National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-13
FROM WASHINGTON GROVE
YESTERDAYS LETTER FROM GATH.
ERSBURG.

ROAD ARRANGEMENT FOR NEXT SUM-
DAY-PERSONAL AND NEWS ITEMS.
gICOrrespondence Of The National Republican,
WASHINGTON GROVE, Aug. u, 1874
This is beautiful morning in camp, but the
Indications are that it will be warmer than any
previous day. There are kindly clouds, how
ever, floating before the face of the sun and in
tercepting the directness of his rays, and the
morning cannot be said to be free from the
promise Of rain.
The meeting last night was characterized by
earnest, Christian effort. Three of the peni-
tents who were forward for prayers professed
conversion.
The meeting of the colored people, after the
close of the services Of the white congregation,
was as enthusiastic and noisy as previously.
The mourners' bench was presented at this
meeting also, and few penltents were for
ward, one Of whom professed religion.
The work of personal conservation has be-
come the prominent effort Of the Christians
assembled here, and in it is believed to lie the
secret Of success. The ciergymen assembled
here have gone to the quiet Of the forest, be-
yopd the reach of the stir Of life in camp, and
are holding meeting for renewed personal
conservation. At the O'Clock service the
preachers stand was empty, except that Rev.
D. N. Browning, who had charge Of the exer-
cises, was present and delivered an earnest ex-
hOrtRtion to the church members to do their
duty. This was followed by prayer and expe-
Tience until the approach of the hour for morn
ing preaching.
y FRESH ARRIVALS.
The trains from Frederick and Washington
brought 10 their quota of additions to the
camp Among those who arrived were Rev.
povr al oil of
Association, of Baltimore; also, Rev. II. A.
Cleveland, Of Foundry church, who has been
spending the summer with his family at Or
well, Woodford county, Pa.
A number Of the members Of the Foundry
company went to the railroad station to meet
their pastor and escort him to his tent, which
had been neatly fitted up for his reception by |
the young ladies of the company. Besides the |
outside decorations of arbOr-vit8, ferns, ivy and
moss, which had been arranged in most attrac- |
tive form, the words ''welcome," wrought in |
leaves of Yariegated color, was displayed upon |
the canvas Of the tent within. Mr.. Cleveland |
comes with renewed health and his usual good |
spirits, but. much to the regret of the many |
friends, he las not brought with him his esti- |
mable wife and children, whose presence last |
year lent such an additional charm TO Foundry |
avenue. He however brought the best tidiDgs |
as to their continued health and happiness.
Andrew Boyd, Of Frederick, and Andrew
ANbe4C-' VI LlSAG44SA SOGAtlB -AaI LauAs 1AsO |
arrived.
SERMON OF REV. T. D. VALIANT.
At 1880, Rev. T. D. Valiant, of the Metho-
dist church, GcoTgeton, occupied the pulpit,
and preached from I'd Corinthians 517:
Therefore, if any man be in Christ he is
new creature, old things are passed away, be-
hold all things are become new"
The Scriptures contemplate a new creation
of man in life, purpose aud destiny. Man was
created to serve God in righteousness, he was
fore-ordained to this object, but has failed
God has not suffered him, however, to fall into
utter ruin. His plan was to be carried out. A
remedy for mans failure has been provided in
the lamb slain from the foundations of the
world. Adam was set aside as the head of the
human family, and another and righteous head
substituted. A new and spiritual race has its
date from the birth of Christ, who took upon
bin mans nature and became man, pure
man, Goldman, IN whom the hopes of hu-
mainly centre, and though in Adam all die, in
Christ all shall be made alive. Hence,
except q man be born again he can
not enter the kingdom of heaven.
As Christ is the second Adam, man is made
partRker Of this nature, and stand related to | :
his imPurity and personal righteousness; there
fore, as the text declares, if any man be in ,
Christ he is q ''new creature" brought under
the control Of a new spirit. The past debt of ,
sin was paid of in Christ's atonement, and q
new start given to man. Christ became mans
saviour by supernatural process, and he be- '
comes Gods child through the operation OF /
the Holy Ghost, thus becoming of a divine
adoption, a child of God, not visitor, but
member Of Gods family, living in life by faith
in the Son Of God. This is the new character, | i
and the old man has been crucifed; no longer 1
the servants Of sin, linked with deity by spir- {
itual chain.
