The Portland daily press., 1881-08-01
Faith Convention at Old Orchard.


announced another day to the befogged resi-
dents of this miniature city of cottages and
tents. The capabilities of Maine for east
winds and sea mists is the theme most upon
the lips of wonder-smitten sojourners who are
now for the first time witnessing the phenom-
ena, and even old residents were getting to
look concerned when the going down of the
sun brought back blue skies and shadows on
the grass. But despite the dampness the work
in hand goes on, a greater interest growing
daily and no diminution of numbers.
The $50 prayer meeting was, in the words
of the clerics, ga feast,of fat things" Thelchoir
sang "Oh, now see the crimson wave,' the
rolling chorus being taken up by the congre-
cation with will.
Rev. John Allen repeated the 4th chapter OF
I'd Corinthians, followed by characteristic re-
marks.
Dr.iCullis, after reading requests for prayer
to the number of 96, spoke briefly from the
words: Know therefore that the Lord thy
God He is God, Deut. Z, 9. The preciousness
of the promise of God was the general theme.
Judge Lowe of Dayton, Ohio, was then intro
duced. He addressed the people briefly and
Other interesting remarks we're made by the
sexton of Warren Avenue Baptist church,
Boston, Rev. Hugh Johnston of Montreal,
campaigning John Allen, who stated that
though Sc years old, he was yet young through
Him who renews youth, and a lady from Roch-
ester, N Y, who told how she helped drive
out the clergyman of the Presbyterian church.
of which she is member, in that place.
Rev. VIM. Mcdonald opened the regular
morning preaching service with prayer. Judge
Lowe then sang ''Redeeming love-, accom-
panying himself on the organ. The Judge
makes decided addition to the musical staff.
Mrs. Hunt, who is prominently connected
with the temperance work in Massachusetts,,
preached from the words Therefore my
Father loyeth me because I laid down my life
for Him. At the conclusion of this lady's
remarks, Judge Lowe sang the hymn sThou
didst leave thy throne and the kingly CROWN"
the audience joining in the chorus.
Caroline Talbot, Evangelist, next addressed
the congregation, testifying with distinctness
and fervor, to physical healing through faith.
After the singing Of the Doxology, Rev. Mr..
Matthews pronounced the benediction.
At2p m. Capt. Carter, connected with the
Military Academy of Chester, Penn, gave a
Bible reading ON the subject OF faith"
The 3 o'clock service was opened with
tionalist church at Newton, Mass. Rev. VIM.
Mcdonald, who had been wisely chosen by
DIR. Cults for the purpose, preached dis
course on Perfection, which proved him to be
the ablest defender and advocate of the doc
trine who has yet addressed the people. The
text was from Heb. 6, Therefore leaving
the principles of the doctrine of Christ let us
90 on unto perfection" The leaving is only as
Workmen leave the foundation to go on build
ing. Most of the objections to the doctrine
rI,N,,r
Whatever answers its purpose is perfect, as a
watch or wheel in a machine. God requires
of the Christian, not perfection of conduct, but
only to live as purely as his human limitations
will allow. God looks at the heart. We say
of picture or diamond it is perfect; so, vir-
tually it is, but not absolutely. Absolute Der
lection is not to be sought in nature or in men.
They do not claim this kind of perfection who
hold the doctrine That sheart is pure which
is filled with the love of God.
Following the sermon, Rev. Mr.. Winslow
offered prayer. The doxology was sung by
the congregation and the benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. Mr.. Mallory.
DIR. Cults preached in the evening from the
23d Psalm.
The monotony Of the mist still lay over the
encampment Sunday morning neeessitating
the continued use Of the tabernacle for the
morning services, although the o'clock meet
ing was conditionally appointed to be holden
at the stand. This, as we'll as the earlier
meeting, was Of great interest, several hum
bred testimonies being given, and the music
exceptionally good. At 10 o'clock the mist
was still master and tabernacle walls again af-
forded the people shelter. The opening exer-
cises were conducted by DIR. Cullis, Judge
Lowe singing a solo, after which a collection
was called for and good naturally asssnted to
by the large audience present. Rev. j. j.
Miller of Somerville then preached from the
word-"That he might present to himself
glorious church" In tho wickedness of the
world God has founded his church. 1t is to
be made glorious by the publication of its indi-
viduals in his life, and this is the true glory.
DR.. Cults closed the service with prayer.
About noon the sun, cloud-compeling, again
made appearance, and when the hour for the
afternoon service had come, a large audience
for the first time since the opening of the con-
vention gathered about the stand, evidently
approaching the change from indoors confine-
ment to the out of doors sunlight and music of
the breeze blown oaks and pines. This service
was devoted to an account of the various de-
partments OF DR. Cullis' work in Boston and
the South, as narrated in a little volume for
sale on the ground. Various interesting ad-
dresses were made and after brief time for
stirring about, Rev. Hugh Johnston of Mon
treal preached to the assembled people. At
the close of the sermon Rev. Mr.. Woodbury.
offered prayer. Rev. Horace Winslow of
Connecticut preached again in the evening.
The usual meetings for children, for ministers,
for ladies and for inquirers were held during
the day.