GENERAL MEETING IN NEW LONDON, WIS.
By W. H. Thurston
The meeting began, according to appointment, December 3, with a good attendance. The Spirit of the Lord was manifest from the first, and as the meeting continued, the interest and blessing increased. The Conference Committee was present, and many of the other laborers of the State. The laborers present from abroad were E. R. Palmer and the writer. The keynote of the meeting was “the service of love, receiving and giving.” The members of the New London church provided for all in a very hospitable and pleasing manner, and the church was strengthened by the meeting. The Sabbath was a day long to be remembered. The Lord came especially near to His people, and some who were discouraged received new evidences of the Lord’s mercy, and laid hold of the promises. Brother Palmer’s help was much appreciated by all, and considerable time was given to the consideration of the canvassing work, and steps were taken toward enlisting every man, woman, and child in the service of love, receiving and passing on to others. It is evident that the canvassing work must have the co-operation of all the laborers in the field in order to make it a success. We may counsel, lay plans, and make the best of promises, but all will come short of accomplishing the thing in mind unless we go right into the field, and stay there, and do faithful, earnest work. Wisconsin people believe that the book and periodical business can be made a success, and they are going to make it succeed, each one doing something. I wish every State could have a general meeting like this, where laborers and churches could come together for study, work, and prayer, and thus become better prepared for service. “By beholding the goodness, the mercy, the justice, and the love of God revealed in the Church, the world is to have a representation of His character.” God grant that these graces may be revealed in every one of us; and when this is true, they will be revealed in the Church. “The Lord has His eye upon every one of His people; He has His plans concerning each.” What is His plan concerning you? Why not ask Him?