A Day of Fasting and Prayer
By Editor
In sympathy with our dear brethren in Minnesota, who have set apart the ensuing fourth of July, as a day of fasting and prayer, the church in Battle Creek have unanimously voted to spend the day in the same manner. We feel that when one member suffers, all suffer with it; and we shall, on that day esteem it a privilege, not only to remember the brethren in Minnesota, in their affliction, but the cause in other parts of the field which is all one, and where there is special need of the help of the Lord. We behold the fields all white for the harvest; the truth is shining clear and glorious; and God has blessed his people with means to send forth and sustain a competent corps of laborers; but where are the men? God can work for us only when we become sufficiently consecrated to him. Then let us arise, and in fresh and living characters, inscribe anew, “Holiness to the Lord” on all our banners. Many of our readers will receive this paper before the fourth. We therefore mention this matter, as they may also esteem it a privilege to spend the day in a similar observance.