The Portland daily press., 1878-08-20

Sunday was successful day at the Richmond
campgrouud, despite the opposition Of the
elements Tbs face Of the sun was hidden
from view throughout the day and heavy
shower struck the encampment at the opening
of the afternoon preaching service, leaving the
traces Of lis presence in the vicinity. The ar
rivals upon the trains and steamers swelled
the number to about 60OO Considering the
large attendance, excellent order was preserved
during the day. Rev. 6. A. King has been ap-
pointed to preside over the meeting during the
remaining days.
The services of the day began with prayer
meetings in the various society tents at which
many testimonies were given to the power of
Christ to save to the uttermost A Christian
experience meeting followed in the taberrac
which was completely filled. About forty ex-
periences were narrated and the service was
characterized by wonderful manifestation of
the spirits power.
At 0.30 the people assembled in the grove
for the preaching service. Prayer was offered
by the presiding elder, succeeded by the read
ing of the scripture lesson from Isaiah 59th
Rev. W. S. Jones of Brunswick then delivered
an able sermon based upon DAN 1913, sAnd
they that be wise shall shine as the brightness
of the frmament and they that turn many to
righteousness as 1.-THE stars for ever and ever''
Men in every sphere of life are amb itious to
win an eternal renown and to this end are will
ing to pass through great difficulties. Distnc-
ton is seldom attained in ordinary vocations
ard, if attained, it is unsatisfactory There
are means, however, by which an immortal
renown can be secured and the conditions ara
laid down In the text, viz: to be good and to
do good. The wisdom of the text is the plac.
ing of ourselves in such an attitude toward
God as to be in harmony with Him in all our
plans aud purposes. Not only is it duty but
privilege to turn many to righteousness, and
this power does not depend upon intellectual
endowments, but rather upon the being hum
BILE instrument in the hand OF God.
The usual young peoples meeting was held
at O'Clock under the charge of Rev. E. Da-
vies. The children were addressed by the
leader, Rev. Mr.. Crawford of Brunswick,
and several of them confessed their faith. To-
teresting social services were conducted in the
society tents at the same time.
At2 O'clock the tabernacle was densely pack
ed for public worship. Rev. Cyrus A. King Of
Kansas preached an excellent discourse from
Rom. 8;l4, "For as many as are led by the
Spirit of God, they are the sons Of God" He
spoke of the glories and blessings of this child
relationship with God. The thoughts were
dwelt upon that the Holy Spirit leads only
willing people and in the line of conviction of
| duty. Reference was made to the privileges
of this sonship: (D Growth in grace; (2) Chris
tian perfection.
Tent meetings We're held at p. NJ, and the
one in the Waterville tent, led by Mr. Bailey,
was OF particular interest.
In the evening a Christian experience meet
| ing was conducted in the tabernacle. Rev. W.
s. Jones opened the service by reading from
the scriptures after which prayer was offered
by Rev. Mr.. Prescott
An unanimous vote of thanks was extended
to the presiding elder for the gentlemanly man
ner with which he has presided over the meet
ings thus far Several related their experience
in the Christian life AMI the meeting closed
with season Of prayer.
Yesterday dawned cloudy and rainy, bu t be
fore noon the sunlight shone through the ma
pies to the delight of ALL The services were
very interesting and the attendance was good
Inc usual morning prayer services were coz
Quoted in the various society tents.
AT 10 a. m. fair sized audience congregated
in the tabernacle for public worship, which
was opened with prayer by Rev. Mr. Santer,
succeeded by singing Coronation" A good
sermon was then delivered by Rev. Mr.. Pres
colt Of Dresden, from Rom. x, 10: 'For with
the heart man bsleveth unto Righteousness,
and with f1,a II -. ,aIa m
salvation" He spoke Of the nature and i'm
portance of faith, giving the distinction be-
tween natural and religious faith. In conclu-
sion an earnest exhortation was m de for all to
exercise their saving faith.
An altar service followed, in which many
engaged, conducted by Rev. 9. A. King
at 1 o'clock social meeting was held in the
Hallowell chapel, and at the same time child
ren's meeting was in session at the tabernacle
! with Rev. e. Davies presiding.