National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-08-12

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GAIrHERsBuRG, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Nd,
HaHrH DAY.
Rev. J. r. Wheeler preached one Of those prsc
teal, searching, common sense MeGhc dist sermons
last night which looks for immediate results. OF
course It was . success. dozen or more sim
stricken ones made their way to the anxious
bench, and q powerful prayer meeting followed,
during which there were several conversions.
Here should be the grand distinction in pulpit
efforts at campmeetings in preaching for i'm
mediate results. Pastors have all the year to
cast bread upon the waters, and csmpmeetings
have been ordained by the church as
HARVEST DAYS.
The younger portion of the clergy often make a
grand mistake IN preaching what they think their
best Intellectual sermons at camp-meeting, fear
ing the criticism of the clergy gathered there by
the order Of the presidingeIder. Doctor Newman
told them yesterday that the best sermon was al
ways that one (which is richest indts fruits for
the Master" II the clergy here would settle
right down on this an incontrovertible fact and
be guided % it the preaching would be vastly
At the close OF the religious services last night
the colo{ed people coDgreRated and enjoyed an
hour IN their religious enthusiasm, which
Wednesday morning was ushered in BY
gentle shower, which was about ended at the
hour for rising, and the company enjoyed the
breakfast.
The time for holding the holiness meeting has
been changed from p. m. to 5:3l q. m. This ciu
probably test the depth of the perfect love
some who appreciate morning nap. IL WA
moderately attended this morning, and was con-
Quoted by DR.. Newman, who never fails to excite
anew inspiration and quicker zeal by his pres
ence and remarks. He is here with his own con-
Rregatton, to work, preach, exhOrt and pray, as
duty and opportunity may permit. The exer-
cises OF the holiness meeting were interesting in
the fullness Of the expressions OF religious peace
and comfort and formed n most beautiful preface
to the religious programme of the day. There
are many church members here, specially en-
camped to seek and obtain the second blessing
which the supporters OF this meeting teach and
profess to exemplify. These meetings have de-
veloped no opposition here. Most Of the clergy Of
the Washington district believe and teach the
doctrine Of perfect holiness, sinless living and q
large number of them profess TO enjoy II. DIR.
Newman is in full sympathy with the meeting,
and has made himself known as enjoying the
blessing Of perfected love throughout the entire
country.
IMPRESSIVE EXERCISES.
The 8 o'clock prayer and experience meeting
was held in the service tent, on Fifth avenue,
ing to the daupness In the grove from the early
shower. Rev. L. q. Muller, of Rockville circuit,
conducted the exercises. He read as Scripture
lesson and commented upon THE Woman at the
Well, y drawing useful lessons Of Christian duty
therefrom. The tent was crowded and the SER
vices most impressive. Several parties rose and
ing was reluctantly closed to enable the people 70
attend the general service at the stand the grove
now being delightful for worship.
FAITH PERFECTED BIZ WORKS.
At 1890 a. m. Rev. T. u: Valiant, of the Meth.
to an audience Of four hundred persons from the
Epistle Of st. James ii:22-"Seest thou how faith
wrought with his works, and by works was faith
The speake r remarked that God has conditioned
all the blessings Of salvation on faith. Sin, which
PEELED by confidence in God. Every step Of the he
Christian is q step OF aith. God has given firm
foundation for trust IN him. Activity Is the first
following Gods directions. Just as Noah built
the ark In keeping with the orders given him, the
entire work was prompted and guided by faith in
God. Man is moved TO faith sometimes by fear
at other times by hope. Moses was Bible Illustra-
tion Of faith moved by hope God intends to set peo
this Illustrated In the taking of Jericho BY blow
ing Of rams horns. Obedience must be complete
before success Of faith is assured. God has given
ample directions In his word, and the great
FRAILTY IN CHRISTIAN CHARACTER
results from lack Of earnest, constant study Of
Gods word. 1t is requisite to know what God
wants us to do; then, no speculation, but to work
and do it. Obedience is the Christians watch.
braIen serpent on a pole, the sacrifce BY A6ra-
ham Of his only son, Isaac are strong illustrations
Of faith in God begstting implicit obedience.
Faith learns lessons by obedience, and is made
perfect by works. There are many rugged places
In the path Of obedience, but the elevations TO
for tbs tss
A steady adherence to duty by q firm faith In
God is the Christians only safety, Count not
even your life dear. A perfect confidence is es-
sential to passport to Heaven.
