MONTHLY MEETING AT PINE ISLAND, MINN.
By H. F. Phelps
We feel like giving a brief report of this meeting. It was truly a good meeting. The meeting was held at the house of the writer. We had feared the attendance would be small; but in this we were happily disappointed. As the hour of appointment drew on, the brethren began to come in, and we soon had a house full. We were not privileged with a preacher; but the time was well filled by nearly all trying to do what they could. The first meeting was a prayer and conference meeting. The Spirit of God was manifest to indite our petitions for us. It was a good, solemn time. In the afternoon we attended to the ordinances of God's house, Bro. Harlow officiating. This was truly a melting, heart-searching time; and as we tried to wake up, in view of our position in the morning watch, God blessed our endeavors. As we tried to give a feeble testimony, showing that the Master would soon come to reckon with his servants, that it was necessary to awake out of sleep, God blessed our feeble efforts. Tears were freely shed, confessions were made, and good resolutions were formed. A few, however, seemed to manifest a spirit of indifference. May God pity those who will not awake now. This was the most solemn meeting we have ever had in this place. To God be all the praise for his light and truth, and may we all be able to walk in it, so that when Jesus shall come to reckon with us, we may be ready. Pine Island, Minn., Oct. 26, 1868.