1. To be an example to the flock, in dress, in conversation, in hospitality, in deportment, in all things.
2. To feed, as much as in you is, the flock of God, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, willingly, and of a ready mind, giving them clean food that will be meat in due season.
3. To visit all the members of the fold as often as practicable, to strengthen the feeble knees, and lift up the hands that hang down.
4. To leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness and seek after the wandering, and restore them to the fold if possible.
5. To baptize, and administer the ordinances of the Lord’s house, in the absence of an evangelist.
6. To call a business meeting just before your State Conference, to make your annual pledge to the Conference, and to choose a delegate, or delegates.
7. To call a business meeting near the close of each year to elect s. b. treasurer and church clerk for the coming year.
8. To call business meetings when necessary and preside over the same.
9. To perform the duties of a deacon, if the church has no deacon.
10. To look after the lambs of the fold, and take a deep interest in the Sabbath-school.
11. To be on hand at every meeting if possible, and be very punctual to begin meeting at the time appointed.
12. To have your own soul filled with faith, hope, and love, and scatter the same blessings freely to all.
13. To transfer the above rules to your memorandum for frequent reference.
DUTIES OF CHURCH DEACONS.
1. To look after the wants of the sick and destitute of the household of faith.
2. To look after the temporal affairs of the church, such as fuel, lights, &c., and all other necessaries for the comfort and convenience of the congregation.
3. To see that the place of worship is kept neat and comfortable as may be.
4. In connection with the elder, to take charge of funeral services.
5. To make the necessary preparations for baptism.
6. To make the necessary preparation for the celebration of the ordinances of the Lord’s house.
7. To “use the office of a deacon well,” and thus “purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.”
8. To preserve the above rules for frequent reference.
DUTIES OF CHURCH CLERKS.
1. To keep a neat and respectable blank book for church records.
2. To record, in the first part of this book a clear and full account of the organization of the church.
3. To record the church covenant, with names of all the members appended thereto.
4. Leave space enough opposite each name to write “letter,” “disfellowshiped,” or “deceased,” with date.
5. To record every case of expulsion, with the accusation.
6. To record every case of accession of members, whether by baptism or otherwise.
7. To record the names of all persons who receive baptism, the time when, the place where, and by whom administered.
8. To record plainly every item of actual business transacted by the church.
9. To record all items of special interest in the history of the church.
10. Be very particular in giving dates correctly.
11. Do not fail to make out the annual reports to the State Conference, and see to it that they are sent in season.
12. Use good ink, a good pen, and write plainly.
13. Take such an interest in the task assigned you, that you will transfer the above rules to the clerk’s book for frequent consultation; and be ready at any time to cheerfully submit your work for examination.
DUTIES OF CHURCH MEMBERS.
1. To stay up the hands of your elders and deacons, by your prayers, faithfulness, and words of good cheer.
2. To always be in your place in the house of God, unless unavoidably hindered, and make sure to be there at the opening service.
3. To take very great pains to prevent disorder, occasioned frequently by children crying or running about the house.
4. To be always ready, and anxious to contribute something to the interest of the meeting.
5. To always be anxious to have some part in every good work in which the church is engaged.
6. If you are far from the church and its meetings, bear your testimony at least once in three months by letter. Write to the elder, and he will read to the church.
7. Do not go up and down among God’s people as a talebearer. Lev. 19:16; Prov. 11:13.
8. Examine yourself frequently in the light of the words of our Saviour in Matt. 18:15-17.
9. Have fervent charity among yourselves, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous, be Christlike.
10. Paste these rules in the forepart of your hymn book; not to be sung, but to be studied and practiced, as rules for harmony in the church of the living God.
H. A. St. John.
Probable Sad Fate of Sister Wilcox.
The Clam Lake (Mich.) News, in its last issue, publishes the following:—
“Our neighbors in Missaukee County have now a sensation in the shape of the mysterious disappearance of a lady who has been missing for two weeks. The unfortunate woman’s name is Wilcox; she is a widow and resides on a homestead in 23-7. The day on which she was supposed to have been lost, Friday, two weeks ago yesterday, she went to visit her nearest neighbor, Mr. Richardson, who resides in 24-7 on the Houghton Lake road. She went for the mail and to obtain some meal, and left there about three o’clock P. M. This is the last that was seen of her. Parties passing her residence Sunday night saw no signs of life except a little dog she had left at home. These persons informed Mr. Richardson, and suspicion was at once aroused that the woman had missed her way home. It was also remembered that she had stated that she left some water on the stove boiling when she went away and must do some washing on her return. Monday a party of the neighbors visited her house and found everything as she had reported. This confirmed the belief that the poor woman was lost in the interminable forests of Northern Michigan. Parties were dispatched to Lake City, and a search was organized, about twenty men being on the expedition. These efforts were, at our latest information, unavailing, and they had about given up.”
