The Cumberland Camp-Meeting by W. A. WESTWORTH.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 1, 1908

The Cumberland Camp-Meeting

By W. A. WESTWORTH.

THE Cumberland Conference and camp-meeting is now a thing of the past; and as we look back upon it, our hearts are led to praise the Lord for his leading, and for the blessings that came to his people as together we sought his favor, and tried to lay plans for the advancement of his cause on earth.

The meeting was held at Cleveland, Tenn., and it was a striking fact that there were more present than attended the camp last year, before the conference was divided. Some had prophesied that the division of the conference would cripple the work to a great extent; but our hearts were made glad as we saw the determination to press the battle to the gates, and finish the work God has called us to do.

The workers in attendance, besides those of the local conference, were Prof. B. G. Wilkinson, Elders R. T. Dowsett, L. A. Hansen, M. B. VanKirk, and V. O. Cole, and the writer. There was a fair attendance from the town, and a live interest was developed as we gave the straight, telling truths of the third angel's message. Elder J. F. Pogue will follow up this interest.

The first Sabbath witnessed a deep moving of the Spirit of God, when almost the entire camp came forward for entire surrender, confession, and service. On the second Sabbath, after a study of the great field beyond, a call was made for those who would give themselves, with all they had, for service either at home or in the foreign field. Our hearts were rejoiced to see the large response, a step which we believe will mean much for the advancement of the cause in this conference through the year to come.

A spirit of consecration of means was evident as the various calls were made. A donation of over seven hundred dollars was given for mission work beyond our borders. Eight hundred seventy-five dollars was contributed to the Atlanta Sanitarium; and one hundred fifty dollars to the home expense fund, besides some other minor donations.

Considering the size of the conference, we feel that this was a very liberal response financially. Elder Pogue was unanimously re-elected president. He and his committee have set themselves toward the most progressive policy the conference has yet known. A spirit of zeal permeates the rank and file of the people, and we anticipate rapid growth for the work in East Tennessee.

W. A. WESTWORTH.