Ohio Camp-Meeting by W. T. KNOX.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 8, 1910

Ohio Camp-Meeting

By W. T. KNOX.

The Ohio State camp-meeting, held at Marion, August 11-21, was in every way very successful. The fair-grounds, within easy access of all parts of the city, had been secured, and proved a very desirable location. The refreshing shade and well-ordered camp added greatly to the enjoyment of the campers.

From the opening service the attendance of our own people and of the citizens of Marion was very satisfactory, the numbers continuing to increase with each succeeding day, the general verdict being that it was the largest gathering ever held in Ohio.

There were, however, features that were even more gratifying than this. The writer has attended few meetings of this character where there was less of a complaining and faultfinding spirit manifested. All appeared desirous of doing their part to make the meeting a real success. In the early morning meetings the testimonies were characterized by a general desire for a closer walk with God and a deeper consecration, a longing for more of the Spirit and power of the Lord, and a greater burden

for the salvation of others. Such conditions contribute to a successful meeting, and such this proved to be. A large number of conversions was reported, and to twenty-one persons the ordinance of baptism was administered. In addition to this a large number took advance steps in Christian experience, and a general spirit of consecration prevailed.

While there were no conference meetings in connection with this gathering, considerable attention was given to different phases of our work, especially the educational and medical work and the distribution of our literature.

The presence of Elder A. G. Daniells the latter part of the meeting was greatly appreciated by all. His stirring talks on the progress of our work in foreign fields and the needs of the hour in our large cities made a deep impression. The necessities of different interests were presented from time to time with the result that during the meeting the following amounts were raised in cash and pledges: For tents, $637; for the blind, $172; for foreign mission enterprises, $4,574; camp-meeting expenses, $115; Sabbath-school offerings, $170; total, $5,668.

W. T. KNOX.