NEW JERSEY by I. Sanborn

Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Thursday, March 4, 1880

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 55, No. 10

NEW JERSEY.

By I. Sanborn

Camden,—After spending a few days in Baltimore, Md., endeavoring to encourage the little flock of Sabbath-keepers in that vicinity, I left them full of courage in the Lord. I then came to Camden, where I held meetings two weeks, the interest increasing to the close. Eleven have taken their stand with us, and others are convinced that they ought to obey the truth. May they remember that the Lord says, “To-day if ye will hear His voice, harden not your heart” (as all do who are convinced of the truth, and do not obey it); and may they not find at the last that they are lost forever.

The little flock in Camden are much encouraged in the Lord. Influences that have hindered the progress of the cause have passed away, giving the faithful much valuable experience, which they should all profit by. And they should ever remember that our religion is vain, if it will not shut our mouths and bridle our tongues when we are slandered. But if when we do well and suffer for it, we take it patiently, “this is acceptable with God. For even hereunto were ye called; because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps; who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth; who, when he was reviled, reviled not again.” I. Pet. 2:19-24.

The Sabbath-school is very interesting, and will now increase in numbers and interest. Eld. Orcutt, of South Vineland, will in the future meet with this company once a month, which will be a great help.

Just before my meetings in Camden closed, I received a letter from Bro. Amos Snyder, of Berks Co., Pennsylvania, urging me to come and spend a few days in his neighborhood. So I came here last Monday, instead of going home as I had appointed; but I felt that I could not pass by these dear souls, who were calling for help, and enjoy my rest at home. I commence meetings to-night in one of the meeting-houses at Fleetwood. The prospect is good for a fair hearing. I shall remain here over two Sabbaths, if the Lord will, and reach home, North Scituate, R. I., the ninth of March, intending to return to the South in a few weeks.

There is nothing but good cheer all along the line of this mission, for which we praise the Lord with all our ransomed powers.

My address, until further notice, will be North Scituate, R. I. I. SANBORN.