Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1878-08-20
For the SPECTATOR.
Pleasant Grove Camp Ground.


Grove Camp meeting commenced to-
Rev. J. G. Graichen, using for the fcun-
the Sth chapter of st. John. The dis
which made lasting impression upon
the minds Of his nearer.
AS the last golden sunbeam was rap
idly fading into oblivion behind the
western horizon, and the shades of twi-
light slowly drawing on, the pale moon
rose in sublime splendor, and not only
looked down approvingly upon the lit
tie band of Christian soldiers who were
assembled beneath the leafy boughs Of
the ancient oaks, but also lent her
sparkling rays as lamps to the grand
chandelier with which to illuminate
Gods first temple. As the chanting
notes of praises rang out upon the clear
air, and reverberated from hill to vale,
every heart in the assembly rose in
prayer and supplication to the Great
Head of the church, invoking Him to
grant them His favor and the requisite
bless ings upon their meetings, which
would make them success; and that
the wicked, seeing the Christian so
highly favored by the God of heaven,
might be constrained to give their heart
to Him, who came to call sinners to re-
pentance.
SECOND pAY-SATURDAY, AUG. 10TH.
The regular service commenced this
morning by holding an interesting and
encouraging experience meeting, con-
Quoted by that noble and intelligent
gentleman, the Rev. w. G. Harmon j.
Preaching at II o'clock by the Rev.
G.. T. D, Collins, distinguished vocal
ist, who served to enliven our interesting
meeting by the harmonizing notes Of
praise, which not only reached from the
highest rock and deepest chasm, but al
SO made an indelible impression upon
the hearts of those who had the pleas
ure of being within the sound Of his
melodious voice.
Rev. ]. IS. Hopkins favored US, this
evening at three o'clock, with. an inter-
esting and instructive sermon, founded
upon the l1th verse of the Saith Psalm.
AS he vas in the midst of his elegant
discourse, the mpttering thnpders be-
gan to roll and cause the earth to vi
brate; and which sounded as if the
KEYS Of that grand organ Of nature had
been touched by the fingers of Divinity
in the halls of eternity, responding
in notes of thunder, which resounded
throughout the universe.
The pulpit was filed at I O'clock, P.
NJ, by the Rev. B. B. White. He drew
out in striking and effective manner
the great importance of retaining the
strivings of Gods spirit.
THIRD DAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 18TH.
Owing to the continual showers,
the experience meeting was omitted
Services commenced at l0a o'clock, A.
NJ, by holding prayer-meeting prior
to.regular preaching. Promptly at IL
O'Clock, the Rev. w. Z. Harmon en-
tered the pulpit, accompanied by the
visiting ministers. and announced the
3rd verse of the 18th chapter of st. Mat
thew as the subject to which he desired
to invite the solemn and prayerful
attention of the assembled congregation.
AS the burning truth fell from his lips,
like pure coins from the mint, they sank
deep and made such a lasting impress
sion upon the minds of those present:
that time, with all of its varied scenes,
can never QhIiterafe.
After The mist had rolled away, the
congregation assembled, and was enter
tanned by the Rev. e.. T. D. Collins with
an interesting and: effecting discourse,
based upon the 18th verse Of the 9Th
chapter of Revelations.
After services, the members of the
congregation assembled in groups, and
disGa4fsed sweep music until the time
for night services. Precisely at 7 O'Clock,
the Rev. J. s. Hopkins occupied the
pulpit, and favored us with . profound
and logical discourse.
FOURTH DAY-MONDAY, AUGUST 18th.
The usual exercises began this morn
ing at o'clock, by engaging in q praise
meeting. It was one in which the
spirit az GOD descended and dwelt in
the hearts of the memheFs at that meet
ing, and caused prayer and praises to
arise from every heart in gratitude fol
the great blessings that they not only
had, but were then enjoying.
The pulpit was filled this morning by
the Rev. w. G. Harmon, who favored
us with one of his sermons, which
never fail to intSrsst those who have
the pleasure of being within the sound
of his voice.
The children's Sunday school mass
meeting Vas held ct y o'clock, ?. NJ,
Addresses from tbs Ray. G. r. D. Col.
ar in the Baltimore conference) that in.
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Mr.. Thornton Berry.
The pulpit was occupied at three
O'Clock by the Rev. J. G. Graichen.-
a Aver t5s Eli ss1oas nytsa
themselves at the altar of prayer, and
seek the reconciling favor of an offended
God. A little girl, about ten years Of
age, came forward and knelt at the
mercy seat, which made visible i'm.
pfRfs ev. e. re 9A cJiIHs BfgasRed an eff
fectiye discourse at o'clock, after which
an invitation was given to penitents to
come forward and give their hearts to
God. Three did SO, and professed tG
have obtained the pearl of great price.
FIFTH DAY-TUESDAY, AUGUST 18TH
Notwithstanding the threatening as.
pect of the weather, the usual appoint.
mepts were HlIed. = -
As the congregation had assembled
for morning preaching, shower came
up and services had to be deferred until
12 o'clock. AS the altar and seats were
in an uninviting condition, caused by
the rain. the sacrament of the Lords
supper was not administered, but omit
ted until to morrow. Having again as.
sembled, Tho 'dodpgregation was enter.
tanned by the Rev. J. g. Hopkins with
stirring and pertinent Discourse.
The pulpit was occupied at three
o'clock by the Rev. p. B. White. After
the sermon, the tent-hOlders held very
profitable prayer-meeting.
Preaching at night by the Rev. w. C..
Harmon. -Four sinners presented
themselves at the altar, and prpfessed to
enjoy that hsBglnsss H. void is! can new
sisfing 81 praise msetins, aftef- which
the Rev. +. Fox delivered an eloquent