p. 765 | VIRGINIA by G. A. Stillwell; R. D. Hottel

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

VIRGINIA

By G. A. Stillwell; R. D. Hottel

TWYMAN'S MILL, MADISON CO.—Some three weeks ago we commenced meetings in a school-house about three miles from here. Have presented the truth of God to them, and as the result four have signed the covenant to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. We worked under some disadvantages, as some have opposed us secretly.

Sunday, Nov. 16, we came to this place, lecturing Sunday and Monday nights. At first it was the wish of the people that we should hold a series of meetings; but the Sabbath question began to be discussed by the citizens before we reached the place, which resulted in closing the school-house against us. Tuesday and Wednesday nights it rained, and we could not hold meetings. We improved the time in visiting families, however, and last night the doors were closed. We stopped with one family all night. A few of the neighbors came in, and we explained to them God's claim upon his holy day and other points of doctrine, and before we separated five added their names to the covenant to observe God's commandments. To-day another one has added her name, making in all six at this place. So the devil made a great mistake by turning us out of the house, for in doing so we have gained many friends. One man said he would give us the ground on which to build a church, and ten days' work and four dollars and a half was added by subscription—all last night's work. May God bless in the presentation of his word in that part of the State. There are many difficulties to labor under, but we trust in God and desire the prayers of his people that his truth may reach the hearts of the honest.

Nov. 21. G. A. STILLWELL. R. D. HOTTEL.