p. 93 | OUR CAMP-MEETING by A. S. Hutchins

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 14, 1876

OUR CAMP-MEETING.

By A. S. Hutchins

As has been said, there was a lack of freedom in our recent camp-meeting. This need not have been so had we all occupied that position with reference to the solemn closing message of mercy that we should. But I am led to ask myself, and the brethren and sisters who attended the meeting, What use shall we make of the precious privileges we did enjoy on this occasion?

Personally, I can say it is a matter of unfeigned gratitude of heart with me, that I had the privilege once more of meeting with Bro. and Sr. White, and Bro. Smith. Their clear, forcible, and earnest manner of presenting the truth, touched the hearts not only of those who are familiar with, and have received, the Bible sentiments they proclaimed, but also of some unacquainted with our faith.

We were sorry to see our dear Bro. and Sr. White in so feeble health; yet their hearts are aglow with interest and anxiety for every branch of the work in which they have so long been engaged, and for which they have mentally and physically suffered so much. Twenty-four years have passed away since I first met them. As then, I regard them as called and qualified of God to lead out in the far-spreading work of the third angel's message.

By union, activity, and growth in grace, as individuals and churches, we may stay up the hands of these servants of the Lord when they come among us. This work will conclude in glorious triumph to those united in the faith, watching, working, and waiting till the Master shall come.

“My soul, be on thy guard.”

A. S. HUTCHINS.