Bridgewater, Maine by J. B. Goodrich; W. H. Blaisdell

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 6, 1872

Bridgewater, Maine.

By J. B. Goodrich; W. H. Blaisdell

Since our last report, the interest has steadily increased. About twenty-five have decided to keep the Sabbath since we commenced meetings in this place, but how many will succeed in overcoming and obtaining eternal life, remains to be seen. We had a social meeting in our tent last Sabbath, which was especially interesting. The Spirit of the Lord rested upon the meeting, and many good resolutions were formed, and important decisions were made. It was a day long to be remembered by us, and many of the people in this place.

We think we have good reasons for believing that the Lord directed us in coming to this place. Although this was regarded as being the hardest place in the vicinity, yet the Lord has especially blessed the word spoken to the good of many. Notwithstanding many of the ministers and church members have taken a decided stand against us, and labored hard to keep the people from coming to our meetings, yet the truth has triumphed over all their opposition, and many are now rejoicing in the truths of the third angel's message. An interest to hear has been awakened in the surrounding country, and calls for labor are coming in from different directions.

Our tent is erected within a short distance of the boundary line between Maine and the province of New Brunswick. A goodly number from that side have attended our meetings, many of whom are convinced that we have the truth, and a few have commenced to keep the Sabbath. One brother, a first-day Adventist, who lives in Woodstock, N. B., about twenty-five miles from here, being in this vicinity, and hearing of us, came and attended a few of our meetings and went home a Sabbath-keeper.

We intend to remain here a while longer, to follow up the interest. Pray for us.

J. B. GOODRICH, W. H. BLAISDELL.

July 22, 1872.