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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · March 3, 1885

FromAdvent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 62, No. 9

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SWAN LAKE.—During the past two weeks, from Jan. 30 to Feb. 17, the church here at Swan Lake has been favored with the labors of Eld. L. Johnson of Minnesota. We had some very interesting meetings and Bible-readings. The first meeting was held Sabbath evening. There was a good attendance, although the weather was very cold, and some had to come quite a long distance. The interest increased all the time, and the word of God was set forth with such power that many who had never before confessed the name of Jesus stood up, and with tears confessed that they had not done as they should, and by the help of God they determined to try to do better. The result was that thirteen united with the church, seven of whom were baptized, the other six having been baptized previously. The church here at Swan Lake now numbers eighty-five, and there is good reason to hope that still others will unite with us. Bro. Johnson’s visit has been a great blessing to the church here. May the Spirit of God continue to approve his work.
Feb. 18. C. P. FREDERICKSON.
SWAN LAKE.—At this place is a Danish church which now numbers eighty-five members. Six years ago they built a church 20x30 feet, but as it was too small they last fall built an addition to it twenty feet. I have labored there nearly three weeks, and the blessing of the Lord has rested upon us abundantly. The interest increased from the first, the Lord did wonderful things. I felt sorry that I could not stay another week. Held thirty meetings in all, and gave twenty-two discourses, mainly considering what the Lord requires of us at this time. I also visited these dear brethren at their homes, thirty families, and enjoyed many precious seasons, conversing about the truths and in seeking the Lord in prayer. I have worked to the utmost of my strength all the time, but the blessing of God made the work easy. These brethren pledge $30 to the tent fund. I am now at Sunny Side.
Feb. 17. L. JOHNSON.