TEXAS GENERAL MEETING by R. M. Kilgore

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 11, 1878

TEXAS GENERAL MEETING.

By R. M. Kilgore

Our tent is now pitched in Rockwall, Rockwall county, and it is probable that this series of meetings will continue six or eight weeks.

About the time this meeting closes we design having a general meeting for all the friends of present truth, in the State. We have placed it at a time of the year which we hope will suit all of our brethren. The farmers will be at leisure, and teachers and tradesmen can come then more easily than at any other season of the year. At this point in our meetings here, if we are successful, there will be some who will be deciding in favor of the truth while others are halting between two opinions. These we hope will be benefited and strengthened by a general gathering of our brethren and sisters.

We have a pleasant location for our tent, and there is plenty of room near it for our brethren to camp with their teams. Pasturage can be had within a mile or two of the tent. We shall try to make some arrangements for provisions to be obtained at as low rates as possible. It might be well for all to supply themselves with flour, and means to bake it while they are on the ground. With small expense, family tents can be made of sheeting, which can be subsequently used for the household. More room can be obtained by two or three families uniting. A fly made of sheeting will answer well for shelter in this climate, and is much better than nothing.

We shall be disappointed if we do not see a large majority of the friends of the cause at this meeting. Come, then, brethren, with an earnest desire to seek good and to do good; bring your children and unconverted friends with you. We shall be glad to see any of the brethren who may desire to spend a longer time with the tent, and can come previous to the general meeting. Remember the time, Aug. 8-13, inclusive. Come at the commencement, and remain till the close. R. M. KILGORE.