THE GENERAL CONFERENCE.
By R. F. Cottrell
In spirit I was present, though not in person. I expected to be cheered by the report from it; and am not disappointed. It is truly cheering to one who has for more than twenty years been witnessing the rise and progress of this work, believing it to be the work of God in fulfillment of prophecy, to see the present aspect of the spread of the truth among “many peoples, and nations, and tongues,” and to see that our leading men are of good courage in devising means to carry forward the work in a manner to correspond with its magnitude, as it is opening before us in the providence of God. I am thankful that there is nothing to discourage those that have faith in God, and have the spirit of that unity, which the last gathering message so evidently requires. The humble believer will gladly hear and heed the watchword, Go forward. No honor can be greater than to be humble enough to engage heartily to build up this cause and take a part in it till its close. I ask for nothing higher than a humble share in this work; and I hope so to consecrate myself to God, that I may be endowed with power from the Spirit of God, to do the very work he would have me to do. My courage is good, my confidence in the work undiminished, and the sweet spirit of unity with the chosen servants of God brings peace and joy to my heart. R. F. COTTRELL.