CLINTON CO., MICH by John Sisler

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 9, 1876

CLINTON CO., MICH.

By John Sisler

AFTER holding fifteen meetings with a good interest in Lebanon, Clinton Co., the house was closed that it might be repaired, so I commenced meetings in Matherton, where some five or six have commenced keeping the Sabbath, mostly by reading. Visited some scattered Sabbath-keepers, who, through discouragement, had nearly given up the truth, and I was greatly cheered by seeing them start again in the service of the Lord.

The work of repairing the house was prolonged to an unreasonable length of time, so I commenced meetings in the Birch school-house, and after holding fifteen meetings this house was also closed. Four have come out fully in the truth and we expect as many more will do so soon.

It is encouraging to see the truth take hold of wicked men and reform them. One man was greatly addicted to the use of tobacco. He had made several unsuccessful attempts to give it up. When the truth reached him, he decided that he must give it up. He made one earnest effort with the help of God, and gained a complete victory.

Held some meetings in North Shade. They are all holding on to the truth, and growing in grace. One family received a visit from their father, who came to turn them from the observance of the Sabbath, but he became convinced of the truth and returned home to obey it. His wife also joined him in the good work, and thus the truth is spreading.

I am of good courage to do what I can in this precious cause. JOHN SISLER.