The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-26
HERCULEAN JOB.
To Save 2o,OOO,Ooo
Souls and $2O,OOO,-
0OOby JAN, 1901.
TASK OF THE METHODISTs.
The Closing Day Of the
Camp Meeting at
Sterling.
TASK OF THE METHODIsTs.

Sterling Camp Grounds, Aug 25.-
This, the closing day of the camp meet
ing was marked by fair weather, a
good attendance. and an increased en-
thusiasm at all the meetings.
The community was saddened to
learn of the death of the son of Rev.
j. W. Fulton of Ware, who died last
night at his fathers home. Rev. Mr.
Fulton and his family came to the
camp grounds a week or so ago. and
the boy, Charles, seemed to be getting
: along very well. though he had been
sick for some time. Yesterday. how
ever, he had become much worse and
was taken to his home in Ware, the
Iamily accompanying him. His death
LOOK place during the night. the trim
having greatly weakened him. All who
knew the young man loved him. and
tne sympathies of the entire commun-
ny are with the family Prayers were
oHered at every service for the be-
reaYed father and mother. The young
man was is years old and EMPLOYED h1
Mr.. Cummings. contractor, in Ware.
Inc morning services were held as
usual, the prayer meeting at 6 o'clock.
and Rev. Sanderson's meeting at &
IN addition, spirited love feast was
held at the auditorium at o'clock. AFT
winch a number of testimonials were
given.
The Swedish meetings will be held
IN the auditorium tomorrow and SIM
day AT the 10 O'Clock service a collec-
tion was taken to defray the expenses
Tor music, and the sermon was deliv-
cred by Rev. E. NJ. Taylor of Cam
bridge.
Rev. Mr.. Taylor took his text from
nrst Corinthians, x;13, There hath no
temptation taken you, but such as is
common to man; but God is faithful.
who will not suffer you to be tempted
above that We are able; but Will with
tne temptation also make a way to es-
cape, that We may be able to bear 1t :,
After speaking of his love for the
camp grounds, he said: "AH those
scenes which represent the steadfast-
ness and faith of humanity are inter
esting to all mankind. You honor if
even IN your enemy, and it is ennobHng
70 see a faith that has come down
through the ages of Christianity.
There is nothing you like so much as
pluck, the pluck which has been the
feature of the AngIo-Saxon race; if
there is no way, make one These
same elements are worthy of admira-
ton and praise in the religious world.
Ine text is the secret of the life of the
apostle, and it means great deal ia
US to hear the words he wrote to the
corinthians. Paul handles temptation
just as the great road builders over
come great obstacles Instead of going
around, he goes over it or throl,eb Il T
The apostle handles it according to the
philosophy Of his Christ You are
tempted that you may become strong
by resisting. 0''s
What is it to be Christian? To
obey the laws of the will of Cod
Morality depends on being who is
Tree to do Gods will and is, therefore.
equally free to disobey Obedience ia
the law makes you a Christian. Yon
are TO meet the enemy as Jesus met
him, and you must fight to win. The
grace OF God is capable of coming to
you only as you have put yourself in
obedience to His will
God is faithful and is pledged "a
stand by you In your fight. Every man
and woman is dearer to God than ali
the suns and planets he. ever made.
God will honor the most in
ward inspiration to righteousness
Gods inexhaustible love pledges Him
to us. If my father and mother for
sake me, the Lord will take me up.
claim that great parenthood, go to Him
as you would go to your earthly par
ents, and He will comfort you.
spirited prayer service followed the
sermon. at which large number ex-
pressed their penitence
Al ! O'Clock Rev. Alonzo Sanderson
helo his usual meeting in the tent, and
a. LILO there was an informal meeting
OF the board of trustees. The work Of
the yearsand of the coming year were
talked over No changes were made in
the plans, as the arrangements during
TINS year were thought to be perfectly
satisfactory.
There was a large attendance at the
afternoon sermon. The speaker was
Rev. w. Fl. Meredith Of Lowell, who
took his text from Isaiah, lxii:1-"For
lions sake will l not hold my peace,
and for Jerusalem's sake win not rest