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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 30, 1872

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 39, No. 7.

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Potterville, Mich.

By E. B. Lane

SABBATH, Jan. 20, was a good day for the church at Potterville.
We came here the 12th, to be in attendance at the quarterly meeting. Our congregations from without were large, and a deep interest was manifested. It seemed duty to continue here, which we are doing. Our brethren have quite a large house of worship, which has been filled nearly every night, while a part of the time the house could not seat all.
A rehearsal of the truths of the third angel's message afforded much strength and encouragement to the brethren and sisters as they listened to the discourses given night after night. When the Sabbath came, it was a touching scene to hear the heart-felt confessions of coldness and backwardness, and the resolutions to start anew, wet down with many tears, connected with a spirit of labor for the young and those who had become discouraged. Almost every person in the congregation bore their testimony. Quite a number made a start for the first time. At the close of the meeting we requested all who desired the prayers of God's people to come forward, when some thirty or more, eager to embrace such an opportunity, presented themselves.
At night, before a crowded house, the same was repeated, and one or two from without joined us. I have attended many revival meetings but never saw such a general breaking away as was there witnessed. There was no excitement, while sobs and tears indicated what was going on down deep in the heart.
Oh! that a general revival might go through all the churches and gather in all the children and discouraged, with many others. Many from without are under deep conviction, and we hope for some to take hold of the truth.
To the brethren of North Liberty I would say, I cannot meet with you at your next quarterly meeting as you request. I expect to meet with you on my return south, Providence permitting. Will appoint in the REVIEW.
In hope of eternal life.
E. B. LANE.