p. 92 | The Cause in the East by John Norton Loughborough

California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists · OAKLAND, CAL. · Dec 31, 1874

The Cause in the East.

By John Norton Loughborough

From the late numbers of the Review we see the work is advancing in the east. Good results are reported from the preaching of the word in Michigan, Kentucky and Ohio. Souls are also receiving the truth by reading, and a most urgent letter is published from a man in Missouri, requesting that a preacher be sent to instruct them, as a number had embraced the truth by reading, and still others were anxious to know the truth.

I learn by a private letter from Bro. Cornell, respecting the Biblical Institute which is now in session at Battle Creek. He says, Dec. 16: “Bro. Smith has given two lectures on immortality—good. Every student has a number, and in review of lessons he calls by numbers. Many questions, also, are handed in, written and signed. We have three sessions daily, viz., 9 to 11, 2 to 4, and 6 to 8. Already there are 133 students.”

Still later, 17th and 18th, he writes: “Interest excellent; all in full blast now; it goes well so far; 140 students at the Institute.”

From other sources we learn that aside from the Biblical Institute there is also a good religious interest in Battle Creek, and many are seeking the Lord, as many as forty at a time being forward for prayers.

Just as the paper is closing up for the press we receive a postal card from Bro. White, dated Dec. 21, which reads, “One hundred and fifty attending the Biblical Institute. Goes off well. We leave here for Cal. about the 10th of January.”

J. N. L.