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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 27, 1908

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 9.

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By F. W. Paap

VICTORIA.— Our tent effort here at Arcadia has convinced us that men can do nothing against the truth, but for it. From the first, there was a manifest desire on the part of intelligent men and women to know the truth. To them the promise has been verified, “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Men who had not been inside a place of worship for over twenty years, are, as a result of this effort, to-day walking in the light, and bearing responsibilities in connection with the local work. Habits of a lifetime have been overcome. Sins have been confessed and wrongs righted. God, by his Holy Spirit, has visited this dear people in power, and to him be all the praise.
Before the camp-meeting a baptismal service was held at the Berowra Creek, an ideal spot for such a solemn and important ceremony. There was a large gathering both of our own people and of the people of the surrounding districts. Pastor G. B. Starr spoke on the “Importance of Baptism” to those assembled, as they sat on the rocks and in the boats, under the shade of the large trees growing on the banks.
Following this service twenty-three candidates prepared themselves for the watery grave. Four others, Captain Hill’s family, were unable to make train connection, otherwise they would have gone forward also. They made a noble attempt, only to be disappointed. Those present were led by the writer, two by two, till the last, down into the beautiful, clear water of this creek, and were buried with their Lord in baptism, and raised to walk in newness of life. Those upon the shore joined heartily in singing appropriate songs.
The occasion was very impressive, and the day one to be long remembered. No fewer than six fathers went forward and their wives with them in four instances.
The work in this place is under the charge of Sister Robertson as Bible worker, and the blessing of the Lord still continues.
There are many more in the district who know the truth, but have, so far, refused to surrender. I bespeak an interest in your prayers in behalf of the work and workers of Arcadia.
F. W. Paap.