Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-08-28
FIRST EDITION.
CAMP MEETING CORRESPONDENCE.
OPENING DAY AT BRANDYwINE suMMIr-REPoRT OF
THE MISUNDERSTANDING MINISTER'S. &c.
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OPENING DAY AT BRANDYwISE suMMIr-REPoRT OF
THE MISUNDERSTANDING MINIsTERs 90.
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BRANDYwINE SUMMIT CAMP Aug. a.
Now that most all the tents are prepared for
the reception OF their tenants. and the occu
pants have made Themselves as comfortable AZ
circumstances will permit, we proceed imme-
diately to the object of our coming together.
Accordingly the ball WAS set in motion" BY
prayer meeting at half past six, last evening. in
st. Pauls tent, and was led by DIR. M4tlack, of
Grace Church, and was attended with consider
able manifestations Of the Spirit" showing
that very many of those present have come full
of the 'old Methodist fire. and il ii may be ta-
ken as an index Of the future OF our camp. you
may look for 'goOdly report" from 'the tents
OF Israel"
AT about ~ the prayer meeting was closed to
attend the introductory services at the preach
ers stand. The meeting WAS opened by the
hymn,
'oh for heart to praise my God
heart from sin set free"
Followed by prayer by Rev. VIM. MCGEE,
which was followed, after the singing OF hymn
and the rea ing of the scriptures, by the OPEN
ing or address OF welcome by the Rev. Il. Z.
Kenny, the preacher in Charge" The remain
der of tire evening occupied by the Rev.
Messrs, Sanderson, McGee and Matlack in ap-
proprate addresses, and closing with prayer
meeting.
This morning opened rather threateningly, and
many anxious faces were turned skyward dread
ing a repetition of Monday nights experience,
but presently the sun appeared,and scattered the
clouds, and our fears to certain extent, though
the day continued hazy.
This morning the worship of the day was in
augurated by prayer and experience meeting.
commencing at halt past eight O'Clock, aud con-
tinuing until nearly time for preaching. The
first sermon of the meeting was preached this
morning, by Rev. Henry Sanderson, the exercises
being Hs follows:
First, the opening hymn,
"Jesus the word Of Mercy givr,"
Was sung, then prayer by Rev WIu. Magee
followed by the reading of portion Of" Christ's
Sermon on the Mount' as the lesson. After the
lesson, Rev. Sanderson, discoursed from Prov.
XI-30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree Cf
life, al he that wnnt tn souls is WISE" The ser
mon was a most excellent one and contributed
not little toward inspiring his hearers with an
increased fervor in their religious life.
At the close of the sermon, Rev. Mr.. Kenney
took occasion to read the rules for the regulation
tn camp, Which are as fl lows: Rising hour,5 ga.
NJ Family Worship, A. NJ Prayer Meeting at
stand 8 A. M Preaching, 10 A. M Ohidren's
meetings. about 80 p. M; Preaching, $50 p
NJ and 30 p. M Retiring hour, 10 p NJ. The
meetings mentioned above will be under the
supervision Of the preacher in charge" There
will be number of other meetings held under
the auspices of the various church organizations.
The afternoon sermon was preached by Rev.
@. Frame, from Peter IL, (which thing the
anp els desired to look into, WHICH was render
ed in a very effective manner, being responded
to in a hearty style, showing very conclusively
the appreciation Of the sermon by the congrega-
ton.
there have been the following arrivals OF min
listers since our last report Rev. Messrs. Magee,
Lame, Sander son, Frame, Hill, MacMlchael,
Barphill, Gregg aud Crozer. Also Rev. VIM.
MacCoombs, Presiding Elder of this (ChesterJ
District VERDANr.