In and around the Biblical Institute.
By O. T. Noble
JUDGING from the number of brethren in attendance from the several States in the union, I think there must be from a hundred and twenty to a hundred and fifty families anxious to know how we are entertained, and what we are doing, and what the probable result of this enterprise will be. The first thing I will speak of is how we were received. A committee previously chosen held themselves in readiness to wait upon every new comer, and conduct him to a home with some one of the families composing the Battle Creek church; and, judging from my own experience and what I have heard from others, I feel justified in saying that we fare sumptuously. Every facility calculated to enable us to make the best use of our time is given us. Our mail is distributed in the lecture room before each lecture, and we receive many such attentions, which, in the aggregate, save us much time for the study of our lessons. So far, the lectures have been conducted by Brn. J. White and U. Smith. The able and patient manner in which they handle the subjects, and answer the many curious, ingenious, and intricate questions submitted to them in writing, and orally, will certainly give them a large place in our confidence and in our hearts. The time devoted to lectures, including that used in asking and answering questions, is from 9 to 11 A. M., from 2 to 4, and 6 to 8, P. M., giving us plenty to do. I cannot close this article without a few words about the preaching, all of which thus far has been done by Bro. and sister White. I wish to say that whatever opinion people may form by reading, I venture the assertion that no fine-minded person can listen to either of them and not feel assured that God is with them. Sister White’s style and language is altogether solemn and impressive, and sways a congregation beyond description, and in a direction always heavenward. Bro. White’s language, manner, and style are inspiring, and well calculated to lift us up. We are led to feel that when the preacher goes out under the commission, Jesus will surely be with him, and that, though weak in himself, yet through the power of his Guide he can subdue kingdoms; nay, “he can do all things.” O. T. NOBLE. Of Wellington, Loraine Co., Ohio.