North Pacific Camp-Meeting and Biblical Institute.
By Editor
After prayerful consideration it has been decided to hold our camp-meeting June 24 to July 1; and probably at the city of Portland. We are living in perilous times; the enemy of souls is on the track of every one who will endeavor to keep the commandments of God; and we know our only safety is in a thorough knowledge of, and strict obedience to, the Scriptures. Daily, prayerful study of the Bible is one of our first duties. But this has been neglected by nearly every one, and we shall not regain what we have lost by this neglect without a special effort. The spirit of Bible study must be revived. It is with joy that we have seen the advancement made in other Conferences, by means of schools and biblical institutes. And believing that there are many in our Conferences who would make great sacrifices if necessary to secure the help in this line that we so much need, we have arranged to hold a Biblical Institute during the ten days preceding the camp-meeting. Elder E. J. Waggoner, biblical instructor at Healdsburg College, will be present, and conduct the institute, which begins June 13 and continues till the 23d. In addition to the Bible-class, instruction will be given as to the duty of church officers, Sabbath-school officers, librarians, canvassers, and colporters. There are in every church those who should spend more or less time in placing the truth before others. Some could spend all of their time; others, both men and women, can take from home duties a few hours now and then, to devote to this work. We also have neighbors who would subscribe for our periodicals if their merits could be properly presented. By reading these papers an interest would be awakened, which should be followed up by appropriate Bible-readings. But those who should do this work do not know how either to properly prepare or to give these readings. How important then that we learn all we can at this Institute. There are also those who desire to devote their time to canvassing and colporter work, but do not know how to approach the people, and, for want of this knowledge, after a few unsuccessful efforts, they give up in discouragement. This is not as the Master would have it, and some who desire it will never hear the "well done, good and faithful servant." As classes will be formed and instruction given systematically, beginning the 13th, it will be important for those who desire to receive the full benefit, to commence with the beginning. Come the last of the preceding week, and have your tents pitched, and preparations made before the Sabbath. Arrangements will be made to furnish board for all who may desire it, who are present at the commencement, at the rate of two dollars per week. Parents, do you want to become connected with and aid in giving this last message of mercy before it closes? Then come to this meeting and bring your children. Let them become acquainted with the work and the workers, and they will partake of the Spirit of the message. Church and tract society officers, do you want to be better fitted for your work? Then do not fail to come to these meetings. Time is so precious—it rushes on so rapidly—you cannot afford to wait another year. CHAS. L. BOYD,
J. E. GRAHAM,
J. C. HALL,
Conference Committee.