Quarterly Meeting in Minn.
By Henry F. Phelps
THE Quarterly Meeting of the church of Oronoco, was held as per appointment in the Review, May 19, 20. Bro. Pierce was present, and labored in word and doctrine; the word spoken was meat in due season. Our hearts were made to rejoice as we heard the words of life from the lips of this aged servant of God. The church was very well represented considering their scattered condition, and the hurrying season of the year. We were sorry that all places were not filled, and hope that at our next, none will be absent. The church from Greenwood Prairie united with us in this meeting. A prayer meeting was held Sabbath A. M., which was well attended, after which Bro. Pierce spoke cheering words. In the afternoon attended the ordinances of the Lord's house, which was to us all a solemn time. First-day, business meeting, A. M. In the afternoon, Bro. Pierce spoke from 1 John. i, 7. I can say for myself, and I think for all, that these were profitable meetings. May they prove of lasting benefit to all, is my prayer. By request, Bro. P. gave an appointment for June 9th, and 10th, in Bro. Gibson's neighborhood, near Greenwood Prairie. By consent of the school officers, the meeting was appointed to be held in the Valley stone school-house. But they afterward began to be frightened and notified the voters to come together to decide whether the Adventists should have the school-house or not. They finally concluded to be liberal and gave it to them on Sabbath-day, but would not let them have it on first-day. Bro. Gibson kindly opened his doors for the meetings, and the house was well filled. During these two days, five discourses were given. Sabbath P. M. we had a refreshing season, a weeping spirit seemed to be present. First-day P. M., as Bro. P. spoke from the words, "Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden," &c., he seemed to have uncommon freedom, as he pleaded with sinners to flee to Christ. We then repaired to the river, where four were buried with Christ by baptism, and rose, we trust, to walk in newness of life. We pray that these meetings may result in good; that the little leaven may leaven the whole. Brethren be faithful a little longer. Set good examples. Pray in faith, and let your actions and works correspond with your prayers. It may be that God will yet give you your parents, your companions, and children, to go with you, so it may no longer be, as in some cases now, one of a family, but that we may all go on from faith to faith, till faith shall be lost in sight, and prayer be changed to praise. By request of Bro. Pierce, I have endeavored to report these meetings. HENRY F. PHELPS.