Springport and Parma, Mich.
By A. S. Hutchins
The last Sabbath in April, I met with the new brethren and sisters, convened at the house of sister Landon, in Springport. Spoke once on the Sabbath, and once the following evening; after which, I spent nearly one hour answering questions and objections to our views on the soon coming of Jesus. Oh! that all could see the different chains of prophecy, explicit and harmonious, with the signs of the times, forcibly demonstrating the truth that the Son of man will quickly come; admonishing the church to be ready, and in their hearts respond, “Amen. Even so, come Lord Jesus.” Last Sabbath, agreeably to appointment, met with the brethren in monthly meeting at Parma. About thirty from several different towns were together. My remarks were of a practical nature; but they were well responded to. Acknowledgment of the importance of living in harmony with the truths presented was made by nearly every brother and sister present, well moistened with tears, by quite a number. If the good resolutions here made are reduced to practice, accompanied with the spirit of sacrifice and self-denial, a corresponding growth in grace will be experienced. Says Peter, “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” These words are especially addressed to those looking for the speedy coming of Christ. May they sink into our hearts and daily influence our lives. At this meeting, a sister of our afflicted sister Burwell, confessed that she believed our position on the Sabbath question to be scriptural, stating her resolution hereafter to observe the Sabbath of the fourth commandment. “Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in God.”