Untitled article by A. S. HUTCHINS

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, August 27, 1867

A SHORT SEASON AWAY FROM THE INSTITUTE.

By A. S. HUTCHINS

Having taken treatment at the Health Institute about eleven weeks, I obtained permission from Dr. Lay on the 9th inst. to be absent a few days, thinking perhaps a change of this kind and a chance to ride more might prove no disadvantage in my effort for health.

This time, I spent with the brethren and friends in Newton and Burlington, in this county. I was very happy to renew my acquaintance with Christian friends here, and also to form new acquaintances.

The Monthly Meeting on Sabbath the 10th, at Newton was a good one. Bro. Byington spoke on the importance of order in the service of God. He dwelt on the duty and benefits of attending regularly to secret prayer. The instruction on this point the brethren and sisters from different churches seemed to prize highly.

I spoke a while, as I had strength, on suffering with Christ and the reward of the overcomer, to be given when Jesus comes. My heart was cheered by the sweet testimonies of the brethren and sisters, and I feel to thank our heavenly Father for this good privilege with those who are striving for victory in the Christian warfare. I also feel grateful for the meetings which I enjoyed with the church at Burlington.

I returned yesterday in as good health as when I left. It is a pleasure to be again with the dear afflicted friends, who have come here to make use of the means to which God in mercy has directed our attention for the recovery of health. This is a school which I highly prize, and one in which I hope to receive much benefit.

*A. S. HUTCHINS.

*Health Institute, Battle Creek, Aug. 20, 1867.