THE WEST VIRGINIA CAMP-MEETING.
By Allen Moon
This meeting was held at Fairmont, at the time appointed. The attendance was not large, but the interest on the part of those present was good. All departments of the work received attention. In addition to the various local interests, the foreign mission, school, medical, and religious liberty work received consideration. On the last day of the meeting a service was held in which the people had the privilege of contributing to several interests, including foreign missions. The spiritual interest of the meeting was not unlike that of many other meetings of this kind—from the first steadily increasing. Many who were in discouragement received help and light at the meeting. The Spirit of the Lord came in; and when wrongs were revealed, the Lord gave power to put them away. Those who had been deceived were set at liberty, and many were the songs of praise. In addition to the ministers of the Conference, Elder Cottrell, the district superintendent, was early at the meeting, and the writer arrived Monday evening, after the first Sabbath of the meeting. Elder O. O. Farnsworth came later; and all remained until the close. The preaching was largely by the visiting ministers, but those of the local Conference also participated. The talks from the desk were of a practical character, and were appreciated by all. On the whole, the meeting was a success, and we have reason to believe that the work will prosper in West Virginia. The reports revealed the fact that the financial condition of the Conference has improved during the last year. Several new churches had been added to the Conference, and new work had been entered upon. Courage and zeal have come into the ranks, and the Lord is bestowing his blessing.