THE NEBRASKA CAMP-MEETING.
By Chas. L. Boyd
Dear Brethren: The time is fast approaching for the third Nebraska camp-meeting to be held. Those who have attended these meetings in the past, and have learned something of their importance, do not need to be urged to be in readiness this year; but, by the blessing of God, though favored with but little ministerial labor, seventy-five, through new church organizations, have been added to your number during the past year. To those dear brethren I want to say, You cannot afford to let this feast of tabernacles pass without sharing in the spiritual repast. You have just reaped a bountiful harvest; now sell some of your first-fruits, and make immediate preparation for this annual gathering of the saints of God. Do not say, “I will wait till next year, and then be better prepared to attend.” Time will soon close. Very soon “He that shall come will come, and will not tarry.” Bring some of your interested neighbors with you. Do not leave your children at home. Make some sacrifice. Let them see that to be prepared for the soon-coming Saviour is the all-absorbing theme in your mind; they will catch the spirit, and with them you will be blessed and drink of the well of salvation here on earth. The expense will be but little; you can come with your own teams and bring your own provisions. Come in season. Get your tents pitched so as to have the benefit of the first meeting. This may be the very discourse you most need. Leave your cares at home, and come prepared to stay till the close of the meeting. It was at the last of the feast that the wine prepared by the divine Master was passed to the guests. Ord, Valley Co., Neb., Aug. 14, 1878.