Morning journal and courier., 1886-08-13
PLAINvILLE CAMP MEETING.

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 PLA1NvILLE CAMP GROUND, Aug. 12.-The early morning light to-day was greeted by the voice of prayer and praise to him who hss brought us to another day and continues so many mercies to the just and unjust and sets before his creatures promises of the life that now is and of that which is to come. It suggests the thought, why will not men all ways praise him who gives with such a bene- 6cent hand
 The tide of prayer and praise in the early morning meeting seems to be rising and gives promise of an abundant harvest in retaining wandering and disconsolate souls. Some converts are reported. At 10 a. m. the bell rang and from cottages and society tents the people crowded around the stand and the singing began-singing that came from the heart and that ''lifteth hearts up to him who sesketh those who worship him to do it in spirit and in truth" The opening hymn of the singing service was the 9th, beginning ''When I surveyed the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died" Prayer was then offered by Prof. T. Worth, of Iowa. The pToS1O1nS 0lO0r then ndO0 SOho happy remarks in introducing the collection, whlch h was well responded to. The next hymn was 35, "Lo1d, am thine, distinctly thine."
 The Rev. Dr. Atkinson, of New Jersey then preached from the text: By faith Moses when he came to years of maturity refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter. It was one of the most powerful and soul stir ring sermens that has ever been listened to on the camp ground. The preacher said he did Lot know what God wanted of him, he was not here for self, but one thing he was here for Christ. I never arose before a con- gregation more overwhelmed with responsi- bility than on this occasion.
 First Moses refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter. Second when he re- fused he had to take something in place of what he had surrendered. Third Moses was the recipient of something. He gave, he took, he received.
 First, Moses surrendered honor, riches and grand opportunities. His position in the eyes of the world was great one, position that men of the time covet. He was not only largely endowed, but was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptian world. Men come to points in life when decision must be made and here to-day God calls on men to sensual life and delight on the was called to give up all his honor, riches and opportunities by God and no compromise could be made, and he must choose between God and all his chances of worldly honor. God required the consecra- ton full and absolute, and as Moses saw the blood-stained cross in the future he counted all things loss that he might win Christ.
 God has taught us that a man must give up the world if he would win heaven. You can't have both; it is one or the other; which is it? This is the accepted time, this is the day of salvation-and you may have it while I preach; let the sinner take the last step; make the surrender complete. Let the half hearted professor also take 1t, and you may have it while preach.
 Secondly, Moses took something; he not only gave up, but he took in place of that he had surrendered. It is great thing to take the cross, although it may lead you away from home and involve you in whatever may come. Moses gave up all and was willing to take his place in the brick yards of Egypt. and chose aff1iction among the people of God rather than the pleasures of sin for season. Will you now give up all for Christ? will you to it to-day? will you do it now? l can't let you go. I want to bring you to Christ with unreserved conservation.
 Third, Moses was recipient. The scene of the transfguration of the Master on the mount was one of the grandest scenes of all time, and Moses was there. And was not Moses called from heaven glad of the choice he had made?
 1 know not what is in reserve for Moses; what the recompense of reward will be to him, but the great company in heaven are re presented singing the song Of Moses an d of the Lamb.
 It is impossible to describe the closing ap- peal of the sermon that the speaker made to tha' large audience to make thorough conse- cration of self and all their powers to Christ and his service. The time, he said, is com ing when the last bell will ring on the boat
 
 then hear the song of the angels as they come to bear us away. Shout on, my brotherl you're child of king; let him shout the praises of our God. The preachers descrip- tion of the end of the life of men who love God and those who are neglecting him was in the extreme. A solemnity per vaded the audience that was almost painful to be experienced.
 At the close he offered short and impress sive prayer, and the prayer meeting began and proved to be season of victory for the master. It was followed by another by Rev. R. Upham, of Drew Theological seminary, N. J. Some large and enthusiastic tent meet ngs were held at 1 p. m., and at p. m. arge audience assemb bled to listen to Profes- ,or Thorpe, of the upper Iowa conference, who is supplying the First M. B. church, New Haven, during the vacation of Dr. Good ,ell.
 The first hymn sung was "Jesus shall reign ~here'er the Sun" etc. Prayer was offered oy Rev. MT. Richardson. The second hymn was Salvation thou joyful song" The text was from Isaiah. The speaker said: There lore with joy shall you draw water from the we'll of salvation. Genuine wells, true wells Ire inexhaustible, so the wells of salvation are inexhaustible, and we must see to it that you go down deep to the fountains of living V ater, so that when storms and trouble come hey may not run dry, but the more you lraw the better it becomes.
 There is something to be done beside irinking. The text indicates that we must work. It is with joy ye shall draw water. There is work to be done; work for you; work for me; no one can do our work. want to speak of the points of this joy. First, it speaks of having this joy while you Ire drawing water from the well of salvation; second, the joy of liberty. There is joy in liberty. We sing of the land of the fee and lome of the brave; but I look out on the ,arth and I see 8 spiritual bondage which Christ came to destroy, and whosoever will nay come and drink and live.
 The sermon was followed by Brother Rich Irdson with one of his characteristic exhort .tions, that was followed by 8 prayer meet ng full of sweet songs, earnestsprayer, sweet and loving appeals to men and women to come and draw water from the wells of salvation.
 The regular p. m. meetings were held in ne L0uG duO Uuo SSEWOu O1 LA0 of0A4uS ID GO oe preached by Rev. T. c. Beach. The ser mons Friday will be at 10 8. m. by Rev. Dr. Jpham, of Drew seminary, and at 3 p. m. by Bishop Andrews, and great expectation are lad of this the great day of the feast.
 NOTES.
 Camp will be broken on Saturday and the love feast" will take place in the morning, with march around the grounds at eight o'clock.
 The singing in the general meetings is led by a choir of thirty voices under the direc- 5ion of Rev. MT. Webster, and is very credit able.
 Miss Florence Ellsworth, of Brooklyn, sang solo at the afternoon service yester- Hay, to which the choir added chorus. The lady showed purity of tone and sang with much expression.
 Dr. J. o. Peck of the Trinity Methodist, New Haven, was to have been one of the speakers yesterday, but was called away by the death of Mrs. Peck's father at Worcester, Mass.
 Much interest in shown in the subject of prohibition. Meetings are held every noon in which Rev. Mir. Range, formerly of Meri- den, takes leading part
 The sentiment here is one of approval as to the excellence of the restaurant upon the