The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-08-15
campmeetlng at Fryeburg.

Last evening Tommy Jones preached
an excellent sermon; words based upon
Matt. xxi, 2S-"Son, go work today in my
vineyard" The idea of work for every one
who enters the service of the Lord was fully
brought out. The church wants no drones
in its fold; it is work that eonquers self, the
world, and gives to every worker strong
Christian character
The Presiding Elder followed his son with
words calculated to make the impressive ser
mon find deeper lodgment in the hearts Of
the hearers.
This morning the sun rose somewhat OBJ
scured by the clouds. Slight showers fell
during the night, and the threatening clouds
doubtless kept goodly number from the
grounds. The fact that the meetings are
held several weeks earlier than usual
coupled with the fact that many of the farm
ers, owing to the late frequent rains, have
not finished their haying have kept many
from the services who otherwise would have
been present
A prayer meeting was held this morning
at 8 o'clock in the Fryeburg cottage led by
Mr.. Barbour of West Baldwin. Owing to
the heavy clouds and gentle showers Chau-
tauquan Hall was well filled for the morning
sermon, while more or less occupied the seats
in front of the hall. 1t was a scholarly effort
rich in thought imagery and illustrations,
seen at the close. Quite a number rose for
prayers, and several went forward to the
altar for help and words of announcement
At half-past one O'Clock service of song,
eXhortatlon aud prayer was held in the West
Baldwin cottage, led by Mr. Hamilton of
Cornish.
At the opening of the afternoon service the
gentle rain was pattering upon Chautauqua
Hall. Presiding Elder Jones was not slow
to take the hint from this providential sug-
by the grace of the Chautauquans or their
good friend and representative, Mrs. Nutter,
that they were so well protected from the
rain and stormy elements; and he suggested
q liberal contribution be taken up to help ex-
tlngulsh the debt incurred in its erection.
Accordingly the boxes went round and a
good collection was taken up.
Rev. Mr. Gerrish of Biddeford preached in
the afternoon from first Timothy, first chap
ter, 18th verse: ''This is a faithful saving
and worthy Of all acceptation. that Christ
Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of
whom / am chief
The Jewish ritual and jurisprudence all
indicated the coming of a Messiah. be-
lieye Christ came, because there is so much
clustering about His name and the result of
his coming. Christian history and profane
history and the worlds literature testify to
His coming. Did you ever think what name
fills more volumes than any other? Tis
Mary's son, my Saviour, my Redeemer. Not
enough to prove that He lived. He was
supernatural person who came to save the
world And when He came the angels sang
''glory to God in the highest, and on earth
peace among men," What country Of all
others do travellers like to visit? Galilee,
where Jesus lived, not on account of its
fine scenery, but because its sacred soil
echoed to the footsteps of our Saviour That
Saviour is still living and will save all who
come unto him.
The sermon was powerful presentation
of the Saviour, His coming, His life, death
and resurrection, the great work He did and
is ever ready to do great work for the hu-
man race. An earnest eXhortation followed
by Rev. Mr.. Adams of Portland. Many
came forward for prayers at the conclusion
of the service.
The sermon this morning was by Brother
Morse of Kezar Falls. His text was from
| ColosSians |: 14-"ln whom we have redemp-
tlon through His blood. even the forgive
ness of SINS" Mr.. Morse is young man,
| but forcible and impressive speaker. The
leading thought of the discourse was for
giveness, how and through whom obtained,
its effects and final results.
1t has been decided to continue the meet
ings. over Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Cushman Of
Louisiana, who spoke here yesterday and
who speaks to-day at Old Orchard, will
preach on Sunday. He is now attending
various campmeetings in the State, speaking
| his daughter, Laura Cushman, who has been
| several years missionary in China.
MARTHA's S GROVE, Aug. IA.
At about 2 clock yesterday, shower, or
storm of terrific violence set in and lasted
till late in the evening, and it's many year
since such a fall of rain has been known in
| this town. The river has overfowed its
banks and the highways and hills have been
| fearfully washed and quilted. The thunder
and lightning was terrific, bolts striking in
| several places, though no serious damage is
| reported therefrom. The dam of Walker &
| Tarbox's mill was carried away, and large
| rocks were borne down the stream like logs
| by the resistless tide.
| There was a meeting of the Woman's
| Board of Foreign Missions Immediately fol-
lowing the sermon, yesterday afternoon, in
| Chautauqua Hall. 1t was taken charge OF
| by the wife of Presiding Elder Clark.
| During the night the rain ceased, and this
morning the sky was clear, the clouds having
| been driven away by strong fresh breeze
The sun soon drank up the dew and damp
ness of the ground, and at 8 O'Clock the usual
social meeting was conducted in the Cornish
cottage by Brother Greenhalgh of Fryeburg
Inc morning sermon was given from the
platform, and the audience sat under the
shade of the naples. The preacher was
| Geo. G. Andrews of Wilton, and his text was
from 1st John, 1st chapter and 9th verse: 81
we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive
us our sins"
The need of confession was dwelt dpon
and the certainty of forgiveness which fol
lows true confession.
Rev. Mr.. Hamilton of Cornish followed il
a brief but earnest exhortation.
at half-past meeting for prayer and eX
hortation was held in the Cornish cottage
presided over by Brother Morse of Kezal
| Falls.
Rev. Mr.. Tinker of Auburn preached tC
an attentive audience this afternoon, from
first Corinthians, 4th chapter and goth verse
For the kingdom of God is not in word bui
in power" The Bible lifts all things int
the realms of spiritual truth. Ethics of thu
Bible know no expediency. The power o
divine truth as seen in the pure life of it,
devotees; as illustrated in the life of the
good and the death of the dying saints wa
presented in striking thoughts, and in pic
lures of vivid power. No abstract of tn
sermon can be given that will give the reade
any just idea of the effect, of the sermon il
showing the power of the kingdom of God
Rev Mr. Morse followed in n few ea1.nae