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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 8, 1873

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 41, No. 17.

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Woodland, Cal.

By M. E. Cornell

By previous reports, the readers of the REVIEW were informed that I was remaining at Woodland, holding meetings and superintending the building of a meeting-house. I am glad to say that the house is now completed, and that it gives general satisfaction. The dedication services were of unusual interest. Bro. Loughborough had good freedom in speaking the word, and the social meetings were very cheering. I was sorry to lose Bro. L.'s help (he having previous engagements), but resolved to do what I could in a new course of lectures. The interest continued to rise, and on Sunday, the 16th inst., a very large concourse of people gathered at the water side to witness the baptismal scene. The day was delightful and all nature seemed rejoicing in her green and flowers.
The most perfect order was observed while nine willing souls were buried in the likeness of Christ. It was good to be there.
The friends of the truth here seem greatly revived and encouraged. Family altars are being set up, and daily prayer-meetings held. A disposition is manifested to work for the truth, which promises a more favorable state of things here.
As for myself, I must report a good degree of courage, a stronger determination than ever to be a perfect overcomer. I see no time for halting or trifling; and no resting till Jesus comes. My physical and mental health is almost entirely recovered, and I again feel free from that gloomy, confused and unsettled state of mind which has so long oppressed me. In God's great mercy I hope, and go forward in the good way.
The truth looks brighter, and I love it more and more. Away, all earthly pleasure, your charms are gone, and brighter joys win me away. The one great longing desire of this heart of mine is to learn of Jesus and tell of his charms. That I may save some and gain the kingdom with all the faithful, is now my unceasing labor and prayer. M. E. CORNELL. March 19, 1873.