REPORT FROM BRO. COTTRELL.
By R. F. COTTRELL
We have had the second meeting of Sabbath-keepers in Randolph, June 13. Eleven were present that have embraced the Sabbath since our meetings commenced four weeks ago. Two of them made known their decision at this meeting. With Bro. and Sr. Williams and myself, there were fourteen present, assembled to celebrate the Creator's Sabbath, besides the children of believers, some of whom love the truth as well as their parents. We had an excellent meeting. Most of the Sabbath-keepers bore their testimony, and all seemed to realize something of the blessedness promised to him who “keepeth the Sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.” Others were present who are deeply interested, and I hope they will soon take a decided stand. But some have drawn off, and do not come to meeting. They began to see where the Bible would lead them, if followed, and not willing to follow the truth, they drew off with the spirit of opposition. I intend to remain here till the work shall ripen into decisions for or against. May God direct in his work. R. F. COTTRELL. P. S. Since writing the above, I have heard of another man, the head of a family, and well esteemed in community, though a non-professor, who had commenced to keep the Sabbath. His wife and daughter, and his small children, I knew had commenced. If he seeks the Lord in earnest, his whole family will doubtless go with him. R. F. C.