The Ministerial Association.
By J. S. Green
The ministers of the Michigan Conference met at the church in Otsego, on the 22d inst., at 9 A. M., and completed the organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Ministerial Association by electing Eld. J. O. Corliss president, and Eld. D. H. Lamson secretary, after which a very instructive and excellent address was delivered to the members of said Association by Eld. J. O. Corliss, on the subject of “The Work of the Gospel Ministry,” and a general discussion of the topic engaged in by all of the members of said Association till 12 M. At 2:30, the Association listened to a lecture by Eld. D. M. Canright, on “The Best Method of Raising Means for the Cause of God,” and a general discussion ensued till 5:30. In the evening we listened to a discourse by Eld. A. Weeks. Thursday, at 9 A. M., a discourse by Eld. A. O. Burrill as to there being a necessity for the existence of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, followed by a discussion of the subject which lasted till 12 M. At 2:30, Eld. D. H. Lamson discoursed on “The Preparation for and Continuing of Revival Work,” after which it was discussed by the Association till 5:30. In the evening, Eld. Wm. Ostrander gave a well-delivered and instructive discourse. Subject, “Stand in Your Place.” Friday, at 9 A. M., the subject of “Church Discipline” was very fully discoursed on by Eld. M. B. Miller. At 2:30, the matter of “Spiritual Gifts” was taken up by Eld. U. Smith, and the Association were unanimous in expressing their belief in the perpetuity of spiritual gifts, down to the coming of Christ. In the evening, Eld. W. O. Gage delivered a very clear and instructive discourse on the great necessity and benefits of walking in the light of truth. On the Sabbath, most excellent and useful discourses were given, by Eld. D. H. Lamson in the forenoon, and Eld. A. O. Burrill in the afternoon; and a social meeting was held, in which many took part and were very greatly refreshed by the Spirit of the Lord. J. S. GREEN.