The Michigan Camp-Meeting.
By A. O. Burrill
THIS meeting was held one mile east of the capitol at Lansing, in a beautiful grove upon an elevated piece of ground commanding a fine view of the State House and other public buildings. The weather was all that could be desired. The attendance was the largest we have ever seen at any of our State camp-meetings. One hundred and sixty-one tents were up, and inhabited by about 1,500 of our people. Elder George I. Butler was present. The preaching was nearly all of a practical nature, calculated to stir up our hearts in the good work of the Lord. The social meeting at the beginning of the Conference showed that many had been reading No. 31, and that good work had been done. About 250 copies of this Testimony were sold on the ground, and a large number more ordered. The retail book sales were over $400 and quite a large sum subscribed for stock in the publishing house. The Sabbath-school was very large, and well conducted. The collection amounted to $42. In the afternoon about 130 came forward, many of whom were making their first start in the Christian life. On Monday, when an invitation was given for those seeking the Lord to come forward, a large number were seen of their own accord making their way to the mourners' seats. Forty-five were immersed in Cedar River, by Elders M. B. Miller and J. O. Corliss. The closing meeting, which was held on Tuesday morning, showed many hearts had been moved to covenant with God to be more faithful, in fact it was with difficulty that the meeting could be closed, there were so many who were anxious to speak. I think it just to say that I have never seen so much interest manifested to read and obey the Testimonies as now, by those who are attending our camp-meetings. Thus another one of our yearly gatherings is passed, and who will be alive next year to enjoy another?