Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-10

cial interest.
SUNDAY FORENOON.
The weather to-day is all that could be
desired. The sun throws over all halo OF
brightness and seems to inspire a spirit OF
devotion in every heart. at an early hour
heavily laden vehicles OF all sorts began to
arrive, and at the commencement OF the
morning service more than three thousand
people were upon the grounds.
Many affecting experiences were related
in the love-feast, which was held IN the
auditorium. The singing of the hymn,
" All hail the power of Jesus name, be-
gan the morning service. and the Rev Mr..
Lyon followed in prayer. The sermon was
preached by Rev. Sanford Nashburn, of
Middlebury, who selected for his text John
i. 46.
And Nathaniel said rn.o him, en- there any
thing good come out OF Naza-esa Philip saith
unto him, come and see
Philip had seen Christ and became salts
fed, in some way, that he was very i'm
portant parsonage. There was something
IN his appearance which suggested the idea
| that he might be the long expected Re-
deemer. The initiation, this morning, Is TO
come and look at this Nazarene. and see II lie
have any claim TO our consideration. Let
US notice
l. His moral and religious character as
presented 10 Us in the sacred writings, Is
without flaw. In this regard he i the
! chief among ten thousand and the one al
together lovely. Testimony to this effect IS
offered even by PLATE, His most bitter enc
my. The teachings OF Christ. IN HIS
wondrous sermon on the Mount Instruct
in the highest morality. that morality which
takes a hold upon the heart and brings man
bright and pure unto God. 3. The works
OF Jesus, in feeding the multitude, healing
the SICK. giving sight to the blind, and
calming the sea, are alone sufficient 10
prove His divinity. A Every Christian mas
| that within him what assures him that
! Christ Is the Lord, nor can the mos. subtle
logic convince him that he IL not.
The audience, though large, was remark
ably attentive, and excellent order prevailed
! throughout the epcampment.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
The audience this afternoon Is still larger
than that Of this morning. beng estimated
at over FIVE thousand, and there are two or
three thousand dispersed through the en-
campment The opening exercises were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Hawley. Rev. ".
j. Heath. o. Burlington. addressed the a.
Sembly. selecting a. the foundation of his
remarks the words found in Hebrews II. 10
! tF-- il bscsue hin, Tor whom are al thing. and
I by whom are all things, N bringing many sons
unto glory, % make the captain o. the salvation
| perfect through suffering
One of the chief objections to Christ il
the mind OF the Jew was his humiliation
and offering. hence We see the courage
shown by the Apostle in constantly refer
ring TO it when writing 10 the Hebrews.
The doctrine Of a suffering Saviour Is still &
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i no one thing that 50 often prevents men
Iran following the convictions OF their duty
a. the demand TO join their fortunes 10 one
who knows so much OF sorrow and died
such shameful death, together with the
whole spirit Of the service they are called
upon 10 give, OF which that Is representa-
ton. But that Is a partial V.oE ui the
Saviour and Ills se-Q-e, even g hTought
out II tb,s tex, II which tie slhsrIng oi
Christ are made 20 prominent.
|. the person Introduced IT, 0gs notice
| IS the Captain Of our Salvation. / He
showed great devotion 70 the cause which
He had espoused > He evinced admirable
qualifications for His Office Of leader ,
Wonderful success attended His efforts =
conquer.
H. We hnd tbs H.. si..si that -' II sas
made Lsrts--. !. The object OF ChIi-t's
, saaeriag on the Cross was Il satisfy divine
Justice Z This shame lie suffered upon
the Gross recOnciles Us tc cd by melting
and subiuing the obdura;U heart as 10th
ing else will.
III The end gained by His suffering VS.