“The fate of the poor woman is pretty well settled. The weather since she was lost has been inclement, and even if starvation had not claimed her as a victim she could hardly have survived two weeks in the woods without shelter at this season of the year. The lady is reported to have been absent-minded and to have been lost before. She has a brother-in-law who resides in Missaukee County, and two daughters who are at present at some point east.”
“For these facts we are indebted to Daniel Reeder, of Lake City.”
R. C. D., of Monroe Center, Grand Traverse Co., Mich., writes us as follows concerning this sad occurrence:—
“The lady spoken of as lost was a Seventh-day Adventist. She heard of our little company of Sabbath-keepers here about one year ago, and started on foot and alone to find us; praying God to direct and help her, which he evidently did. She tarried several weeks with us, and then returned to her lonely home. It seems from her own statement that she had been called on by a brother-in-law to come to Missaukee to take care of her mother-in-law. She heeded the call, and took care of this relative nearly a year, until her death. Sister Wilcox then came to this place. She said her brother-in-law persuaded her to take a homestead; and to remunerate her for her services he promised to build a house, and make some improvements on the land, but he could pay her in no other way. She was living on her homestead lonely and alone when she wrote me last.”
“Her maiden name was Dorcas Moody. She was well acquainted with Bro. and Sr. White, Bro. Joseph Bates, and many others. She told me that she had been in the truth many years, and that her love for it increased. She seemed to be an earnest Christian. She told me her history, which is sad; and her fate is, oh, how sad!”
“I submit these lines for your disposal, hoping thereby to give intelligence to many of this lady’s friends, relatives, and acquaintances, which they might not otherwise receive.”
Brief Thoughts.
By Joseph Clarke
DIFFICULTIES will oppose any good work; the great thing is, to meet them bravely and wisely.
Reckless words generally follow a reckless life.
There is a great difference between the extremes of any subject or of any question; therefore we should avoid them.
Humility is a great soother, and a comforter in affliction.
Religion softens the heart of him who possesses it, while it hardens the heart of him who merely wears it as a cloak.
The loveliest face is soon made ugly by selfishness.
Ridicule is a mean weapon in any cause, and truth does not need it; but error and ignorance stand in constant need of it.
A man who cannot wait for the reward of his labor might better never plant a fruit tree; so a Christian must wait to see his reward.
A hearty salutation is a pleasant thing. Give your right hand to your friend or not any, unless your right hand is disabled. To some it is disgusting to give your left, with a flabby shake, and say it is nearest your heart.
Solomon’s wisdom was a superior quality of genuine common sense. He constantly exhorts people not to be fools.
JOSEPH CLARKE.
Russia's Vast Armed Forces Described
Russia deserves her title of Northern Colossus, if soldiers by the wholesale go for anything. She numbers 2,901,000 armed men, including 200,000 Cossacks, in apple-pie order. They are as ready to burn as tallow candles.
Tuscola Co., Michigan.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
From Tuscola village I came to Vassar, Thursday, Nov. 4, and held meetings all the time till Nov. 8. Spoke nine times. The brethren here have put up one of the neatest and most tasty meeting-houses I have seen among Seventh-day Adventists. Everything about it is kept in the best manner. They have good warm sheds for their horses, and a large wood-pile ahead for winter. This looks enterprising, and is just as it should be. There are no debts on the house. From the first, the members of this church have been prompt and liberal in all their money matters. Their Systematic Benevolence is paid up squarely, and other things are attended to in an orderly manner. It is very refreshing to find now and then a church where things are thus managed. Bro. Doud, their elder, has had much to do in bringing about this state of things; and the others have had a mind to work with him. As might be expected, God has greatly blessed them. They have had a constant increase of numbers, with very few trials, so that they now have a large church, all in peace and harmony.
