VERMONT CAMP-MEETING by A. S. Hutchins

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 2, 1879

VERMONT CAMP-MEETING.

By A. S. Hutchins

Several circumstances combined to give us a less number of tents and campers at our meeting this year than when the meetings were held at Morrisville. Yet we have reason for gratitude for as much interest as was manifested, and for so good apparent results. More might have been accomplished, and the general interest of the meeting improved, had all been on the ground at the opening of the meeting.

We were thankful for the presence and labors of Bro. Butler and W. C. White. The Spirit of God aided Bro. Butler and C. W. Stone, in preaching the word. The tract and missionary work, the cause of temperance, and the Sabbath-school interest received a good share of attention. In regard to each of these branches many useful and practical things were said by Bro. Butler and White, showing us the importance of a united effort to redeem the time and save souls by working in the opening providence of God. Many witnessed a good profession. May none die spiritually from inactivity; but let us take hold of the work in all its branches, and by “reason of use have our senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”

Several young men are girding on the armor in our Conference, whom the Lord will bless and make useful if they keep humble, grow in grace, and are led by the unerring counsel of Heaven. Others see and confess the truth, who may win souls to Christ. I am impressed with the thought that if as a people we are not better both in the present and future for our recent camp-meeting, we are verily inexcusable. May our future fidelity and devotion of heart to the cause of God bear a favorable testimony here.

A. S. HUTCHINS.