The Portland daily press., 1878-09-10
CAMP MEETINGS.
The Seventh Day Advehiists at Prospect
Gr.ve.

The Seventh Day Advehiists at Prospect
Gr-ve.
VAUDEVILLE, Sept. g.
Nothing could have been more delightful
than the weather yesterday. The genial rays
of the sun soon dispelled the dampness of the
preceding night and made all hearts rejoice.
A cool breeze rendered the air invigorating and
electrifying.
At half past one, Elder Farnsworth ad-
dressed large and attentive audience, usin &
the parable of the vine, John xv., as the foun-
dation of his remarks. The intimate connec-
ton which should exist between Christ and the
church was illustrated with well-chosen lam
gusge. He showed that great professions
without christian character are leaves and not
fruit. Hatred, envy, etc., were spoken of as
being fruits of the flesh. BE showed that .
man could commit sin by letting his mind
grovel in the "dirt of this .world,'' for sin Is
born in the mind. The natural passions of the
heart which are against christianity were de-
scribed. He then spoke Of the fruits of the
spirit and explained the great principles of the
gospel. The drift of his discourse went to prove
that the eye that rules the universe marks the
secrets of the heart and searches its innermost
recesses. and that it is better to serve God in
the corner of an attic than to serve the devil in
the most costly palaces. The language of the
speaker was strikingy ori. final and his illustra-
lions apt and pleasing. he held his audience
with magical power and scarcely sound was
heard during the discourse.
At three o'clock Mrs. Ellen G. White took
the stand. She was dressed in a plain suit O.
black, which was relieved only by white col
lar and cuffs. If it were not for the pleasant
smile she wears her features would also be con-
sidered very plain.
Her subject was the word Of God, and her text
the words "Behold what manner of love the
Father hath bestowed upon u.s." John iii. l..
God is being of love as we'll as of stern justice
The height, depth and breadth of that love can
not be expressed in words. 1t is b0undess as
the great ocean of eternity. No language can
describe it, no words portray it. Christianity
tends to elevate the human race and to raise
them to higher plane in life. To be connect
ed with God is no disgrace. 1t demands per-
feet purity of character The glitter and tinsel
of this. world cannot compare with that eternal
weight Of glory. Kings mobiles and potentates
of earth can give no such honor. Why sacrifice
a golden crown, white robe and palms of
glory for the privilege of serviag the "power of
darkness?" Incidents in the life of Chr st were
dwelt upon with tender pathos, and the marvel
GUS love of God as exemplified in the life, suf-
ferings and death of His Son was portrayed in
vivid, soul-stirring language. As the sad,
thrilling scenes of the crucifxion were eloquent
| ly described, "many bright eye dimmed with
tears" and many heart was melted to tender
| ness.
| Christ connects earth with heaven, for His
strong human arm encircles the human race,
while his divine arm grasps the throne of the
Infinite. The light of the glory of heaven
CLEANS though the ''gates ajar," and falls upon
the pathway of mortal man. If we desire the
life that runs parallel with the life of God we
must initiate the spotless life of Christ on earth
and then heaven will open itself to man. The
speaker closed with an appeal to the church to
clear the 'King's highway" of obstacles, back
sliders were urged to return to Fathers house,
and sinners were entreated to find refage in the
"Ark of ages