MEETINGS IN WOODSTOCK, ME.
By Wm. W. Putnam
As I have left Norridgewock for a few weeks, to labor with Bro. Howard here in Woodstock, I would express a word in regard to present prospects. We had Bro. Waggoner with us Jan. 2, 3. His labors were instructive and spiritual. The church with the exception of a few who are halting to hold counsel with Sanballat and Tobiah, are coming up unitedly in the good cause of present truth. A number have started this winter. While Bro. Waggoner was with us, Bro. Barker and Haines were ordained to execute their offices as deacon and elder, by the laying on of hands. At the last prayer-meeting before I left, our long-prayed-for Sr. Rogers came out, and took her stand with us. In regard to the work here in Woodstock, it seems that the Lord is working, although opposition is now springing up to impede the work. A number came forward last Sabbath, and joined our cause. Among them were two gray-haired men, who expressed their desires for religion. One has erected the family altar, and that night after he had arisen from his knees, he bade adieu to his tobacco and pipe. A number of others made a good start, and others came forward for prayers. We ask your prayers, that there may be a mighty rallying around the standard of truth, and that many may be gathered here, to prepare for the marriage supper of the Lamb. Wm. W. PUTNAM.