MONTHLY MEETING IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
By P. C. Rodman
Our first meeting at Washington school-house was well attended. We gave a short discourse on the importance of each one's taking heed to himself, from Luke xxi, 34. Bro. Haskell was present, and made some good remarks, all of which were listened to with interest. Sabbath morning, social meeting at 9½. Not so much interest as there should be in such meetings. At 10½, Bro. Haskell spoke on the love of God, from John iii, 16, in a very practical manner. It was instructing and comforting to the saints, leading us to feel our obligations to God, and his dear Son, who has bought us with his own blood. We spoke at 12½, on Family Government. How few of us understand the importance of this matter. If we should do our duty in this relation, parents and children, should we not have comparatively a heaven to go to Heaven in. May wisdom and strength be given by Him who giveth to all liberally. Social meeting in the evening at 6. Not as much freedom manifest as it is our privilege to have, still it was apparent that the Lord is moving on us, and is drawing nearer. Bro. Haskell spoke at 7, on the seven last plagues, of Rev. xvi, showing that they were still future, and our relation to them. Solemn, indeed, is the hour in which we live; the unmixed wine of the wrath of God soon to come down upon those whose names are not found written in the book of life. Shall our names be there? Sunday morning, social meeting at 9½. Quite good. At 10½ Bro. Haskell spoke on the Sanctuary. How interesting and important is this question to the remnant. We followed at 12½, speaking on Rev. iii, 8, showing that the open door, that is before the church, leads to the position of our faithful High Priest, where he is now to be found. Social meeting again at 6; a little more freedom on the part of some. Bro. Haskell spoke at 7, on Luke xiv, 18, showing that the three calls synchronize with the three messages, of Rev. xiv. Shall we be among those that begin to make excuse, or shall we obey the call, and prepare for the marriage supper of the Lamb, heed the True Witness, and be found clothed in white raiment? This work must be done soon, or we shall be left out of the number of God's dear people. How sad the thought! Can we afford such an end? We cannot. Then let us all make haste, delay not, but awake to righteousness, and sin not, lest coming suddenly he find us sleeping. We think this was one of the most profitable monthly meetings we have held. To God be the praise.