OHIO by Dudley Marvin Canright

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 22, 1879

OHIO

By Dudley Marvin Canright

Bro. D. K. Mitchell writes concerning the good work which has just been wrought in behalf of the cause of present truth in Corsica. A portion of his letter we do not give, as the facts have been previously stated by Brn. Canright and Burrill. In closing, Bro. M. says:—

The house of worship now in progress will be ready for dedication about the first of July. This is indeed a marvelous result, when we take into consideration the bitter opposition which had to be overcome, and which none but men of God, endowed with strength from on high, could have surmounted.

Surely the wrath of man has been made to praise the Lord in this neighborhood; for it seems that the more opposition there is to encounter, the deeper the truth sinks into the hearts of the people. The prediction in Rev. 12:17 is being literally fulfilled in this vicinity.

Springfield.—I was with the Springfield church from May 10 to 15. Found the brethren working together in love and harmony. On Sunday, two more were admitted into the church. I presented the subject of systematic benevolence, after which those present signed the covenant to give one-tenth of their income to the support of the gospel. We also organized the T. and M. work. May the Lord bless this little company. E. H. GATES.

Wakeman and Norwalk.—We were at the first mentioned of these places May 8–11, with Eld. St. John. Years ago there was a church here, but it was moved to Norwalk, leaving only two or three families here, and these were in a poor condition. Last winter Eld. St. John came and held meetings in the village, and in school-houses near by. A good interest was awakened just out of town, and a score or more embraced the truth. They now have regular meetings, Sabbath-school, and an organized church again.

But many of them need much instruction as they have only just begun, knowing little about the message. There is still a deep interest; so Bro. St. John will pitch his tent here in two weeks and give another course of lectures. We hope it will bring out more, and strengthen those already started.

The brethren raised money to buy a church book, S. S. book, the librarian's set, the Sabbath-school blank books, and a set of Sr. White's books. They also pledged to pay the tithe. They will either buy or build a meeting-house soon. So we hope for a good church here.

We spent Tuesday, May 13, at Norwalk. Only about half the church were out; but those manifested a good interest. Their record was in much confusion. They gave letters to several to join elsewhere, and disfellowshipped a long list who had not been heard from for years, some of whom had not kept the Sabbath for ten years. It is a shame to leave the Lord's work in such a shape. Bro. Paube was elected and ordained elder, and Bro. Fay deacon. All pledged a tithe. The T. and M. society is badly in debt, owing $70. Some $26 was raised on this. Every member of that church should help pay this debt. It must be cleared before next winter, or the society can do but little.

Bro. St. John also held some meetings here last winter, or rather at East Norwalk three miles out. About a dozen were added, and still there is a good interest. Hence he will pitch his tent here also for a couple of weeks. We are determined to resurrect and strengthen these little churches if possible. We like the appearance of the Sabbath-keepers here very much, and hope for a strong church.

D. M. CANRIGHT.