Hamilton (Montana) Camp-Meeting
By W. B. White
This meeting convened as appointed, September 11-21, and was one of the best camp-meetings of the season. Twenty family tents were pitched, and about one hundred camped on the ground. The first days of the meeting were cold and rainy, but later the weather became settled, and was all that could be desired. All the conference workers were present at this meeting, and plans were laid for work the coming season. The conference committee also held sessions at this time. From the first, a good, earnest spirit of seeking the Lord and drawing near to him pervaded the camp; and as those present were exhorted to yield to God and claimed the victory by faith, hearts responded, and found the victory which Christ has promised to his believing children. The last Sabbath was a day of power and light in the camp; and when a call was made for all who desired to make a new and complete consecration of themselves to God, laying aside every known sin, to come forward, nearly the whole congregation responded. This was a precious occasion, and one which will long be remembered by our brethren and sisters of western Montana. May the covenants made at this time be sacredly kept by the power God shall give. At the close of the meeting seven received Christian baptism, Elder L. A. Gibson administering the rite. Among these were some who had for the first time received Christ at this meeting. Two meetings a day were held with the children, which seemed to be greatly enjoyed by them. Elder W. T. Knox was with us through part of the meeting, and rendered valuable assistance, as did also Dr. Brown, of the Spokane Sanitarium. Brother T. G. Johnson was present, and conducted the business of the book and health food stand, the sales amounting to $121.10. During the meeting quite a sum was raised for the support and permanent establishment of our intermediate school. All went to their homes encouraged to press forward in the battle against the world, the flesh, and the devil, and at last be victors over every evil thing. May God bless the cause of truth in western Montana.