RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED by the THIRTY-EIGHTH SESSION of the GENERAL CONFERENCE Thanksgiving

W. A. Spicer, C. P. Bollman, C. C. Crisler, T. E. Bowen, H. E. Rogers, J. N. Anderson

1. Resolved, That for manifold mercies and blessings that have preserved this great threefold message in its integrity, and maintained unity among its adherents; for the wonderful prosperity that has attended the advent movement as revealed in its rapidly growing membership, and its increasingly liberal financial support; for its remarkable development and extension into new fields; for liberty of conscience still vouchsafed; for the new life and energy taking possession of the believers—for these and all other blessings and favors bestowed by a compassionate and merciful Heavenly Father, we render sincere praise and heartfelt thanksgiving.GCB June 9, 1913, page 330.1

Resolutions of SympathyGCB June 9, 1913, page 330.2

1. Resolved, That in loving remembrance of our faithful and devoted fellow believers who have fallen at their posts of service for the Lord of the harvest in this and distant lands during the past quadrennial period, we hereby offer to the bereaved our deep sympathy, with a prayer to the Father of mercies that they may be sustained in their sorrow by the assurance that only a “little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.”GCB June 9, 1913, page 330.3

Whereas, In the providence of God our brother and fellow laborer, Elder George A. Irwin, has been suddenly taken from us by death.—GCB June 9, 1913, page 330.4

2. Resolved, (a) That we do hereby recognize his loyalty to the principles of the advent message, his devotion to its advancement, and his faithfulness in the work; and,—GCB June 9, 1913, page 330.5

(b) That we extend our hearty sympathy to all members of the bereaved family, commending them to the God of all comfort, who has provided a balm for wounded hearts in the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour; further,—GCB June 9, 1913, page 330.6

(c) That these resolutions be spread upon our records, and that a copy of them be furnished to the family of our deceased brother.GCB June 9, 1913, page 330.7

Whereas, Our brother, Elder Isaac Sanborn, one of the pioneers in the proclamation of the advent message, was suddenly taken from us by death on Sabbath. May 24, 1913,—GCB June 9, 1913, page 330.8

3. Resolved, (a) That we hereby recognize his fervor in administration and timely counsel in the early days of this cause, and his faithful labors in raising up many churches; and,—GCB June 9, 1913, page 330.9

(b) That we extend our sincere sympathy to the members of the bereaved family, commending them to God, and the comfort of his grace, who has promised a crown of righteousness at his coming to all who love him: further,—GCB June 9, 1913, page 330.10

(c) That these resolutions be spread upon our records, and that a copy of them be furnished to the family of our deceased brother.GCB June 9, 1913, page 330.11