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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 19, 1871

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 38, No. 14.

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Report of the Committee

By L. P. Bailey; B. Salisbury

CHOSEN TO CONSIDER THE SUBJECT OF PROCURING HELP IN THE PUBLISHING WORK AT BATTLE CREEK.
AT a meeting of the tent-masters on the Charlotte camp-ground. Sept. 18, L. P. Bailey was elected chairman, and B. Salisbury secretary. The meeting was opened with prayer by Bro. Waggoner. Bro. White remarked that printers were not wanted, but men of business tact, that can be educated in a few weeks or months, “a business agent,” a man of talent. Eld. Waggoner suggested that it would be safe to call Bro. H. W. Kellogg of Vt. Bro. White said he had for some time had his mind also on Bro. Charles Russell, of Monterey, to act some part in the work, and he heartily invited these two men to Battle Creek. It was then
Voted, That Brn. H. W. Kellogg and Charles Russell move to Battle Creek to help sustain Bro. White in the work.
Bro. Kellogg remarked that he realized the sacredness of the work, and that all he had and was, was the Lord’s, and if the brethren requested, he would make arrangements to move to Battle Creek.
Bro. Russell said if he could do anything for the cause, he would do it. He had promised the Lord that whatever seemed duty he would do, and whatever there was of him should be given to God and his cause. He wanted a small place at first, and would try to do his duty.
Voted, That the meeting approve of the timely aid of Bro. Ira Abbey at the Health Institute, and favor the removal of himself and family to Battle Creek.
Brn. Waggoner, King, and Wick, were appointed a Committee to prepare resolutions, who reported the following:
Whereas, We have heard with deep interest the remarks of Bro. and sister White, and the testimonies from the Lord in regard to the obligation of the church to take some of the heavy burdens so long and so faithfully borne alone by Bro. White. Therefore,
Resolved, 1. That we hereby express our conviction that the success of the work of God among us depends, in some measure, on our heeding these testimonies, and on our taking such steps in this matter as shall honor God and meet the mind of his Spirit.
2. That we believe it is our duty to bear the responsibility of calling help to Battle Creek to assist in the work there; and that, if the worn servants of God still have to go on overworked, or sink in their efforts to bear so many and so great burdens, the blame will rest upon the church at large, and upon us as members of the body.
3. That we hereby take this responsibility, and make a call, solemnly appealing to those brethren who may feel a burden of the work, or who may be indicated as having a duty in that direction, to consecrate themselves to the cause of God, and be ready to sacrifice some of the things of this world for his sake who sacrificed the joy and glory of Heaven to open a way for their salvation.
4. That we firmly believe that God called Bro. White to this work, and appointed him to the position he occupies; that we cannot approve of his resigning this position until it is evident that the Lord has released him; and that we do not call on any person or persons to take his place, but to assist him by their labor and counsel.
5. That we hereby pledge ourselves to keep the importance of the work, and the coming of the Lord, more in our minds and our hearts, and to take a greater interest in those who labor for us in the Lord, and to more faithfully sustain them by our efforts, our means and our prayers.
The resolutions were subsequently read before the entire congregation. They were voted upon separately, and unanimously adopted.
Voted. That these resolutions be published in the REVIEW.
Voted, That the chairman select a committee of three to confer with such individuals as they, in connection with the General Conference Committee, think should locate in Battle Creek. The following brethren were selected as said Committee: Ira Abbey, John F. Carman, Seneca H. King.
L. P. BAILEY, Chairman.
B. SALISBURY, Secretary.