GERMAN CAMP-MEETING by H. Shultz

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · Nov 24, 1887

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 13, No. 45.

GERMAN CAMP-MEETING.

By H. Shultz

THE first German camp-meeting of Seventh-day Adventists ever held in the world was held at Hillsboro, Kansas, October 21 to 31. Notwithstanding cold weather made it necessary to have stoves in all the tents, the meeting was well attended. About three hundred remained on the ground in tents and houses close by, and from five to six hundred attended the meetings daily. The Sabbath-school was well attended. The first Sabbath we had thirty-eight classes and nearly three hundred scholars. The second Sabbath we had forty-two classes and nearly four hundred scholars, besides many visitors.

The preaching through the day was of a practical nature, to lead our own people nearer to the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world; in the evening the discourses were on doctrinal points. The dear Lord came very near to us by his good Spirit, and hearts were made tender before him; our brethren were much encouraged to press forward in the good work, unto the coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. A good impression was made upon many not of our faith, many of whom we hope yet to see walking in the light of present truth. On Sunday, the 31st, five were buried with their Lord in baptism, and united with the church, and four others were received into the church by vote, upon confession of faith. Truly the Lord is good. H. SHULTZ.

Oakland, Cal., November 16, 1887.