p. 18 | Michigan by B. HAGLE

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 21, 1903

Michigan

By B. HAGLE

MENDON.—To the glory of God, I would say that the Holy Spirit is working in the church at this place. I spoke Sabbath, June 20, on the importance of being honest with God in tithes and offerings. At the close of the discourse a lively testimony meeting followed, when many said they would be more faithful in paying the Lord his own. At the close of the meeting we gathered on the bank of the beautiful St. Joe River, where one sister was buried with her Lord in baptism, and raised to walk in newness of life. May God's Spirit continue to work upon the hearts of his chosen people.

Sabbath, June 27, I again spoke on the tithe, and the blessing of God came over us. Let us be faithful to the Lord, who has promised to bless abundantly. I believe that unfaithfulness in the payment of tithe is one reason why many of us do not receive the Holy Spirit. How can God pour out his Spirit upon us when we are not honest with him?

Sabbath, July 4, was another good day for us. The Spirit of God visited us again, and some who had been on the background renewed their covenant with God, and two others for the first time asked for prayers. This being the day for quarterly meeting, a goodly number took part in the ordinances. I spoke on the importance of uniting as one in Christ. May God's chosen people arouse and do all they can to spread the last message. My soul cries out, Come, Lord Jesus, and come quickly. B. HAGLE.