Flushing, Mich by I. D. Van Horn; S. H. Lane

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 23, 1872

Flushing, Mich.

By I. D. Van Horn; S. H. Lane

The interest at this point is still good. It has increased from the first. Notwithstanding the busy time of the year, many come in from the country to attend the meetings. The introduction of the Sabbath question made quite a favorable impression on the minds of the people; so much so, that our congregations have been on the increase since that time.

Some, however, have opposed from the first; especially is this true of the ministers of the place. Some of them have warned their members to remain away from the tent meeting, nevertheless many come and seem deeply interested. We have just presented the subject of the Nature of Man. This caused some who were inclined to oppose to take a decided stand against the positions taken.

Last Sunday, the Methodist minister spoke against our position on the Sabbath question. The discourse was reviewed in the evening at the tent before a congregation of about four hundred. The best of attention was given, and an excellent impression was left in favor of the truth.

We have held two Sabbath meetings. Last Sabbath several brethren and sisters from Lapeer met with us. After a short discourse they gave cheering testimonies in favor of the truth, which so encouraged those who have of late embraced our views that six testified that they had fully determined with the help of God to keep all his commandments. We look for several more to take a decided stand.

We have received several invitations to speak in school districts near here. Have done so upon two occasions. The house has been crowded to its utmost capacity. We have spoken four times in a grove about eight miles distant. The people in that vicinity turn out well, and seem much interested. We feel encouraged to labor on in the cause of present truth, ever praying for God’s blessing on our efforts.

I. D. VAN HORN, S. H. LANE.