Northern Michigan by Uriah Smith

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 26, 1875

Northern Michigan.

By Uriah Smith

At the late Battle Creek Camp-meeting, two persons from the great Saginaw Valley, and contiguous regions where the truth has taken quite a hold, were present, and two only! This is not taken as an indication that the many friends of the cause in that region do not desire to attend a camp-meeting this year, but rather as an evidence that they expect one in that portion of the State. It has therefore been decided to hold this year, as last, a second camp-meeting in Michigan, this second meeting to be held at Flint, as shall be more particularly announced hereafter. The friends will not have the presence

and labors of Bro. and sister White, of which they would be so glad, but will have to make the best of the situation. “The boys” will do what they can; and it will be a good opportunity for all to see how fully they can rely upon God.

The query arises why a camp-meeting is not a good field for the operations of the Tract and Missionary Society. Members go long distances sometimes and spend no little time to see their neighbors and friends; but here they congregate at our very doors; and there are times, especially on Sunday, when multitudes are wandering about with apparently no special object in view. Why not at such times engage them judiciously in conversation, not controversy, in regard to their soul’s salvation, hand them a tract, call their attention to the books, and do missionary work generally? We believe such a course would add fresh life to the meeting, and result in great good to those who come, within the reach of our influence upon the camp-ground.

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