Sister R. Ashald writes from Stamford, Vt.: "It is some over fifty years since I first enlisted in the cause of Christ. On reviewing my past life I see I have not been as faithful to my Lord as I should have been; but glory be to his holy name, he has never forsaken me; and I feel to-day to rejoice in hopes of his glory. Six years ago this month, I received my first Seventh-day Adventist paper; and I thank the Lord and the dear brethren for sending me the sweet message of truth, that has given me such an insight into the Holy Scriptures. I hope none will be weary in well-doing."
OBITUARY.
By R. J. Lawrence
Fell asleep in Jesus, at her parents' residence in Oakland, Michigan, July 13, 1861, Julia Ann, wife of Riley Rathbun, aged 24 years. Sister Rathbun took a heavy cold last fall which resulted in consumption, and finally in her death. She embraced present truth about six years ago, and has been a firm believer in the truths connected with the third angel's message. She bore her affliction with patience and christian fortitude; and as the hour of her dissolution drew near, she said, I shall sleep but a little while. Jesus will soon come to awake the sleeping dead; then I shall meet my sister that has gone before. Will you prepare to meet us? was her inquiry as she conversed with her friends. She left an affectionate husband and two small children, and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss; but they mourn not as those who have no hope.
The funeral was held at Stony Creek. A large congregation of attentive hearers listened an hour to remarks by the writer, founded upon Isaiah xxxviii, 1.
R. J. LAWRENCE.
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REPORT FROM BRO. LAWRENCE.
By R. J. Lawrence
DEAR BRO. WHITE: After so long a time I propose to give a brief report of the past few months. After my return from Chesaning, last Spring, I was taken with the sore throat accompanied with severe hoarseness, which prevented me from preaching much for about two months. Since that time I have visited Milford, Orion, and Lapeer.
There are a few in Milford that are trying to overcome, while others, who seemed for a while to rejoice in the truth, when opposition came, turned away. The church in Orion have been in trial on the subject of organization, and, consequently, have measurably lost their spirituality. May the Lord help them to overcome and press together with the body.
I was with the church in Lapeer one week ago yesterday, and to-day. Meetings were held in Bro. S. Higley's new barn. There was a good congregation out both days. Ten came out from North Branch and two from Thetford. Bro. Sanborn says that the prejudice of many is giving away, and the way is open for a full course of lectures. Some are investigating. Sr. Marsh of North Branch expressed her determination to keep the Sabbath. May the Lord speed the work on there. I expect to visit them soon. Bro. Butler was out from Thetford, and a brother with him who had never heard a discourse on present truth. He and his wife are keeping the Sabbath, and want to be baptized. I shall try to visit them soon.
The church here are trying to arise. Some of them deeply feel the necessity of holiness, in order to be prepared to meet those things that are coming on the earth. Two have recently been baptized, and three more have commenced to keep the Sabbath. One of them has taken a stand, though surrounded by such domestic opposition as to be prevented from attending meetings.
I am giving lectures, two Sundays out of four, in a school-house four miles from my place. Some of my former brethren attend. I hope through this means to get access to the Baptist Church in this place; for, as the apostle says, I have great heaviness and continual sorrow for my brethren. May the Lord open their hearts to receive the truth.
R. J. LAWRENCE.
Rochester, Mich.
NOTE FROM BRO. LOUGHBOROUGH.
By John Norton Loughborough
DEAR BRO. WHITE: Our meeting is still progressing here with great interest, although it is mid-harvest and we are pitched in the country, yet we have had for the last week a tent full at sundown, and yesterday (Sunday) our tent was running over. There is a great interest here; some have already decided to obey the truth. We shall labor on here as long as the interest demands. To-night, one Eld. Campbell of the M. E. church, is going to preach in the tent, and show that Sunday is the seventh day from creation, which of course we shall review. More soon.
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
Harrison, Ills., July 22, 1862.
THE DAY OF FASTING.
DEAR BRO. WHITE: At the regular monthly meeting of the church in Lapeer, Mich., on the first Sunday in this month, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we fully concur with the recommendation of a day of humiliation, fasting and prayer by all who are trying to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
By order of the church,
WM. S. HIGLEY, JR.
Lapeer, Mich.
MEETINGS IN ONEIDA, MICH.
By J. B. Frisbie
DEAR BRO. WHITE: I have been lecturing in the town of Oneida, Eaton Co., Mich., for about three weeks where some fifteen have decided to keep the Lord's Sabbath, and others are convinced.
I had good liberty in presenting the truth to the people, who gave good attention. There was a full attendance considering the hurrying time of year. I expect to return after harvest.
I am glad a day is appointed for fasting and prayer. I hope all the church will punctually attend to this important duty at this time, that the Lord may return in spirit and power and heal us of all our backslidings, and help us to call in all our heart-wanderings from God, that we may soon see better days.
I feel like saying in the language of Scripture, "Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free Spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways, and sinners shall be converted unto thee." Ps. li, 12, 13. "O Lord, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid; O Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy." Hab. iii, 2.
Yours in hope. J. B. FRISBIE.
Battle Creek, Mich.
Ask, Seek, Knock, Weep, Wait, Watch
AsK—the Saviour reigns on high;
Seek—his voice forbids your fears;
Knock—he knows the sinner's cry;
Weep—he loves the mourner's tears;
Wait—till he conduct you home;
Watch—till Christ your Lord shall come.
APPOINTMENTS.
By John Byington
PROVIDENCE permitting, Bro. and sister White will be with the New York Tent July 27 and 28; at Roosevelt, Aug. 3 and 4; Mannsville, 10 and 11; Northern New York, 17 and 18; Northern Vermont or Canada, 24 and 25.
Providence permitting I will meet with the church in Parkville, Mich., Sabbath and first-day, August 3 and 4, 1861, and with the church in Colon the following Sabbath and first-day, the 10th and 11th.
JOHN BYINGTON.
Appointment for Northern New York.
By H. Hilliard
THE meeting for Northern New York, August 17 and 18, appointed by Bro. White, will be held at Buck's Bridge. A general attendance of the brethren and sisters is requested. H. HILLIARD.