Report From Bro. St. John.
By H. A. St. John
Held twenty-one meetings altogether with the friends in Ridgeland, which had the effect to greatly strengthen believers, and leave a strong conviction in the minds of some, that we had the truth. Several gave assurance that they would obey. The last Sabbath meeting held here was indeed a good one. Some made a start for the first time to serve the Lord. Children and youth were deeply affected, and expressed a desire to be saved when Jesus comes. There are some here that are anxious for baptism. They have regular Sabbath meetings and Bible-class. May they come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty. Wednesday evening, Aug. 24, went to the village of Belmore, seven miles from Ridgeland, to take the cars. Before getting out of the wagon, had a strong invitation to speak to the villagers. It was nearly sunset when I reached the place; yet, upon a few minutes notice, a large school-house was nearly full of attentive hearers. I was solicited to return. Thursday, Aug. 25, went to Bowling Green. Meeting in the evening. It gave me pleasure to meet with old friends. May we meet in the immortal kingdom. Sabbath, Aug. 27, had two meetings with the church in Hillsdale. Reached home Sunday, Aug. 28, after an absence of a little more than two months, having held about fifty meetings. I have the assurance that God has blessed my poor labors to a certain extent, and it is my earnest desire to be of some little use in my Master's vineyard till the vintage is ripe, and have part with the well-doers when the Master shall come. Pray for me. H. A. ST. JOHN.