Untitled article by Chas. Stratton

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, November 5, 1867

FromAdvent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. XXX, No. 21

REPORT FROM BRO. STRATTON.

By Chas. Stratton

My last report closed with our Monthly Meeting in Portland. Our next appointment was in China, Aug. 23, in Bro. Hammond’s barn. There we had good freedom in presenting the truth. The little company of Sabbath-keepers, the Lord bless them, was encouraged, and some victory was gained for the truth.

Sabbath, Aug. 31, I met with the church in Cornville. Found the brethren and sisters holding on their way. Sept. 1, met with Elds. Canright and Goodrich in the tent at Athens. The truth is taking effect in the hearts of some in this region of country. Bless the Lord!

Sept. 7, I met again with the Sabbath-keepers in China. Held six meetings, preached three times, and visited eight families. Sept. 12, in company with Bro. and Sr. Barns, held a meeting on Pleasant Point in Topsham. The Lord was present to bless.

The 13th, in the evening, met at the hall in Brunswick for Monthly Meeting. This was one of the largest monthly gatherings that we have had in this place, and one of decided victory on the Lord’s side. Bro. Barns gave us one of the best sermons at this meeting that I ever heard. I remained with the church a few days and visited, held meetings, and added two to the church. Four others made consecration to the Lord.

Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, at home, sick with the asthma. Oct. 9, took the cars to attend Monthly Meeting in Falmouth. The 10th, in company with Bro. and Sr. Barns, held a meeting on Pleasant Point in Topsham. The 11th, Sabbath evening, met in Monthly Meeting in Falmouth. Brethren and sisters from Portland, Topsham, Brunswick and Woodstock, were present. This meeting was one among the best. Brn. Barnes and Davis preached to us the word of truth. The brethren and sisters took new courage for the battle. In this place the prejudice is giving way, and, if the people will receive the truth and obey it, they may be saved. Thank God, the true church will stand out on the last message, ready for translation. Lord, let us be among them, is my prayer. CHAS. STRATTON.

Cornville, Oct. 22, 1867.