The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-08-25

Yesterday at the Moundsyllle camp
meeting, Notwithstanding the rain in
the morning the arrivals were numer;-.
GUS and the meetings during the fore
noon were fairly well attended and full
:of interest. AT noon the rain ceased
and; theisun coming out in splendor lit
up the entire encampment with Its
rays. The raindrops hanging pendant
from the leafy branches, We're silvered
by the sun rays causing them to shine
brightly. thus adding TO the beauty of
the scene Many spoke OF thu beautiful
transition from gloom to brightness. 1t
but emphasized the face known to all
who come to these grounds, that there
is no more beautiful resort anywhere.
The . o'clock service was conducted
by Rev. c. c. Bruner. Many testified.
/ to the goodness and mercy Of God.
At 1880 Rev. C. II. Lakin preached
from. the words, Therefore leaving the
principles of the doctrine OF Christ. let
JUS go on to perfection; let US go on to
perfection; not'laying again the founda-
ton OF repentance from dead works,
and OF faith toward God"
His theme was Christian perfection"
and some of his points were as follows:
He first showed what it was not. First,
It is not absolute perfection that be-
longs to God alone. Second, 1t Is not
angelic or even Adamic perfection.
Third. 1t is not perfection in Judgment.
AS long as we live we may err In judg-
ment, though II we have this perfection
we viii not do SO Intentionally. Fourth.
It is not 4 perfect life as viewed from a
worldly standpoint. nor from the stand
point Of the criticizing church member.
We will be misunderstood as long Us
We: are In the flesh Fifth. TITS not 4
perfection that exempts us from
growth, but 1t prepares US to grow the
better. Sixth. 1t does not exempt US
from temptation. The devil aims his
most fiery darts. at the perfect man.
tits: First, A complete conservation.
Second. 1t is reaching point when you
from your own consciousness that your
all Is on the altar. Third, 1t is perfect
faith. Fourth. Our viii Is brought into
complete subsection to the will of God.
Fifth, 1t is q smooth experience. Sixth,
1t is peace with all mankind. Seventh,
1t Is the peace of God dwelling in us
to will and to do at His own good pleas
ure. Eighth, 1t is perfect peace All
these points were enlarged on. His SER.
mon was one of the greatest interest tt
all who heard It, A fair audience was
present, though the rain was pouring
down through the entire service.
The chlldren's meeting at 1880, was of
the usual interest, II not greater. The
children are much Interested and new
ones come to the camp. ground. they
take their places in the children's class.
and thus gain the benefits OF these
meetings.
Rev. clark's Sermon.
There was 4 song service preceding:
the 3 o'clock service, with Rev. c. r..
Mallory in charge. with Miss Thoenen,j
OF McMechen, at the piano. Rev. Shan
non, led in prayer. after which Rev u
E. Clark, OF Thomson church. Wheeling.
preached. His text was, ITO every man
his work" God made man in his own
image. This truth is so eternal, that II
Is doubtful II he ever loses 1t. This
opinion may not be orthodox. but be-
cause man follows sinful course, which
is surely q sign that come little, at
least, OF the Image Of God ab;dcs with
him. In world building. in man max
Ing and all the work done by the Crea-,
tor he is the busiest being in the uni
verse. To be like Him we must be
busy. Christs entire life was crowded
with good deeds. Jesus was here, no.
TO supplant but to add to all the activi-
ties OF men. Jesus Christ in this world:
Did you ever think what this meant:
He Is and ever has been the captain OF
the Lords host. He has been the CEN
trail figure In all the great events Of the
worlds history. all along down the
ages. God put himself in man In the
person OF Jesus Christ, in order that he
might come in touch with the human
family by putting himself in the human
hearts. From the organization OF,
Gods people. he Intended that man
should have liberty. God was opposed
to slavery. Why 1t was allowed to re-
main go long was to find man to lead
the hosts to strike 1t from the face Of
the earth. That person was found Ia
the person OF Abraham Lincoln. God
always seeks human agencies to do His
work. These then. are God working in
the midst OF the people. When We DO
the will OF God we are the most like
Him. God knows what We work for.
Our motives are generally selfish. When
we do Gods Will because It is cternnlly
right, we are the more surely rewarded.
Generally at camp meetings and spec
ial services we get all We are after. We
must consecrate' ourselves to God for
all time. then we will be used for Gods
glory all the time. We should try to
lind out Just what God would have us
do. He must; be consulted. We are In
the habit Of not asking his help until
We get Ourselves into difficulty. then we
are willing to cry out for; help. In all
ages men who have attempted to gc,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
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