Hillsdale, Mich by A. S. HUTCHINS

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 19, 1873

Hillsdale, Mich.

By A. S. HUTCHINS

By request of Bro. Root, I attended the Tract and Missionary meeting at Hillsdale, last Sabbath and first-day, in his stead. The attendance, though not large, was perhaps as large as could be expected. Brethren and sisters from Hillsdale and Ransom, and other lovely ones, were present. Owing to ill-health, I did not arrive at H. in time to take much part in the forenoon meeting on Sabbath. Was glad to find Bro. Charles Russell there, who had spoken to the church.

In the afternoon, we held a meeting in which I was able to speak some forty minutes on the subject of true conversion to God, and the importance of living in the enjoyment of that religion which will save the soul and incline others to walk in the way of obedience; after which I listened to testimonies from all believers present. Quite a number seemed to feel the need of a more thorough experience in the things of the Lord. We hope none will rest short of it.

On first-day, held two meetings. In the first, I spoke some three-fourths of an hour on the humble position which we as a people should occupy, in view of the clear light which shines upon our pathway on very great and important duties.

In the last, I presented briefly as possible the T. and M. enterprise, for which the meeting was called; after which pledges were made, amounting to $219.00, over one-fourth of which was paid down. In consideration of the number, and circumstances of those present, it would be a mild use of the English language to say, This was doing well.

Let these friends act as nobly in the discharge of all duties in the Christian warfare, and we are confident they will share largely of spiritual blessings.

In conclusion, suffer the word of exhortation, dear brethren: “GROW IN GRACE.”

A. S. HUTCHINS. Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 12, 1873.