MISSOURI CONFERENCE AND CAMP-MEETING AT BOONVILLE.
By J. M. Rees
As this is to be an important gathering of our people in Missouri, and a strong force of excellent instructors in all departments of our work has been secured, we hope that our people will put forth an earnest effort to be present. If you can possibly attend, do not miss doing so. This may be the last time you will be privileged to attend such a gathering of the remnant people. Do not be afraid to trust your farm, your stock, your all, to the Lord, even in a drought. The Lord says, “I will guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in time of drought, and thou shalt be even like a watered garden.” The Lord watches over all while we are with that which He trusts to our care, and we are sure He will have the same care in our absence. Then come, brethren. Let the children encourage the parents, and parents the children, to attend this annual feast. Beginning now, there is ample time to get ready. I here quote an important Testimony which should settle the matter as to our attendance at our camp-meeting this year:— “It is important that the members of our churches should attend our camp-meetings. The enemies of truth are many; and because our members are few, we should present as strong a front as possible. Individually you need the benefits of the meeting, and God calls upon you to number one in the ranks of truth. “Some will say, It is expensive to travel, and it will be better for us to save the money, and give it for the advancement of the work where it is so much needed. Do not reason in this way; God calls upon you to take your place among the rank and file of His people. Strengthen the meeting all you possibly can by being present with your families. Put forth extra exertions to attend the gathering of God’s people. “Brethren and sisters, it would be far better for you to let your business suffer than to neglect the opportunity of hearing the message God has for you. Make no excuse that will keep you from gaining every spiritual advantage possible. You need every ray of light. You need to become qualified to give a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. You cannot afford to lose one such privilege. Eternal interests are at stake.” The field is already ripe for the harvest. Date of meeting, August 1-12. J. M. Rees.