I. D. VAN HORN by I. D. Van Horn

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 21, 1871

I. D. VAN HORN

By I. D. Van Horn

Ohio.

SINCE my last report, I have held a twelve days' meeting in Mendon, Mercer Co. During this time I gave sixteen discourses, and held four other meetings. A good work was accomplished. Two were baptized, and a church of six members organized. Our meeting for organization was public, and a large school-house was filled with witnesses. A favorable impression was made on the minds of nearly all. This church heartily adopted the plan of Systematic Benevolence, and put down their figures to the amount yearly of $51.48.

The people listened with deep interest to the truth from evening to evening. Quite a good number became convinced of the truth and of their duty to obey. At our last meeting we made a call for all those who had made up their minds to keep the Sabbath of the Lord, and go with this little company whom they had seen enter into covenant to keep all the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus, to manifest it by rising up. Twelve or more immediately arose to their feet. This gave joy to all our hearts. May God bless them, and may they be steadfast in their purpose to serve him unto the end.

There are a number of good openings in this part of the State for labor, and the people seem to have a decided interest to hear the truth. They have also a willingness to read our publications. This was shown by their purchasing of me some $15.00 worth during my short stay among them. May the work move on in this place till many shall walk in the light of present truth.

I. D. VAN HORN

Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 8, 1871.