KENTUCKY STATE QUARTERLY MEETING.
By S. OSBORN
On account of high water and bad roads, our general quarterly meeting was postponed until May 24, 25. This is why the reports from the T. and M. society and the Sabbath-school convention were not in time for the Supplement. Our meeting was an excellent one. About fifty Sabbath-keepers were present, the most that were ever assembled at a meeting of this kind in the State. Six counties were represented. On Friday evening, an hour before the Sabbath, every team was on the ground but one (which was excusable), so that all the bustle was over before the sacred hours of the Sabbath came on. This is as it should be; brethren should always arrange to be at such meetings in time to begin meetings with the Sabbath. Sabbath morning, at 8:30, the Sabbath-school met. It was divided into two classes numbering over forty scholars. Although this was the first meeting of the kind, it was quite a success, as will be seen from the secretary's report. The meetings on Sabbath and Sunday were acknowledged by nearly every one present to be the best they had ever attended. Perfect union and harmony prevailed throughout. On account of the scattered condition of our people here, these meetings are the only ones which many of them ever attend, and it is truly a feast to them. The brethren and sisters came with a mind to work, and a burden was felt for the unconverted. Sabbath was especially occupied in laboring for souls, and it was rejoicing to our hearts to see the old, the middle-aged, and the young seek the Lord. On Sunday, at 11 A. M., after a discourse on baptism, we repaired to the water, where six willing souls were buried with their Lord in baptism. Sunday evening, at the ordinance meeting, two more gave their hearts to the Lord. Monday morning one was baptized, making in all eight who were added to the churches. To the Lord be all the praise. Others were almost persuaded, and we trust ere long will bow to the mandates of Prince Immanuel. Our business meetings were very encouraging. Pledges to defray tent expenses for this season amounted to over $100.00. As there are some who cannot pay their pledges now, we appeal to all the Sabbath-keepers belonging to this State to send in their pledges as soon as possible, and thus help in this the best of all enterprises. Send to J. B. Forrest, Knob Lick, Metcalf Co., Ky. The tithing system will test our honesty with God. It is encouraging to notice how particular some individuals are to give the last cent of the tenth to the Lord, and not rob him of his rights. While others do not yet see the importance of this system, we look for improvement here in this respect. There are some in this Conference who oppose the tithing system, and have urged that we would not receive as much by this method as by the former system of S. B. But the receipts for the quarter ending Jan. 1st were $39.00; while under this tithing system the amount received for the quarter ending April 1st, was $67.75, and this was obtained outside of those who oppose the present system. This should silence the opposition. God will carry on his work though men may oppose. We expect to be in the field with the tent in a few days, to do what we can by the help of the Lord. On the whole we are of good courage. We ask the prayers of God's people.