LANSING, MICH by D. H. Lamson; E. R. Jones

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 27, 1876

LANSING, MICH.

By D. H. Lamson; E. R. Jones

The third week of the tent-meeting here is almost past. The interest has been far less than we desired to see, yet it is thought to be gradually increasing. Only on Sunday evenings have there been large gatherings of the people. Last Sunday evening many more were present than could be seated. Our week-day congregations will not average more than sixty, but these, for the most part, come to hear and give the strictest attention.

Lansing is emphatically a city of churches, there being seventeen organizations whose weekly services are noticed in the papers of the place. The meetings are thoroughly advertised, and both papers have each week offered us space in their local columns. Some of the ministers of the place have done all in their power to prejudice the minds of the people, and have, to a great extent, succeeded; yet there are some who assert their freedom, and are not affected by the cry of “fatal heresy” and “modern Sadducee.” At each succeeding meeting new faces appear, and already many friends show their good will by providing for our necessities and inviting us to their homes. We hope yet by the blessing of God and due perseverance to obtain for the truth a foothold here. We have not yet touched upon the Sabbath question, but immediately enter upon it, and we shall hold Sabbath meetings each week as long as we remain.

We hope for the prayers of the sincere lovers of the truth as often as they pray, and that when they can they will meet with us. Do not forget us, brethren, at the capital of the State.

D. H. LAMSON, E. R. JONES.