MASSACHUSETTS by D. A. Robinson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 1, 1879

MASSACHUSETTS

By D. A. Robinson

Danvers, Ipswich, and Newburyport.—April 5-7, I was with Bro. Haskell at Danvers. The practical words spoken by Bro. H. were well received, and if the church carry out the instruction given, they may expect to share largely of the blessing of God. At this meeting the most of the brethren and sisters voted to pay one-tenth of their income into the Conference treasury. God will honor the man who will faithfully carry out such a vow. Read Mal. 3, brethren and sisters, and continue to do so till you can fully believe what the Lord has said.

April 9, I held meetings all day with the church at Ipswich. Nearly all in this church have also pledged a tithe to the Conference, and although they were so much behind last fall on the Signs, etc., they are making this up now in a commendable manner. The matter of purchasing a new sixty-foot tent came up, and they pledged $20 on that. At this meeting Bro. E. T. Bedoe was ordained elder of this church.

April 10-14, I was in Newburyport. The brethren here are all united, and firm in the truth. They have something of a trial with two persons who profess to be S. D. Adventists, but whose actions clearly demonstrate that the sanctifying influence of the last message of mercy has not affected their hearts and reformed their lives. On the Sabbath the ordinances were celebrated. At this meeting Bro. Roby, the elder, had the privilege of seeing his wife, who was opposed to him when he took his stand with us, unite with this church. The Spirit of God was present, and it was a most precious season. D. A. ROBINSON.