I enjoyed my meetings here exceedingly. Brethren and sisters turned out promptly. They were not as lively in some of our social meetings as I could wish them to be. The outside attendance was good. On Sunday evening their house was packed full, below and in the gallery. I had some freedom in preaching the truth. The brethren came in from Tuscola, Watrousville, Fairgrove, Mt. Morris, and other places. On the Sabbath we enjoyed the privilege of seeing thirty-one of the sons and daughters of our Sabbath-keepers come forward for prayers. This greatly increased the responsibility of these brethren. A prayer-meeting will be held each week for the special benefit of these youth and children.
On Monday, we celebrated the ordinances, baptized five, re-organized S. B. amounting to $200, and six were added to the church. Two brethren of this place are thoroughly convinced upon the Sabbath, and will take their stand with us as soon as they can bring about certain business relations. A course of lectures here would be certain to add a good number to the church.
Tuesday, Bro. Doud took Bro. Lawrence and myself eighteen miles through the cold and mud to Fairgrove, where we held a meeting in the evening. Here there are a dozen or fifteen keeping the Sabbath; but they are in a very bad condition. They have had trial after trial, but seem to be left each time where they were before till I fear this state of things has become chronic. I saw no chance to do anything for them. I fear that with many of them, the standard of morality is altogether too low, and that unless there is a radical change of life the blessing of God will not attend them. I think, however, that there are some good people here. We reorganized their S. B. for 1876 to the amount of $44.72. Last year they made no pledge.
The next day we went twenty miles over terribly bad roads to Ellington, in the north-eastern part of the county. Four families, eight persons in all, have moved to this place lately. Two of them are sons of Eld. R. J. Lawrence. One is Bro. Lockwood, formerly of the Holly church; the other is his son-in-law, a school-teacher. I was very much pleased with our visit to them. They are all united, and seem to be heartily engaged in the work. One of Bro. Lawrence’s sons was elected and ordained elder, and Bro. Lockwood was ordained deacon. After setting before them the scriptural plan of S. B., they promptly raised their figures from $42.00 to $100.00 per year. We expect that every cent of this will be punctually paid. There is a good opening here for lectures.
From Ellington we came back to Watrousville, which is eight miles from Vassar. We commenced meetings Friday night, and filled up all the time till Sunday night. I preached three times each day, and had an extra meeting with them after nearly every sermon.
This was the largest meeting that we have had in the county. Brethren came from nearly all the other churches; and besides there was a large attendance from without, much larger than at any of the other places. Here our brethren have a meeting-house large enough to accommodate all who come. A very large number came out here when Bro. Van Horn and myself had the tent here ten years ago. Some of the most pleasant memories of my past labors are associated with this church. But they have been very unfortunate in past years. They have passed through very severe trials, and some have turned away from the truth. These trials have dampened their zeal, and in a measure destroyed that warm sympathy and strong confidence which they first had. Then some who have labored among them have acted very unwisely in taking a radical and extreme position on the health reform and other subjects. Instead of helping them, they have set some of them very much against these things. Then just at this time, some who were reproved for their faults at the other places brought their trials here ahead of me, so that when I came things were not in a very hopeful condition for a good meeting. I hardly knew what course to take. I concluded, however, that the plain, simple truth would be more powerful than anything else, hence I reviewed the evidences of our faith on the prophecies and on the messages; and then gave them a history of the cause, with an account of its present condition and wants. The Lord seemed to help us, and some light came in.
On Sunday, I felt a very great burden of soul for them, and a deep anxiety that there might be a breaking down before the Lord, and my hopes were realized. The Lord gave me freedom in preaching. As I talked I could not refrain from weeping much of the time, and many of them also wept with me. At the close of the sermon quite a number came forward for prayers, some to confess their backslidings and renew their covenant with God, and others to start for the first time.
After the afternoon service I presented the subject of S. B. This had almost entirely run down here. There have been no pledges made for the last year or two, and perhaps longer, though a little has been paid in irregularly. I was therefore exceedingly pleased to find every one ready and willing to enter into the plan again. As far as I could judge, they pledged quite liberally, their S. B. amounting to $200.00, which is double what it ever has been before. The whole amount was voted to the Conference. We also raised several dollars for the Kansas and Missouri Conferences. Bro. Hartshorn was unanimously elected elder and ordained. A full vote was taken to commence their weekly prayer-meeting again, and other steps were taken showing that the brethren and sisters here mean to engage in the work anew. One good sister took a decided stand with them upon the Sabbath. Could I have remained over another Sabbath I am satisfied that quite a number would have come out with us.
