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Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Thursday, January 1, 1880

FromAdvent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 55, No. 1

NEW YORK.

Fine, Dec. 9, 1879.—Since our last report, a Baptist Sunday champion has been here and gone. We discussed the Sabbath question two evenings. If he understood his position, the people did not. The truth gained the victory. Praise the Lord. If we are humble, he will use us as effectually as he did the “stripling” David.

This effort did not satisfy the people, so another anti-Sabbath champion speaks on Sunday, Dec. 21. All this puts off decision on the part of the people, still the interest is quite good. Pray for the work here, that we may have wisdom from God.

MILTON C. WILCOX. H. H. WILCOX.

Parma and Lancaster.—I have lately visited the churches in Parma and Lancaster. The members in these places are tryin’ to hold fast, and there are tokens of revival. At Lancaster two of the youth were baptized and united with the church, and it is hoped that one or two others will follow.

The spirit of revival is with those who work in the cause, those who labor to bless others are blessed themselves. We are soon coming to the time when labor for the lost will cease, and the filthy and unjust will remain so still. It is those who endure to the end that shall be saved. Let each make an individual case sure; and to do this, the thoughts and efforts must expand and take in others.

R. F. COTTRELL.

Ridgeway, N. Y., Dec. 12, 1879.

Edwards (Belleville), St. Lawrence Co.—I have been alone since my last report, holding meetings every other night. The interest has seemed to increase; and when the weather is favorable, the house is full.

A little friendly opposition has been given by a gentleman living in the neighborhood. It was somewhat amusing to hear him say, “Let us hear what the Bible says about the matter,” while he opened his Bible and read from a little pamphlet by C. S. Grichell, of Spring Arbor, Mich. There are several copies of this work in this section.

Some acknowledge the Sabbath. There are many backsliders here; one has commenced to pray again. Shall labor here until the T. and M. Institute at Adams Center, and shall probably return when that is over.

Some say they are going to get a man to oppose the Sabbath. I earnestly request the prayers of my brethren.

CHAS. C. LEWIS.