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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Jun 16, 1904

Chesapeake Conference

By H. W. Cottrell

The fifth annual session of the Chesapeake Conference was held at Fords Store, Md., May 10-15, 1904. The various churches were well represented by delegates, and by a goodly number of other brethren and sisters. The attendance from the village was excellent, the church being filled each evening to more than its seating capacity.

In addition to the conference laborers, Professor Griggs, Brother F. E. Painter, and the writer were present, and assisted in the services. The time each evening was devoted to the plain presentation of the message of truth that has made us a distinct people, and the truth so simply presented, was listened to with interest by those in attendance.

The results that were achieved in the various business meetings of the session were manifest evidence of the presence of the Lord with us during the council. The different interests of the conference were considered, and to the extent of our knowledge, plans were laid for the furtherance of each to the best advantage, in connection with the force of workers which we have, and the financial strength of the conference to execute plans.

Elder O. O. Farnsworth was again elected president, and Brother H. S. Weaver was re-elected secretary and treasurer.

Business meetings connected with the Lord’s work may be conducted so that the services will be just as spiritual as prayer and praise services, and the will of the Lord will not be fully met until such meetings are spiritual in their nature.

At the close of the session, the delegates and workers left the place full of hope and courage to press the work forward in the name of the Lord, awaiting his time for the final triumph of the good, with the knowledge of his assurance that time will be swallowed up in eternity in this generation.

H. W. COTTRELL.