Report from New England.
By P. C. Rodman
SINCE my last report, have been doing something in the field most of the time. Spent two Sabbaths (June 29 and July 6) in Stafford, Ct. Held five meetings, and attended three others held by Methodists. In one of these they requested me to speak to them. I did so with freedom, and at the close of the meeting was requested to come again; for they would love to hear more on the prophecies. Baptized sister L. M. Bartlett, and obtained one subscriber for Reformer, and two for Instructor. Called on several families who received me cordially. Talked and prayed with them; the most of them appear anxious to hear lectures on the truth this fall. July 13, at home. Wife and two children sick. Thought it not best to leave them. July 20, met with the church at Curtis’ Corners. Only a few are left here. Some have moved to other parts, others died, and what is most to be lamented is, some have returned again to the world. We wish the few left here loved the truth more and obeyed it better. I think they feel the importance of doing so, but Satan will hinder such a step if they do not decidedly seek, and draw near to, God. My prayer is, Spare thy people, O Lord! July 27 and 28, with the church at Lafayette. There are some eighteen Sabbath-keepers, enough to make interesting meetings, but there is a lack of interest and becoming zeal on the part of some. We hope there will be a coming up here to the help of the Lord, who is so ready to help them. Held meeting the 28th at the school house where I gave my first lectures after I embraced the third message. House nearly full. Good attention given. Several here who embraced the truth at that time. Hope others here will yield to their convictions of truth and duty, and be free in the Lord. See John 8:31, 32.