p. 172 | INDIANA by J. P. Henderson

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

FromThe Review and Herald, Vol. 62, No. 11

INDIANA

By J. P. Henderson

PLEASANT GROVE.—For the past four weeks we have been holding meetings five miles north of Jonesboro in a country church. An immense interest has been aroused, and night after night the church would not hold the people. The godly example of one of our good families living in the neighborhood for the past year, opened the way for this. The entire community speak of them as “such people.” With such an influence we are able to unite our efforts; and now they see some of the best neighbors keeping the Sabbath. Several have embraced it, and we think others will. I expect to remain one week longer.

In my last report please read “page 36” of “Early Writings” instead of “page 30.” The entire community around are awe-stricken with this “new departure” of which Sr. White speaks in her “Early Writings.” Some think it is of the Devil, others of God. A contagious disease it is rapidly spreading. Meetings in school-houses and country churches for miles around are now accompanied with its influence. And a very little revival effort is sufficient to have one or a score off in a trance, as they choose to call it. Many are alarmed, and will not venture near it; others go to scoff and make fun, and are stricken down. It is said even cursing and swearing has been heard under its influence.

Under the headings, “Spiritualism,” “The Deception,” and other kindred subjects in “Early Writings” and in Vol. IV., may be found expressions portraying this “evil work,” and warning us against it. We know that the coming of the Saviour is near at hand, and that Satan is among us with his “strong delusion.” We thank and praise the Lord for his warning message, that we may be all children of light.

J. P. HENDERSON.

March 10.