The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-08-03
Brandywine Summit O. mig.


Brandywine Summit Camp.
ELAM's DAY.
The camp opened on Sunday morn |
Ing, with the usual services. Rev. |
Father Hance, who Is in his S4th year,
was taken suddenly Ill, and although
on the ground, was unable TIP preach.
This was a great disappointment, as
many had attended for the purpose of
hearing the old gentleman state his
experience and admonish others to
choose the better part. The old gen.
tleman's place on the platform was oc-
cupied by Rev. w, II. HendrIckson. the
other ministers present, Rev. Mr.. Dill
OF this city, and Rev. Daniel Green of
Newport, having excused themselves
on being asked by Rev. Mr.. Collie to
preach on the occasion.
Rev. Mr.. Hendrlckson in his prefa-
tory remarks alluded to the disap-
pointment all felt in consequence OF
the inability of Father Hance to preach,
and said no one was more disappointed
than himself, and he also would have
excused himself. as tho other ministers
present had done, had he not made
promise some thirty years ago, that
he would, on all occasions, endeavor
to do his duty, when called upon, to
the best OF his ability. He took for
his text, the 18th verse oil the 145th
Psalm, and spoke at some length on
the wisdom and glory of Cpd, and the
beauty of his works, closing with an
admonition to all to fit themselves to
occupy a seat in his kingdom, and
share the blessings prepared for those
who love and serve the Lord.
When he closed Roy. Mr.. Collie
made few remarks, enforcing the
truths enunciated by Mr.. Hendrickson,
and urging all present to prepare for
a great work Of grace during the COM
ing week. In concluding he exhorted
all to be sociable, to shake hands with
those they meet, and encourage by
word and deed the work OF grace. In
this way he thought much good may
be done. When he CONCLUDED Rev. Mr..
Dill led in prayer, after which the con-
greg1tion was dismissed by Rev. Dam
lei Green pronouncing tho benedlc-
ton.
cHILDREN's MEETING.
At 80 O'Clock the children's meet
ing was held. Mr.. Howard Mcdaniel
presided at the organ, and the singing
was participated in by Mrs. Mcdaniel,
Mrs. Foulk, Mrs. Mccall Allie Oliver,
and others.
Rev. Mr.. Collie made hrief address,
In which he alluded to the fact that
the children were being Recognized of
late years rs Of more Importance than
| in former times. He was glad of this,
as tho conversion OF II dhlld should
lead to as much rejoicing as that of an
old person, The conversion OF a child
, may lead to the CONVERSION of the
father and mother, as it Is written
that little child shall lead them. on
his conclusion the children sang very
sweetly, stepping in the light"
Rev. Mr.. Lewis Todd offered an ap
/ propriate prayer, and afterwards made
an appropriate address, urging the
children to study the Sunday School
| lessons, as thereby they may learn
something about Jesus.
| In order TO impress upon their minds
the Importance Of conversion he allud-
ed to the interview Of Nicpdemus with
| Christ, when he was informed that to
, go TO heaven he must bb converted.
He hoped that all the children present
would make up their minds to get con
verified and become members VI the
Kingdom Of God. He was followed by
Rev Mr. Dill who said he had been en-
gagged in teaching Children for thirty
or forty years and felt deep interest
| in their welfare. He spoke OF the la,
600 children and the inumerable com
pnny which John of Patmos saw In
| heaven and asked the children II they
did not wish to join that innumerable
| host.
He related an incident which occurred
at camp meeting in Maryland: q lit.
tie girl, adaughter of llardshell Bap.
list, was converted, and that gentle
man expressed his dissatisfaction In
| decided terms, as he believed she was
| too young, being only eight years OF
/ age. Next day, however, he apologlz.
| ed and said he had changed his mind,
us his little girl was the lappiest child
he had ever seen. In continuing he
said lie believed that the greatest mis-.
| take the Methodist Church was max,
! ing, was tho little attention given tc
tho conversion of Children.
He explained conversion, the happi.
ness oil heaven, and the terrors of hell
In concluding no related n dream OF {
presiding eller, who imhglned he haG
died, and heard such beautiful SONG
of little bird that he was led to the
gates OF heaven. At this point he
awoke. He, however, afterwards i'm.
agined that the song lie had heard
came from tho lips of his little daugh.
ter. who had gone to heaven years DO
fore. He urged parents to bring their
children upin the church, and thus
avoid the sorrow and trouble that fol
lows tho course Of the worldly and way
ward.
Rev. w. II. Hendrlckson offered NJ
appropriate prayer which was follow.
ed by singing and diamission unit
the hour for preaching,
| A STIRRING SERMON.
At p. IN. Rev. Gladstone Holmes
of Stony Bank, Pa, q young anr
enthusiastic Irishman, preached {
stirring sermon, from tho text "Gol
was in Christ reconcilink the world un
to Himself"
Tho Young Peoples Meeting at 6.3
; p, m. was III charge OF Miss kate A
King of this city.
At 7.45 p; m, Rev. II, r. McIlyaine
, OF Sloan NJ. Il. Church, preached
good sermon to quite large audicnc
after which revival services were held
ana ut their close all retired to thei
! tents to lind refreshrhent in balm
sleep, tired natures sweet restorer.
Tho camp will be formally openet
this (Monday) evening when the tie
minute addresses Will DO delivered a
follows:
1.-The camp meeting In its relation t
our religious lite."-Rey. W. e. Ton
kinson,
: THE camp meeting in its relatlo
: 70 our social lito. REV. j. ID. c. Hai
!. ia.
THE camp meeting In its relation I
the unsaved. "-ReY John France.
The kind OF preacl ing needed 8
this camp meeting - lev. j. 4. Va
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