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

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 38, No. 7.

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JOSEPH BATES

By Joseph Bates

Michigan.

SABBATH and first-day, July 8 and 9, I had the pleasure of meeting with the church in Otsego, and baptizing two that were heads of families. The season was interesting. The Lord added his blessing.
July 15 and 16, I was with the church in Wright. This was a season of much interest, and we had the blessing of the Lord in celebrating the ordinances of the Lord’s house. Their meeting-house is an inviting and lovely place for the worship of the Supreme Being. Its commanding appearance, good order, and neatness inside, and around the premises, will compare with any other country meeting-house I remember to have ever seen. We also held one meeting with part of the church at Big Spring.
July 20-24, I met with the church in Cazenovia. Four wagons loaded with brethren and sisters from Wright came to the meeting. On Sunday the neighbors were interested to hear about the Sabbath of the Lord, and the last message of mercy. As the invitation is free and for all, why should not all be interested to hear and decide?

JOSEPH BATES

Monterey, July 25, 1871.