PROGRESS by W. H. Thurston

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 17, 1901

PROGRESS

By W. H. Thurston

It has been my privilege to attend four camp-meetings in the Lake Union Conference, and it seems to me that these meetings have marked a new era in the experience of our people.

There seems to be a greater desire on the part of all to know and to do the whole truth. During these meetings many have returned to their first love, and victories have been gained. A special interest has been manifested by our young people, and many are giving themselves to active service for the Master. The tithing question has been considered by our people at all these meetings, and there is reason to believe that the tithe will be greatly augmented from now on.

A growing interest in the progress of the work in regions beyond is apparent everywhere, and some are selling their property and preparing to move to needy fields, to buy homes and live the truth before the people. Some of our brethren and sisters who have means are arranging to support missionaries in foreign fields. All of these moves are very gratifying to those who have the burden of supplying workers and means, and it is hoped that this same spirit of sacrifice and willingness may permeate every Conference.

“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand.” Rom. 13: 11, 12. “The return of Christ to our world will not be long delayed. Let this be the keynote of every message.” — “Testimonies for the Church, Vol. VI.”

The Lord has work for all, and every one should be in earnest to know what the Lord has for him to do. Behold, He cometh. W. H. THURSTON.