Indiana by S. H. Lane

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 15, 1874

Indiana.

By S. H. Lane

At the time of our last report we had just erected the tent and commenced a course of lectures in Bourbon, Marshall Co.

The people turned out well from the first. They became deeply interested, so much so that it was difficult for ministers of other denominations to procure a congregation when our meetings were in progress.

Through the blessing of the Lord good has been accomplished and hearts reached by the truths of the third angel's message, which are well calculated to prepare a people for the soon appearing of our Saviour. Held four Sabbath meetings after the subject of the Sabbath was introduced; also organized a Bible-class, both of which were well attended. Some fifteen or more embraced the truth, thirteen of whom signed a covenant to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Have enjoyed some excellent meetings with them. May the blessing of the Lord accompany their efforts to live out the truth.

During the last week of our meetings two discourses were delivered in the tent against our positions in reference to the state of the dead—one by the Methodist minister; the other, by one of the presiding elders of the United Brethren denomination. The first speaker treated our positions in such a manner that he made no friends by it, but rather turned the people in favor of our positions. He was followed the next evening by the presiding elder, who treated the subject with much candor and Christian courtesy. Upon both occasions the tent was well filled. The next evening we replied. The people could not all find seats in the tent, and many listened standing outside. The congregation seemed much interested. At the conclusion of the discourse we introduced the REVIEW, and obtained twenty-five trial subscribers. Sold during the meetings $33.00 worth of books.

The first of August, Bro. Waggoner left to attend the General Conference, and at its conclusion was assigned another field of labor. Through the kindness of the General Conference Committee, Bro. H. M. Kenyon was permitted to join me in labor.

Aug. 25, the tent was shipped to Bunker Hill, Miami Co., where Bro. K. commenced labor, while I remained to follow up tent labor at Bourbon. One of the leading physicians of the place tendered for our use, free of charge, to hold meetings in, one of the finest halls in town. The United Brethren kindly granted us the use of their fine brick church, in which we held five meetings. Just before we left the place the friends kindly donated to us $32.00 to apply on tent expenses. May the Lord reward them.

The congregations at this place, Bunker Hill, have thus far ranged from one to two hundred. We hope for success.

S. H. LANE.

Bunker Hill, Miami Co., Ind.