A Good Sabbath in Healdsburg.
By Chas. C. Ramsey
SABBATH, Nov. 15, was a solemn occasion for the Healdsburg church, and one which it is hoped will not soon be forgotten. After the more than usually interesting exercises of the Sabbath-school, which now numbers 225 members, Eld. Corliss, who is visiting his family for a few days, spoke with much freedom from 2 Pet. 3:14: "Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless." As the speaker vividly described the high standard to which we must attain to be accepted of the Lord at his soon coming, and contrasted with it the condition of many professed Christians at the present time, the Spirit of God accompanied the word spoken with great power. The importance of diligence in the service of God was clearly shown, and the effects of the peace of God upon its possessor during life and at death were feelingly portrayed. It was well adapted to the condition and wants of all present, both old and young, converted and unconverted. Many hearts were melted into tenderness, and in the social service which followed, there were many fervent testimonies given in rapid succession. Heart-felt determinations to lead holier and more devoted lives in future, were expressed. How important it is right here, almost in the radiance of the great white cloud, not only to form resolutions, but also to carry them out in the daily life. With the solemn responsibilities of the College, with its precious burden of youth resting upon us, we crave a sincere interest in the earnest prayers of God's people everywhere that his rich blessing may continually abide in our midst. CHAS. C. RAMSEY.