R. O. DAMON by R. O. Damon

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 5, 1868

R. O. DAMON

By R. O. Damon

From Sister Damon.

BRO. SMITH: Thinking the brethren and sisters might like to hear from our Monthly Meeting, I would say the weather had been so inclement for a few months, that we had not been able to assemble with the church at Mannsville as usual, but at this appointment a few came from there, and though we had no messenger to minister in word and doctrine, we were not disappointed of the blessing of our Heavenly Father. While the brethren humbled themselves in prayer before God, the sweet spirit of union and peace pervaded the assembly; and when the exercises changed, the most were ready to give in their cheering testimonies in favor of present truth, how the Lord had blessed them in humbling themselves and consecrating their all to him, and while we sung “Nearer my God to thee,” in the last verse, “Angels to beckon me,” it seemed as if the good angels were there to encourage each to take up the cross, deny self, and follow wheresoever the Lamb leadeth. Some were led to praise God that he had spared their lives to see this day. We rejoiced together in view of the blessed hope which will soon be realized by the overcomers; and while those who had long been in the way, told us of their determinations to go through, it greatly rejoiced our hearts. The brethren unanimously decided to have our Monthly Meetings, after this, the first Sabbath in the month, as suggested by Eld. Taylor.

May the blessing of God still attend these gatherings of God’s people, is the humble desire of one who loves present truth.

Your sister striving for eternal life.

R. O. DAMON

Jeff. Co., N. Y.