THE NEBRASKA CAMP-MEETING.
By E. W. Farnsworth
This meeting was held at Fremont, Neb., Oct. 4-8, on a beautiful island a little south of the village. The location was all that could be desired. There was a good grove to break the wind, while at the same time, where the tents were set, the trees were so scattering as not to obstruct the warm rays of the sun. There were twenty-seven tents besides a number of covered wagons. About three hundred and fifty Sabbath-keepers were encamped on the ground, a good proportion of whom were ready to commence meetings on Thursday. From first to last our meetings were excellent. Not having given our brethren much encouragement that we should have help from abroad, no one was particularly disappointed, although we felt the need of such aid. It was evident from the first that our people came to work, not only for themselves, but for others. The preaching was mostly of a practical nature, and we knew, from the hearty responses and many tearful eyes, that it found a place in the hearts of the brethren and sisters. I believe I never saw a company of people so hungry for the truth. While our meetings were in session, the camp was entirely deserted. There was no strolling about, but it seemed that every one was determined not to lose a word. In our social meetings, God greatly blessed us; and all hearts seemed to be melted in tenderness before him. In some of these meetings as many as one hundred and thirty testimonies were given in forty minutes. Sabbath was a good day for us. After setting before the people the importance of seeking God, we called for backsliders and sinners to come forward, when about thirty responded; and as we united our prayers together for these who were thus seeking God, the Spirit of the Lord graciously rested upon us, and all hearts seemed to be broken before God. On Sunday, fifteen were baptized in the Platt River, by Bro. Boyd. The outside attendance was not large; but those who came were respectful and courteous. Our brethren raised $125.00 to pay the T. and M. debt. It was truly affecting to listen to the many calls as they came in from all parts of the State. Some of our brethren came three hundred miles with teams. They came to seek God and they found him. We heard it remarked all over the ground that it was the best meeting our people ever enjoyed in this part of the Conference. Brn. Nicola, Boyd, and Wing enjoyed good freedom in preaching the word. Personally, I believe I can say my soul was never more blessed: it was one of the brightest spots in all my Christian experience. Our people all felt to praise God for his goodness, and returned home greatly strengthened and encouraged. P. S. My permanent P. O. address is Knoxville, Iowa. E. W. F.