New England by P. C. Rodman

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 7, 1871

New England.

By P. C. Rodman

JAN. 21 and 22, met with brethren in Berlin, Conn. The interest in the truth is dying here, first, because all are too worldly-minded, and secondly, because while some would and do try to keep up the meetings and sustain the cause here, others do not generally attend when they can, while still others are in feeble health and cannot always be present; and so depression and discouragement are felt by all. We tried to inspire them with the truth, showing that it was advancing and would certainly triumph. I hope there will be with them a consecration of themselves and all they have to God, that they, with their children, may reach Mount Zion.

Jan. 28 and 29, in Abington. Here the interest has been too low, and the efforts too faint, to keep up the cause. But there were some confessions made, and all had a disposition to take hold anew. May they confess and forsake, seeking the Lord until his blessing shall distill upon them with all its refreshing power, and his work be revived, and they advance in the truth and grace of God until the warfare is ended. We assisted in rearranging Systematic Benevolence. Some advance was made.

Systematic Benevolence was re-arranged also at Berlin. Here some are slow to meet their pledges. Brethren, this ought not so to be. Do what you ought to do cheerfully and promptly. Then we shall be blessed in our doing; for the fruit shall abound to your account. James 1: 25; Phil. 4: 17.

Feb. 2–7, in South Lancaster, Mass. The 4th and 5th, in quarterly meeting of N. E. Conference. Not as many present as at some former meetings of the kind held here; but the general expression was, that it was the most profitable one we ever attended. It commenced well, and grew better to the close. The brethren have a mind to work; and reports show that the work is onward, and truth is advancing slowly, but surely.

The N. E. Tract Society is a success. The Visiting Missionary Society of South Lancaster is still doing its work of love. Encouraging reports of both were given. To the Lord be praise.

Feb. 8, came to Sharon, N. H. Procured a school-house to hold meeting in for one evening. Met with the brethren in Blaksville the 11th and 12th. Held four meetings in Sharon in West Hill school-house. Visited from house to house. There is conviction on the minds of some that they ought to obey the truth. One has expressed a determination to keep the Sabbath. Others are inquiring and searching to see if the things we preach are so. Pray for us, dear brethren, that souls may be saved, being sanctified through the truth. P. C. RODMAN.

Sharon, N. H.