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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 13, 1869

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 34, No. 3.

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REPORT FROM OHIO.

By I. D. Van Horn

We are still laboring to advance the cause of truth in the little village of Melmore. We have had the tent pitched eighteen days. We have given twenty-four discourses. It has rained every day but three since the tent was pitched. The roads have been muddy, and the weather has been such that many have been hindered from coming that would like to hear. We have given the lines of prophecy a thorough examination, which has convinced most of those who have heard us, that we are in the closing scenes of this world's history. We have also examined the law and Sabbath question quite thoroughly, and the majority of those who have listened to the Bible evidence, are convinced of their duty. Only a few, probably half a dozen or more, have decided fully to keep the Sabbath. We have hopes of many more. It is working on their minds. May the Lord help them to decide.
There is a good deal of prejudice on the part of many, mostly with the members of other churches. The ministers invariably oppose us, not openly, but by urging their members to stay away. To-day (Sunday) has been a good day for us. It being the Fourth, I spoke about our government, its lamb-like profession, and its dragon power, yet to be manifested in the union of church and state, and the forming of the image. A deep impression seemed to be made on the minds of all present.
The Lord helps us to declare his truth. We enjoy good freedom. We believe there are jewels here that the truth will polish and refine, that they may be prepared to meet their coming Lord. The way is opening for us to visit from house to house. We shall try to improve this privilege to the best of our ability and to the glory of God.
Our congregations average about two hundred.Sometimes on special occasions we have had about five hundred in attendance. Our courage is good, and we have hopes that much good will be done. The truth is already having its effect on the minds of some. May the Lord bless it to the good of all that hear it.
I. D. VAN HORN.
Melmore, O., July, 1869.