To the Churches in Ohio.
By John H. Waggoner
DEAR BRETHREN: According to present arrangements I shall remain here till near the time of your annual State Conference. At this time Bro. and Sr. White expect to visit Ohio; it is their intention to have a general gathering in the tent. They will have one or two meetings as circumstances demand. On this point I would be pleased if the Committee would immediately correspond with me at this place, that such matters may be decided in time to give good notice. In the meantime let the elders of the churches renew their diligence in their respective charges. Read prayerfully Acts xx, 28; 1 Tim. iii; Titus i., &c. Be acquainted with the spiritual condition of every member of the church. Do not think an elder's duties can be discharged in leading meetings. Count this a small part of your labor. Have an especial care for the young; try to keep yourselves informed of the state of their minds, their trials, &c., that you may be ready to counsel them as they need. Ascertain who is interested in the truth; cultivate a missionary spirit; read 2 Tim. ii, 25. And may all among you who have named the name of Jesus consider well his words: “Ye are the light of the world.” Let us all pray that the Lord will revive his work, and teach us to feel our responsibility in this last great work for fallen humanity. “Time is short.” J. H. WAGGONER. Battle Creek, Mich., June 12.