National Republican., 1881-08-26
CLOSE oF oAMP-MEETlnG.
The Last Rxereises-sermon by Rev. Dr.
Norris-ssood.Rre

Special Correspondence of THE REPUBLICAN,
WASHINGTON GROVE, Aug. 25.-Last night
witnessed the closing service Of this the most sue
cessful camp ever held in these delightful woods.
And to show due appreciation OF the interest,
sympathy, and great good which Rev. Richard
Norris, OF Madison avenue, has done for this camp
the meeting was turned over to him to conduct in
such way rs he deemed proper. The fine choir
under the able leadership Of Mr. Henry Wilson
which, as Dr. Lanahan said, has done much to add
to the interest and success of the meetings. opened
the services by signing selection entitled, :" Are
You Washed in che Blood Of the lamb" which
they rendered in spirited manner and with tell
ing effcct upon the audience. The reverend gem
teman then announced hymn 49s Of the Maunc
dist Hymnal
Arise, my soul, arise;
Shake on thy guilty fears.
After the singing, Rev. Mr.. Norris delivered an
earnest prayer.
Hon. Thomas p Morgan then thanked the audi
ence for the
LIBERAL CONTRIBUTIONS
toward defraying the expenses which had been
incurred in fitting up the grounds and stated that
little more was needed to wind up ths'ycar free Of
debt, and urged the people TO mako up the deficit.
While the collection was being taken UP hymn
S7i of the Methodist Hymnal was announced, the
last verse OF which reads:
Bow to the scepter His word,
Renouncing every sin;
Submit TO him, your sovereign Lord,
And learn Ills will divine.
The preacher remarked that this sentiment
ought to touch the heart OF every sinner He then
took for his text the third chapter of Hebrews sew
enth and eighth verses" Wherefore. as the Holy
Ghost saith, day ifye will hear His voice harden
not your hearts, as In the provocaon in the day OF
temptation in the wilderness" Mr. Norris tried
to awaken the people to realization of the fact
that 1t was the Holy Ghost that said, ITO day II ye
viii hear His voice, harden not your hearts mot
Richard Norris, but the Holy Ghost" the third
person In the adorable Trinity. He preached with
much unction in power, throwing his whole soul
into the sermon, which was
TILE MOST soUL-sTIRRIHG
and effective delivered ON the grounds this sea-
son. His words and uttemnces OF gospel truths
were heartfelt, and his earnest and impassioned
appeal brought many TO the ponitcnts' altar
There have been in round numbers, fly conver-
sions at this encampment; so that these rural
meetings have not been held in vain, but very
much spiritual good has resulted thorefrom. The
sermons throughout have been Of very high
order, the clergymen present entering into the
work with zeal and earnestness which has been
rewarded not only by the number of conversions
at the meetings, but by awakening In
many others conviction OF the impor-
tancs Of the solemn truths which
rave been so forcibly presented to them. whila
the spiritual wants of the numbers who have been
assembled here have been so faithfully provided
for, II may not be amiss to mention the fact that
their carnal wants have not been neglected. The
supplies for the inner man were literally pro.
vided. The grounds this morning presented q
scene of bustling activity. The tent and cottage
holders awoke at an early hour, commenced the
work of packing up and prepared to fit away
The gentle goodbye was passed from friend tc
friend with many and hearty expressions of the
wish to see each other again at the next meeting
at Washington Grove.