p. 182 | Clare Co., Mich by J. O. Collins; W. H. Haskins

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 19, 1872

Clare Co., Mich.

By J. O. Collins; W. H. Haskins

Since our last report, we have labored in the town of Grant, Clare Co., and have given twenty-eight discourses. Our congregations have ranged from thirty to fifty, which may be considered very good for this country, as it is very new, some of the people coming a distance of nearly three miles, and a part of the road being merely a “trail,” or a path through the woods, which is followed by marked trees.

A Methodist minister preached against us last Sunday, on the nature of man, which was reviewed in the evening with seemingly good effect. Besides this, we have had no opposition, except stories that were circulated in order to destroy our influence.

Quite a goodly number have taken their stand on the Sabbath, and we expect some others will follow. We have closed our regular series of meetings, to give opportunity for a Disciple minister to “show them up,” as some have expressed it.

We shall follow up the interest here as the way may open, by visiting and occasional appointments. May the Lord direct in the work, that it may be carried on to his honor and glory. J. O. COLLINS, W. H. HASKINS.