Meeting at Topsham, Maine.
By H. C. Winslow
Our friends who read the Review have probably seen Bro. Canright’s report of our first Monthly Meeting in Portland, and also the appointment for the next to be held in Topsham, on the 23d and 24th of February. I wish to say to our brethren and sisters of Portland, Falmouth, Woodstock, North Berwick, and Biddeford, and to all who are interested in the third angel’s message, in this section of the State, that these meetings are for your special benefit. God has greatly blessed such meetings in other places, and there is no doubt but he will bless the same efforts put forth by us. I believe the time has finally come for the cause of present truth to move forward in our midst, if we but co operate with the Spirit of God. If we seek him with all our hearts, and are ready to every good word and work, God will work for us; his Spirit will be poured out, and we shall see many of our dear friends and neighbors rejoicing with us in the last gathering message. But, in order to accomplish this all-important object, we must do our part. We must come up to the help of the Lord. Now dear friends, here is a grand opportunity for you to show your faith and interest in the cause, by coming to the meeting. Come one, come all. Bring your sons and daughters, your companions and your friends, that you want to see converted, with you. Not only those who can come just as well as not, but we want to see all who are willing to make a covenant with their God by sacrifice. Don’t let trifling obstacles keep you at home, but come with the love of God in your hearts, and a determination to put your shoulder to the wheel and work for God. If you will do this, you may feel sure that his blessing will rest upon you, and your spiritual strength will be renewed. We are prepared to furnish homes for all who will come. The meeting will commence at six o’clock on what is commonly called Friday evening, and continue over Sabbath and first-day. Come in time to attend the first meeting, and remain till the close. Those who come with teams will please inquire for Stockbridge Howland, corner of Maine and Elm Sts., Topsham village, and those coming by railroad will be met by the writer at the Brunswick depot. Topsham, Me., Feb. 1, 1867.