Lapeer, Mich by A. S. Hutchins

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 21, 1874

Lapeer, Mich.

By A. S. Hutchins

The meetings of Sabbath and first-day, June 13 and 14, left a very favorable impression upon the minds of the brethren and sisters of Lapeer. After two meetings on first-day, two followed the example of Jesus in baptism, following which the ordinances of the Lord’s house were celebrated.

Previous to these meetings, I had labored hard with individuals to correct some things which have stood in the way of the unity and spiritual growth of the church. The principles laid down to secure harmony of feeling, and unity of action, were well indorsed by the brethren and sisters, with scarcely an exception.

There should be more brotherly love, more pressing together in the great work of preparation to meet the Lord, and in laboring for the salvation of precious souls. Exaltation and self-deception will ruin thousands, while “humility and the fear of the Lord” secure “riches, and honor, and life.” Oh! for a spirit to bow our necks to the yoke of Christ, and learn of Him “who was meek and lowly in heart.” We were thankful for the presence and help of Bro. A. N. Fisher in these meetings.

A. S. HUTCHINS.

Worth, Mich., July 10, 1874.