New England by P. C. Rodman

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 12, 1872

New England.

By P. C. Rodman

Nov. 8, 1871, went to Brimfield, Mass., and gave some lectures. But few came in to hear while we were there. But three are keeping the Sabbath as the result of the meetings, who, in addition to a few that were trying to obey God there before, have regular meetings, which are growing more and more interesting.

Dec. 13th, went home, and with my family attended the meetings held in Westerly, the 16th and 17th, by Bro. and Sister White. Their testimony was with freedom, and we see no reason why it should not better prepare the way for labor by them or others in that town in the future. Hope the few in Westerly will come forward and take their stand unitedly, not letting the adverse winds they meet discourage or turn them from the track. Courage in the Lord! should be our motto.

Since then, have been in Rhode Island and Connecticut, meeting with the churches and rearranging Systematic Benevolence. The brethren are ready to make their pledges; nearly all have done nobly in pledging for 1872. There is a rise of interest with most of the churches. We baptized three at Green Hill, and our meetings were well attended. Jan. 20, 21, attended quarterly meeting in Rhode Island. Bro. Haskell was there with his usual interest, and the brethren and sisters are getting more of the missionary spirit, so that the most of them have a mind to work, and, if they persevere, they will see glorious fruit ere long.

Feb. 3, 4, at quarterly meeting in Lancaster, Mass.; this was a very important, and, we think, a very profitable, meeting. Some important steps were taken, an account of which will appear in due time. It is more and more apparent that the providence of God is leading on in this work of truth and reform. Shall we keep pace

with the work and be victors at last? We may if we will, for the Lord will give grace and glory. Then labor on, dear brethren, watching, praying, weeping, and hoping, to the end.

We continued in Lancaster over the days of fasting and prayer. These were days of solemn interest; one was baptized on first-day, and in the evening, we closed this fast in celebrating the ordinances.

We believe the Lord was with us in very deed, and that he will bless, and will send forth laborers into his harvest. P. C. Rodman.

Ludlow, Mass., Feb. 15, 1872.