REPORT FROM BRO. STRONG.
By Philip Strong
Since my last report, June 26, I have labored in Duplain, and spent some time with Bro. White, visiting the following churches: Bushnell and Greenbush twice, Fair Plains and Ithaca, most of which has been reported by him. This privilege I have esteemed highly. The society and seasons which I have enjoyed the past few weeks have been both interesting and beneficial to me, the influence of which I hope will be lasting.205 Have also visited Bath and Wacosta by request, exploring the field. Bath would be a good place for winter labor, if a house could be obtained. Aug. 17 and 18, according to appointment, held meetings in Duplain, in Bro. Hayner's barn. Here, we are happy to state, the leaven had been working in our absence. We left eight keeping the Sabbath, but on Sunday morning after service thirteen came forward to unite with us, and seven were baptized, two of whom were from Greenbush. These were interesting meetings. Two others have since started to obey the truth and others are investigating. We have organized a Sabbath School and Bible Class, in which all seem interested and take hold with a will. Those without come in and exclaim, “We never saw the like before.” May the good work begun in Clinton Co. go on until all who love the truth shall be gathered in. Press together, brethren; for in union there is strength. We are now in Gratiot Co., where we shall remain as long as duty requires, praying the Lord to guide us to the advancement of his cause and the honor of his name. At Ithaca, we parted with Bro. and sister White. Their visit here was timely, and has been the source of a great deal of good, as in all other places where they have been. Their coming north has given to the cause in these parts a new impetus. The blessings of the Lord have followed their labors. We have also been very much cheered and encouraged by Bro. Amadon's testimonies in many places. We go to-day into a new field to commence a series of meetings. The calls for help are numerous. I have received pressing invitations from three different places the last week to hold meetings. May the Lord direct and give strength to work. Pray for us. Alma, Mich., Sept. 2, 1867.