p. 181 | The Cause in Maine by Chas. Stratton

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 6, 1866

The Cause in Maine.

By Chas. Stratton

BRO. WHITE: Since my last note, in which I made some report of the cause in this place, the work has been gradually moving on. Our meetings are increasing in numbers and interest. There never has been so much union and spirituality at any time as at the present, both of which have hitherto been very much needed in Maine, because our adversary, the Devil, worketh mightily against the truth in these last days. But victory will always be found on the Lord's side, The third angel's message is due here, and will go. There are many reasons for believing this. The first and greatest is, God is in it; second, his faithful servants are engaged in it; and third, they are united in the work.

Our hearts have been much comforted by the coming of Bro. Canright among us, and the return of our dear Bro. Andrews. We are satisfied they will accomplish great good in the Eastern mission. They not only love the letter of the truth, but the spirit and power of the same.

The last meetings I have attended with Bro. Canright, Goodrich, and Howard, have been meetings of decided victory, especially at Norridgewock and Cornville. Four have commenced to keep the Sabbath in this place of late. We are greatly encouraged. Organization has really been a blessing to us. Our Bible

Class, conference and prayer-meetings, are well sustained; but we are not satisfied yet. There are others here convinced on the Sabbath; but oh, the cross! how great it is, and how few are willing to bear it! We do not mean to give them up till we see them keeping all the commandments of God.

CHAS. STRATTON.

Cornville, Me., Oct. 27, 1866.