REPORT FROM BRO. MATTESON
By John Matteson
On my way to Poysippi I stopped in Berlin over night. Seeing no regard for the Lord, nor desire for truth, I felt lonesome. And when I read the Scriptures and called on the Lord in my room, I wondered at the goodness of God in calling after me, and his great compassion and mercy, and willingness to notice such a poor unworthy creature. I was reminded of the words of the apostle: “Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodom, and been made like unto Gomorrah.” “Oh, that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!” “Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth forever.” June 26 to July 6, I labored with the Danish brethren, preaching and visiting as time and strength would permit. They needed labor very much, and I am glad that the Lord strengthened me and blessed us in every meeting. It is truly a poor way, to raise up churches and then suffer the same to go down again and wither spiritually. I trust that these dear brethren will not soon forget the solemn and sacred truths that we have been considering together, but that they may be a savor of life unto life. The brethren took much pains to come to meetings, and most of them manifested a noble willingness to become acquainted with their own failings, and confess their wrongs. Thus the Spirit of the Lord had free course, and we were encouraged. Brethren, strive hard to overcome, that you may labor in love and win souls. July 8–12, we held meetings at Poysippi and vicinity. Our Quarterly Meeting was well attended. Bro. Cady was ordained a local elder of this church. May the Lord bless him much, and help him to improve his time and talents for the glory of God and the good of souls as the Lord in his providence may direct. Soon the Lord will come. Brethren and sisters, wake up, to work while it is day. Live near to the Lord. Grieve not the Holy Spirit. Win souls for Christ. “Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.” I am now at Richford, where we will have meetings during the week, the Lord willing, and Quarterly Meeting next Sabbath and first-day.