacher aud lecturer as DR. Punshon, OF Lon
don, while some OF the English literary period
! icAls place him IN advance OF Americas adopted
Thomas Guard has been about twenty years In
the ministry, and Is, a. before hinted, forty year.
, Of age He Travelled under the Jurisdiction VI TIT
: Irish Wesleyan conference for ten years, and
supplied the pulplts VI the most prominent
churches IN his native country. lie was also mint
years Q missionary In south Africa, where he ~
. tained Rrea' celebrity for his power Of though
h aud eioquence Of presentation, which attrarte,
y the attention and attendance upon HIS preaching
Mat
In that section, as well rs Of the sons OF Queer
victoria, who, when visiting IN South Africa
sought introductions 70 the able and eloqnen
minister.
i About two years ago Mr.. Guard left this mis-
!, sion field and visited hls native home. and at
tended the session Of the Irish conference ther'
q sensation throughout Ireland, even at Belfast
= the modern Athens Of that Isle. lie visited thl
country after the close Of the conference scssior
u turning to his family In south Africa, purposini
afterwards TO 60 10 the city OF Melbourne, wher,
d urgent applications had been made for his ser
@ vices, but the sequel Is well known; the star o.
. his genius had been destined by God to glitter
n at least for while, 10 the armament OF Amer
i can kethodism as guide TO the hiding place o.
Il true ministerial greatness. lowering over Bal
= timore, It has attracted the attention OF the re
n ligious community OF the land, and many wist
i. men have gone from afar TO SIT beneath the ray,
4 OF Its brightness. The "calls" aud applications
\ for his services have been numerous and press
!. Ing from his INST appearance In thus county.
| In his preaching Thomas Guard IL emlnentll
10 an orator OF originality OF style, freshness ant
y power OF thought, OF true catholic spirit ant
I iibernlity OF sentiments truly evangelical aud
/, making all things subserylent TO Gods truth.
n Besides nlling his station In Baltimore with
" great regularity he has yielded to the pressur,
10 brought to bear upon hlm from many section
r OF our country, and the flashes OF his genlui
= have been seen In most OF our Eastern Slate
n | and In the District Of Columbia. His popularity
!, Is not only undated, but largely Increasing, ant
y and style OF the man. lie Is earnest in the ex
y treme and interestingly nervous. lie IL said :,
y be exceedingly social, and wins the warInes
= | affections Of those who associate with hlu
statedly, The simplicity Of his greatness /,
!. characieristic, lie comes to this camp meeting
from that OF kmory Grove, situated about twenty
| mIIea north Of baltimore. an Inc Western MARY
. land RAILROAD. where he pfeacned twice. he |,
= saId 10 freauently express great satisfacton A
y serving The purposes OF the Church wherever
= possibIe
= In MA peruou Mr. Guard ia about slx feet high
y snare Of esh. Of shsrp features long brown nan
/, | combed hack of the ears: full round forehead
= prominent nose. and Renerous mouth. His dres
: "a puTtjcularly minlstertal Combating OF n ful
= black suit the coat and vest both closing to tn
: throat, leaving visible only the narrow band o
. 4 white collar OF the style known as the ''choker
. He wears his profession In his entire "make
= up."
SERMON on RKy. Mr.. GuAkp.
a At II q. IN. Nj. Guard preached TO an aud!euc
g of about A thouaand persons. comprising aver
Uersou on the esmp sproapd' ali beInw IA e AMI
. ious suspense during me opening exercises. ner
yiousIy eager TO realize the long-anliclpatei an