J. O. CORLISS by J. O. Corliss

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 18, 1875

J. O. CORLISS

By J. O. Corliss

Maine.

LEFT Battle Creek for this field of labor the 26th of last May, and since that time have labored as the way seemed to open. I started out with the tent in company with Bro. R. S. Webber, and we held our first meeting June 13, continuing the lectures until Aug. 15. Our meetings were broken up a number of times by the frequent storms of the past season, so that the people could be brought together only a little more than half the time. Ten, however, embraced the truth as the result of this effort.

After our excellent camp-meeting, I went to Solon, and remained three weeks. Here, again, it stormed almost continually, which kept the people away from the meetings, so that but little could be done except by visiting, which we did as the way seemed to open. The result of this effort is that two whole families, numbering nine in all, are keeping the Sabbath of the Lord, and we believe they love the truth. They will keep up meetings on the Sabbath, and we expect to see others unite with them soon. May the Lord help them to be faithful that they may grow in the truth.

I have labored under a great disadvantage since coming to this State. The damp air of this climate has affected my lungs and throat, and brought a hoarseness upon me, which it has seemed almost impossible to throw off. But I am not discouraged; for I know the Lord is able and willing to sustain those who try to discharge duty and trust in him. I believe there are precious souls in Maine that may, by faithful and judicious labor, be found and brought into the fold. I want to be found among the faithful workers. May the Lord give wisdom and guide in judgment is my prayer.

My address for the present will be South Norridgewood, Me., from which place mail will be forwarded to me.