REPORT FROM BRO. RODMAN.
By P. C. Rodman
THE work in Rhode Island has not moved as I hoped it would. When Bro. and Sr. White visited us, some of the reasons were pointed out by them, and I think their reproofs and instructions were appreciated, and are having the effect to arouse the true hearted to watchfulness and prayer, and to earnestly strive to be overcomers. I am heartily sorry for all my want of interest and love for this precious cause with which I am identified, and mean to profit by the faithful reproof given me. I reproach myself for not doing better in the past. When I think of what Jesus has suffered for me, I feel like hiding my face, and, with shame for the past, endeavor to redeem the time, knowing the days are evil, and hope the longsuffering of God may prove my salvation. I assisted the brethren in Rhode Island what I could after the visit of Bro. and Sr. White, then went to Lancaster, and spoke once to the church there; then in company with Bro. Haskell came to this place. We have met with the church at Peterborough two Sabbaths, trying to help them, and have given eleven discourses in Blakeville, to a few interested hearers. Some of them have a mind to know and do the truth; so we hope by the blessing of God they may be led to keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. There is some evidence that Satan is awake to hinder this; but we hope in God, and work away, hoping to be remembered in the prayers of the church.