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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · April 8, 1880

FromThe Review and Herald, Vol. 55, No. 15

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Mendon, March 26.—March 3, I visited Vansville. Sold some books, and obtained one subscriber for the REVIEW. The Sabbath-keepers here are not as earnest in the work as they should be. I spoke to a few in the evening, and they promised that they would resume the Sabbath-school, which had been given up. I have since learned that they have done so. The roads and weather did not admit of holding meetings.
I next visited Bro. Atkinson, of Rushylvania, and remained over Sabbath and Sunday. One of his neighbors was interested in the truth, and I sold books to the two amounting to $8.85.
I have been at Mendon since March 12. Have held several meetings with a fair interest. I find many friends to the truth, both in the town and its vicinity. Have sold here about $12 worth of books. I have faith to believe that a proper effort will strengthen the Mendon church. Ten copies of the Signs were ordered by the brethren. Each church in this district is now taking a club of our pioneer paper. G. G. RUPERT.
Elyria and Milan.—Since my last report, I have been laboring mostly in the missionary work. The blessing of God has attended my efforts. It is encouraging to see the influence which the truth has on the hearts of the people. One incident I will relate. Just as I was starting for the train, a brother handed me $13 for the foreign mission, $2.00 for the tract society, $2.00 for the Lord, and $2.00 for a thank-offering. May the Lord bless him.
Commenced laboring in Elyria, Lorain Co., March 16. Many here are earnestly seeking for the truth. This is a fine field, and the harvest is ripe. The Age-to-Come people have a small company near the city. I had no sooner commenced work, than I found that there was some one in my rear distributing tracts; but it was all to no purpose, for the truth is destined to prevail, and some good, honest souls will keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. After getting well to work, I was obliged to return home on account of my son's sickness. Left one keeping the Sabbath, and shall return soon.
I have since been holding meetings near Milan. The interest is excellent. The Lord gives freedom, and by hard study we hope to show ourselves workmen approved of God. Please remember me in your prayers.
March 28. WM. BEEBE.