Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-19
CAMPMEETING AT RICHMOND.
THIRD DAY-FRIDAY.

At 2 o'clock Rev. l.. III. Bean of Saco preached
from Timothy i.-2. "Presch the word" The
speaker said we should preach the word because
God demands it. Christian nations are Blu iii upon
It, nd heather nations and relig crumble be-
fore 1t; we are 20 be judged by II, and wherever
preached IL is the power Of COD unto salvation TO
all who believe.
The evening meeting IN the Tabernacle was
opened with singing, and prayer offered by Rev.
l.. Martin.
Rev. c. a. King, so well known and loved in
Augusta and elsewhere, said he had been asked
"whefe he was located" and was here TO answer
that question. lie said if we looked GU the map in
the southwestern part OF Kansas, very near the
Indian Territory, We would hnd the city OF Par
sons where he had been sent TO build church.
He had succeeded in raising part Of the neces-
sary funds, and was here with one thousand bricks
in his pocket which he proposed to sell for twenty
five cents each to all who felt disposed to and him
in his work and though generally very modest
man, yet be thought there might be one Thousand
of his personal friends IN the East who would ike
his picture so re had put his face Ia for God. aud
any one could have the picture at the same price
ALI seem inclined to assist him IN his good work.
Rev. +. {. Rogers of South Paris preached
from Eph. ? IL, But now IN Christ Jesus, We
who were altar off, are made nigh by the blood OF
Chtst. HIS sermon was listened to with inter-
est by large audience.
At The close of of the sermon, Rev. ID. W. Le-
LaCheuf conducted the altar ryice, and many
seeking pardon and full salvation presented them
selves at the "penitent bench, as he termed il.
FoURTH DAY-SATURDAY.
This morning every thing about the grounds is
wet owing to the abundant fall of rain during the
night. Campmeetng John Allen leaves for home
this morning, to get ready TO attend his 2Sith
campmeeting, which open. il Poland on Monday
The usual 10 o'clock service WAS held in the
tabernacle, and was commenced by singing "Je.
sus, Lover or NY Soul" etc. The singing is
conducted by Rev. W. 5 Jones Of Brunswick, in
his usual manner.
PRAYER was offered by Rev. l.. Bean Of Saco.
Rev. ID. W. LeLscheur of Blddeford preached
from John 3: IS 20, Marvel not at this, for the
hour Is coming 10 which all that in graves
shall come forth, they that have done COOL unto
the resurrection of damuation." The speaker com
menced by saying that some subjects selected from
the Bible were pleasant to think upon and talk
about, while others just as true and important 10
themselves, although not so pl- asaut yet they
must be presented 10 order that the VII lie counsel
of tod may be declared. lie said further. there
were three thoughts connected with the text
lst. resurrection thought; all must come
forth, SO we are taught III the word of God
ID. A judgment Thought; the heavens and the
earth are to pass away, and there Is TO be new
heaven and new earth, anu we read of great
white hione" on which Chilst is ~ sit and judge
the world.
81. We have the thought of separation. a
IRE surrection of life and resurrection Of
death" closing by Inviting all TO be prepared Tor
the event.
The children's meetings are increasing in inter-
est each day. AT the meeting to-day several
children spoke of having the consciousness of
their sins having been forgiven. A sister presen,
related the history of the conversion of her little
girl only three years old, and her consistent chris
tsn life from that time. The most skepticsl mus,
admit that Jesus would ''sutfer litte children to
come unto him"
The sun has come ont and the people are gath
erng at the stand for the afternoon services. Rev.
Francis Glovenol of flallowe is to preach.
There seem to be very few incidents to report,
every one present, as yet, seems to be here to
work. A spirit oi deep earnestDess seems to per
wade the eDtire eucampment. We notice among
the arrivals to-day, &. NJ. Bailey. ESD, OF VIM
throp. and others
The presiding Elder announced that Sunday
morning al 9 O'Clock there would be an experience
meeiug 10 the Tabernacle, Of which we will give
a full report.