THE OSWEGO (N. Y.) CAMP-MEETING.
By John A. Brunson
The New York State camp-meeting was held in the beautiful and prosperous city of Oswego, from August 29 to September 8. The camp was pitched in Kingsford Park, whose rich carpet of soft green grass, and whose spreading elms, contributed much to the comfort of the campers, while its central location enabled many visitors from the immediate vicinity to attend and enjoy the meetings. From the beginning, the city attendance was encouraging. At night the congregations would number perhaps two thousand, who gave respectful audience to the truths presented. Many of the distinctive features of the message were clearly expounded, while the grand central truth, RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH, that truth without which no man can enter the kingdom, was not neglected. There was an earnest effort to make the way of salvation so plain and simple that even a child could grasp it and rejoice therein. The effort was appreciated, and many gained a more intelligent apprehension of the facts of faith upon which to build their hope of ultimate success. Christ, dying in the sinner's stead as the only ground of acceptance with God, became more precious than before to disquieted, timid souls. More than twenty were baptized during the meetings. The interest awakened continued to the close, and a competent corps of workers were left there to develop it further. The various branches of work were all considered and the business was conducted with becoming harmony and good will. Considerable interest in the sale of “Christ's Object Lessons” was developed. Different individuals agreed to dispose of numbers of copies, aggregating ten hundred and forty-eight. Altogether the meeting was pleasant and profitable.