Sabbath at Battle Creek.
By C. W. S.
The exercises of last Sabbath, March 3, were of a very encouraging nature. It had been announced the week before that baptism would be administered, and the ordinances celebrated. The candidates for baptism were examined by the committee upon Sabbath eve. Sabbath forenoon I spoke upon the gifts, from John 14: 16. At 2 P. M. Bro. Smith spoke upon the Christian ordinances, baptism and the Lord’s supper. Then the congregation repaired to the riverside to witness the baptism of eighteen persons, by Elds. Fargo and Olsen. Eight of them have started to serve God recently. Thirteen are students at our College, and two are helpers in this Office. It was an interesting scene. Some who had been wearing gold, had laid it aside, choosing rather that pearl of great price. May God bless and guide them. In the evening the ordinances were celebrated. It was a solemn season. Four of those baptized will unite with churches in other places. The rest, and six others by letter, twenty in all, were received into this church. May the good work go on, and many others of the dear youth who are here be led to take a firm stand for the truth.