J. CRANDALL by J. Crandall

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 25, 1873

J. CRANDALL

By J. Crandall

Massachusetts.

My last report was from South Amherst. I continued my labors there until most of the present truth was fairly presented to the people. The interest was good to the end, but the most bitter opposition I have ever met with, or heard of, prevailed. Certain lewd fellows and girls of the baser sort came into our closing meeting, on Sunday eve (encouraged, no doubt, by the opposition of some of the church), with the avowed intention of having a row. They brought their pockets full of corn, to throw about the house, but there was so much of the power of God present that they were measurably restrained, insomuch that they did not seriously disturb the meeting. Throughout the community, the very atmosphere seemed filled with the wrath of the dragon. Threats were freely made to ride me out of town on a rail. Some, even of the church, said they would like to help do it. I was hooted at as I passed along the street, accused of breaking up families, &c.

Six have taken a stand on the truth. Two or three others have expressed their intention of doing so. Others are as thoroughly convinced, but in spite of faithful labor and earnest entreaty they are unwisely waiting, to see if obstacles will not be removed that now stand in the way of their obeying the truth. May God help these dear souls to realize the worth of eternal life, to sacrifice present good, the riches, honors, and pleasures of this present time, that they may secure a share in the immortal inheritance.

I obtained three subscribers for REVIEW, three for Instructor, and two for Reformer. Circumstances beyond my control make it necessary for me to remain at home for the present.

J. CRANDALL

Athol, Feb. 10, 1873.