The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1882-08-04
WORSHIP IN THE WOODS.
An Interesting Budget of News from
Cnmp Jackson.

JACKSON GROVE, Aug. u.
AS the bell for tho temperance service
sounded Its warning noto, Its vibrations evil
IDENTIFY conveyed home information to the "god
of day." for he pushed back the clouds and
graciously smiled upon the proceedings for q
brief moment, and then retired, that moro
water might BIO provided for tho total abstain
ers who had arrived by the morning trains.
THE CRITIC wishes to digress moment to
state that whom grip-sack was packed with
the usual reportorial outfit and special train
chartered TO convey reporter and grip.sack to
the grounds Of tho jackson Grove Camp. Meet
ing Association, 1t was distinctly understood
that tho proposed gathering was q religious
one, not q watercure.
II some displcasure is felt toward tho asso-
must be admitted that It is Justified by tho
circumstances. However, II ample apology BIO
at once made and bonds given Tor the proper
performance OF future responsibilities all will
BIO forgiven. The bow OF promise must up
pear In the azure OF tho proposed armlstice.
When the correspondent arrived at tho taber
nacle now faces were observed upon the plat.
form. Intuition gavo the following names, by
which their Identity is establishedi
Rev.. O. X. Nelson, of Rockvillo;. tho Hon.
William Daniels, ex.legislator and tho present
president Of the Maryland Temperance Al
lianco; Miss Mosher, Mr.. Il. q. CAN'T OF Balti-
more.
The Rov. DR.. Norris, of baltimore, presided
by the Rov. @. II. Robinson.
Miss Minnie Moeher recited "The Mothers
Prayer" with marked Evolutionary power. A
hymn was sung by the congregation, fol.
lowed by an address by Mr.. II. d. Moulton OF
Washington.
An epitomo is Tho subject OF temperance
should interest oil Christian people, for all ad
nit 1t to be an evil. Temperance includes all
that is good, intemperanee oil that is bad.
Home, the great beauty of life, is invaded by
the destroyer and made desolate. When pos.
sible, votes should BIO cast for temperance.
Armies are being organized for this work;
with the grand old stars and stripes side by
side with the spotless banner. of total absu.
army marches to the 'front.'
The watchword must be work, prayerful,
earnest work.
After the address, which was brief, an ap.
propriate song 'To the Work." was sung.
Tho Rev. DR.. Nelson followed with brief dis.
course based upon quotations from the Scrip
lures which reveal the Divine will regarding
the sin OF Intoxicating drinks. The speaker
| dilated upon the various texts and gave many
Illustrations Of practical nature to substan.
ByIgenerai request Miss Minnie Mosher then
| gave an efrective recitation entitled, "How
the greater portion Of the audience.
| The lady then drew q word.picture OF life,
In which many Illustrations Of a dramatic ma.
| rotary Of the Maryland Temperance ALI
arce, entertainedl the congregation for some
EFT, and concluded with dialect recitation on
| tied the "Harvest OF Rum"
The Hon. william Daniels followed with q
ably deiivered The speaker D referred to the
necessity of the baliot-box in doing away with
the evil OF intemperance. All should make the
| must unite with the advocates Of temperance
before perceptible and permanent results can
be accomplished.
| LEGISLATORS should BIO chosen who arc known
| to be sincere advocates OF prohibitory mea-
sures. Tho voice OF command must como
states. Reform tho Legislatures and the 70.
form OF the people will follow. Already there
is much to encourage. Many counties in
| gratifying results. Jails have been emptied,
schools established, the sanctity OF families
restored PIrer Public sent osa engineered
| The people of Maryland should first reform
the State Legislature.
The address closed with an appeal for all to
unite in the work OF stamping The demon In.
temperance from the landl
The cause OF temperance Will BIO again pxe-
| sented to the public on Sunday next at an ex-
ira meeting to BIO held in tho interval between
the II a. m. and the p. m. services. Miss
Mosher and other prominent advocates OF tom.
AT tho 7:45 service at night the Rev. Il. e.
Coulbourno preached from a text found in
theme, STSee ' Equitable Reign n' Of Christ was
brief but powerful discourse.
"This reign" said the speaker, as based
upon the perfect equality Of tho Righteousness
and mercy Of Christ. Justice is defined as the
Will OF God TO administer equal laws and to
bestow equal rewards. The pardon of q Grim
inal is a righteous act, an act OF mercy. Christ
is righteous because He vindicated the ma
jesty Of the law; morciful, because He sacri-
perfect equity OF Christ appears from con-
sideration of two phases Of His character, viz,
His Righteousness and His mercy"
| His righteousness secures perfect Impair
| TALLY; frees us from caprlcious edlcts, and
induces accurate Judgment.
His mercy is illustrated by His humanity
"a man shall be His hiding place." Favorit-
ism is not known In the Kingdom OF Christ
He bestows honor where honor is due. No
distinctions are made on account OF race, age,
condition or worldly position-prince and
| peasant meet at tho same bar to be Judged
Christ is uninluenced by public sentiment.
| The AK, the cord and the prison are danger
GUS instruments in the hands OF q changeable
administration. Tho Judgment OF Christ is
based upon the quality of mems actions-the
slightest defects In the human heart are dis
| covered and rewards bestowed accordingly.
Christ never conciliates His sense OF duty
MSics 10 meassre the acts p Of aod The dS
| liverance was foreshadowed by many Signs
Its certainty assured by Divine revelation.
The rainbow OF peace followed the deluge.
Regeneration, adoption, sanctincation, are the
principles upon which vicarious atonement
Is dependent. There is no vindictiveness n
the religion of Christ. He does not Willingly
affiict the sons OF men. Christ says: "Who
this Interchangeable, merciful king DO chosen
| TO occupy the throne usurped by sin VIII ht
be chosen to.night2 The old king Is damninl
his subjects, destroying them. Let the sun o
the morning shine upon q mighty, a perma
nent revolution.
Tho Rev. Or. Norris presided at tho genera
prayer-meeting att O'Clock this morning. Tn
Rev. Dr. Treadway will preach at IL o m.
At 3p. m. the service will DO devoted to tn
. young people. The Rev. Mr.. Roberts an'
others Will speak.
Next Sunday will DO IN important.day in tn
calendar OF the camp.
With heartfelt prayer that everybody will
sacrifice Vennor upon tho altar Of a rlghteou
, | indignation the notesclose. BEN HIDEM.
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Princess Roland BOnaparte.
Tho princeas Roland Ronaparte Vbose deat