Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-16
ON THE CAMP GROUNDS.
The Interest in the Services Well
Maintained.
The Experience Meeting Yesterday
Morning, Lasting Nearly Three
Hours, Was Splendid Service.
Other Meetings of Yesterday.

wednesday night a large crowd as
sembled in the auditorium. y short
time was spent in choir practice, then
Rev. d. NJ. Hammond led in prayer.
+. n. Lynch, pastor of the First NJ. E.
Church, Of Huntington, preached a
great sermon from the words: What
think We of Christie" The minister
spoke Of the words, considering the cir
cumstances under which they were
spoken. They are just as applicable to
us to-day as they were to the disciples
when Christ addressed them to his dis
ciples. What has been thought of Him
through all the ages past? Is He the
Christ or is He not? To prove that he
was or is rather of divine origin, He
brought forward the following wit
hesses TO testify, viz: the prophets, God
the Father, Salon, the disciples, Christ
himself and finally the Holy Ghost in
the heart as the comforter promised
Christ before his death. All these
Things he presented in a manner to
mold the large audience spellbound. He
closed with a most earnest exhortation,
calling the members as well as sinners
around the altar, where a short time
was spent in conservation service.
Yesterday morning the experience
meeting began at $3.50 and continued
without cessation until after Il o'clock
1t was the greatest service thus far of
the meeting. Rev. Lynch led il, assist
ed by Rev. Grimes and others. Many
testimonies were given, some of them
affecting all present most wonderfully
So many of them spoke of the fact that
here on these consecrated grounds they
first found Christ, and no wonder they
return here year after year to renew
their strength. 1t is the Mecca" to
their souls. The very best of feeling
prevails throughout the camp. One of
the ministers said last night that there
had been less criticism on the camp
grounds this year than any year within
his recollection. The best of order
prevails during the intervals between
the various services.
Everybody seems 10 think that this
is cOnsecrated ground while the meet
ing lasts. All who testified yesterday
morning spoke Of the great uplift they
had received in attending these ser
vices Mr.. James w. Bodley said he
had been so anxious to see all the min,
listers of the conference present He
was glad TO see so many as have come.
He spoke of his rich experience. One
old man of 81 years testified that the
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the end, while a young Christian testi-
ned that he did not know what true
pleasure was until he started on the
way 10 heaven.
No one could attend this meeting ana
listen to the rich experiences without
being forced to believe that they are
true. Many strangers are on the
ground to-day Everything points to
the meetings being in the very best
condition for Dr.. Spencer tomorrow
night. when he comes all alive TO do
great work during the closing hours of
the meeting.
At 2:3O o'clock the young people met
IN numbers that almost filled the tenn
pie. A short song service was held,
after which Rev Johnson, Of Indiana,
led in prayer. Another song was sung
after which Brother Giesey led N
prayer.
Rev. Denton then gave an earnest
talk showing the duty of young folks
in the work of saving souls, closing
with an earnest prayer for the young
people to be imbued with power from
on high. He then called on Rev John
son who gave a short but most earnest
talk urging on the young people to lovs
Christ. 1t is what Christ wants. 1t is
what : necessary 10 make you ready to-
save souls. He favors enthusiasm if
properly used. He loves the young
man who will say Il is in me and by the
help of God | will work for the Master.
Many gave their testimonials to the
fact that they loved the Lord, and they
are willing to work for the Master. 1t
looks as though the young people are
going 10 carry on the work in way
that others cannot. j. e., young folks can
influence those of their own age.
At o'clock an interesting and in
structive children's meeting was held.
The regular services will be held to-
day i. e.. at 9 and 1890 a. m, and at
go. ( and pm.
Mrs. Frank W. Bowers, her mother,
Mrs. Wilson. and her son. Albert, were
on the grounds yesterday, enjoying the
services.
At the close of the young peoples
meeting quite a number arose asking
fer the prayers of Gods people.
Mrs. Emma Moore Scott will address
the young peoples meeting tomorrow,
and no doubt the temple Will be crowd
ed.
Rev. Cook. of New Martinsville CIR
cun. is present for the first time to-day.
He is an alumnus of the Buckhannon
Seminary.
Or. Long and family are attending
the services for the past few days.
Rev. Grimes stated last night that he
had received a letter from Bishop Mall
aleu-. in wr:ch he stated that he was
praying for the success of the meeting,
and especially for GCd's blessing on the
young people.
Prof Burke is working hard with his
choir. and IS standing the hot weather
we'll in spite of the fact that he weighs
240 pounds or more.
Oysters. Oysters!
Remember oysters by the quart and
can to-day. at ". O. McCluskey's. De-