N. P. CONFERENCE CAMP-MEETING.
By I. D. Van Horn
According to previous notice in the SIGNS this meeting will be held this year at Cornelius, Washington county, Oregon. There is a beautiful grove at this place of small oak and fir that can be fitted up with small expense. It is in the midst of a thickly settled farming country and midway between the two beautiful towns of Hillsboro and Forest Grove. We shall be likely to have as large an attendance here as at any other convenient place in the Conference. The time already appointed, from the evening of June 22 to the morning of the 28th will suit all parties better than any other. We have obtained permission from the Railroad Co. for all who attend the meeting, and pay full fare to be returned free by receiving a certificate from the Secretary of the Conference. Our Conference is small, and in order to have a good and successful meeting, extra efforts to attend must be put forth by all our people. We hope none will feel too poor to attend, nor allow any circumstances to hinder them from coming. It should be remembered by all that the yearly session of the Conference, T. and M. Society, Sabbath-school Association, and H. and T. Association are to be held in connection with the camp-meeting. In fact the camp-meeting is appointed for this very purpose in order to secure as large an attendance as possible to do the business of these yearly meetings. How necessary than that every one who loves the truth and desires its prosperity should make an effort to be present. Spiritually, we all need reviving. If we neglect this we shall soon lose our interest in the truth and become an easy prey to Satan. One special sign of the last days is the working of Satan with all power, and signs, and lying wonders, insomuch that if it were possible he shall deceive the very elect. We very much need the Spirit of God abiding with us continually that we may be able to resist the power of our great adversary. These large gatherings are especially adapted to meet our spiritual wants. We go out from our homes, leaving our work and worldly cares behind, to spend a week in the worship and service of God. What can be more pleasing to God than to see his people sanctify a few days of their time, assemble together in some beautiful grove made pleasant and attractive by neatness and order, to offer up to him humble worship, thanksgiving, praise and honor. Surely it can be made a season of great spiritual benefit and blessing. Come, then, one and all get ready for the camp-meeting. We want those present whose hearts are already warm with the love of God. And those, who feel a coldness and lack of interest creeping over them to be sure and come. And a special effort should be made to have our unconverted friends and children on the ground. Begin now to get ready for the camp-meeting.