Report from Bro. Rodman.
By P. C. Rodman
May 7 and 8, I attended general meeting at South Lancaster, Mass. It was a good meeting, the interest increasing from the commencement, so that in the afternoon and evening of the 8th, it was so manifest that the Lord was drawing near, that a general confession of his presence was made, and deep solemnity prevailed, nearly all expressing themselves determined to get nearer the Lord. From Lancaster we went to Blakeville, N. H. I was with them two Sabbaths, trying to instruct and encourage them to press on and be of good cheer, and fully surrender themselves to God, giving up all for Christ, and not be ashamed of his word, but have their loins girt about with truth, and they themselves be like unto men who wait for their Lord. If they do this, and men oppose, God will bless, and he is more than all who can be against us. May 28 and 29, I was in New Ipswich. All appear to be making some advancement, except one; and he expressed himself determined to start anew to obey the truth; but he will find it necessary to seek the Lord with all his heart, and give himself wholly to the good work, and so put himself in a place where the Lord can help him, or he will be led into sin, and bring reproach upon the truth and trouble upon himself. I hope this church will draw together in this heavenly enterprise for eternal life. If they do, and humbly seek the Lord, we think others in that vicinity will soon embrace the truth and go with them. I think meetings in Mason Village would be successful. It is a good place for tent-meeting. June 4, I met the brethren in Peterboro' and vicinity. The meeting was good. All appeared to be encouraged. I hope they will heed the counsel of the True Witness, giving themselves wholly to the service of God; for he requires all the heart. In this some have failed in the past, and it is evident they have lost ground. Oh, that they may come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty, and have his approval instead of his frown! Brethren, walk in the light, while ye have it. The Spirit of God is easily grieved. God is not mocked. Whatsoever a man sows, that shall he reap. If we sow to the flesh, it is corruption; but if we sow to the Spirit, it is life everlasting. There appears to be good interest to hear in Sharon. I think some lectures after haying would bring some into the truth. June 11 and 12, I met with the brethren in Washington. There was a good company in to hear. I baptized three, and celebrated the ordinances. There was some interest among the young. I hope they will decide to serve the Lord, and seek eternal life. Amherst, N. H., June 17, 1870.