Untitled article by M. E. Cornell

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, March 24, 1868

FromReview and Herald, Vol. XXXI, No. 15

REPORT OF MEETINGS AT JOHNSTOWN, MICH.

By M. E. Cornell

This series of meetings began Feb. 5, and closed March 10, having been protracted on account of numerous interruptions. The severe storms, and at times almost impassable roads, hindered much, but still the interest kept up beyond all our expectations. Thirty-four lectures have been given, and five social meetings held during the time. Above twenty have decided to keep the Sabbath, and as many more are almost persuaded. A sermon preached by a Presbyterian minister against the Sabbath, served to decide some, and confirm others. A large load came from an adjoining town to hear our reply, and it happened that the roads were blocked up with snowdrifts during the service, so that all had to stop over night and part of the next day at Bro. Edmonds', and thus we had a good opportunity to talk with them on the truth. The result was, that nearly the entire load have come out on the Sabbath. As this company, with their neighbors, had not heard anything on the prophecies, and messages, we appointed to spend a day and evening with them. It was really cheering to see them feast upon the truth as its light burst upon their minds. One brother exclaimed, “How new the Bible seems!” Another replied, “No wonder, for you look like a new man.” And “should he not look new, when you look through a new pair of eyes?” was suggested by a third.

These new Sabbath-keepers, with those who had moved, and are now moving into the place, will make a society of over thirty. They will need much more instruction, and they are very anxious to hear on other subjects, but the muddy roads and dark nights, and our needing some rest, are the considerations which decided us to close at this time.

Regular meetings are appointed and we hope the interest will still continue.

M. E. CORNELL.