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MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., APRIL, 17, 189.
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CAMP MEETING.
TuE Spirit of God tells us that, ‘“These yearly
gatherings may beseasons of special blessing, or they
may be a great injury to spirituality.”” Which shall
they be to you, dear reader? It remains for each to
decide for himself. A gracious promise, a solemn
warning, a searching question, a sacred responsibility,
are all presented in this testimony. No doubt the
brethren and sisters all over the state are already
thinking of, and planning to attend our annual Camp
Meeting and Conference, May 28th to Jnue 11. This
is right, and we are glad that it is so, and we earnest-
ly desire to see a large representation of the brethren
from different parts of the state present.
Dear brethren, let us, as we are preparing for the
meeting, think seriously of the object of it, and of
the motive we have in desiring to attend. The meet-
ing is appointed in the interests of the cause of God.
There is much necessary business that must be
attended to; conference laborers’ accounts audited,
credentials and licenses granted to them for another
year, election of officers for the various associations
and organizations, plans to be considered and adopted
to further the Lord’s work in our conference, and not
least much valuable instruction will be given in re-
gard to the Christian life; and as I am a Christian, a
member of the Lord’s family, I desire to attend the
meeting, not only to get help, but in some way to be
helpful in the work. That is good,you understand the
object of the meeting and also the motive that prompts
you to go. Now we are in the condition of mind to
receive instruction bow that we may get the most
benefit from the meeting. How thankful we are that
the Lord is ever ready to supply every need. Let us
turn to Testimony for the Church No, 31; page 158.
Article “Our Camp Meetings,” read carefully and
make a personal application of the instruction. Per-
t
mit me to place a few extracts here. Page 159. “While
preparing for the meeting, each individual should
closely and critically examine his own heart before
God. If there have been unpleasant feelings, discord
or strife in families, it should be one of the first acts
of preparation, to confess these faults one to another,
and pray with, and for one another. Humble your-
sélves before God, and make an earnest effort to
empty the soul temple of all rubbish——all envyings,
all jealousies, all suspicions, all faultfindings.* * #
# #% 1» Make a covenant with God to yield yourselves
and all your powers to his service. Do not carry this
undone work to the camp-meeting. If itis not done
at home, your own soul will suffer and others will be
greatly injured by your coldness, your stupor, your
spiritual lethargy. « * * * » At homejs the place
to find Jesus, then take him with you to the meeting
and how precious will be the hours there. * * *
Prepare for this occasion. Teach them that it is not
of so much consequence that they appear with fine
clothes, as that they appear before God with clean
hands and pure hearts” “I have beenshown that for
want of this preparation these yearly meetings have
accomplished but little”. Read the whole article,
brethren, and meditate upon it, and let us be admon-
ished by the kindness of the Lord in his instruction.
The providence of the Lord has opened the way in
many respects for the meeting. We believe it will
afford a favorable opportunity to present the gracious
truths of the message. The owners of the grounds,
Rail Road, and Street Car managers have shown us
unusual kindness and favor in some respects.
Now let our brethren take extra pains in preparing
baggage for checking, that trunks and satchels be
securely fastened and each piece be carefully marked
with the owners name and address. ‘These simple pre-
cautions followed will aid in avoiding mistakesand be
very helpful in finding misplaced articles. Try it. A
hammer and small saw are tools you often need on
the camp-ground and hard to borrow, it woud be well
to bring them. Above all come with the heart full
of the love of God, and a faith that will firmly rest on
the promises of His word.
Send in the names of your delegates, also orders for
your tents immediately. N."W. ALLEE.
LIBRARIANS’ MEETINGS.
DURING the last week of the camp-meeting special
instruction will be given tothe librarians of the
Tract Societies. We trust that no reasonable effort
will be spared to have them attend. Let each church
encourage their presence by such assistance as may
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