CONFERENCE IN HILLSDALE, MICH.
By J. H. W.
This conference was attended by Bro. Hull and myself. The word was listened to with great interest; and the social meetings were spirited and truly devotional, especially the time devoted to such services on first-day morning, when the testimonies were literally crowded in. At a business meeting the covenant recommended by the conference at Battle Creek was unanimously adopted, with some feeling testimonies on the subject. The circular of the committee in behalf of the Publishing Association was presented, and 28 shares pledged. This meeting was attended by a number of those not in the faith, who listened with interest, and some were evidently convicted of the truth. In this respect the influence of this conference was wider than that of any other held in this place for several years. We felt strengthened and encouraged in presenting the testimony of the word, and are well assured that it has been a season of refreshing to the church. It was solemn indeed to part with those with whom I have so often met, knowing that it must be many months before we shall meet again. But the blessed hope cheers my heart and smoothes the rough pathway of life; and in all our labors we can say, with the poet, “In hope of that immortal crown,
I now the cross sustain;
And gladly wander up and down,
And smile at toil and pain.”
“Lord, increase our faith.” Amen. J. H. W.