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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 15, 1875

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 45, No. 16.

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E. B. & E. S. LANE

By E. B. Lane; E. S. Lane

Michigan.

Our labors at Lapeer are closed for the present, after continuing nearly twelve weeks. The attendance was not large at first, but increased until the church was often quite well filled. The first-day Adventists took a deep interest in the meetings until a time-setter, by the name of Barber, came among them, when nearly all forsook us and followed him. This reduced the congregation about one-third; but afterward, it came up again and remained good till broken off repeatedly by storms and deep snow. Other hindering causes stood in the way, till we felt nearly discouraged, and like giving up labor there, yet we dared not; for the Spirit of God was with us, and the work was unfinished.
Providentially, Bro. J. O. Corliss came to our help, and laborers are seldom found who can feel a greater burden and interest in another's labors than he did in this instance. Our united efforts, with the blessing of God, secured the results desired. As noticed in his report, at one of our evening meetings an opportunity was given for sinners and backsliders to come forward for prayers, when over fifty responded. The power of God came down upon us in a wonderful manner, and hearts were wrought upon that we had had but little hopes of before. The solemn scenes of the Judgment seemed before us, and many who had long made a profession came forward in tears, seeking a new conversion.
At this late hour in the work, all made an advance move, and we rejoiced that we were not obliged to leave the place with our prayers unanswered. We continued a few days longer and closed, numbering fifteen who had made a start and taken their stand with us. God loves the dear brethren at Lapeer, and will save them if they continue faithful. They have passed through many trials; but it is for them to go forward and make Heaven their home.
We are now assisting Bro. Corliss in a course of lectures at Pine Run, Genesee Co. Commenced Sunday last, and have circulated about 500 hand bills, which has brought out a large attendance, and good prospect for some success.

E. B. & E. S. LANE

April 6, 1875.