ITEMS OF THE KANSAS CAMP-MEETING.
By J. P. Henderson
There were present at this meeting over two hundred and fifty Sabbath-keepers, representing about eighty-five families. There were about thirty-five tents on the ground, and over forty teams. From the first, the Spirit of God seemed to be present, and deep feeling was manifested. The preaching was effective. One brother who has lately embraced the truth, wrote to his wife: “We are having a glorious meeting. Elds. Butler and Farnsworth are here, full of the blessing of the Lord. I wish you were here.” Another who was almost prevented from reaching the ground by the swollen streams, after hearing one sermon said he was paid for all his trouble. One aged brother, Father Dickson, with six others, came over three hundred miles. It required nine days to make the journey, and over a month to complete the entire trip. The true missionary spirit seemed to fill Father Dickson’s heart, as he spent most of his time in scattering tracts and obtaining subscribers. On the evening of the Sabbath, Eld. Farnsworth preached from Rev. 3:12. After preaching, many gathered around the stand, and with weeping, expressed their love for these grand truths. Hearts were too full for utterance, and it was truly said that “glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God.” Among those who went forward for prayers and were baptized was a little boy seven years of age. His parents at first tried to restrain him. After he was baptized he bore his testimony with a feeling that made our hearts rejoice. Much credit is due Bro. and Sister Glover, on whose premises the meeting was held. They seemed to have a parental interest in every one present, and their home was a hospital for the weary and afflicted. Surely the blessing of God will ever be with them. Our parting was a tearful one, and we are ever wishing the time to hasten when we shall meet to part no more. We received some thirty subscribers for our periodicals on the ground, and took in about $60 at the book stand.