National Republican., 1881-08-25
AT ChMP-MEETING.
Sermou by Rev. George ". Lench-Oiher
DiscomrscA-GIn.ing ScrNicca.

Sermou by Rev. George ". LeRch-Oihcr
Discoursra-CioainG Services.
Special Correspondence of THE REPUBLICAN.
WASHINGTON GROVE, Aug. 24.-Rev.
GeoigeV. Leach, Of the Fourth Street NJ E. Church,
preached last night to large congregation, TAX
ing his text from the sixteenth chapter of Acts,
twenty-ninth and thirtleth verses: "Then he
called for q light, and sprang in, and came
trembling and fell down before Paul and
Silas, and brought them out, and said,
sirs, what must l do to be saved p"
This discourse was followed by Rev. Richard Nor.
ris In an earnest exhortation, and six came for
ward to the mourners bench, three of whom were
converted The prayer meeting at half.past
eight o'clock this morning was led by
Rev. Mr. Reed, OF Uniontown, and was a
very interesting and profitable meeting.
The main service at the tabernacle to-day was
commenced promptly at the hour Of half past ten
o'clock n. m. the pulpit being occupied by the
Rev. DR., Deale, of Ryland Chapel The services
were opened by the singing of Hymn 2s3, followed
by prayer, and then the singing of that beautiful
hymn
Oh, where shall rest be found
Rest for the weary soul3
The speaker chose for his text portion OF the
thirty. sixth verse of the eighth chapter of Pro.
verbs: But he that slnneth against Me wrongeth
his own soul" Amy synopsis sufficiently brief to
obtain space in your columns would be doing in
justice to
THIS MASTERLY DISCOURSE.
Its strong portrayal of the nature OF sin with Its
fearful consequences depicted In language at once
forcible and chaste marked IL one Of the ablest
delivered during camp. The children's meeting
at two O'Clock and the young peoples meeting at
half. past three o'clock; were largely attended
These meetings are as interesting aud productive
Of as much good as any other service Of the camp,
The religious services ut Washington Grove, which
commenced August -, win close to-day. The last
meeting will be held tonight at half past seven
o'clock in the tabernacle under the supervision Of
Rev. Richard Norris. of Madison avenue, Balti
more, Md, who will conduct it in such a
way as in his judgment may be deemed
best. Mr. Norris has done more by his
earnest, sincere, and soul stirring exhorations to
convince sinners Of the evil Of their way and throw
| themselves at the Throne Of Mercy than any other
| preacher on the ground. The camp which is to
come to close this evening, Is considered by
| those having II In charge TO have been success
in every particular. There have been entire har-
mony and unanimity of labor among
| the tent md cottage holders, who have
upheld and seconded the efforts of the spiritual
leaders in the most cordial manner. A correct
idea OF the good done cannot be derived from the
conversions (sOme thirty in number), as there has
been spiritual awakening the genuineness of
which cannot be gainsaid, and the awakening
| influence of which will hereafter be felt in the
| church. This has been the most orderly camp
held here for years. Notan act ofdisordernora jar
ring circumstance has occurred to mar the peace
and comfort OF the campers and no complaints
| have beeeu he'd, from. The gentlemen who have
had the manags Nent Of the camp have discharged
their difficult thoA to the satisfaction ofall fea-
ture Of the damp has been the management of the
hotel by Wash b. Williams, esq, with gratifying
! rasults