The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-08-22
Bible Conference.


A large number of elderly people found their
way through the mist and rain to the Taberna-
Gle at o'clock to attend the prayer service in
charge of Rev. Mr.. Welton. First Ephe., 1:15
was tie foundation of a few remarks, after
which the three-quarters.of an hour allotted to
the meeting was occupied with fervent prayers.
These meetings are called by those whose
pleasure it has been to attend all the SER
vices on the ground this year, ''the best of
all, y and surely if one may judge by the as
sembled students and teachers, the statement
is correct. 1t is a singular fact that three
| fourths of the Bible students in attendance are
| white haired men and women.
| The services commencing at 10 were in
charge of Rev. E. r. Davis of Chicago, and
were introduced by prayer offered by Rev.
| Mr.. Gardiner. Mr. Gardiner was the first
| speaker of the day, taking as subject sour
need Of the Holy Spirit; John, xvi, 7th, fur
| nished much of the thought followed out.
! Christ, despite His wonderful work on earth,
| said it was best that He go away in order that
| the Comforter should come. By means of the
Holy Spirit we gain power in prayer with
| God, and power over men by our words. ''The
half was never told", sung by the congrega-
ton, accompanied on organ by Mrs. Fisher of
Chicago, served as introduction before the
reading of Rev. G. S. Peck, D. d. After
prayer for Gods blessing. Dr.. Peck gave a
reading, showing the hindrances to the
| Holy Spirit as viewed from the three leading
words. resisted, grieved, quenched.
AT this point few moments business ses-
sion was held, during which a telegram of
greeting and good wishes as found in first
| ErIa OF md cn,,k+ 20 w. l.
| and the Bible Conference at Mortified, by
order of the Conference.
Rev. j. H. Brooks, D. D., next gave read
ing from the Book of Gen. and other Scrip
lures relating thereto. This book furnishes the
only authentic history OF man for aperiod of %
600 years. Adam and Eve represent sin and re-
| demption; Cain and Abel, self-righteousness
and the blood; Enoch and Noah, Gods heav-
emily and earthly children.
The sun made a short call directly before
the o'clock meeting, serving, however, to fill
up the pews for Rev. W. G.. Erdman's read
ing. "Tell me the old, old story" opened the
service, followed by prayer offered by Rev.
Joseph T. Kelley.
and dismissed the audience. Rev. Ell. NJ Brown
held an eyangelistic service at 7.30.
SUNDAY.
The early morning meetings were waived
in favor of rest and sleep, leaving the 1890
! service to fill out the programme. A large
number of people arrived by rail and carriage
filling the tabernacle at ansearly hour. Owing
to the illness of Mrs. Fisher, organist for the
conference, Mrs Minnie Crown of Lowell, ac-
companied the choir with excellent music on the
organ, the first selection being 'Rock of Ages"
After prayer by Judge Lowe of Ohio, the
choir sang "Alas, and did my Saviour bleed
followed by reading and expounding of the
Scriptures as found in first Cor. XII, 20 to 81.
DR.. Cullis offered prayer, after which 81 gave
my life for Thee" was sung, the audience aid
ing the choir.
An immense audience gathered at the stand
at p. m. to listen to Rev. J. II. Brookes of st.
Louis. DR.. Cullis read for Scripture lesson
Luke XIV, after which he offered prayer for the
conversion of sinners. "Wondrous love- was
sung, followed by a sermon from Luke XIV 13-
'This man receveth sinners and eateth with
them" This was one of the best and most
highly appreciated discourses ever given on
these grounds. After the service and dis
missal by Rev. Albert Erdman, an altar SER
| vice was held for short time under charge OF