The Portland daily press., 1878-07-27
OLD ORCHARD CAMP MEETING.
Second Day.

The large number of strange faces at the
encampment yeste rdsy despite the discouragine
state of the weather. is strongly Indicative Of
the sacrifice people are willing to make for
the attainment of this higher Christian life
The cheerful countenances of the visitors at
this meeting upon lowery day would impress:
one with the idea which is doubtless correct,
that they do not depend for their radiance
upon the sun light which is flowed out by
any physical luminary.
The large attendance of clergyment of near
ly all the Evangelical denominations Eand the
harmony existing among them are quite
prominent characterics of this gathering
Almost the first face that met our gaze upon
the grounds yesterday morniog was that OF
Campmeeting John Allen, who well merits
this title from bis attendance upon 2S1 camp
meetings.
The choir was supplemented yesterday after.
noon by the Hayes Family of Philadelphia.
whose singing was highly appreciated and
would be cordially welcomed at the meetings
again during their stay at Old Orchard.
The morning prayer meeting yesterday was
held in the Biddsford House in charge of Capt.
Babbitt.
At $50 a. m. prayer and conference meet
ing of great interest and power was led by DR..
Cults in the tab ernacle.
The congregation was considerably aug
mented at 1879 when discourse was preached
by DR.. Cults, who held the closest attention of
his hearers. He based his remarks upon
John z: 37.-'In the last day that great day of
the FEAST Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any
man thirst, let him come unto me and drink"
The character of the feast of tabernacles to
which the text alludes, was explained by
reference to the 23i chapter of Leviticus The
invitation of Christ contained in the last part
OF the text was dwelt upon in forcible man.
ner and an earnest appeal was made to accept
abe terms upon which his promises ara offered.
ERev. j. M. Shoft presided over the 2 O clock
prayer and conference meeting, at which many
related their experience in receiving blessing
subsequent to their conversion.
The $50 p. M. service was commenced at the
stand by singing 81 hear thy welcome voice."
A passage of Scripture was repeated by Camp
meeting John Allen in his characteristic man
ner. The audience was entertained by song
entitled "Only waiting here,'' rendered by
Rev. o. L. Carter and Miss Hayes.
The Bible reading was given by Rev. DR..
Steele, who presented for his theme the doc
trine of full assurance of faith and hope To
add clearness to the proof texts reference was
often made to the translation of the Scriptures
by Dean Afford, an eminent scholar and cler-
gyman of the church of England, w hose transla
ton is confirmed by Bishop Elicott. This was
one of the most instructive Bible readings ever
given on the ground, and is hoped that DIR.
Steele will continue with series of these prof.
liable services. The usual ministerial confer
ence occurred in the Biddeford chapel at $50
pm.
An interesting sermon was delivered in the
evening by Rev. E. Davies, the Evangelist, of
Reading, Mass, who chose for his text the
words found in Peter, Is and 16-"As He
which hath called you is holy, SO be ye holy in
all manner Of conversation; because it is writ
ten be ye holy, for I am holy" First, holiness
is the great want of this world. We need it to
sanctify the body, to harmonize and regulate
the facilities of the soul to enable us to labor
most successfully for Christ. Secondly we
need holiness to prepare US for the society of
heaven.
This forenoon an opportunity will be given
to hear Rev. A. B. Earle, who leaves this af-
ternoon for Round Lake to attend the Union
Evangeistc meeting.
We are glad to note the arrival of the Rev.
A. Lowry, D. d. of New York City, and to an
nounce that he will preach this afternoon.