Life sketches of ellen g. white

were sending over from America to supplement the small
force of workers in the Australian field. The promise of
ample help led Elder Daniells to add to his appeal the
words, "This will be a rare occasion,--one which we may not
have again for years,--and we truly hope that but few of
our people will be denied the privilege of being present."
p. 344, Para. 2, [LS15].
Much faith was required to plan for a general campmeeting
to which the brethren and sisters from all the colonies
should be invited to come. The traveling expenses alone
seemed almost prohibitive because of the great distances to
be traversed. But the need of getting together was
imperative, and therefore the believers were urged strongly
to attend. "This meeting," Mrs. White declared, "will mark
a new era in the history of the work of God in this field.
It is important that every member of our churches should be
present, and I urge you all to come." p. 344, Para. 3,
[LS15].
"I am afraid that some will say," she continued, "'It is
expensive to travel, and it would be better for me to save
the money, and give it for the advancement of the work,
where it is so much needed.' Do not reason in this way; for
God calls upon you to take your place among the rank and
file of His people. You are to be there in person, and to
strengthen the meeting all you possibly can. . . . We know
that the believers in the truth are scattered widely; but
make no excuse that will keep you from gaining every
spiritual advantage possible. Come to the meeting, and
bring your families. . . . p. 345, Para. 1, [LS15].
"We should use every power at our command to make this
meeting a success, and suit it to the needs of those who
shall attend. The work of the Lord is above every temporal
interest, and we must not misrepresent His cause. Watching,
waiting, working, must be our motto. . . . p. 345, Para.
2, [LS15].
"God has committed to our hands a most sacred work, and we
need to meet together to receive instruction as to what is
personal religion and family piety; we need to understand
what part we shall individually be called upon to act in
the grand and important work of building up the cause and
work of God in the earth, in vindicating God's holy law,
and in lifting up the Saviour as 'the Lamb of God, which
taketh away the sin of the world.' John 1:29. We need to