p. 47 | OHIO by O. F. Guilford; H. S. Guilford

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 8, 1877

OHIO

By O. F. Guilford; H. S. Guilford

We closed our meetings at Locust Point, Ohio, Jan. 28, having given forty-two discourses, and held two Bible-classes on the last two Sabbaths we were here. We have tried faithfully to present Bible truths as those who must give account of their stewardship. Our congregations have been good the most of the time. Some reports, however, from Bowling Green came near destroying our interest, at one time cutting off quite a number from our meetings, who were much interested.

But notwithstanding these and other hindrances, we leave twelve who promise they will keep the Sabbath, and a number who are still investigating, having supplied themselves with tracts and pamphlets. Of the number who first took hold of the Sabbath was the post master and class-leader's wife. There were also some school-teachers who pledged themselves to the Sabbath. Of the last-named class, there were five who listened to the truth with much candor, but some not being able to attend regularly are still investigating. We hope for them because of the candor they manifest.

Some here are waiting for their elder, he having promised to confirm the word after we were gone. Much prejudice existed at the first, from the fact that the non-resurrection of the wicked had been taught by some. But when the Bible testimony of the state of the dead and the resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked was presented, it was generally received as far as we were able to judge.

We obtained three subscribers for the REVIEW and one for the SIGNS. We give God the praise for what good has been accomplished here, and feel of good courage to press on, and hope so to labor as to win many to the truth.

O. F. GUILFORD. H. S. GUILFORD.