S. H. LANE by S. H. Lane

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 28, 1874

S. H. LANE

By S. H. Lane

Indiana.

At the time of our last report we were about to pitch the tent at Rochester, the county seat of Fulton Co. Commenced meetings May 29. The congregations from the first ranged from seventy-five to four hundred. As our meetings progressed, some became deeply interested. When the interest was at its hight, court set, and as there were many cases which demanded investigation, night sessions were held. Several cases were tried for the sale of intoxicating drink. This caused quite a general excitement among the citizens, and all became more or less interested in the decision of said cases. At each nightly session of court, many were called away from meeting who under different circumstances would have attended. Court was in session two weeks.

Notwithstanding the circumstances under which we were placed, our meetings, through the blessing of the Lord, did not prove a failure. Fifteen or more have taken a decided stand to observe the Sabbath, and thus obey God by keeping all his commandments. Held three Sabbath meetings.

The Lord blessed and hearts were affected by the truth. Sabbath, July 4, was a good day with us. Several declared their independence of the papal Sabbath, and commenced for the first to observe the Sabbath of the Lord. Sold about $20.00 worth of books, and obtained several subscribers for REVIEW.

Closed our meetings the evening of July 5. Bro. Waggoner remained to follow up the interest and to attend to baptism. We immediately shipped the tent to Bourbon, Marshall Co., which is a village of about one thousand inhabitants. Thus far have given seven discourses. The congregations have been large considering the number of inhabitants. The interest is on the increase, and we hope for a good work to be accomplished.

S. H. LANE

Bourbon, Marshall Co., Ind.