OXFORD (NEB.) CAMP-MEETING.
By Geo. M. Brown
This, the last of our local camp-meetings, was held from August 28 to September 2, on the banks of the Republican River, and from the first, was well attended. About one hundred and fifty of our people were camped on the grounds, and the citizens of Oxford and vicinity came in to the evening and Sunday services. Elders Nelson, Brown, White, Anderson, and Leer were present, and spoke upon the truths of the message in such a practical manner as to leave permanent impressions upon the hearts of all. Though the crops of southwestern Nebraska have been a failure this season, the friends of the truth still have unlimited faith in God and in the Third Angel’s Message, and contributed liberally for the advancement of the work. Meetings were held daily in English, German, and Swedish. Sabbath morning the Lord wrought for the deliverance of some who were bound, and four were baptized Sunday morning; others deferred, as they wished to be baptized at home. All united in saying that this was the best camp-meeting they had ever attended, and went to their homes with a strong determination to live nearer to God and accomplish more in his service. One encouraging feature of this meeting was the interest manifested by the young people, quite a number of whom will actively engage in the work this winter, either as canvassers or church-school teachers. A deep interest was shown in the sale of Sister White’s book for the relief of the schools.