THE VASSAR, MICH., CAMP-MEETING.
Owing to a severe rain storm of over two day's duration, preparations were not completed to hold the first meeting before Friday morning, Sept. 5. The attendance at the meeting was very good. There were twenty-seven church and family tents, besides two large tents. About two hundred and fifty Sabbath-keepers, and ten ministers were in attendance. The preaching was mostly practical. Sabbath afternoon, after a discourse by Bro. Littlejohn on the abiding graces, faith, hope and charity, showing that all those who possess them will also with them abide, or endure, forever and ever, an opportunity was given for those who wished to possess these graces and share in the reward, to rise and come forward for prayers. A powerful movement then took place among the congregation. Brethren took hold to work for their friends. One after another yielded to the strong impressions of the Spirit of God, till more than one hundred had come forward. Among these were a number of strong, intelligent young people, who were taking their stand for the first time. A goodly number of these bore a feeling testimony expressing their determination to live a Christian life, and secure the kingdom of Heaven; and an interesting season of prayer followed. On Sunday, rain prevented a general attendance from without; but those who did attend, the number being sufficient to more than fill the seats of the 80-foot tent, were largely from the intelligent and professional classes, and gave good attention to the word spoken. In the evening an enthusiastic temperance meeting was held. Bro. Miller, the president of the Michigan H. and T. Society, gave a discourse on Bible Temperance, after which the teetotal pledge was circulated, and one hundred and one signers obtained. Nineteen more were added the next morning, making one hundred and twenty in all, up to Monday morning, when we were obliged to leave the ground to return to office duties. More will be obtained before the close, which will make a splendid showing for the meeting in this respect. Encouraging interest was also taken in the Sabbath-school work. Bro. Bell and Reavis conducted a school Sabbath morning, and attended to its interests at other times. A meeting was also held in the interest of the tract and missionary work. Bro. Bell was to present the claims of the College on Monday. Bro. G. W. Colcord and A. A. John from Illinois were present, and added interest to the meeting. Ten had presented themselves for baptism before we left, and it was expected that others would go forward in that ordinance. The social meetings were characterized by a good degree of activity and feeling. An excellent spirit seemed to prevail throughout the meeting, and the occasion was well enjoyed by all present. Nearly or quite a sufficient amount was raised to meet all the expenses incurred. Thus we may set down the two Michigan93camp-meetings, so far this season, at Eaton Rapids and Vassar, as in all respects successful and encouraging.