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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 1, 1911

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 22.

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Meeting for Greater New York

By R. D. Quinn

THE time has come for another strong, united evangelistic campaign for Greater New York. Our efforts the coming summer should be attended with greater zeal and earnestness than ever in the past. Each year it becomes more difficult to work in the cities. The agents of moving-picture and other open-air shows are in the field, offering high rentals for the use of practically all vacant property that is advantageously located to attract the general public. Thus it is becoming difficult and expensive each year for us to secure tent sites.
Years ago we were told that everything would be placed to obstruct the way of the Lord's messengers; that we would be hedged in on the right hand and on the left; and that it would become more difficult all the time to spread the truth. That time has now come, and we must perseveringly press on to gain the victory.
In view of the tremendous responsibility that rests upon us to carry the truth to the unwarned millions in New York City, it has been thought best to plan for a joint meeting of all the churches in this conference Sabbath, June 3, at 10 A. M. The nature and object of this meeting should be, first of all, to consecrate ourselves to God, and receive the spiritual power that alone will fit us for the task before us.
The second object of this meeting will be to raise a large operating and expense fund to carry on our united tent efforts during the summer. Last year two thousand dollars was raised in special offerings to purchase new tents, seats, and lighting equipment. This year it will be necessary to raise a similar amount in order to carry on our aggressive work. It will be remembered that we are now sharing a portion of our tithe with the General Conference for needy mission fields; and thus we find that it will be necessary for us all to make greater personal sacrifices in order to carry forward the work at home.
Elder W. A. Spicer, of Washington, D. C., will attend this joint meeting, and possibly others from the General Conference will be present. This general rally should be one of the greatest meetings we have ever held in Greater New York. May God bless this effort to the furtherance of his work.
R. D. QUINN.