I know of no place where there is a better interest to hear than in this church. I was strongly tempted to promise them a short course of lectures in the future. All my old interest and affection for these brethren was revived by these meetings, and I leave them feeling that I have as tender a place in their hearts as ever. Our parting meeting in the afternoon and evening was a very affecting one to me.
On the whole, these were the best meetings that I have held in the county. I shall hope good things for this church in the future.
Bro. Lawrence has been with me during all my meetings in the county. Bro. Miller has done all he could to help me, and so have Bro. Doud and other brethren. These three weeks have been weeks of exceedingly hard labor for me, but I hope that much good has been accomplished, and that fruits of it will be seen in this county through coming months.
D. M. Canright.
Vassar, Mich.
Indiana: Laboring at Ligonier and a Challenged Discussion
By S. H. Lane
Indiana.
It has been some time since my last report. This has not been on account of any advancement on the part of the cause of truth.
Most of the time since the close of our good camp-meeting, I have been laboring at Ligonier, Noble Co. While presenting the truth at that place last summer a great interest was awakened, and quite a number embraced our views, some of whom belonged to the Disciple denomination. Wishing to retain their members, they sent off and procured a representative man. He came on. We were waited upon by a committee and challenged to go into an immediate discussion. We stated to them that we would not under any circumstances discontinue our meetings for a discussion, nor would we discuss during the tent season, but would let them have the use of the tent, as we had offered it to any one who would attempt to disprove our position on the Sabbath question.
That evening the elder was present at our meeting and announced that he would speak on the Sabbath question, at the Christian church, two evenings. We offered him the tent, but he declined accepting it. Several of the leading citizens publicly pressed him to accept, as it was much more commodious to hold meetings in than a church. Seeing that the majority of the leading citizens were in favor of his using the tent, he withdrew his appointments entirely.
Before leaving town he came to the tent and challenged me to discuss with him after the close of the tent season. He presented two propositions which we accepted. The discussion commenced Oct. 20, continuing through nine sessions. Our opponent tried to show that the law has been abolished, and that we have now a new law enacted by the apostles. When pressed to produce the new law he quoted a few of the ten commandments as they are mentioned in Rom. 13: 9, and as the new code entire he presented a Greek Testament. He claimed that the first day of the week should be sacredly observed by Christians. This question was to occupy the last four sessions. When this question was reached, he stated to the congregation that he could produce all his proof-texts in two sessions, and then wished to close up. This we objected to, so four sessions were held; during the last two he did not produce a single new proof-text, but simply reaffirmed his positions on the former proposition. He most signally failed in both propositions, and the result has been to make the truth many friends.
At the close of the discussion, it was announced that Eld. H. V. Reed, editor of the Restitution, would preach on the subject of the Sabbath question the next Sunday. Eld. R. did not, in the sermon we heard, attempt to show that any day should be sacredly observed. He claimed that the law was abolished, that S. D. Adventists contradict each other in their positions, and that the testimonies do not agree with the Bible, all of which he failed to prove. He handled these subjects in such a manner that all could see that his design was to tear down our positions, and at the same time build nothing up. Notwithstanding all these attacks by the enemies of the truth, those who have embraced it have been strengthened, and some have for the first time taken a stand with us.
During the discussion and since, I have held meetings with the friends. First-day, Oct. 24, I baptized eight. From three to five hundred gathered at the water’s edge to witness the scene. The best of order was preserved. It was a precious season. The following first-day, I baptized six more—making fourteen in all during the meetings. The church now numbers thirty-three. Several additions are yet to be made. There are about fifty who observe the Sabbath and meet on that day for worship.
Nov. 8, commenced a series of meetings in the Baptist church at Wolf Lake, Noble Co. Thus far, the people have turned out well, and an interest is springing up. The best of order is preserved, and the attention is complete. I hope, through the blessing of the Lord, a good work may be accomplished. S. H. LANE.
Among the Swedes.
By Charles Lee; Julia Lee
We are happy to state that the Lord’s work is still going on among the Swedes. Souls are waking from their spiritual slumber. Here in Cambridge, Minn., where we have labored during the past month, there has been an unusual interest among the people. God has blessed us. Five joined the Cambridge church yesterday, and quite a number are preparing to take the same step. We baptized three, and among them was an elderly gentleman—a Methodist preacher. He rejoiced exceedingly as he arose from the watery grave. He declares that the old path, which he found and walked in when he first joined the Methodist church, is now more clearly illuminated by God’s truth, and dearer to him than at any previous time.
