Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-08-17

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Egypt, but in one moments time tbev were
Tree. There are some objections to sudden
conversions. but Christ can save yery ouick.
~ and as effectually as by a certain amonn,
OF weeping and lapse Of time There il NO
salvation but by blood. Had the Hebrews
disregarded the direction of God about the
blood they would have been DESTROYED. The
faith to believe that putting blood upon the
door gave them immunity. We must have
faith that the effusion of blood saves us from
our sins. Our duty is to examine our hearts
and see If the mark of the blood is there. if so
we are saved"
Remarks were then made BY Rev. Mr..
MARTIN, bearing upon the application of blood
10 the heart as purifier from all our sins.
Inc usual season of prayer which is so notice
able feature in these meetings was then en-.
lJoyed. Good results come from these.
EVENING.
AS the meetings progress. the interest in
crease. All the meetings call out good at
tendance. The six o'clock morning meet.
ings are especially interesting, and well at
tended for so early an hour. The most no.
ticeable feature in these meetings is the de.
corum and strict maintenance of good order.
1t is in fact model campmeeting, and has
| thus far been instrumental in doing much
good.
Monday evening found a comparatively
large audience assembled in the tabernacle.
Rev. Mr.. Martin of Hallowcll was chosen to
preach, and announced his text in Job 18th
chapter, 25th verse, For 1 know my Re-
deemer liveth." The following are some of
his remarks, condensed:
Some men, although occupying a high po-
sitiOn in the estimation of the world NAV be
totally ignorant of the great plan of saliva
1ol<-o =
| things may be of more value than a COM
plete attainment of all the knowledge
in the world, if it were possible to
attain it. The former part of Jobs life was
happy and comfortable, due to his well mer-
tied prosperity and above all his love to God.
The speaker then wildly described Job $
great affections and pointed out his wonder
full power of endurance. One thing that up
held Job was his faith in God, for he said, 81
know my Redeemer lvcth."
God has means of imparting knowledge to
the most ignorant and degraded. History
and science show that Christ liveth, but we
have more perfect assurance by the sensi-
bilities of the soul. The profoundest men OF
learning. if unconverted, cannot show you
that the Redeemer lveth and that your sins
may be washed away, assuring you of an
abundant entrance into the kingdom of God.
Now some poor old woman, although ignor-
ant can tell in eloquent, rapturous ac-
cents of her own glorious experience
in the great fountain-head of love and mercy.
This spirit is in every fibre of our body, bet
ter felt than explained. Paul received the
knowledge not from men but by the inspira-
ton from God. and every true child of God
received it in the same way. This knowledge
never fails, even men old and decrepit retain
it with wonderful accuracy and everybody
! -. ~.
The sermon abounded with happy illustra-
TONS some of which were very affecting.
At the usual invitation an unusually large
number came to the mercy seat and were
made subjects of earnest prayer.
TUESDAY FORENOON.
A meeting with medium attendance was
held at the stand Rev. Mr.. Pottle conduct
ed the services, taking for his text, Luke, l3
CHI, % and "a verses. ''Then said one unto
him, Lord, are there few that be saved ?
and he said unto them: Strive to enter in at
the straight gate, for many, say unto you,
will seek to enter in and shall not be able ~
The following is an abstract:
MANY opinions exist, whether or not but
few are saved Grounds for believing this
theory is that few anciently entered the
promised land. The tempter is never more
| on the alert to turn souls from Christ than
| when they are awakened to a realization Of
their lost condition. In every branch of
science and art nothing difficult is acquired
suddenly. but step by step We advance to its
attainment. Now in spiritual life We but
slowly attain high position of grace. We
should not waste our time and dull our SEN
abilities bv discussing doubtful theological
| questions. but look to God and take the I'M
tial step BY giving up all to Jesus. 1t is a
| glorious fact that although iniquity exists
grace is superabundant
The difficulty of entering is owing to their
to great reliance in their own efforts; they do
not look to God for strength and courage.
II many of our favorite pleasures, the dance
the social cup, could be taken with US multi
tudes would flock to the alter. Our prayer
should be for the removal OF every dlmculty
and obstacle, so we NAV ENJOY the far greater
Measures in Christ the Lord. Our lack OF
prooress in Christian life is due those pleas
pres We should strive to enter in at the
| STRAIGHT gate because of lis arduous attain
mant. because of the future reward: and be-
| cause life is short, as only step may inter-
vene between us and death.
The world is our enemy, but Christ for
ms Il more than all against us. Hence it be-
Looves ms to make most determined efforts to
attain an entrance into glory-ali that is
,rorth striving for in this life and all that is
nromised that we shall enjoy in the world to
come. ,,ls
we're offered by Rev. Messrs. Ciimord ana
Randall. The earnest prayers onereo al
| their conclusion could hardly ia'' vi eo"'e'''
ing someone out Of Christ.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Tuesday noon a children's meeting was
held in the tabernacle, at wnich aoou' :.