Report from Bro. Rodman.
By P. C. Rodman
June 30, I left home to attend the quarterly meeting in Amherst. I reached the place of meeting about 3 P. M. The brethren here have fitted up a hall which Bro. Mace gives them the use of; and it makes a good place for their meetings, and a very convenient place for quarterly meetings. Our first meeting, Sabbath evening, was good. The one Sabbath morning, at nine o’clock, was better; yet there was not such an earnest taking hold as we love to see in such meetings. Brethren, shall we not improve? Let us live our profession better at home and then when we meet again, we will be ready with full hearts to obey the apostle’s words, “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works; not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Heb. 10:24, 25. Bro. Andrews gave us two searching discourses, impressing our minds with the importance of the work of God at this time. It was decided to hold our next camp-meeting in Amherst, N. H., and it is hoped that none who ought to attend will stay away this year; for here we may help and be helped as at no other meeting. At these meetings we have the benefit of the counsel and testimony of God’s experienced servants, which we so much need. First-day morning at nine o’clock, we had the report of the Tract Society. Bro. Smith spoke at half-past ten on Rom. 7:1–6. He made his subject plain and interesting. Bro. Haskell spoke at 2 P. M. on the two laws. Another discourse was given at half-past five, the object of which was to show that the Lord is coming soon, even in this generation. Good attention was given to the preaching throughout our meeting; and we hope good was done. From Amherst I went to Lancaster, Mass., and attended two meetings. July 7, I went to Blakeville. I held four meetings there, and visited all the families at that place and in Sharon. I find all that started last winter holding on their way, with the exception of one. Hope he will take the cross anew and follow the Saviour, seeking eternal life while mercy lingers, and pardon is offered to the transgressor. July 14, I came to Dartmouth, Mass. We had meetings on the Sabbath, and since then have been calling on the friends here. I hope to be of service, with the blessing of God attending. P. C. RODMAN.