MINNESOTA by L. Johnson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, January 6, 1885

FromAdvent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 62, No. 1

MINNESOTA

By L. Johnson

MINNEAPOLIS.—After General Conference was over, which it was my privilege for the first time to attend, and where I was blessed very much, I started for Chicago, where Bro. Hanson and myself held meetings Sabbath and Sunday, Nov. 22, 23. I was very glad to meet again with these brethren, whom I had not seen for nearly five years, and also to become acquainted with others who had embraced the truth since that time. The Spirit of the Lord was present in our meetings, and all seemed to feel edified and encouraged.

I also stopped over at Dayton, Iowa, two days. It was there I first learned the truth, where my brother still lives. Some have died, and others have moved away, so the church is now composed of only two families; but I was glad to see the interest manifested, both by parents and children. I held four meetings, and the brethren said they were attended by more of those not of our faith than any meetings held there since we embraced the truth. The Lord blessed us very much, and it was indeed good to see those who were in the infant class of the Sabbath-school when I was there before, now grown up, and with broken hearts and tearful eyes expressing their love for the Saviour and their desire to follow him.

Since I came back to Minnesota, I have visited the following churches: Riceland, Meriden, Byron, Golden Gate, and Canby. The Lord has blessed us very much at these places. I hope we shall not be behind in the good work; and to this end I ask the prayers of God's people. L. JOHNSON.

Dec. 17.