Louisville (Ky.) Camp-Meeting by J. F. Poole

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 5, 1907

Louisville (Ky.) Camp-Meeting

By J. F. Poole

THE good camp-meeting held at Louisville, Ky., July 18-28, is now past. The meeting was held in a beautiful grove in the suburbs of the city. The attendance of our people was not so large as expected, owing to the fact that the season had been backward, and there had been so much rain that when the dry spell came, many had to remain at home to care for their crops. Nevertheless, the promise that God’s blessings are not confined to large numbers was verified to us, and all who attended were richly repaid.

Elder Spicer spent the first Sabbath with us, and his good words of instruction and timely counsel were much appreciated by all. We had expected to have Prof. J. E. Tenney with us during the entire meeting, but after two days

he was called to another field. His stay, though short, was beneficial to all. The other laborers present were Brethren Harrison and Melendy, representing the canvassing work; Sisters Harrison and Lenker, of the Sabbath-school and young people’s work; Brother Milo Emmerson, and the writer. Brother S. M. Jacobs and wife had charge of the dining tent, in connection with which practical instruction was given in healthful cookery. This was highly appreciated by our own people and those from the outside who were in attendance.

During the day, the thoughts presented were such as to lead to self-examination. The evening services were a series of sermons on the points of our faith, calculated to be of benefit to the outside attendance.

Parents’ meetings were held, which we believe will be the means of helping us to better train our children for the kingdom of God. Meetings for the children were also held each day.

The entire camp consecrated themselves to God and his service. This season was one of spiritual refreshing to the Louisville church, and all expressed themselves as having received rich blessings from the storehouse of God. Sixteen precious souls were added to this church. Six received baptism, and others were prevented because of sickness.

We believe the time has fully come for our people to receive the latter rain, and make haste to enter the kingdom of God. J. F. POOLE.