Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-08-13
THE MoUNDsvILLE CAMP MEET
ING.
Yesterdays Services Carefully Reported
The Gate Matter.


MoUNDsvrLLE CAMP MEETING,
August II.
The services to-day were unusually
interesting and profitable, and from an
early hour until late at night the reh-
cIous interest continued. The meeting
for the prom otion OF Holiness at 80
A. NJ. was inh luced by Rev. Dix and
participated in by a large number Of
Christ's own people. The general ex.
perience meeting at 9 O'Clock was con-
Quoted by DR.. Turner, OF Philadelphia.
At 1890 the congregation numbered
about 800. The pulpit was occupied by
Rev. Turner, and the opening prayer by
Rev Dix. The preacher selected
as his text Hebrews 725:
Wherefore he is able to save them
to the uttermost that come unto God by
Him, seeing he ever liveth to make in
telcession for them" Thence the ex-
tent and power OF the advocacy and re-
demptions wrought ont by our Lord
Jesus Christ.
The sermon was exceedingly plain
and practical, full OF simple, well ex-
pressed truths, encouraging to the be-
lever in Jesus Christ, and especially
adapted to bring hope and comfort to
repenting soul. DIR. Turner is what
would be called an old style preacher
charterized by great zeal, earnestness
and power, man OF average ability
well applied, and utilized, not eloquent,
fluent of speech or an orator, but an
honest, impressive speaker with good
heart and voice. Alter the sermon
spirited and edifying altar service was
held for thirty minutes.
Atl:3O the children's meeting was
held in u e tabernacle by Rev. Hite and
addressed by Rev. Prof. Wade in his
usual happy style. Mr.. Wadeis one
of those speakers always greeted with
pleasure by the children. His large
neld of usefulnes make many
happy illustrations for addresses
while his work as one of our leading
educators for many years, gives him
the true art, for art it Is, OF conveying
wholesome truth in practical way sure
Of cordial reception.
The 3 o'ci, OK service had not so large
an attendance. owing TO the great heat
OF the afternoon. The opening prayer
was offered by Rev. J. NJ. Warden. Ser
mon by Rev. d. II. X. Dix; text, Stand
NAVE and Sin Not" Psalm, Al. A
plain. earnest, logical discourse showing
the dreadful consequences of sin
and LAYING down rules for
the government OF human life.
Mr.. Dix explained another rendering
of the text, "Be We angry and sin not"
to mean being dlspieased with sin in
every form and working Tor its eradica-
ton. The sermon was followed by an
exhortation from Mr.. Hughes, who also
conducted the altar service.
The Young peoples meeting at 6
O'Clock was held by Rev. Masden, and
was, notwithstanding the warm weather,
ouite a success. Thus far the children
and vousg !people seems to be as we'll
pleased with their seryives as any other
class.
The evening sermon was preached by
DR.. Turner. He selected as his theme,
"Yea, doubtless and / count all things
but loss for the excellency OF the knowl-
edge OF Christ Jesus my Lord" Epistle
to the Philippians iii, s. We We're not
present, but understand from others
that the sermon was one OF the kind cal.
culated to awaken and lead TO CONVEX
sion at camp meeting or special services
OF any kind. 1t was faithful, pointed
and plain, as have been all
the sermons delivered thus far.
At the altar services following
the prayers were fervent, and the ex-
erc;ses profitable. Several arose in the
audience to-day to request the prayers
OF the congregation for various blessings |
of grace.
Were it not for the under current OF
concerning the closing OF
the gates on Sunday, the meeting would
be regarded as very promising, but
whether wise or otherwise, a consider
able number ofpeSons are not favorably
by the arrangement. Fidelity
as your reporter makes it nv duly to
mention this matter.