Report of Labors by P. Strong

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 1, 1871

Report of Labors.

By P. Strong

I attended the monthly meeting in Greenville the first Sabbath in May. The Lord blessed in speaking the word. Sickness kept many away, but I trust much good was done.

The second Sabbath, I spent in Bushnell; and also attended their monthly meeting the first Sabbath in June. This was a two days' meeting, and had a good representation from sister churches. I spoke to them twice. We had one covenant meeting and one business meeting. Two were baptized, and united with the church. The most of this church seem to realize something of their situation and are pressing to the light. It appears more encouraging here than it has for a long time in the past; but the church must not stop here. Their neighbors are inquiring for light and much depends on their living the truth, and thus letting their light shine before others. There were quite a number beside Sabbath-keepers in on the Sabbath. The Lord gave liberty in speaking, for which I feel to praise him.

June 10, I held meetings with the church in Orange. It has been nearly two years since this church has had any labor. I preached three discourses, and held two covenant meetings with them. Hearts were made to rejoice as the clouds were lifted, and the Spirit of the Lord came in. In company with a few brethren, I visited Bro. Brigham and had a season of prayer with him. He is gradually recovering from a severe paralytic shock.

June 17, I met with the Orange church in Sebawa. They have a very interesting Sabbath-school in this church. Some from without are regular attendants. Bro. Howe is trying to do all he can as superintendent to make it profitable to the church, and a blessing to those without. The Lord gave liberty in presenting the truth. Tears were made to flow as the spirit of confession came in. I would that I always felt this spirit, and that all the young in this church could realize that they must feel it in order to be saved. They must rise above the poisonous influence that has been holding them down, and take hold of the strong arm of the Lord; he will be their strength. Sunday at 10 A. M. I preached in Bro. Gott's district, to a full house. They wish for a course of lectures this fall. In the afternoon, Bro. Lunger came with me to Odessa where I have been speaking evenings as often as the hurry of the season would admit. Four have decided to obey the truth and others are interested.

I have now closed meetings there for the present, but shall meet with them the coming Sabbath. P. STRONG.

Orleans, July 21, 1871.