B. HAGLE by B. Hagle

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Apr 19, 1906

B. HAGLE

By B. Hagle

Indiana

LOGANSPORT.—A canvassers' institute was held in this place, February 16-26. The instructors were J. B. Blosser, of Berrien Springs, Mich., and Field Secretary J. Blankenship, of Monon, Ind. This was not a large gathering, but it was a time of refreshing from the presence of the Lord. Preaching services were conducted each evening. Elder W. A. Young and the writer were present, the former doing most of the preaching. Elder W. J. Stone, of Indianapolis, Ind., was with us a few evenings. The message borne by God's servants was spoken with power. The third angel's message was their theme.

The writer has continued the meetings up to the present date, and six, all adults, have decided to obey God and keep all his commandments. March 3 two were admitted to the church, one by baptism; and one who had wandered away from the fold returned to her Father's house. This was a joyful occasion. March 31 was another good day for us in Logansport. We met at 2 P. M. for Sabbath-school, at the close of which our quarterly meeting was held. The Lord gave freedom in presenting the importance of following the Saviour's example before the ordinances were participated in. An invitation being given to those who wished to unite with the church to make known their request, one after another arose, until five more were taken into the church. An elder was elected and ordained. Three other persons said they expected to unite with the church, but were not quite ready yet; others are in the valley of decision.

At the close of the meeting on the evening after the Sabbath a man arose and thanked God that he had found the church of his choice. He said his mother found the Sabbath by searching her Bible before she ever knew of an Adventist. This was strong proof to him that there was something in the Sabbath. He subscribed for the REVIEW AND HERALD. Right here let me say a word to mothers that have children out of the truth. Do not become discouraged and give them up. Continue to hold them up before the Lord. If your prayers are not answered before your death, they will be answered afterward, as were this faithful mother's.

A few months ago we began to build a house of worship. We have met with many hindrances, but we praise God the victory has come, and we have a small house of worship nearly finished. I am thankful to God that I have been able by his help to labor each day in drawing earth and stone, and to hold meetings each evening. We have also distributed one thousand pages of tracts, and have sold fifteen dollars' worth of bound books. To God be all the praise. My courage in this message is good. Unity and harmony have come into this church. May the good work go on until every honest soul is gathered out.