Report from Bro. Matteson.
By John Matteson
NOVEMBER 13 to 29, we continued meetings in this place, and the Lord has been good to us. He has commenced a work of grace in our hearts, and given us faith for brighter visions. We have had refreshing seasons meeting together, especially on the Sabbath. November 30, I started for Deerfield Quarterly Meeting. Went forty miles and arrived there Sabbath eve. Was disappointed in not meeting Bro. Pierce. We had a good meeting in spite of dark forebodings and prolonged business sessions. The Lord was with us and we enjoyed his blessing and presence. I was happy to become acquainted with Bro. Allen, and all the brethren and sisters. We had a solemn and refreshing season attending the ordinances of the house of God. Brethren, press together. Heed the warnings of the faithful Witness. Live up to the principles of the faith of Jesus. Let your conversation be as becometh the gospel of Jesus Christ. Then the cunning powers of darkness will in vain rise up against you. Their plans and attempts to overthrow will be detected and destroyed. Hear the good Shepherd's voice and follow him. In him and him only can we be strong. He is "the Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle." Returned Dec. 5, and now labor again in this place, preaching and visiting as I find occasion. Fifteen have covenanted to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Others are expected soon to join. We have commenced a Bible class, and have regular meetings on the Sabbath and weekly prayer-meetings. We have good reason to believe that those who have commenced will be firm and continue steadfast. May the Lord himself lead on and glorify his holy name. JOHN MATTESON.
Clark's Grove, Freeborn Co., Minn.