At Rush Lake, about seven miles from Cambridge settlement, where we have spent part of the time in labor, is another company whose hearts have been opened to167receive the precious truth. There is a good prospect for a new church at this place.
The present truth has never before been so plain and precious to our souls. We love to spread a knowledge of it among our fellow-men. The power of opposition is great. But every soul that passes from darkness into God’s glorious light speaks to our hearts, Never give up.
We would state that the dark clouds, which have pressed heavily upon our souls during the past year, are now dispersed. We are glad and free, and mean to keep pace with the message. Will all those whom we have caused a sad feeling, forgive us, and pray that God’s blessing may rest upon us.
CHARLES LEE,
JULIA LEE.
Cambridge, Minn., Nov. 1, 1875.
THE WORLD'S GREAT HARVEST HOME.
Saints of God! the dawn is brightening,
Token of our coming Lord;
O'er the earth the field is whitening;
Louder rings the Master's word—
“Pray for reapers
In the harvest of the Lord.”
Feebly now they toil in sadness,
Weeping o'er the waste around,
Slowly gathering grains of gladness,
While their echoing cries resound—
“Pray that reapers
In God's harvest may abound.”
Now, O Lord, fulfill thy pleasure,
Breathe upon thy chosen band,
And with Pentecostal measure
Send forth reapers o'er our land—
Faithful reapers,
Gathering sheaves for thy right hand.
Ocean calleth unto ocean,
Spirits speed from shore to shore,
Heralding the world's commotion;
Hear the conflict at our door—
Mighty conflict,
Satan's death-cry on our shore!
Broad the shadow of our nation,
Eager millions hither roam;
Lo! they wait for thy salvation;
Come, Lord Jesus, quickly come!
By thy Spirit,
Bring thy ransomed people home.
Soon shall end the time of weeping,
Soon the reaping time will come,—
Heaven and earth together keeping
God's eternal harvest home;
Saints and angels!
Shout the world's great harvest home.
—N. Y. Observer.
The Cause among the French in Wisconsin.
By Daniel T. Bourdeau
Our closing labors in Green Bay and at other points in Wisconsin left a very encouraging impression upon our mind relative to the future prosperity of the cause among the French in that State. The Spirit of the Lord witnessed to the propriety of ordaining a prudent man elder, and indorsed the farewell counsel we gave to our French brethren, especially what we said by way of encouraging systematic missionary labor at different points.
The last two weeks which we spent in Wisconsin we found time to hold a few meetings among the French near a Roman Catholic church. A numerous Roman Catholic family, who had never heard the Bible preached, showed us great kindness. They bought a Bible of us, and spoke for two more. A member of this family is among our converts in Fort Howard. While at this point, we sent a special invitation to the Roman Catholic priest to come and hear us. This gave us influence over the few who attended our meetings. But the priest forbade his people to attend our lectures. This intimidated some; but, through the faithfulness and perseverance of our French brethren, we hope to see further fruits at this point.
One of the most interesting features in our labors among the French in Wisconsin was the favorable change that took place in some that we visited in the townships of Wequiock and Red River. An intelligent old man, formerly a merchant in Belgium, who had said he would never come out to hear us, approached us as we parted from him, and said: “May God’s blessing attend you as you go to Europe. May his angel go before you, and may you gain many converts.” A skeptical man from Red River, for whom we had labored long, was at our last Sabbath meeting at Green Bay, and arose to express his desire to prepare for Christ’s second coming. May God aid those who were appointed to follow up the interest at these points.
In conclusion, from the stand-point of the French branch of the work, we would insist on the importance of retaining what has been gained in Green Bay and Fort Howard. These are important points. A brief course of lectures with the tent at Fort Howard, followed by an effort to build a church, would give permanency to the cause, and make a rallying point for the French, as well as for other nationalities. May the Lord direct.
D. T. BOURDEAU.
St. Anne, Ill., Nov. 17, 1875.
P. S. We find a good state of things among the French in Illinois. More next week. D. T. B.
Minnesota: Labors in Hartford and Growing Opposition
By W. B. Hill
Minnesota.
