MICHIGAN by D. M. Carright

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, December 2, 1884

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 61, No. 48

MICHIGAN

By D. M. Carright

OTSEGO.—We have just closed a most excellent meeting at this place. Brethren and sisters came in from all directions, many from long distances, till we had the largest meeting ever held here. Our house was crowded at every service. Sr. White and Eld. Daniels came Friday. Bro. Daniels preached with good freedom, and the Lord blessed the word to the good of many.

Sr. White, besides speaking to the Sabbath-school and several times in social meetings, preached three times with great force and liberty. When she called them forward Sabbath afternoon, a large number responded, and some good testimonies were given. The Congregationalist minister very courteously offered to withdraw his appointment for Sunday evening, inviting Sr. White to speak in their house, as it was larger than ours. Though the evening was very stormy, yet the house was crowded. Sr. White spoke as only she could speak, in her most happy and forcible manner. No Christian could possibly take exception to anything she said, and yet it was very close, often cutting square across the habits of the common church member. Some of us would have given offense had we undertaken to express the same ideas. I am impressed that it is a safe plan for all to follow, to preach the truth plainly, and yet to use such language and manifest such a spirit as will give no just occasion for offense. Harsh, spiteful words do no good to any one.

We esteemed it a privilege and a blessing to have the presence of Sr. White in our family. We are fully satisfied that the blessing of God goes with her and her work. We feel that our hearts and sympathies are now united in the same good work, and we hope it may continue so till the end.

D. M. CARRIGHT.