Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-23
WAS A SUCCESS.
Richmond Campmeeting's
Happy Ten Days,
Attendance Large and Lectures
Were Of a High Order.
Result Eneourapinp and Nav I'm.
Result Encouraging and New I'm.
petus Given the Work.

| Richmond Campaigning, Aug %
| Especially THE Richmond campmeet-
ing for 1910 has passed into history as
one of the most successful from every
point of view in recent years. The at
| tendance has been large, the preaching
tellectually and spiritually and the re-
suits most encouraging. The services
of Evangelist Gray have been greatly
enjoyed and he has proven himself "a
workman that needeth not to be
ashamed" and one whose appeal
reaches the hearts of his hearers, pro-
ducing immediate results. During the
week 100 persons have expressed a
purpose to begin the Christian life a
larger number that at any meeting for
several years.
| Taking the entire program into the
account it is considered by far the
strangest and best under the present
management and great credit is the
| Rev. Henry E. Dunnack, not only for
his wise selection of workers, but for
| his tactful and happy leadership dur
| ing the meetings.
The management of the boarding
house has been most satisfactory, both
in the daily menu and in prompt and
| faithful service.
Hundreds We're unable to find seats
| in the auditorium yesterday afternoon
and patiently and eagerly stood and
listened to the fiery eloquence of DR..
Ora S. Gray, the evangelist, as he gave
his message from God. His text was
chosen from Numbers, xiii 33, and
there we saw the giants, the sons of
Anak; and we were in our own sight
as grasShopperS and so we We're in their
sight,
IF a man thinks he is no more
account han grasshopper other peo-
pie will soon agree with him. said the
evangelist. Il wish to speak to you
of some of the giants that must be
conquered. First of all there is the
giant of inconsistency. Too many peo-
pie are like our Vermont rabbits: they
are Write in the winter and brown in
the summer They are very religious
at campmeeting, but when they get
| home they are something else You
must be consistent, lest what you are
speak so loudly that men cannot hear
what you say
1.-THE giant of infidelity mist be
subdued, not only of unbelief in and
lisloyalty to God. but of infidelity to
the home and to the good name of
1thers.
|. Are you guilty of inconsistency, or
IF inidelity? Men like Caleb and
Joshua came and wholly followed the
Lord
1.-The giant of intemperance is con-
,uering many by the grace and power
If almighty God.
20. men and women, be consistent.
ne true and you will inherit the land of
promise"
At the altar service that followed
MANY came forward to dedicate them
selves to the service of God.
The Sunday evening service called
mother large audience to the taberna-
lie and the closing service of the camp
meeting was most impressive.
Rev. c. F. Bessee. formerly connect
d with the East Maine Conference,
low member of the Southern Illinois
Conference, being called out. spoke
,opefully of the years agone ana Oh
today and Richmond campground, say
ing that the meeting did not suffer by
the comparison. Had never seen more
attentive listeners or heard better
preaching here than this year. He was
greeted with the Chautauqua salute.
Mr. Lawry and Mrs. Hobbs sang
"Some Day" in a most impressive
manner after which Rev. Mr.. Phelan
spoke on Man." from Judges xvi:2o,
And he visit not that his strength was
departed from him."
This sermon was an earnest appeal
or the care and development of body,
aind and heart, and timely warning
against sins and indulgencies. The
speaker said that too many people sell
out the God given powers too cheaply,
wrecking themselves for time and eter-
nifty.
At the conclusion of this timely dis
course Dr. Gray made an impassioned
appeal for an immediate decision for
Christ. Several responded and the clos
ing moments of this memorable meet
| ing We're given to an altar service of
unusual tenderness and power.
Richmond Campground Me- Aug. o.
-(SpeciaD.- opened beautiful
and bright and at an early hour the
crowds began to assemble from all
directions, many coming who have
never been here before.
The Love feast, conducted by Rev.
H. f. Dunnack at O'Clock. was an
hour of refreshing from the presence
of the Lord. After a season of earnest
PRAYER in which large number par
ticipated, many testified to the power
of Christ to save.