New England by S. N. Haskell

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 27, 1872

New England.

By S. N. Haskell

FEB. 3 and 4, we met at the quarterly meeting at South Lancaster. About seventy-five were present, representing every State in the New England Conference and most of the churches.

Our social meeting Friday evening was one of interest. Met Sabbath morning at half past five o’clock and spent an hour and a quarter in a special praying season. Social meeting at nine A. M. Preaching at half past ten o’clock. At half past two P. M., Bro. Rodman gave an interesting discourse, reviewing the past experience of Adventists. Closed with a social meeting. Preaching again at half past six. Thursday, spent about nine hours in the place of worship, yet so much of the blessing of God was realized that but little weariness was felt.

On first-day, about five hours were occupied in business sessions relating to matters connected with the tract enterprise and the health movement.

Monday morning, at half past five, a special praying season at our house for the benefit of some who were bound by Satan and desired freedom. It was preceded by hearty confessions. It seemed that God met with us to accept the confessions made.

About seven A. M., the friends began to separate, some feeling that it was the best meeting they ever attended, which may prove true if they carry into their lives the resolutions they formed.

Feb 10 and 11, met with the friends in Boston. We trust our meetings are profitable. Consecration and devotion to the work of God is what is needed. The religion of the Bible is too much held at arms’ length, while worldly interests constitute the great business of life. This should be reversed. “Seek first the kingdom of God.” When the cause of present truth becomes the business of life, and worldly interests second, then will be realized blessings that God only can bestow. S. N. HASKELL.

Feb. 12, 1872.