Report from Bro. Stratton.
By Chas. Stratton
BRO. WHITE: It may be interesting to the readers of the Review, to hear of our prosperity in this vicinity. About two years ago, Bro. Cornell brought us the light on the Sabbath. It was so plain a Bible truth that we embraced it, and have been gradually coming along since that time. Not one who has started out on this great truth, has backslidden from it. On the contrary, we have been encouraged by additions all the way along, till we now member twenty-three. There is quite a company of Adventists here who are not keeping the seventh-day Sabbath. But I will say to their praise, that they have not opposed us. The Sabbath has made no division of feeling among us. Those who have not embraced it, know they ought to, and the question rests right there. We all meet together with the best of feeling, as formerly. A short time since, Bro. Andrews spent a few days of faithful labor with us, and the result was the organization of a church. Our meetings are very interesting. I am satisfied that God is with the commandment-keepers. There is an increase of interest at Athens. There are twelve or fifteen in that place keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. I attended my appointment there last Sabbath and first-day. Baptized two good humble followers of Christ. It was a precious season to God's dear children. I held a meeting in Palmyra, where Bro. Goodrich resides, last week. The most of the brethren and sisters there are holding on their way, and giving good evidence that they love the truth. Bro. Goodrich is seeing the work of God in Canaan. In the midst of bitter opposition the Lord is blessing us abundantly. I have no doubt but all the humble, honest ones will outride the storm, and stand with the remnant of God's people, when Christ comes to give us eternal redemption, and a home in the kingdom. Cornville, Me., Jan. 25, 1866.