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Mich. Tent Laid Up

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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 25, 1866

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 28, No. 17.

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Mich. Tent Laid Up.

By J. H. Waggoner

ON account of the weather we have been compelled to take down the tent. Since first pitching it here the weather has been most unfavorable; both wet and cold. In truth we have seen but few days without rain since we left Battle Creek, Aug. 8th. Though much of the time uncomfortable, only one meeting was entirely broken up by storm—the evening of the 11th inst. The 14th we took down the tent, and removed to Music Hall. The hall was well filled that night; the removal seemed rather to help than hinder the interest.
It was very fortunate that we took down the tent when we did. That night we had a hard frost, and it has rained almost incessantly since, and is quite cold.
But few have been able to attend from the country, for which reason the general attendance has not been very large. Though circumstances have been against us, the Lord has been for us; we have felt to cast our care on him, and trust in him; and we have not been disappointed. There has been a growing interest in the truth. Last Sunday evening the hall was well filled, though it was very stormy; the subject of the Sabbath was presented, and over two-thirds of those present voted that they believed we have the truth on that point. Not one present would vote that they believed the Bible taught that the first day was the Sabbath. About fifteen expressed themselves fully decided to keep the Sabbath, and others are very favorable.
The hall being otherwise occupied, we omit three evenings. This we do not regret, as the weather is bad for meetings, and we need rest; though there is so much private labor needed that we know not how to find rest. The interest is now better than at any time previous. Much more labor is required here, and it will be necessary for one of us, at least, to return here after filling our published appointments. Brethren, pray for us.
J. H. WAGGONER.
Holly, Mich., Sept. 18.