“The Beginning of the End.”
By R. F. Cottrell
THE recent report of the camp-meeting in California was cheering indeed. Such order and unity, and such evidences of the presence of God and holy angels, binding every wild spirit and evil influence, and filling believers with solemn joy, seem very much like the beginning of the end. And we may enjoy the like in other places. God is ready to pour his Spirit upon all who are ready to receive it. His hand is not shortened. He is not a respecter of persons, nor is he confined to places. He that does the will of God is accepted; and where true worshipers are, his Spirit is, and a pentecostal season may be enjoyed. If we prepare our hearts to receive the Comforter, if we open the door, we shall receive the great blessing. But though this is our privilege, our trials are not ended. We shall meet with these all the way till our work is done. But God will sustain all who trust in him and are faithful in duty. The faithful in all places will ere long see greater things than these. The living God will vindicate his truth, and will save those who truly trust in him. Let me have a part with the humble few that keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.