A Memoir of Abner W. Clopton

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1837 Excerpt: ...of this is a space enclosed with posts and rails--divided into two apartments, with seats, for the exclusive use, when needful, of mourners and inquirers. The camp-ground is well supplied with excellent water and in the bosom of a pious and truly hospitable neighbourhood. Perhaps there are few camp-grounds in America more eligibly situated or more judiciously arranged. To this consecrated spot we repaired on Thursday, 13th October, and continued until the afternoon of the Thursday following. To meet the prayers and to dissipate the anxious fears of his people, the Lord gave them during the whole of the time an almost cloudless sky, with an atmosphere bearing on its balmy wings, health, comfort, and peace: while by night, the moon in serene majesty poured her mild rays upon the worshippers, and added a thousand new charms to the sweet songs of Zion. The prayers of the saints were offered almost incessantly at the mercy seat, and the gospel was preached with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven. And the Lord was pleased to display his free and sovereign grace in the salvation of his chosen. It was indeed a time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord--such a one as the writer of these remarks never before witnessed--never before experienced. It is impossible to form a correct estimate of the good effected. It is believed, however, that, according to the most moderate calculation, not less than fifty persons professed a good hope through grace, and that, at the termination of the meeting, not less than one hundred and fifty occupied the places of mourners. It may not be improper to remark in this place that Mr. Clopton maintained amidst his incessant labours, an extensive correspondence with religious men. His advice was often sought, on matter...