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

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 10, 1876

LANSING, MICH.

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

The tent-meeting has now continued here five weeks. The average attendance has been less than at any other tent-meeting we ever held, yet the interest manifested on the part of those who do come has been excellent, and a few times the tent has been unable to hold the people. We have now canvassed the Sabbath question quite thoroughly. The most energetic efforts have been made to rouse the people, yet we have but partially succeeded.

There are not less than thirty ministers in this city, eighteen of whom are installed pastors of churches. There is an almost incredible amount of prejudice against us as to our faith, and many most ridiculous things are fully credited respecting us, yet we do not despair. Little by little we are gaining a foothold here, and quite a number, we are persuaded, have decided for the truth. It is more than probable that in no city of Michigan has religious bias a stronger hold upon the people. But few dare to look beyond their early training, and too many have not the disposition. It is sad, yet amusing sometimes, to see the holy horror with which some hold up their hands at the thought of entering our tent. We hope, however, that by association this will wear away.

We expect on Monday next to remove to another part of the city for a stay of three weeks, then to North Lansing till the camp-meeting. We earnestly pray for the blessing of God upon the work here, and that our own hearts may be touched by his heavenly grace, so that many sheaves may be finally gathered into the garner of the Lord.

We have given during the past nine weeks one hundred discourses. Our faith is strong that they will not be in vain. We desire to be remembered by all who have access to a throne of grace.

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