Mans condition is thus changed; before he
md los vNrith ~ |
Saviour; now he is redeemed from the curse of
the law, and is subject to Christ alone. Christ
has become the sinners advocate. "Now, are
we the sons Of God" and destined TO be 'like
him" Here is an opportunity to change your /;
relation from the "earthy' TO the "heaVenly,"
and from human 10 o divine family.
When such are offered can one complain of
the course Of the law under which they were '
bornl Your continuance in sin is an individual (
act and choice. This change in nature implies (
q change IN destiny. The destiny Of the Chris 6
tian is TO be tone with Christ, divine unity, '
God manifested in humanity. Pardon Of sin is I
not & mere act of court trial; setting q man /
free from past offence only TO permit him TO ]
60 and sin again. In pardon we are supplied 8
with Christ's spirit, and become his represent I
Atives. Come, then, sinners, come to Jesus. /
Rev. J. H. Dashiell, of Mckendree, followed /
with q well-appointed eNhortation to the back
sliding, cOld-hearted professors to renewed ei- /
TIE Al lLG SullsLlAl ll4C E1lIGI u uyLlu duu
prayer, the meeting was closed with benedic- i
ton, and all hands were soon to be found en- L
lOying the temporal blessings which MilliSen 4
and Baker daily provide. Turtle soup was 4
among the delicacies of the bill Of fare to-day. c
Chicken is a standing dish. q
AMER dinner the children's meeting, under b
tho auspices Of Rev. J. E. Amos, of Fourth =
street, was held at the large tent on Fifth
avenue. Rev. A. H. Ames, Of Frederick; Miss
MOllie Rollins, Of Washington, and Thomas
Atkinson. of the Lutheran church and presi- q
dent of the Soldiers Orphan Asylum Of Gettys-
burg, Pa, addressed the meeting. The tent
was crowded and the singing Of the little folks q
i
At the same hour the ladies' meeting was s
held in the large tent on First avenue.
sACRAMENTAL SERVICE.
The sacrament Of the Lords supper was ad- :
minis cred at 8 p. m, and was one Of the most
deeply solemn sights we ever witnessed. Forty !
one Clergymen presented themselves at the
affairs while the presiding elder read the SER G
vice. Surrounding the table upon which the ]
emblems were consecrated were ReYs. NJ. L. J
Eawley, J. H. Dashiell, Doctor Green, Basil !
Barry, B. PeytOn Brown, 7. W. D. Glen and :
A. H. Ames. These received the "broken ;
body and shed blood" from the hand Of the :
presiding elder, after which they served their i
brethren In the ministry, representing several !
Of Christians. The clergy hav- Z
ing cOmmuHed the people presented themselves, {
and 355 communed, being served by the entire 4
clergy alternating. The service was rendered /
doubly beautiful by the sweet singing with {
which it was interpreted.
Al p. N. a general experience meeting was i
held at the preachers stand, conducted by s
Rev. ]. R. Wheeler, Of Baltimore. 1t was q !
season Of great religious enjoyment, and the
experiences covered all shades and phases Of Z
Christian life. 1t was continued until the hour
Of preaching, when Rev. g. G. Baker, of Ham,
line, spoke from Isaiah Ii: 5: Let US walk in
the light Of the Lord" He presented the c
never failing results Of walking in the light Q
Of Gods spirit and word, embracing justifcs- /
ton, ssDctifcatiOn, and finally glorifcation. :
The sermon was followed by prayer meeting !
OF great power, several being at the altar as !
penitents. !
SUNDAY ARRANGEMENT By RAIL. I
Owing 70 the fact that much confusion and t
delay was caused last Sabbath in the trans 6
PoTtation Of the crowds to and from camp from Z
Washington, MesSrs. Spencer and Koontz. Of {
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad COMPANY J
have been upon the ground in Conference with q
the camp authorities and arranged the follow &
ing special schedule for next Sunday. which | E
VIII be carried out 20 the minute, {
Trains will leave Washington at $40 (regu-