REPORT OF LABOR by J. B. Goodrich

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

REPORT OF LABOR.

By J. B. Goodrich

Oct. 29, I left home to attend the Monthly Meeting at Falmouth, Me., which commenced Sabbath evening, Oct. 30. But few came together, which evidently was a sign that the cause was low; but we tried to claim the promise of our Saviour: “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” The interest began to rise, and kept increasing during the entire meetings.

Sunday, Nov. 1, at 9, A. M., met and attended to the ordinances, and received one into the church. Nov. 3, evening meeting. Roads bad, and but few out; but we felt that the Lord was with us by his Spirit, and it was very evident that the Lord was stirring up some to investigate his truth.

Nov. 4, attended prayer and social meeting in Portland, and my heart was made glad to meet with Bro. Waggoner for the first time. It was a very pleasant interview indeed to me. I remained in P. over the Sabbath, and first-day went to Westbrook.

Nov. 11, went to Woodstock; found the church very

low. Their meetings were not sustained as they should be. They had suffered some things to exist among them until it had nearly ruined the church. They had failed to live out the rule given by our Saviour in Matt. xviii, 15. Sunday, had a meeting of all the Sabbath-keepers, to ascertain as far as possible the standing of each member of the church. Difficulties were settled up, and union restored in the church. This was the best meeting we had for the cause in this place. It is impossible to reach those outside of the church unless there is union among those that profess to love the truth. There seemed to be a few here that were willing to hear. I hope they will obey the truth.

Nov. 19, went to Topsham and held four meetings, and attended to the ordinances. One united with the church. I, in company with Bro. Howland, visited nearly all the Sabbath-keepers in this vicinity. Found some of them low in their minds, and others were striving to be overcomers.

Nov. 25, returned to Westbrook. Held one meeting, and attended the meeting in Portland, Nov. 28 and 29. I can say, I thank God for the privilege of once more hearing Bro. and Sr. White speak the word of God with faithfulness. This meeting was a great blessing to me. I hope I shall strive to get nearer the Lord and his truth. Bro. Waggoner gave us an excellent discourse at this meeting.

Dec. 1-6, held ten meetings in Falmouth. Five came out on the truth, and others were interested. I hope to see others embrace the truth, and get ready for the solemn hour of the Judgment.

J. B. GOODRICH.