p. 109 | OHIO by Victor Thompson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, February 17, 1885

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 62, No. 7

OHIO

By Victor Thompson

Piqua, Walnut Grove, and Mendon.—Since my return from Iowa, Nov. 16, I have been working in the interests of the cause at the above-named places by preaching, holding Bible-readings, etc., my labor being confined mostly to Piqua and vicinity. The prospect for the truth wore a dull appearance at first in P., but through diligence in work and prayer, it brightened, and some began to feel an interest in keeping the Sabbath. But as the Disciples had challenged Bro. Gates for a discussion, some stood on undecided grounds until they could hear it. Eld. Howe, of Indiana, was chosen as their exponent. Eld. Lane met him Dec. 16. The truth gained a decided victory. Held meetings in the counsel house, and at Bro. Ainsworth’s after the debate for some two weeks, which resulted in others deciding in favor of the truth. Commenced meetings in two school-houses in the country, but the prejudice being deep against us, we could hold neither of the houses.

Jan. 14-17, I was with Bro. Underwood and Gates in a general meeting at Walnut Grove. The meeting was a good one. Jan. 18 to Feb. 4, held meeting with the church at Mendon. The Lord blessed us here. All seemed revived in the truth. Two united with the church. We entertain hopes of others who acknowledge the truth. Sold four copies of “Great Controversy” and obtained two subscriptions for REVIEW. Ten copies of the Signs were taken to send out on their mission. May the Lord bless these churches.

Victor Thompson.