The Portland daily press., 1878-08-16
Keuuebec Valley Camu Mee,iux

| The series of eight days meetings FIR the
| Readfield district opened Wednesday evening
| at the Richmond encampment under the direc-
| ton of Rev. q. G. Mason, presiding elder The
| maple grove never looked more beautiful and al
tractve than at present, and the grounds have
undergone many improvements during the pas
year SO that they compar favorably with any
in the state The boarding department is I'm
der the able management of Messrs Moody
who contribute everything in their power to
the satisfaction of ALL
The attendance is much larger than last
year and deep interest is manifested by all.
The opening service partook of social
character held Wednesday evening in charge
of clergymen was upon the stand and nearly
all participated with interesting remarks.
The exercises of yesterday began with social
meetings in the Augusta, Wa!erville, Hallow-
ell and Richmond chapels at s a. m. Many
testimonies were given and all seemed to have
come prepared for the work.
AT 10 o'clock the people assembled in the
grove and listened to an interesting sermon by
Rev. L. Davies. the Evangelist, from Rom.
ihutttoio pcibS JuosihSN W hoiebS WO
have peace with iod through our Lord Jesus
Christ" The preacher spoke of the need of
repentance prior to the attainment of justifca-
ton. state Of justification cannot be main
tanned without obedience to God. The relation of
a state of justification to that of sanct fieation
was dwelt upon and in this connection the tes-
tmonies of Fletcher, Wesley, Upham and
Others were given.
At the close CT the sermon an interesting al
tar service was conducted, in which many en-
gagged.
An enjoyable service for the young people
was conducted at p. n. in the tabernacle,
under the lead of Rev. Mr.sDaves.
large congregation gathered at 2 p No.,
when Rev. w. 81. Foster delivered an able dis
course from the text found in Matt. 22:37-
"Jesus said unto him, thou shalt love the Lord
thy God with all thy heart" etc. How close
walk with God could be sustained at all times
was the question considered and answered. He
commented upon the nature of Christian love
which is an outgoing Of heart of love toward
God.
In the evening Rev. S. f. S:rout preached an
excellent sermon based upon Lake, Ill, Is.
The topics ably considered were first, the form
Of prayer; secondly, the spirit of prayer, and
lastly, the appropriate gifts received in
answer to prayer. In the first place alusion
was made to the form of the Lords prayer
which opens with an address and closes with
an ascription. Comments were made upon the
two classes of petitions, the celestial and terres
trial. Again all should approach the throne of
divine grace with spirit of earnest supplica-
ton. Finally, in answer to prayer blessings
are bestowed which are for the best good of abe
suppliant.
Among the clergymen upon the ground are
Rev. q. A. King of Kansas, Rev. E. Das,es,
the Evangelist, Rev. E. Martin, formerly ahe
presiding elder of the district, Campmeeting
John Allen, who is now upon bis 2S5th camp
meeting pilgrimage, Rev. S. E. Stout, Rev. A.
w. Pottle, Rev. d. W. LeLacheur and Rev.
Mr.. Bean.
There are expected j. W. Hamilton of Bog
ton, Mrs Yeomans of Canada and Rev. j. E.
Wolfe of Boston.
Revs. Messrs. King, Hamilton and Lindsay
are expected to preach next Sunday,