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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 9, 1874

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 43, No. 26.

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S. H. LANE

By S. H. Lane

Indiana.

Since my last report have labored at several points. Through the blessing of the Lord success in a measure has attended the efforts.
April 10-21, labored in Steuben and Henry Counties, visiting the churches of Salem Center and Mechanicsburg. At Salem Center we enjoyed the blessing of the Lord in our meetings. The friends of the cause were much encouraged. The friends and neighbors turned out well and an interest to hear was awakened.
Found the members of the newly organized church at Mechanicsburg all firm in the truth, and an interest in the place to hear still further. The word spoken took effect. The social meeting on the Sabbath was a most refreshing season, nearly all present taking a part. Quite a number who are not fully identified with us as a people gave in their testimonies. The citizens have erected one of the finest of country churches. It is nicely seated and carpeted, and with its finely printed cards prohibiting the use of tobacco, presents a beautiful appearance. It is so arranged in reference to holding meetings that any organized body of Christians can have access to it. The truth presented there last winter did a good work, and a church was organized. The use of the house was freely offered to them, and each Sabbath since then the bell has called them together to enjoy a social meeting and Sabbath-school. To the Lord be all the praise.
From April 22 to May 14 labored in Clinton Co. The present truth was first introduced into this county a few months since. It met the most determined opposition. A few embraced it. Disposed of about $50.00 worth of publications. They have accomplished a good work. Many minds are impressed with the truth. Since my last visit in November five have begun the observance of the Sabbath. While in that new field was joined in labor by Bro. J. H. Waggoner. Our efforts were blessed, and the friends of the cause strengthened.
May 15-19, we spent with the church at Mechanicsburg. Again we enjoyed a precious season with this church. Three were baptized and united with the church. The ordinances were celebrated for the first by this church. Notwithstanding they were celebrated at a private house, fully one hundred friends and neighbors were present. The blessing of the Lord rested upon us and many were moved to tears.
We have shipped the tent to Rochester, the county seat of Fulton Co., and expect to commence meetings at that point soon. Hope by the aid of the Lord to accomplish a good work.

S. H. LANE

Rochester, Fulton Co., Ind.