To the Friends of the Cause in Wisconsin.
By O. A. Olsen
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: You notice in this paper the appointment for the camp-meetings in our State. Two have been appointed, so that all may be accommodated, and have the privilege of attending one or the other, or both. Shall we be disappointed of seeing a general rally of our friends to these meetings? We have reached a most important time in the history of this message. We witness on all sides the message rising in power, and the cause of God advancing. Brethren and sisters, shall we be active and in earnest, keeping pace with the work of the Lord? If we are, we shall in a little while share in its final and glorious victory. Make up your minds at once to attend one or both of these meetings, if you have not already done so, and make your arrangements accordingly. You cannot afford to stay away. You may look at your business, your farms, and a multitude of other matters; but consider first your own salvation and that of others. When was it that Israel prospered most? Was it not when they were faithful in serving God, walking in all his ordinances, and presenting themselves at Jerusalem at the appointed times? Then the Lord prospered them in all things and favored his people. But when they could not afford, as they thought, to bring their tithes and offerings, and could not spare so much time to go up to Jerusalem, the curse of the Lord rested upon them, and they were greatly afflicted, until they returned to the Lord with humility and confession. Has God changed? Is he not the same now? These things were written for our admonition. 1 Cor. 10: 11. Those living in the southern part of the State should make their arrangements at once, and so also should those living in the northern and western parts of the State, most of whom have never had the privilege of attending such a gathering. You need the blessing and experience of such a meeting; let no trifling matter hinder you. You cannot afford to stay away. To our friends in Illinois who can attend the southern meeting, we would say, Come, one and all, and let us once more join in a general meeting to worship the Lord and seek his blessing. Let all come, not with idle curiosity, but, friends, first seek the Lord in your closet; get an experience in the things of God; and come up to the feast of the Lord with the spirit of the truth, and with a burden of the work of God upon your hearts. Bring unconverted friends and neighbors, that they too may experience the blessing of God. We know not how many more of these privileges we shall enjoy. Bro. and sister White expect to attend these meetings, which will be very important, and, we trust, great good will result. Let all who can, bring tents and empty ticks, and those who cannot furnish tents, come, and provision will be made for all.