New England by P. C. Rodman

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 14, 1871

New England.

By P. C. Rodman

The quarterly meeting of the N. E. Conference was held in New Ipswich, N. H., Oct. 28 and 29, 1871, commencing Sabbath evening by social meeting. Some of the Spirit of the Lord was with us in this opening meeting and we had a good meeting, although but few had come in from other places on account of the rain. Sabbath morning at 9 A. M., social meeting; numbers increased, and a good interest was manifested by nearly all present. Bro. Haskell spoke at 11, showing that we are nearing the time of trouble when the wicked who will not believe now, will confess that the great day of his wrath is come, and those who are ashamed to pray now, will be in a worse condition than the people of Peshtigo and those parts where it has been made so apparent that the comforts and hopes of this world may take wings and fly away, and destruction waste at noonday.

Preaching at 2½ P. M., and social exercises at 6. Good, interesting, and solemn meetings. Bro. H. spoke again at 7, on the Law of God, showing that it recognizes the motive by which we are actuated and will make manifest the counsels of the heart.

Sunday, 29th, meeting of the Conference at 9 A. M. Opened by singing and prayer. Bro. S. N. Haskell in chair. Business passed off readily without a dissenting voice. Our financial matters proved to be in a better condition than was expected.

The N. E. T. S. of S. D. A. held a session. Some encouraging reports from members showed it to be efficient in spreading the truth and leading some to keep the commandments of God. Some alterations were made in the constitution, so as to meet more perfectly its design and to accord as nearly as possible with one suggested by Bro. White, a few weeks since. All present appeared of good courage and many expressed themselves determined to take hold of the work anew to extend the circulation of the REVIEW, Instructor, Reformer, and our publications generally.

Preaching at 2½ P. M. Social meeting at 6, Preaching at 7. The interest at this meeting increased from the commencement, the Lord showing his willingness to draw near to us as we draw near to him. Oh! the condescension and long-suffering of God! Who will presume upon it by neglecting to do his will, and not follow the good Shepherd? Rather let us give all diligence in obeying God and following the Saviour, and make our calling and election sure. For yet a little while and He that shall come will come and will not tarry.

We trust the church in New Ipswich will be encouraged to take hold of the work anew, each member being determined to be more like the Pattern. P. C. RODMAN.