OAKFIELD, AROOSTOOK CO., ME.
By J. B. Goodrich
I labored in this place some before our camp-meeting last summer, and twenty commenced to keep the Sabbath. On my return, I found them all firm, and that others had joined them in keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. Some have overcome the habit of using tobacco; others are struggling for victory, and I hope to see others commence the work soon. In this vicinity, many of the people think tea, pork, and tobacco indispensable; therefore, they buy these articles in large quantities. Those who are acquainted with the lumbering business know very well that where twenty or thirty men camp in the woods all winter, tea, pork, and tobacco, seem to be among the chief articles used; but I am glad that some have the courage and disposition to deny self and leave off their use. I rejoice, as I pen these words, to know that there are some noble-hearted souls in Aroostook Co., who love the third angel’s message and are willing to do what they can to help forward the cause; but times are hard, there seems to be but very little money in circulation, and our brethren cannot do as they would be glad to. The third angel’s message calls for a great work, and how many will overcome in this place, correct all their wrong habits of life, and develop such characters as God will accept, time can only tell. Pray for us and the work in Maine. J. B. GOODRICH.