Report from Bro. Matteson.
By John Matteson
I REMAINED about two weeks with the Danish brethren in Montcalm. The neighbors manifested more interest to hear this time than they have before, yet none could be prevailed upon to take a stand for the truth at present. Still I believe that some will turn to the Lord if the brethren will continue to set a good example before them. The brethren and sisters are all firm, and deeply interested in the cause. Their present number is thirteen. Their s. b. pledges for the year, $85.12. May the Lord reward them for their willingness to help the cause, and give strength to endure in all their trials, that we may rejoice together when the Lord shall appear. Last Sabbath I was called to the funeral of our deceased sister Patten, near Olivet. She had lived for others, to bless and take care of them, until her own strength was gone. Her desire before death was to obtain rest. She was weary from the toils of life, and the Lord gave her rest. She rests in hope till the Life-giver shall appear. Sister A. P. Van Horn is a daughter of the deceased, and was present, with Bro. Van Horn. Much grief was manifested in the bereaved family. But before I parted from them in the evening, faith and prayer prevailed, and all felt the sweet Spirit of God comforting each mourning heart. The blessed hope looked so good to us. I am now at work in the Office, and shall remain here two or three weeks. JOHN MATTESON. Battle Creek, Oct. 28, 1870.