REPORT FROM BRO. WAGGONER.
By J. H. WAGGONER
AFTER writing my last report for the Review, I was called home suddenly by severe sickness in my family; the weather being unfavorable, and finding much to engage my mind and hands, I did not get that rest I so much needed. I attended the Monthly Meeting at Newton, as appointed by Bro. Byington, which seemed to be opportune, though I felt quite unwell at the time, as Bro. B. was not able to speak as he had anticipated. The meeting was encouraging, and the cause of Health Reform, I think, received a new impetus that day. Some good resolutions were formed, and advance steps taken. While about home I tried to do what I could in the meetings there. According to appointment, I commenced meetings here the 22d ult. Most of the time the roads have been muddy, but the interest is good, and seems to be rising. This church has been much favored with meetings the past winter, and I have feared they would lean on them and lose sight of personal responsibility. But the social meeting yesterday was highly encouraging. After some remarks on social meetings, with a season of prayer, the brethren and sisters, old and young, gave in their testimonies promptly, brief and spirited. Some who had long held back, started anew, and we all felt to take new courage. On account of the state of the roads the attendance is not so large as was hoped, but some are hearing with interest for the first time. May the Lord himself work for salvation here is our prayer.