The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1881-08-11
Canpneeting.

The campmeeting under the auspices OF the
United Brethren in Christ, commenced Ju-
" the 2Sth, near Churchville, in this county,
and lasted one week. The opening sermon
was preached by Rev. Chas. I'll. Crowel, of
Maryland, and was listened to with interest
and pleasure by those who were present. His
subject was the Importance of the Baptism Of
the Holy Ghost.'sa A more appropriate sub
iect could not have been selected for the open
Rev. M. a. Salt preached to the people on the
subject of. GA Perfect Kingdom" and they
were greatly edited The speaker urged the
subject Of 'Christ's Kingdom to faithfulness
AtEnight Rev N. A. Kiracofe preached very
earnest and acceptable sermon, the theme OF
which was the Importance of Vital Piety."
Brother Salt again occupied the pulpit on Sat
'urday morning, his theme being the INSULT
cheney of self righteousness" Care for souls"
was discussed at night by Rev. A. NJ Horne,
who showed that Indifference respecting their
welfare was absolutely criminal Sunday
morning dawned upon us with few feecy
clouds flying here and there, but they soon
passed away and we had beautiful day The
praise and experience meeting was opened at
8 o'clock, and interestingly conducted for
more than an. hour during which time large
number of Christians testified to the power
and willingness of God to save sinners. At
1890 o'clock, Rev CsJ:B.a Brane, Of Wash
ington. d. c., preached on the Elements of
Christian Character" This sermon was full
of precious thought and was interestedly lis
tened to by about Two thousand people. MIR.
Brane's 81 conclusions were logically reached
and forcbly presented. Avery precious SER
vice for the benefit of the children was held at
2 o'clock, and the dear children enjoyed it
hugely. Short and interesting addresses were
made Nv Bros Horne, Salt and Brane.a The
singing, conducted by Capt. Hanger, of
ChircRville, was perfectly delightful. Bro.
Brane preached short sermon at night, to a
large audience, and earnestly urged the uncon-
yerted.to seek salvation. A deep solemnity
seemed to pervade the hearts OF the people
during this service On Monday morning,
after an interesting experience meeting, a
good sermon was preached by Rev. Salt. Sub
iect, ''The Blessedness oil the Bible" The
afternoon sermons were preached by Revs.
Brane and Crowel respectively, their subjects
being Gods care for His People," by the
former and Heaven" by the latter. Rey.
G. j. Roudabush preached very excel
lent sermon at night on the Value of the i'm
mortal Soul" The services on Tuesday were
of very precious and interesting character, it
being our sacramental occasion. After an able
sermon by Rev. J. W. Kiracofe, of Maryland,
the elnbems were administered to about two
hundred persons
MI. Kiracofe selected ssGods Greatest Gift
to Man" for his theme, which be ably and for
chilly presented. Rev. Smith of the M. E..
church, preached a stirring sermon TO large
congregation at 2 p. H., and an hour later Rev.
Roudahush preached again The pulpit was
occupied at night by Rev. J. W. Funk, Of
Dayton. Mr. Funk's appeals to sinners were
earnest and eloquent He preached a good
sermon. Rey. Mr.. Funk preached again on
Wednesday morning at 1890, subject, Taking
Heed to Self" Another children's meeting
was held in the afternoon, and several short
addresses were made. At 3p. m, Rev J. W.
Kraeofe preached upon Divine Meditation"
and at night Bro. Brane occupied the pulpit
After short service in the altar, the parting
hand was taken, and the people dispersed,
many Of them never to meet again. During
the progress of the meeting believers were
strengthened in their purpose to serve God,
and sinners were heard TO call upon God for
mercy. = - ~ ats sAs t1e' 4. III. EyERs,
Churehyille, Va.