North Texas Camp-Meeting by W. A. McCutchen

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 20, 1911

North Texas Camp-Meeting

By W. A. McCutchen

THE time for this annual gathering, which is to be held this year at Dallas, Tex., August 3-13, is near at hand, and I hope all our people of this conference are preparing to attend. I need not quote to you the Testimonies which have been given so often as to the necessity of our attending these important gatherings. Our own experience has taught us something of the spiritual value of these occasions—the blessings received in attendance upon them, and the great loss to those who do not attend. Indeed, only those who attend can appreciate what is missed by those who do not attend. Let none of our members stay away this year.

I know with the severe drought we have again this year, which is the third in succession, many will be inclined to feel that they can not afford to attend this meeting; but I wish to say that in view of the times in which we are living and the conditions surrounding us, we can not afford not to attend the annual gatherings of God's people. We shall have good help from the General Conference; and in addition to the help these men always bring us, we shall have reason to expect especially good things this year, as they will come directly from the European council, bringing with them the latest news of progress in the regions beyond, the most recent developments of God's leading in the great world-message committed to us. Ours will be the first meeting Elder G. F. Watson, our union conference president, will attend after landing in this country; and no doubt he, with other General Conference laborers who will accompany him, will have many inspiring things to present to us.

Although we are to have good help, let us not depend upon this for the heart-work and spiritual blessings we must have from God. No man can do for us

that which God alone can do when we humble ourselves before him, and confess and put away our sins. He says, “Ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.” Let us do this in preparation for this camp-meeting.

A good camp-ground, with a fairly good grove, and within one block of the street-cars, has been secured in the northeast part of Dallas. There will be plenty of room and shade, and a place for teams, with as good pasture as this kind of year affords. We expect the usual reduced railroad rates and all other accommodations and facilities as heretofore. Tents will be provided at the usual rates. Full instruction concerning all these matters, with directions for reaching the grounds, will be given later.

I close this article with an earnest appeal for a large representation of our young people and children at this important meeting. Our young people and children and their work have come to occupy a large place in this message. Without them we would not only feel lost at camp-meeting, but the work would sustain an irreparable loss. Besides the part they contribute toward the success of the meeting, their own spiritual interests and souls' needs demand their attendance. But they can not be expected to come if their parents do not attend. Come, parents, with your children. Good help has been provided for them. Do not allow yourselves to be cheated out of what God has for you by remaining away.

W. A. McCUTCHEN.