I have been in Hartford between one and two weeks, and have given ten discourses. One man of intelligence has already decided to keep the commandments as they read in God’s holy word. Opposition is strong. A Disciple minister of experience speaks against our views to-night. Our only hope is in the Lord. “I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world,” said the Lord of the harvest. May he cause his own truth to shine gloriously forth. Brethren, pray for us.
W. B. Hill.
Annual Report of the New England Tract and Missionary Society.
By H. B. Stratton; Mary Martin
The fifth annual meeting of the New England Tract and Missionary Society convened at South Lancaster, Mass., Nov. 7, 1875. By request of the president, H. B. Stratton, Eld. S. N. Haskell occupied the chair.
Meeting opened in the usual manner. Report of the last meeting was called for and read. The report of missionary labor for the last year was then read, which was as follows: No. of families visited, 427; letters written, 514; No. of pages of tracts and pamphlets distributed, 339,960; No. of subscribers obtained for periodicals, 1145.
The notice of the general meeting was so brief that none of the districts could hold their district meetings, therefore a limited number of reports was returned; and, as a consequence, but a small amount of the labor performed during the last quarter was reported. The report showed, however, that 29 subscribers had been obtained for periodicals; 128 letters written; 107 families visited; and 71,840 pages of publications distributed.
The financial report showed the receipts during the year to be $1,305.94
Paid for publications, periodicals, tents, etc., 1,449.67
Books on hand at present time, 675.00
It was voted that the Chair appoint a Committee on Nominations. Eld. P. C. Rodman, C. L. Sweet, and M. C. Israel were appointed said committee.
The annual report of the Vigilant Missionary Society was then read, which showed that 386 letters had been written; 275 received; and 42,128 pages of publications distributed. These have been circulated in different parts of the country, including the Territories and Southern States; also in England, Scotland, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Prussia, Russia, China, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. A correspondence has been established in most of these places. The REVIEW and Reformer are sent regularly to reading-rooms in England and Scotland at their solicitation. Our Health Almanac and denominational works have been called for repeatedly in the English, French, and German languages. Through the efforts of this Society, individuals have embraced the Sabbath who have reprinted and distributed some of our best tracts by thousands. Measures have also been taken by those outside of our faith to have “Sufferings of Christ,” and other publications, translated into the Russian and Chinese tongues.
Meeting adjourned until 4 P. M.
SECOND SESSION.
Meeting opened with prayer by Bro. Stratton.
The camp-ground report showed that during the time the Conference has owned the ground, the income for the use of it, from sales at stand, etc., has been nearly sufficient to meet the expenses of the camp-meetings, thus saving the entire cost of the ground.
The propriety of changing the place of camp-meetings to reach a new class of hearers each successive year, was freely discussed. The disposing of the camp-ground was left in the hands of the Conference Committee.
Voted, That the portion of the ground which has not been used for camp-meetings be donated to the Lancaster church toward paying for their chapel.
Essays, in the form of a paper called The Missionary Worker, were then read by the editor, Nellie F. Heald, which evinced a deep interest in the missionary work.
It was voted that a new district be formed, embracing the Sabbath-keepers in the vicinity of Ludlow, Springfield, Amherst, etc.
The Committee on Nominations reported the following for officers in the Tract Society the coming year: President, Eld. S. N. Haskell, South Lancaster, Mass.; Vice-President, L. W. Hastings, New Ipswich, N. H.; Secretary, Miss M. L. Huntley, South Lancaster, Mass.; Treasurer, M. Wood, cor. K and Emerson Streets, South Boston, Mass. Directors: Dist. No. 1, J. C. Tucker, Kingston, R. I.; No. 2, M. Wood, South Boston, Mass.; No. 3, S. Martin, West Ridge, N. H.; No. 4, F. W. Mace, Amherst, N. H.; No. 5, S. J. Twing, Martville, Mass.; No. 6, F. R. Richmond, Brightwood, Mass.
The religious meetings were solemn and impressive. The Spirit of God seemed to be in our midst. Some walked four miles to attend the 5 o’clock morning meeting. One who came quite a distance to attend an S. D. Adventist meeting for the first time, returned fully decided to be an observer of God’s Sabbath. Some who were backslidden, and were fast losing their interest, made a new start to serve the Lord. Our meetings closed Monday, at 5 o’clock A. M., all feeling that we had had one of the most profitable meetings ever held in New England.