Address to the Friends in Indiana.
By Wm. Covert
PERHAPS it will be necessary for me to say a few words concerning our camp-meeting. I am aware that it is farther from the railroad than it should be if railroad convenience is the only or chief thing to be considered. The friends in our part of the State protest against taking it to Kokomo, as there is no one there to take a special interest. And if there was, we know of no suitable ground that we can get. We tried hard to get the ground occupied last year, but failed. We think we have selected the best place that we can get. At this place we have plenty of water for all purposes, and a good grove, in a good neighborhood, among the brethren who will take a special interest in fitting up the grounds and in caring for those from a distance. We are certain that we can give better accommodations here than we could to take the meeting away from the brethren merely to get near a railroad. But we will be glad to convey a good many loads of brethren and friends to the ground free of charge. Come the 18th if possible. We think we can have much better order by being removed from city loafers. Besides, the interest to hear is so deep in this part of the country, we feel confident it is the right place. Bro. Elbert, and Bro. S. H., Lane held a tent meeting at Burlington, six miles from here, two years ago, but had to close before the test was fairly made. And at New London, three miles away, there is a similar interest. At Middle-Fork, nine miles distant, they are calling loudly for labor; besides there are publications and tracts scattered in every direction that will bring their possessors to our Feast of Tabernacles. Then come one, come all. Come, praying that God will meet us with his Holy Spirit, and that the cause in Indiana may rise with the message and gather many precious souls into a saving knowledge of the truth. We expect the first Indiana Conference will be held in connection with this meeting. Then don’t let one that has any interest in the cause stay away from this meeting. We shall need both money and counsel. Then come prepared to work. We would like two tent companies from Owen Co., one from Henry, and perhaps North Liberty can bring two. It would be well for those companies to elect their tent-masters and send them one day in advance—say Tuesday—you will find it to your advantage. If any of you do this, just send notice and we will wait on you. Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Ind.