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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 9, 1879

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 54, No. 16.

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NEBRASKA CAMP-MEETING.

By Chas. L. Boyd

This meeting was held according to appointment at Beaver City, and commenced Thursday evening, Sept. 18, with a general attendance of the Sabbath-keepers in this part of the State. A shady grove on Beaver Creek afforded one of the best localities in Nebraska. The weather was beautiful. Scarcely a cloud covered the sun by day, or hid the stars by night.
Less than two years since the first course of lectures was given in this vicinity, which is separated by nearly two hundred miles from Sabbath-keepers in other parts of the State. About one hundred of like faith here assembled. The one great object from the commencement of the meetings seemed to be to earnestly seek the Lord. Sabbath morning we engaged in Sabbath-school exercises, in which a commendable interest was manifested. A discourse on the subject of the sanctuary was then given, setting forth the solemn hour of God's judgment now come. After engaging for a little time in social exercises and prayer, sinners and backsliders were invited forward. About forty responded. Some of these were souls for whom many prayers have been offered; while others were for the first time in our midst. Sixteen were baptized, and with others united with the church.
On Monday especial attention was paid to the tract and missionary work. Three church societies were formed, and the proper officers elected. About two hundred and seventy-five dollars were pledged, a part of which was paid in on the ground. Considering the hard times in this newly settled country, this liberality shows that the cause of present truth lies near the hearts of the people, and the work, supported by such souls, if they are connected with Heaven, must prosper.
About one hundred Sabbath-keepers attended the meeting; and although a considerable part of this number have lately come from other churches and from the world, all were of one mind, there being no divisions on the fundamental principles of our faith. That which produces such union must be of God. May God speed onward the message.
CHAS. L. BOYD.