Pinckney, Nov. 4, 1874
By J. O. Corliss
After the close of tent labor at Eaton Rapids, I went, by urgent request, ten miles to Onondaga, and gave eight discourses. One man with his wife embraced the Sabbath. The man after hearing on the Sabbath question, and taking a decided stand in favor of it, stated to me that twelve years ago, while passing through Battle Creek, he heard a discourse on the subject by Bro. White, and had never since been able to relieve his mind of the impressions received at that time. This is a remarkable fulfillment of the scripture, “Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days;” and it should be a source of encouragement to those who labor at times without seeing immediate results from their efforts. Immediately after our good camp-meeting at Lapeer, I went to Antrim, and held eighteen meetings. Seven were baptized and eight united with the church. Others will unite soon. Arranged s. b. for 1875, amounting to nearly $70.00. Oct. 24 and 25, met with the Locke church at Leroy. Brethren from Alaiedon, Antrim, Genoa, and Bunker Hill, were present. It was a season long to be remembered by those who enjoyed it, and we earnestly hope the good resolutions expressed by those present may not soon be forgotten. Am now giving a course of lectures in the Congregational church at Pinckney, Livingston Co., with a good attendance. The people seem anxious to hear on the subject of prophecy, and pay the best attention. May the Lord give wisdom to know how to move in the work. J. O. Corliss.