TO bring many so1s unto 1-y- avery great
expedition has 81 ob;ect commemorate 10
is magnitude. 4. We are brought Into the
/ .elation,EIp OF slns BIZ HIS death. , The
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the simplest possible >. IL was Of IN ex-
perimental character, but It's truths hold
most firmly. 4. II gives u a conquest over
the flesh and the devil. ). IL Is adapted -
the wants of men. not only beosu-o CT tie
freedom OF Its offers, BIZ. ali.o when finished
II SOUNDS the p-0IG11aess depths Of human
rants Many axe thus ssyed. =. The
ina contamination will be glorious.
The speaker concluded nj very interest
I inh sermon By impl0ring the sinners of the
congregation to seek this glory. and seek It
through Him who has purchased L for them
by his suffsrings.
sUsnAY EgES.N-r
Tbs @sAbes on the grounds l. s,ili larg-
I c. The service was Introduced by singing
ths hymn, Oh, to- L thousand tongues 10
sing. The sermon was preached by Rev.
A. Heath, Of Nergeunes, VINO took iJr his
text. John ii. Is
For God SO loved the w5r.d, that he gave liz
/ only beg0tten son. that WhosOever b---fe.- L
hin should No; perish Int .ayc ,e-4--;..-s l-.s
Ia. Is - Las. wonderful text II the
| v ord OF God ana ;hs sCbiec; Of which il
I treats ia inezhanstable. The preacher went
! on 10 speak of G0d's love 70 man q mani
| Tested In the gift OF His only beg0rten >Jn.
and the benefits II bes;0ws upon fallen man
in g. 4
/ giving him endless Joy IN the word haVa-d
/ the river.
Rev iIatal @uu me Presiding lsr sae-
cssaed him IN tho occupancy OF the stand.
The PRAYER meetings Of to-day have been
OF unusual interest. and in the one held in
the PittstOrd tent, SIX expressed hope il
Christ.
MONDAY MORNING.
Although the Sabbath hascome ana gone. I
many faithful workers -tii remain IL the T.
hops shat sons poor sinners may come to .
CHRIST, even at the eleventh hour. Qll-e .
large number departed on the morning ,
trains, and let Us hope that they have car .
ried with them 10 their home the lesson F.
which have been Ineulcatet here
The sermon this morning., "a preached .
BY Rev. 4. 3. MuusoG, Of Rpt0u. who I
selected - h.s text Philippians /. 81 -" Fox F
to me 10 live is Christ
Regenerated man Is no, only brother OF .
Christ, but l. like Christ. Pau resemhlsd .
Christ l. In purpose. > In works. 3.
In his sufsrings 4 10 his faith IN the
promises made by the Father What Paul. !
a man, could do, we as men can also accom-
plish IN rendering ourselves th4st-.ike.
Several farcihls ezha-tal.ons we've made,
and all present seemed to be filed with
great love for souls
AFTERNOON.
About five hundred were present Rev
c. NJ. Clark, of Fairhaven, delivered the
discourse, choosing for his text the words
found in Jeremiah i. . -" Run Nc 70 and
fro through the streets Of Jerusalem. and
see now. and know. and seek in the broad
places thereof, If ye can find man, If there
be any that executeih Judgment that
seeketh the truth and Will pardon it."
Men IN search Of man look for strength
OF mind and physical proves God looks
tor the Divine part in man, ior active
Christianity such qualifications are rare.
hence tod searches Tor them The spirit
nal value of man Is far above his social
worth. Man Is an instrument m Gods
hands. Such were Moses, Paul AID Luther.
uou searches Ior these powers a an artist
searches Tor a statue IL block OF marble.
The grand embodiment OF power and beauty
shall make the church the h7iie Of Christ.
When the speaker had reached this point
IN his discourse shower coming up drove
the people to their i-nts and the service was
brought to an end
MONDAY EVENING.
The exercises at the stand commenced a.
half-psst seven. Rev. Mr. Bell offered an
earnest PRAYER, invoking God for a e0ntinu-
snce OF His blessing upon the oncampment.
Rev. Ny. Davis, of West Addison. preached
the sermon OF the evening. His text Is
text is found in John II. s-frst clause
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