Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1880-08-02
TENT AND TABERNACLE.
The Landisville Campmeeting.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, !
Ju1v ~ 1860 {

The Iandlsvillo CampmeetinS.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON,
July 81, 1880.
An interesting children's service was
held at u p. m. Mrs. H. Wheeler was
to speak, but was not present
on account of indispositiOn. Rev. II.
Wheeler, her husband, acted as her sub
stitute and made a pleasing address. Mrs.
Wheeler is fully competent to act as his
substitute when necessity demands it.
Rev. G.. Singer, of the Central Pennsyl-
vania conference, made deeply interest
ing address. He held up watch and
from it drew some Of the most striking
comparisons.
At 3 p. m. Rev. A. l.. Urban, of Steel
ton, discoursed OH 1st John, ", 90. And
We know that the Son Of God has come
and has given us an understanding, etc.
Is certainty in religious matters possible
Can We kaow these things? Unaided rca-
son does not furnish i satisfactory answer.
st. John says We may know.
Points Discussed.
l. The nature and ground of Christian
knowledge.
1. st. John announces the fact of the
incarnation as the ground Of knowledge.
This carries with it the whole revelation of
spiritual realities. 2. The condition Of
spiritual knowledge is shown in the text ::
" lie has given us al understanding
They We're fitted to receive His teachings
by communion with Him. They entered
into sympathy with Him. The Jews did
not.
II. How may We arrive at this
knowledge? Is there not some difficulty in
bringing this line of thought down to our
conditions? We may have only !. history.
May it not be adulteratcd? st. John claims
for us what he claims for himself. This
fellowship is spiritual. Three truths
1. Christianity is more than a history of
a creed. 1t is a spirit and a life. 2. Hence
"spiritual things are spiritually discern
cd" 3. The ground of Christian assur-
ancc is that of positive conscious expert
ence.
The sermon was mastery effort, logi
cal impressive and eloquent in brilliancy of
thought and elegance of diction. Mr..
Urban is 4 brother Of the Messrs. Urban
of Lancaster.
New Arrivals.
The following additional ministers have
arrived Oh the ground: Revs. G. ID. Car
row, c. J. Thompson. II. W. Fries, J.
Wheeler Il. Gable. VIM. w. McMichael,
DR.. Roachc, and J. II. Williams. president
of the Wesleyan female college, Whining
ton.
SATURDAY Eeening.-A large congrcga-
tion, numbering 800, assembled in the
auditorium at Z! p. M.
Rev. G. Reed, of Washington, Pa,
preached on 1st Chronicles xi., II. Theme,
"The Waters of Salvation An earnest
prayer meeting followed.
Sunday Morn.ng.-The day was propi-
tious and promised we'll The early morn-
ing prayer meeting, lcd by Rev. j. Bell,
was we'll attcddcd The love feast Mt the
public stand ut 81 o'clock was largely at
tended. About 5O0-pcrsons were present.
The testimonies were clear and rich, and
all spoke with assurance and power. The
presiding elder, Rev. G. Cummins, said he
has the present and constant assurance of
Gods approval. Rev. G.. j. Thompson
| knew he was converted when 4 lad, and he
is converted still Brother G.. Brubccker
| stands on solid rock. An old colorcd vet
eran ofthc cross has enjoyed salvation II
years and preached it for AZ years twelve
years ago God sanctiiied his soul,
and perfect love casts out all
fear that has torment. The old man
possesses the fire, and when he speaks he
makes it flash and burn in other hearts.
and many Of them are bearing their tcsi-
monies. The best evidence Oftlic trutl, OF
Christianity is an internal witness of it.
''1'his one thing know whereas once
was blind, now scc."
| There was no lull in the meeting. more
desired to speak than had the opportunity
The meeting continued ,lnaba,cd in inter
est to its close.
The people continued ilockiny in, and
the large auditorium was packed to heal
the morning sermon.
| Rev. John Roachc, of New York, was
the preacher, formerly 4 member of the
Philadelphia conference. Age has whit.
ened his locks and some present had heard
him preach twenty years ago in his palmy
days ut campmcctings sermons of great
power. He is one of the remarkable aged
ministers. lie does not seem to grow old.
He breaches with a vigor and power that
surpass many who are mucl, younger.
| The words he had chosen for his tex,
arc recorded in Acts xviii, 20, 20 2:' "Then
Paul stood in the midst of Mars and said,
Ye men of Athens" &c. lie has just como
from glorious caE,pmecting he will moi
apologize because he feels shouting happy,
but shouting has made him hoarsc but
God can help ; his theme is Pau! ut Athens
dcnouncing the idolatry of the Athcnians
Outline :: l. The place. 9. The minister.
5. The results. A graphic description is
given Of Athens it was Il place Of renOwn
the residence of scholars and philosophers,
The minister is described his nativity.
character, prejudices against the, new re,
ligiOn his persecution of the church his
arrest, conviction and conversion, and
subsequent wonderful ministry his ser
mon appears as an Grafton; it sets forth
the antagOnistics of the pulpit the con
flict has begun, it is real, earnest,
prOtr;,ctcd. lie meets the philosophers
epccureans and stOics. He cOnfrOnts the
ilolatcrs. This was the real battle to be
fought. This touches his soul. These