The Camp-Meeting at Columbus, Mississippi
By Thomas Murphy
THE camp-meeting at Columbus, which was held from August 26 to September 5, was a grand success. When the invitation was given for those to stand who believe that Saturday is the Sabbath of the Lord, a goodly number rose to their feet; but they were not ready to step out from the world and obey the Lord. This made us very sad, but we knew we had discharged our duty. The third angel’s message had been preached with power and simplicity, and the results were left with God, who knoweth the deep secrets of every man’s heart. We believe that some of those who attended this meeting will yet take their stand for the Lord. The tent was crowded every night and the best order was maintained. Our visiting brethren and sisters from Vicksburg, Jackson, and Yazoo City, had a time of spiritual refreshing. Some remarked that it was the best meeting they had ever attended. During the meeting, one brother who recently accepted the truth, received the ordinance of baptism. We have confidence that we shall yet see fruits of our labor here.