The Portland daily press., 1884-09-08
THE DEERING CAmP-mEKTuNG.
Exercises on Ihe Saturday snbbnth-Sun
day in the Camp.

camp. At O'Clock the people assembled &C.
cording to previous classification in the pa
Vilion and took part in the exercises of a gen.
eral camp-meeting Sabbath school, The les
sons were concerning events connected with
the life of Christ and were recited with fuen-
cy ny old and young 1t was a noticeable fact
that the scholars did not use their lesson-pap-
ers in the classes but gave independent an
swers which evinced study and thought. Sew
entn-Day Adventists manifest much interest
in the spiritual welfare of their children and
take much pains to have them understand
| Bible truths
The forenoon services consisted of an infor-
NAL talk and Bible reading relative and pre-
| paratory to systematic exercises of the kind to
be given in the future. Elder Haskell refer
red to the Bible as a wonderful mine of truth,
and to the mind of its author as being infinite
in power and scope, and said that the human
mind could not readily grasp the hidden beau
ties, the treasures of wisdom and wealth OF
meaning of the Word of God, hence prayerful
thought is necessary in connection with the
| study of the Scriptures The remark was
made that some say that "tbe Bible is like an
old fiddle and will play any tune called for;',
the Elder affirmed that the Bible always plays
| the same tune, but it is the men who tamper
with it thai play the different tunes. He said
that truth like network runs through the
Scriptures. Every true statement is backed
up by every Bible writer, and q beautiful har-
moDy exists, but II is not SO with error, the
chain becomes broken and entangled and
leaves its followers in a wilderness of doubt.
Seventh Day Adventists when preaching quote
proof texts from all parts of the Bible, observ-
| ing however, their proper connections and
bearings on the subject under consideration.
He then read a passage of Scripture bring
| ing to view certain TRUTH and by means of
pointed questions showed how other Bible
writer's were in harmony with the same truth,
and how the New Testament is an exposition
of the Old.
Public Bible readings on points of doctrine
| will be given next week and outsiders be
| granted the privilege Of asking questions.
Elder S. n. Haskell delivered the afternoon
| discourse from the words: "Let your loins be
| girded about, and your lights burning; and We
| yoursel yes like unto men that wait for their
| lord when he will return from the waddin0 %
| Luke xii, 80, Sc.
| The following are few of the thoughts ex-
pressed: The figure Of an eastern marriage il
often used in the Bible to illustrate truths con-
nected with the second advent of Christ The
words OF the text are descriptive of the condi-
ton OF Gods people just prior to His advent
Waiting implies expectation as we'll as prepa-
ration. Some knowledge of the proximity of
Christ's coming must precede the preparation
fol the event. In the parable the bridegroom
represents Christ. The bride is the civ ar
place that Christ has gone to prepare for his
people. Rev. xix, 49, The marriage repre-.
sents the reception of the city by Christ from
His Father. Dan. vii, Is, a. The sermon
touched points Of doctrine in connection with
the subjects OF the sanctuary and Judgment
which will no doubt be more fully explained in
future discourses. The main point made prom
lnent was the importance of having the affec-
tons and thoughts directed heavenward, thus
securing living connection with God and
walking and talking daily with Him.
After the sermon, an invitation to come for
ward for prayers was extended to sinners and
packsliders. Two ladies only responded The
minister remarked that he had no wish to ap-
peal to the feelings of his audience, aud thus
AWAKEN momentary emotional excitement;
but If, after presenting the plain and unyar-
nished truths of Gods word, he found those
had no effect to convince the Judgment and
cause men and women to move candidly and
to urge.
After season of prayer, the audience dis
persed, and the remaining hours of the sew
enth day were spent in social worship in the
different tents
At the ringing of the campmeeting bell. the
people assembled in the tabernacle, and closed
their Sabbath with prayer, and the restraint of
holy time was removed
In the evening, Elder j. B. Goodrich of
Hartland. Me-, addressed the people from the
words: go ye into the world and preach the
Gospel to every creature" Mark xvi, Is.
This commission, given to the Apostles was
shown to be still binding upon every Christian
minister. Matt. xviii, 20. The nature of the
Gospel was explained, and its beauty illustrat-
ed. The following are few of the points
made: The Gospel was never designed to
save men without some effort on their part
mere assent to the truth that Jesus Christ
came into the world to save sinners is not
enough; practical faith working a change in
the life is necessary. Repentance toward God
is the first step in the Christian life. This is
necessary, because of sin in the transgression of
Gods law. John, "a. The Gospel is a re-
medal system and saves men from their sins,
but not IN their SINS 1t gives no license to
sin. By the law is the knowledge of sin,
hence the law and the Gospel are both neces.
Sary In the conversion of the sinner and in
connection with the Christian life. Elder
Goodrich is very energetic speaker, and evil
IDENTIFY thoroughly believes what he breaches.
After the evening services, the attention of
the jewellers in tents" was attracted by a
beautiful sight across the bay The Forest
Clty was lit up with many colored lights, which
at intervals glowed and cleaned with all the
twinkhng torches moved over the hill, giving
token of the patriotism of the inhabitants Of
the city by the sea.
In the night gale swept over the camp.
ana many Of the ladies felt quite anxious as
to the stability of their fragile dwellings, but
noidamage was done by the wind.
SUNDAY IN THE CAMP.
This morning dawned cool and cloudy. A
brisk breeze swept through the camp and
shawls and overcoats were in good demand.
The early morning meeting was one of in
terest. The progress of the cause all over the
world was briefly alluded to and the wonder
full workings of Providence in opening WAYS
and providing means for its advancement
shown.
The 9 o'clock meeting was omitted in order
to give time for an Improvement of the
grounds. EVergreens were planted in front of
many of the tents, beautiful flowers, plants
and ferns were arranged with artistic skill
around the sides of the pulpit in the pavilion,
and number OF new tents pitched within the
confines Of the camp. A large banner bearing
the words "Seventh Day Adventists Damn
Meeting, Admittauce Free" was unfurled
over the tabernacle The book stand under
large circular tent was well supplied with
publications and the words, buy the Truth"
placed over the entrance
A handsome tent for Mrs. James White has
been erected. She is expected Tuesday.
The forenoon discourse was given by Elder
d. A. Robinson on the subject of the Law of
God. The following statements were made:
The decalogue or ten commandments is the
law of God-Ex. xiv, II; Dent, xxxiii, O.
The first four commandments of the decalogue
define mans duty to God. The last six design
ate his duty to his fellowmen, hence on the
| two great principles of love to God and love to
| man hang all they law, according to the
words of Christ: John xiv, Is. Two laws are
brought to view in the Scriptures. One writ
ten by God on tables of stone, Elk. xiv, IL, and
the other written by Moses in book, Deut.
XXI, "a. One is a law of liberty, James ii, r.
the others yoke of bondage. Gal. " 1. One
is perfect, Ps. XIX Z, the other imperfect, Heb
| vii, 10. One, the ceremonial law was abolish
| ed by Christ, Eph. ii, Is, the other, Gods law,
| the Ten Commandments will stand forever.
| Ps. cxi, Is. Those who seek to do Away with
| the law abolish the gospel also for where there
| is no law, there is no transgression, and if
there is no sin there is no need of a remedy for
sin. When the day Of judgment comes and
| the books are opened the characters that will
| stand the test will be those that have been
| built on the requirements of Gods holy law.
The speaker by means of a chart of Hebrew
| letters and other simple illustrations showed
the force of the words OF Christ "Till heaven
and earth pass, one jot or one little shall in
no wise pass from the law. till all be stful-