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THE CONFERENCE

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Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 12, 1856

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 8, No. 7.

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THE CONFERENCE.

By James White

THE General Conference held at Battle Creek, May 23-27, was a meeting of deep interest, and will result, we trust, in much good to the cause of truth, and an advance in consecration and holy living with God's people.
There was a social meeting of much interest on Sixth-day, the 23d, in the afternoon, in which many took part in humble, plain and affecting testimonies. The blessing of the Lord was with us, and there seemed to be a strong desire for the work of the Spirit of God among us.
The attendance from this State was not very large, owing, no doubt, to the meeting being held in the time of planting, this backward season; still, with those from other States, there were more Sabbath-keepers present Sabbath morning than could be seated in the "House of Prayer," and it became necessary to adjourn to the Tent before the hour for preaching.
The weather was fine, and the location of the Tent pleasant and favorable. Bro. Bates spoke twice on the Sabbath, and Brn. Hart and Byington in the evening. Brn. White, Hart and Waggoner spoke to good and attentive congregations on First-day, and evening.
The congregation in the evening was large, and candid, with the exception of some boys and young men, mostly outside of the Tent, who probably had been taught nothing better than to disturb a quiet worshiping assembly. Mr. J. Caldwell, the Village Marshall, was present to take care of them, who, for his voluntary care for us assembled in our portable Meeting-house, has the thanks of the friends and the attentive audience.
Bro. Waggoner's subject on this occasion was the Law of God, and the seal of the Law. He was very hoarse, and hardly able to speak, yet was assisted to present the subject in so clear and forcible a manner as to command the closest attention of the entire candid audience. Bro. Bates followed with spirited remarks and exhortation. Thus the meetings closed in the Tent.
On Second-day, the 26th, meetings were held to transact business, which were spirited and harmonious. The Meeting has left a cheering and most blessed influence on the minds of those who attended it, especially those who remained over Third-day and witnessed the manifest power of God in correcting and comforting his people. With unity of feelingsand new courage have preaching brethren gone forth to the field of labor, to fight the battles of the Lord, till victory shall be won. J. W.