Mt. Vernon (Ohio) Canvassers' Institute by Morris Lukens

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 21, 1908

Mt. Vernon (Ohio) Canvassers' Institute

By Morris Lukens

It was the privilege of the writer to attend the institute at Mt. Vernon, Ohio, April 27 to May 6, held in connection with the school. About thirty consecrated young men and women were in attendance. With their hearts filled with the love of Christ, and for those for whom he died, they will enter the work.

Five classes were held daily in the study of the following books: “Daniel and Revelation,” “Great Controversy,” “Home and Health,” “Coming King,” and “Heralds of the Morning.” Instruction was given by E. R. Numbers, State agent of Ohio, and C. J. Foote, State agent of West Virginia. Elder E. R. Palmer, of Washington, who was there a part of the time, rendered valuable assistance, which was greatly appreciated.

The faculty united with us in doing all they could to make the institute a success. The presence of God was manifest in all the meetings. Especially was this true on Sunday night. After a discourse on the subject of faith, the Spirit of the Lord came in, and about twenty young people, students of the school, gave their hearts to the Saviour.

Some of those attending the institute will canvass in other conferences; but as most of the students are from Ohio, that conference will receive the greatest benefit.

A part of Tuesday and Wednesday were spent in the field canvassing. Thus all in attendance had practical experience. We shall be glad to have you remember these faithful workers in your prayers. MORRIS LUKENS.