The services were closed with devotional exer.
cses, conducted by Rev. E. d. Owen, Of Ryland
The sermon Of Mr.. Valiant was delivered with
marked earnestneRs and JUNCTION. One of the
most prominent ladies on the camp ground was
CONVERTED DURING THE PREACHING.
At2 o'clock children's meeting was held in
the Ftlth,aysnue tent, conducted BY Rev. F. G..
Kirby and Warren Choate, who is spending the
day In camp. Rev. L. H. York led the singing
eLa M,ss ias Spesk % pTeSsdeG ~ the 0FEaH Ad
Choate and Mrs. G. A Hall. These meetings are
growing in interest, and call out 9 host Of chill
ono service Especially devoted to their interests
A number Of the older children are anxious on the
subject Of religion, and the fruits Of these meet
inRs will probably be Of great Importance. An
other, called the
LADIES' MEETING,
was held at the same hour In the Broadway
tent-not woman's meeting Of the Edith O'Gor-
mon style. These meetings have been instituted
to Christ and his work. They have been under
the very Competent management of Mrs Lin
vile, Mrs. Burris, Mrs. Roache, Mrs. Hall, Mrs.
Church, and other ladies Of acknowledged talent
and Christian excellence.
Mrs, Doctor Newman is tenting here, and
giving her most valuable assistance and eneour-
agement to every effort 10 promote the interests
OF the meeting and the cause Of religion especial
ly among the ladies. She has numerous appre-
ciatiye and attentive friends here, who will leave
no effort untried to make her stay IN the grove
profitable and pleasant. The ladtes meeting To-
was @ Rs1 y ms WsTa X aossns
circuit, preached in the open grove to gsod sized
audience from John HALLS: "As Moses lifted up
Son of Men be lifted up, that whosoever be-
lievsth IN Him should not perish but have ever
Rev. Thomas Wood exhorted at the close of the
sermon, and presented the mourner's bench, but
no persons came forward for prayers.
At o'clock the usual meetings were held in
the tent on Fifth avenue, conducted by the Y. NJ.
O. A., for Bible reading and Christian expert
epee. 1t was largely attended and deeply inter-
esting.
STILL THEY CONE.
The following named clergymen have arrived:
]. S. Hoslup, Of Brooklynvflle, Nd; T. W. Shri-
ner, Of New Windsor, MIDI Rev. H. P. West, OF
Tie morning trains brourh. mn numerous
friends from the city to spend the day in the
tented grove. Among them were A. II. Smith,
ESQ.,, and lady; Warren Choate and son, @. o.
On Thursday the pulpit viii be filled as fol.
lows: Rev. X. W. Black, Of Hamline at 1880 a.
M; at p. m, Rev. j. ]. Sargent, Of Twelfth
street; at 1880 p. m, Rev. J. P. Newman.
PENCIL OBSERVATIONS.
Many Of the tents now present most beautiful
appearance, made doubly more so by the bright
and happy members Of the households that are at
all hours TO be seen smiling Q welcome to the
passer by. Prominently so Is that Of Mrs George
Hill, Of Georgetown, which is so neatly furnished
and tidily kept that it always wears an inviting
air. On the grand old oak which stands at the
open canvas doorway two hanging. baskets have
been most, tastefully arranged with ferns, crow
foot colored leaves, &C., which are renewed daily
and look most beautiful The foot Of the old oak
is ornamented with arbor-vite and shrubbery. On
the adjoining tree canary bird, in his contracted
home, is warbling the nve-lopg day to others
hung around among the trees. The occupants are
in full enjoyment Of camp Life, and have many at
tentiye friends here.
On Fifth.avenue IL the canvas home OF L.
Dean, Of the Congre gational church, which is
fitted up for comfort and Is kept in inviting order
BY Mrs. Dean. The children play heartily around
the doorway, and the hobby Is always 10 service,
some young urchin finding It pleasant and con.
venient to take o ride.
Col. Herring and his wife are near neiehbors to
Judge Dean, and pass the time most sgreeably.
They are both chatty and pleasant and the 1T
tie ones are so attractive that their callers leave
little time for loneliness. I
Mrs. Andrews, OF Annapolis, has tent full of
6eautfful dauQhIara Mt a..