Sheyenne River Academy, Harvey, N. D.
By Mrs. N. W. Lawrence.
Our school year has been a most pleasant one from the beginning; for God answered our prayers by sending us a company of earnest young people, who, we believe, came here for a definite purpose. When the Ingathering for missions was presented, some of the students took hold most earnestly, and were much blessed in the effort, some of them having experiences they would not part with for money. Shortly after this, Prof. P. T. Magan visited our school, and his instruction concerning the spirit of prophecy, as well as on other lines, was especially appreciated. Following this visit came the week of prayer, and it was a most blessed season. A remarkable feature, after the second night, was the punctual attendance of every student. It seemed as if none dare remain away, for fear of losing the blessing of God, which was there in rich measure. Hearts were made tender and melted before him as his goodness was revealed to them; then some sin would be shown, and quickly wrongs would be made right, and forgiveness obtained. Some who had back-slidden were reclaimed, and we feel sure they have experienced a deeper work of grace in their hearts than ever before. Others for whom we had long labored and prayed yielded to God, to be used17by him as he sees best. We are sure there was joy among the angels as they saw our boys and girls yielding themselves to him for service. Both students and teachers quickly caught the strain, and thanked God from full hearts that, even on us, had fallen some drops of the latter rain. During the latter part of the week, the general canvassing agent made us a visit, and formed a canvassers' class of seventeen members, to begin the study of their book for the coming summer. We thank God for the privilege of co-operating with him, in helping to prepare young men and women to go out and to help finish this work. We look forward just a little way in the future when we shall see our boys and girls going to different places in the world, with but one purpose in life, and that to tell the good news of a soon-coming Saviour. Then when the gathering time comes, we expect to be gathered with those for whom we have labored, and stand with that company on the sea of glass, and join in the song of Moses, and be permitted to follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth.