Escanaba (Mich.) Camp-Meeting
By S. E. WIGHT.
At one time it looked to human eyes as if this meeting must be postponed. The tents and fixtures were delivered to the dock, in Petoskey, for shipment, and it is evident that the Lord held the freight. The boat that should have taken the tents was three hours late, and the captain would not wait for our goods. When the boat was only a few hours out of port, it burned to the water’s edge. The passengers were all saved, but they lost all personal effects. The tents were sent by express, and the meeting began at the time appointed, Friday evening, June 23. All who were present consider this the best meeting they have attended for years. Elder F. C. Gilbert was with us throughout the meeting, Elders W. S. Hyatt and K. C. Russell during a portion of the time. These servants of God gave the trumpet a certain sound, and the Spirit of God accompanied the message borne. It was decided by those present to put forth an effort to give the third angel’s message to the Jewish people in our conference. All hearts were stirred as Elder Hyatt presented the needs of darkest Africa, and the opening providence of God in opening the way to spread the truth. We were encouraged to learn that the way is now prepared to complete the work of carrying the third angel’s message to all Africa in this generation. The last Friday and Sabbath were days long to be remembered. The Spirit of the Lord was present in great power. Nearly all in the encampment gave themselves anew or for the first time to the service of God. Six were baptized, and others will be at their home churches. Hundreds of people from the city attended the evening services. The interest was such that the tents were left standing, and a full corps of workers and some of our people remained to continue the effort. S. E. WIGHT.