The Camp-meeting in Ohio.
By Jos. Clarke
EVERYTHING was favorable, the weather, and the roads; still only about one-half of our brethren attended who should have been present. Last year, nineteen tents were pitched upon the camp-ground; this year, only nine were pitched upon this place. We confess our backsliding and coldness; and it certainly is an aggravation of the case, that this year is one of much greater plenty than the last. But, undeserving as we are, the Lord condescended to bless us, and the brethren, most of them, opened their hearts, and contributed liberally to the good cause. Some eleven repaired to the water side, and put on Christ by baptism. It was an affecting scene, and all felt that the Lord was with his people in this sacred ceremony. Some of us felt more deeply than at any like previous occasion. Angels made their presence felt among us. It was a scene to be remembered always. The testimony of Bro. and Sr. White, and that of Bro. Van Horn and Lane, was plain and powerful. Brethren, let us heed it. On Monday eve, Sr. White (by special invitation) addressed a large congregation in the Methodist meeting-house in Clyde. All was solemnity and attention. Much good must result from this meeting. We hope our repentance was sincere and deep, and that it will be lasting. A general disposition to put away our sins, was manifested. Still our work is but partially done. May the Lord help us to be thorough. It is a very marked favor of God that the equinoctial storm has been held back for this meeting. Although it was due about the time of this camp-meeting (from the 22d to the 25th of September), yet it was detained until all had time to get home safely; and yesterday it set in in good earnest. To-day (Sept. 30), it is raining almost constantly. Many, no doubt, prayed for this. Such should now acknowledge the favor. It seems a blessing to be devoutly prayed for—good weather in time of camp-meeting. Let us always ask for, and expect, this great favor. But we greatly need, at such times, refreshing showers of divine grace; and we expect them, hope for, and pray for them. Should God grant us another such opportunity, let us be prepared with plenty of tents of good, prepared duck, each family who can do this. Bro. Irwin Edgerton, of Strongsville, Cuyahoga Co., had one of the best material, 12x17, the cloth of which cost only $27.00 in Cleveland. He made it himself. I would advise brethren in this vicinity, who want a good tent, to employ this brother to buy the material in Cleveland for this purpose. The year passes quickly by. Another camp-meeting season will soon come around. Let us be ready, in every respect, to receive a blessing.