The daily gazette., 1878-08-05
SECOND EDITION
Brandywine Summit Camp.
For the Gazette.
SATURDAY, August 3, 1873, l
1,qn =,

i Ut Lut HdLoJJ6.
SATURDAY, August 8, 1873,
1880 o'clock p. m.
This has been a busy day, but the ham,
mers and saws are nearly all stopped. I
took look around the camp to sec
how many tents were occupied and came
to the conclusion that there were about
seventy-five already filed. 1t has the ap-
pearance Of being very large camp.
We are two days ahead Of last year. A
great many corners are already here, and
a goodly number of new tents going up.
st. Paups people are now here in force /;
and the Wilmington TENTS filing up fast.
Union Church is well represented. The
outlook at present is very flattering. We
are meeting with many of our old friends,
and have hearty shake of the hand as
warm hearted Methodist are good for.
We have just partaken of grand supper
which was eaten with relish that only
hungry persons enjoy. As the people are
still fixing up their tents we will not
have prayer-meeting tonight. The katy
they can while we are sitting around
talking and waiting for bed time, and I
think some Will enjoy their sleep very
much.
Sunday morning has arrived after a
good nights rest. All say thes slept
soundly all night. Family prayer at
seven q. m, led by Brothers Sharp and
bath morning. Breakfast was enjoyed
tise. IL al as we nave an e1''ii'n' app'-
| Preaching at 1890 o'clock by the Rev.
Thomas Montgomery, of Sloan. Servi-
ces commenced with the hymn "There
Is Fountain filed with Blood" Prayer
by Rev. T. +. Plummer. The 84th Psalm
was read with part of the 10Th chapter of
Matthew, after which the hymn "Salva-
ton the Joyful Sound" was sung. At the
time of the meeting there was a stir
among the members around the altar
whose praises went up to God. Text,
4th verse of the chapter that had been
partly read, Lord it is good for us to be
here"
The preacher dwelt short time ON the
memory Of missing ones, whose seas
were empty; one of them was from Will
mingtOn, the Others from Sloan Church.
One that he spoke of as having at the
last camp dedicated herself 10 God.
These aud others that had m-t with us
here were with Christ enjoying His
glory while it was good for Us to b, here.
The speaker exhorted us as Christ said
be not afraid but let us always be in time.
He spoke of the first Campmeeting in
1889 in Kentucky. He compared the
mountains with the Campmeeting, and
SAID it was good for US to DO here. Here
the speaker gave dancing and croquet
their portions which fit iu very well
it won't mix with the religion OF
Christ.
He next spoke Of the death and burial
of Moses, and Elijah's flight to heaven.
He exhJrted us 10 be transformed into
the image of Christ that we might enjpy
all the fullness of God. The old invita-
ton hymn was rh-n sung, "Cone ye sim
ners poor aud needy" and then we were
led in prayer b, Father Hance, whose
voice is stlll clear aud shrill, and his hea,
full of the Holy Ghost. This will keep
the old folks alive longer than anything
else; he has passed his four score years.
The next thing in order was dinner
which came in the right time, for we all
Ii I'd a mind for the the work. There was
thun Ter south of us, but we were all hap
py. Prayei meeting is now being held
at the stand. The afternoon srrvices at
p. H., were held by Rev. j. B. Mann.
We have had "a good time io-day, our
congreg CATION numbered almost five hum
dred 1t is now i've O'Clock. / will give
you the report of the afternoon in my
next. "A.