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THE CONFERENCE

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Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · March 18, 1880

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 55, No. 12

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THE CONFERENCE.

IN another part of this paper will be found a report of the business proceedings of the special session of the General Conference just closed. Though but few came in especially to attend the Conference, brethren from various States were already here, so that the field was as well represented as is usual in the regular annual sessions. And all entered with interest into the consideration of the important subjects which came up for action. Every move was carefully and prayerfully considered; and if the recommendations of the Conference are carried out, we believe they will have a molding influence upon the cause which will result in great good.
The best of feeling and good cheer prevailed throughout. And we were happy to see a greater degree of freedom than usual in canvassing the subjects which came up for consideration. They were viewed from every side, and apparently all that need be said for or against was presented. Had the remarks been reported the reader would have had good sermons on the various questions which were considered.
Sabbath was a day of unusual interest. Bro. White spoke on the position, privileges, and responsibilities of men as ambassadors for Christ. In the afternoon a portion of the time was spent in social meeting, and the remainder in examination of candidates for baptism. Four precious young men, two of them students mentioned in last week’s report, came forward, desiring this ordinance, and at their special request Bro. White acted as administrator. The baptism passed off pleasantly and impressively, in presence of the large concourse of people who lined the banks of the river. In the stand these young men have taken, a triumph has been gained at which we all rejoice.
The brethren who have attended the Institute and Conference now go to their fields of labor hopeful for the future, and confident in new plans and determinations for the advancement of the work the coming season.