April 26, 2024
Tag: Camp Meetings
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Two Faces of the American Camp Meeting
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The American camp meetings of the 1890s through the 1950s were good fits into the hard-scrabble life of that era. Many areas lacked traditional churches and there were few other diversions. John Davis was one such evangelist; he called his meetings, campaigns! For those who wanted spiritual experiences, it was Davis who provided them using…
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March 10, 2024 2 Comments
An ancient prayer, a Victorian blouse, and a creative artist are the elements of a tale more fantasy than reality. From a cloudy image that is a memory, a young lady finds her way to church, but has forgotten how to dress herself in a Charmeuse.