Meetings in LaPorte City.
By Amos Amburn
TWO WAGON loads of the brethren and sisters of the Mason church, and Bro. Pauley, of Vinton, met with the church of LaPorte City, Iowa, on the 9th of September, according to appointment. Meetings commenced with a prayer and social meeting at the commencement of the Sabbath; and although some were much wearied by the past day's journey, all felt that it was not in vain that we had come together. The exercises of the following day commenced with a prayer and social meeting at ten o'clock A. M., in which most all present took part. A spirit of confession, and a determination to draw near to the Lord, was manifested by many in their testimonies.
At two o'clock P. M., we again assembled, and after a season of prayer, Bro. D. T. Shireman, of Marion, gave some very pointed and practical remarks, after which followed a spirited social meeting. We also had a good social meeting in the evening. At 9, first-day morning, we were again together, and after a short but interesting social meeting, Bro. Shireman spoke to us again to edification and comfort. We feel that we have had a good series of meetings. “Oh! how sweet the hours have passed away,
Since we have met to sing and pray.
How loth we are to leave the place
Where Jesus shows his smiling face.”
We feel like entering into the work of preparation more earnestly, that we may be able to stand in that great day that is fast hastening upon us.