The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1879-07-26
THE FREE METHODlSTS.
THEIR CAMP NEAR NORTH EAST.
An CiI-,;me Gathering in the Tented
Grove-ImpressiVc Closing Services.

AS We stated last week. the camp meeting of the
Philadelphia district of the Free Methodist
Church. under the charge of Rev. Joseph Travis
OF Philadel phia. assisted by Rcvs Vim. NJ Parry.
of Elkton: William Gould and James Gray. Of
Brooklyn: James Bradhrook, of Cat.kil. N. y:
=. V. McNey, of Canaan. Pa. Jesse Stiles. Of
Philadelphia: j. Robinson. of Camden, N J.. and
Miss Sallic r. Boicc. S:tlle T.. Boyd and Mary
Williams. of Philadelphia: Mrs. Elder OF Brook
Ign: and others. began on Wednesday evening OF
last wock by Il sermon by Rev. +. Travis. taking
for his text Cor. -. Other ministers were pres
cnt and took part in the services different times
during the progress of the meeting. among whom
We noticed Revs. Samuel Logan. W. l.. s. Muir
ray. Joln Ford. A. u. Davis. J. II. Johns. W. L.
Miller. Joseph Miller. William Brcklcy, G. I.
Cochell. ]. NJ Yingins.
On Thursday morning. at O'Clock. an eEIcr-
fence meeting was held. after which Rev. James
Gray preached from Peter 3:l4. At21@ o'clock.
Rer. j. Bradbrook spoke from John 1850: and
in the evening. Rev. ]. Travis preached with
power from Romans 1915
On Friday morning. an experience meeting Of
particularly interesting character was held. At
l0l@ O'Clock. Rev. W. Gould delivered searchin.
discourse from the 9th Of Romans The afternoon
meeting was conducted by Miss Sallic X. Boice,
who based her remarks on John 14:o7, on which
occasion number presented themselves at the
altar. In the evening. Rev. W. Gould preached
from Luke II. part of the 10Th verse: Thou fool.
This was plain. practical sermon. attended by
the Spirit, and clearly proved the possibility and
probability of protesting Christians becoming
covetous, and showing the fearful end of those
who depend riches alone in this world to secure
them treasure in heaven.
On Saturday morning, the experience meeting
was held rs usual. after which Rev. Jesse Stiles
preached from Matt. SIS. Rev. S. V. McEey. at
~ O'Clock. preached Il plain, practical sermon
from Heb. i:l6. In the evening. Rev. ]. Travis
took for his text Cor 100. spirit of deep
victiun rested upon the audience. the altar
filled with seekers, and nine or ten were converted
sanctiiied.
Sabbath morning after the love feast. which
was a season of great interest. Rev. Vim. Gould
preached a powerful. heart searching. gospel ser
mon from Rev. MS. in which he described the
characters who will have part in the New
Jerusalem. As he declared the searching Bible
truths. it NANTES. that the gospel arrows were
striking deep. and considerable squirmng and
shaking was plainly visible in the large audience.
This was followed. i'll the afternoon by Il deep and
comprehensive discourse on Isaiah e3:,.2. by Rev.
J. Travis and in the evening. Rev. J. Bradbrook
preached close. pointed sermon from Pisa. 32:l -.
and again the altar was filled with penitcnts. A
family circle service was held at o'clock Sabbath
evening, within the circle Of tents. which will he
long remembered by number who were adopted
into the family. The attendance very large
during the day. probably numbering about 500
persons.
On Monday morning. the testimony meeting
was spirited that preachin" service was omitted
and the meeting continued with undated interest
until noon. Rev. S. V. McVcy preached from
l'sa. SILL. in the afternoon and at =. NJ Rev. |
VIM. Gould delivered another sermon with power
from Romans ST..
Tuesday morning. love feast began at Q o'clock |
and was OF such an interesting character that it
occupied the whole forenoon. At ~, O'Clock. Rev |
VIM. NJ. Parry preached from Gal. 2:20. The .
closing sermon was preached, in the evening. by |
Rev. J. Travis from Gal. Ola. This sermon was !
delivered with great power.
Alter the close OF the sermon, the camp meeting |
was formally closed i'll true uid-iashioned McuhU-
dist style by marching around the circle. singing
- Am a Soldier of the Cross When the minis |
tiers. who were in the lead. completed the march
around the circle. they formed line in front OF
the stand. and shook hands with each Pilgrim as !
they passed by. This was an impressive scene !
one long TO be remembered by all present. The
congregation was then dismissed, but an invitation
extended to seekers to remain, when the altar
was again filled. and the meeting continued with
increased interest until about 10 on Wednesday |
morning. when the last lcnitcnt at the altar WAS |
converted. The people then quietly retired to
their tents. only to be aroused nj o'clock to pull
down tents. pack baggage &c. preparatory to |
taking the morning train to Philadelphia
The meeting was grand success in every par /,
ticular. There were over fifty persons converted |
and sanctiiied during the meeting. One Young
lady, who has been suffering for several years
with consumption was instantly restored by the !
power Of prayer.
The meeting hold in a pioasai., little grove /
belonging 10 Mrs. Bouldcn. an old Methodist lady I.
aged " years, who attended the first camp ever
held in this county. She occupied an easy chair
in front of the preachers stand and enjoyed the I
services exceedingly. There were seventeen tents /.
in the grove. which WIS above the average for Il .
district camp. For plain. practical. gospel preach
ing; for the extent and character OF the work
complshed: for clear. simple. positive. ringing
testimony: tor the general good order that pre-
vailed; this meeting lar exceeded anything that
has been seen or heard in this scetiua Tor many
years. Tie eAnonses u the meeting was fully
met hy the voluntary contributions Of those in /
attendance.
For general information. we will state that the |
Free Methodist Church was organized in 1850 ]
and comprises twelve conferences. with about !
1000 members. They have church in Eikton |
and Society near North East. over which Rev |
W. NJ. Parry is pastor. ].